Billy cart enthusiasts brave rain

Results are in for the 2nd Annual Springfield Community Billy Cart Races

Even continuous rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of billy cart teams as they headed to USQ Springfield on Father’s Day (Sunday, 2 August) for the 2nd Annual Springfield Community Billy Cart Races.

More than 37 entrants braved the elements to race in two categories of racing: Flash Harry’s, a 200 metre race for competitors aged 10 years and over racing in specialised, technically constructed carts and the Delfin Dare Devil, a 50 metre race open to any age and almost any type of home-made cart.

The event was coordinated by the USQ Springfield campus in partnership with Ipswich City Council and took place on Sinnathamby Boulevard.

Event coordinator Megan Axelsen said every registered competitor turned out to race even with inclement weather throughout the day.

'I think the Dad’s had even more fun than the children, their faces were a mask of sheer joy,' she said.

'It was wonderful to see so much work put into the billy carts and to see families working so closely together to create something.'

Dr Axelsen said all competitors put forth a fantastic effort on the day and all came out winners in the end.

Race results:

Flash Harry’s Sinnathamby Race (a 200 metre race for competitors aged 10 years and over racing in specialised, technically constructed carts)

1st Alex Garaty of Riverview
2nd Nigel Raddie of Flinders View
3rd Jordan Young of Riverview

Delfin Dare Devil’s Race (a 50 metre race which is open to any age and almost any type of homemade cart)

1st Cooper Newberry of Springfield Lakes
2nd David Franz of Springfield Lakes
3rd Kayla and Matthew Moran of Springfield (both competed in heats to make the finals using the same cart and Kayla drove in the finals)

Most innovatively Designed Cart – winner Jasmine Jackson of Springfield Lakes
Best Crash – winner Doug Fraser (USQ Springfield campus Director)
Best Presented Team – winner Pike Family of Springfield

Contact Details:
Jo-Ann Sparrow, USQ Media, +61 7 3470 4119 or 0438 309 096