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| ON YOUR MARKS: Race Director Cliff Polton, Daily Echo reporter Timothy John, who will be taking part in the race, and Oliver Pilley of team Crazy Frog. |
THIS amazing community event sees 40 plus pedal-powered cars from all over the country take over the streets Ringwood town centre for a two hour sprint race in the style and razzmatazz of "Formula One Racing" at 2pm on Sunday 13th July 2008.
This off-beat event is something everyone should do at least once or at the very least come along as a spectator. With crowds of 8,000 to 10,000, the competitive tension, the thrills and spills, the enthusiastic commentary, the atmosphere of a Sunday afternoon, all go to make this a unique and most memorable experience.
Both BBC Television and Satellite TV have filmed these "wacky races" with Radio and Media supporting the coverage of this biennial spectacle which now attract entrants from "the BBC", "Wave 105" and "The Bournemouth Echo" and many more.
Teams are made from up to four drivers per car and there are classes for juniors (under 16's), ladies and seniors. The 1 km circuit is flat out for most of the way with just a few corners of note, with overtaking at three abreast in the fastest sections.
The local opposition is absolutely first class. Teams such as Spirit of Verwood, Royce and RH Franks are very hard to beat. The judging of the Concours D' Elegance is always held on the Saturday so members of the public can come along and get a sneak preview.
Spectators are able to walk around the whole course to watch the race from various different vantage points. The whole emphasis of the event is to have FUN!
The pedal cars assemble in the Furlong Centre from 10am, with the race starting at 2pm. The chequered flag falls at 4pm, with winners taking to the podium for champagne at trophies at 4.15pm.
Wimborne-based reporter Timothy John will be taking part in the race on behalf of the Daily Echo. To read his blog as he prepares for the race click here
11:37am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
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