Vinegar Hill Racers

09/26/2026

Vinegar Hill Racers LLC Presents: The Hilltop Drop 2026 Sponsored By: Graue Chevrolet

Pressure Washer Warehouse 10+ Super Stock Division

📷 Jessica Jason

09/26/2026

Vinegar Hill Racers LLC Presents: The Hilltop Drop 2026 Sponsored By: Graue Chevrolet

Lott Excavating 10+ Stock Division

📷 Jessica Jason

09/26/2026

Vinegar Hill Racers Presents: The Hilltop Drop 2026 Sponsored by Graue Chevrolet

DiGiovanna Trucking & Septic 7-9 Super Stock Division

📷 Jessica Jason

We were not able to capture 7-9 Stock division due to camera difficulties. If anyone has any pictures of 7-9 Stock, please share them in the comments, or send them to us DM.

09/16/2026

A few of our favorites from race day.

📷 Jessica Jason

We would love to see your pictures from race day too! Post your favorites in the comments, and be sure to tag Vinegar Hill Racers in your posts.

Excited to share more from Jess soon.

09/15/2026

Another great year of coverage from the folks at Lincoln Daily News. We are so lucky to have them document our race every year.

Once again this year, the Vinegar Hill Racers LLC offered up a big portion of the Saturday entertainment at the Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival. This year there were some familiar names in the winner’s circles. In the 7-9 Stock, Emma Neaville of Mt. Pulaski took first place for the second year and also t...

09/14/2026

The cars are back in the barn, the ramp is tucked away, and another year of The Hilltop Drop Soap Box Rally has come to a close.

I have, what feels like, a million people to thank. First and foremost, all of the volunteers who helped set up, tear down, and run the derby on race day. In no particular order, Shawn and Kevin Knauer, Will Stewart, John Stewart, Chase Bailey, Andrew and Megan Neaville, Kody Letterle, Kevin Jason, Brad Davis, Mike F**g, Tim Lynch, Kyle Payne, Doug and Chelsey Smock, Josh McCain, Rob Siebert, Eric Lau, Mike Oberreiter, JC Coogan, Jeff Meister, and every person who saw a need on race day, and pitched in. It takes a village, and we have one of the best around.

This event doesn't make it off the ground without the support of Mount Pulaski Fall Festival, and the City of Mt. Pulaski. Matt and his team repaired our road before the race, even though they had a laundry list of other tasks to complete.

The amount of work that Danielle, Katie, Kelly, Michelle, Bobbie, and the whole committee put into organizing, and scheduling this event goes largely unnoticed. We just show up and race.

We received a tremendous amount of support from our sponsors this year, that will allow us to grow and repair our operation for next year.

Graue Chevrolet
Lott Excavating
DiGiovanna Trucking & Septic
Pressure Washer Warehouse
Topper Wash
Topper's RV and Marine Storage
Neaville Tree
Mike Maske Auction Service
Royal Juniper Ranch LLC
Downing, Przykopanski, Clements & May Insurance Agency
The Erlenbush Family
Performance Vinyl Graphix
Mt. Pulaski Economic Development and Planning Board

With partners and people like these, BIG things will happen for 2027!

Thank you to everyone who supports Soap Box racing in Mt. Pulaski.

Ryan Jason
Vinegar Hill Racers

09/14/2026

I present The Hilltop Drop Soap Box Rally 2026 Champions! Sponsored by Graue Chevrolet.

Lott Excavating 7-9 Stock Division
1st Place: Emma Neaville
2nd Place: Grady Cowan
3rd Place: Briar Erlenbush

DiGiovanna Trucking & Septic 7-9 Super Stock Division
1st Place Emma Neaville
2nd Place Grayson Klein
3rd Place Blake Lee

Lott Excavating 10+ Stock Division
1st Place Tayte McCarty
2nd Place Brant Larson
3rd Place Finley McCain

Pressure Washer Warehouse 10+ Super Stock Division
1st Place: Miles Klein
2nd Place: Tayte McCarty
3rd Place: Dixie Holzwarth

Congratulations to all our winners!

09/09/2026

Excited to announce 2026 will be the BIGGEST year for The Hilltop Drop Soap Box Rally Sponsored by Graue Chevrolet. More cars and more drivers are signed up to compete for this years event than ever! Don't forget the Adult Class which is new for 2026. Paired with the Mount Pulaski Fall Festival, this will be a can't miss weekend.

A huge shoutout to our Sponsors and Volunteers who make it happen.

Mt. Pulaski Economic Development and Planning Board
Lott Excavating
DiGiovanna Trucking & Septic
Pressure Washer Warehouse
Topper Wash
Topper's RV and Marine
Neaville Tree
Mike Maske Auction Service
Downing, Przykopanski, Clements & May Insurance Agency
Royal Juniper Ranch LLC

09/03/2026

We are so lucky to have Performance Vinyl Graphix right here in Mt. Pulaski that can help us create beautiful rolling billboards. They knocked these cars out of the park!

Mt. Pulaski Economic Development and Planning Board
DiGiovanna Trucking & Septic
Topper's
Lott Excavating

08/20/2026

Here are the important dates and times to remember.

It is strongly encouraged for kids to participate on Tuesday if they've never raced before, or are still timid towards the car. Tuesday will be open house style, with cars provided, if you cant bring your own.

Registration is still open online, or in person at Johnson True Value Hardware and Gardens. Ordering shirts next week, so please register as soon as possible.

Please message this page or email [email protected] with any questions.