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 The first derby was hosted in 1956 by the Interfraterity Council, with the racers representing the different [[fraternities|fraternities]]. Future derbies were sponsored and aimed to raise money for charity; in 1965 the fraternities donated money to sponsor an underprivileged child in the [[hartford|Hartford]] Soap Box Derby. In 1985, proceeds went to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  The first derby was hosted in 1956 by the Interfraterity Council, with the racers representing the different [[fraternities|fraternities]]. Future derbies were sponsored and aimed to raise money for charity; in 1965 the fraternities donated money to sponsor an underprivileged child in the [[hartford|Hartford]] Soap Box Derby. In 1985, proceeds went to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 
  
-Later derbies were organized and held by single fraternities, but participation was not limited to fraternity members. Vernon Street was closed off by police during the derby and vehicles were inspected prior to the race to ensure the safety of both the racers and the onlookers. The derby was held fairly consistently during Senior Week from its debut in 1956 up until the late 1980s, but seemingly has not been reported as happening since 1987.   +Later derbies were organized and held by single fraternities, but participation was not limited to fraternity members. Vernon Street was closed off by police during the derby and vehicles were inspected prior to the race to ensure the safety of both the racers and the onlookers. The derby was held fairly consistently during Senior Week from its debut in 1956 up until the late 1980s, but seemingly has not been reported as happening since 1987.  
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