Milo McKay, front left, and Jonah Smith, front right, react as two cars cross the finish line Saturday afternoon during the annual South Lewiston Baptist Church Car Derby at the church in Lewiston. According to pastor Dan Church, it’s a cherished annual tradition that has been on hold for the past four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Hand decorated race cars are lined up Saturday afternoon during the annual South Lewiston Baptist Church Car Derby at the church in Lewiston. Each car was built by church members over the past few weeks. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Nick McKay, left, looks on as siblings Payton Newson, second from left, and Gabriel Newson, third from left, look at Pastor Dan Church’s phone as he plays back the finish of their race during the annual South Lewiston Baptist Church Car Derby in Lewiston Saturday afternoon. Despite recording each race so there is no controversy, this race was declared a draw. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Race starter Geoffrey Newson, right, prepares to let cars go down the track Saturday afternoon during the annual South Lewiston Baptist Church Car Derby in Lewiston. At left is Jonah Smith, watching the car that he made for the race on the left. Newson said he loves how it brings the church family together for food, fun and socializing. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Cora McKay reacts Saturday after winning a race during the annual South Lewiston Baptist Church Car Derby in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Hand decorated race cars are lined up Saturday afternoon during the annual South Lewiston Baptist Church Car Derby at the church in Lewiston. Each car was built by church members over the past few weeks. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Race starter Geoffrey Newson, middle, releases the cars for their descent down the track Saturday afternoon during the annual South Lewiston Baptist Church Car Derby in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Milo McKay, front left and Jonah Smith, front right, react as two cars cross the finish line Saturday afternoon during the annual South Lewiston Baptist Church Car Derby at the church in Lewiston. According to pastor Dan Church, it’s a cherished annual tradition that has been on hold for the past four years due to pandemic. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal