Sunday 13 September 2015

2015 Brisbane Billycart Championships

The 2015 Brisbane Billycart Championships were again being held by the Rotary Club of Carindale, who once again had called on the Tall Man Talking to play MC... It was an early morning start given that all vehicles had to be onsite before 7am!!


Damian's green sunnies made their first appearance... they worked well!!


Up and over the Gateway Bridge...


All the way to the Carindale Recreation Reserve, where Damian was told to park Booger Mobile in the mulch behind the mustering area for the Billycarts... every entrant had to walk straight past Booger Mobile... good position!!


Damian hung the Camp Quality banner at the finish line...  There were limited places for banners this year as the event was being held in conjunction with the Green Heart Fair, who were in control of signage, tent position, parking, pretty much everything, really!!


Looking from the finish line to the top...


Shiny new ramps... 30cm higher than the previous ones, with an improved ramp-drop for the start of the races.


Looking down the track from the top of the ramps...  The lanes were a little lopsided at this point, but rest assured they were adjusted prior to the commencement of the racing!!


The trophies waiting for their winners...


Damian - the Tall Man Talking!!


Close up...  with the track and banners in the background...


The quality of the carts this year was spectacular!!


Adjudicators watching intently as the racing continues...


Two prize-winners... most imaginative cart (the yellow sprint-car)...


And the best dressed team...


After a long day talking, having a go on the carts (while simultaneously commentating on the wireless mic) and driving home, Booger Mobile got back safe and sound. 


Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Carindale for their generous donation to Camp Quality in exchange for Damian attending to perform MC duties.

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