Power tool drag race event was a complete success!
The third annual Silverline power tool drag racing event took place
on Sunday, 10th August, it proved to be a spectacular day out for
all. Held at the Haynes International Motor Museum, Somerset and
with special guests from The Gadget Show and Team High Output from
the United States, the event attracted over 4000 spectators who
enjoyed high octane action throughout the day.
The crazy sport of power tool drag racing first originated in the
USA. This year, Silverline Tools were honoured to be joined by 'Team
High Output' from Philadelphia, USA, headed by Howard Kaplan. Team
High Output plan to return in 2009, with bigger and better machines,
ready to take on their feisty UK rivals for the second time! Power
tool drag racing requires competitors to take a hand-held power tool
such as an angle grinder or belt sander and engineer it into a mean
machine fit for racing competitors down a 75ft track. A record
number of competitors entered this year, all of whom took great
pride in showcasing their inspiring design and engineering talents.
One cool competitor chose to go in cognito by disguising a belt
sander within a tool bag while another entry featured a circular saw
which proved a great acceleration aid as it hurtled down the race
track at top speed!
As well as the indoor racing the 'funny car' class provided great
entertainment on the outside track. The mission in this class is the
same as with the track races but in the funny car class competitors
must be able to sit on and ride their entry! The engineering in this
class was really impressive, favourites with the crowd were the
chainsaw powered go kart, a drag bicycle and a quirky motorised
wheelbarrow. The Gadget Show's Dallas Campbell gave everyone a laugh
with his ride on leaf blower and Pulling Power TV presenter, Ed
China made an appearance with his infamous road legal sofa, complete
with leopard print cover and a mantelpiece bearing a plant and a
clock!
Haynes International Motor Museum's entry- a go-kart powered by
waterpumps and chainsaws took first prize in the ride on category,
whilst in the modified category, Team Killer Hurtz were awarded
first prize for their inventive (and very speedy) dragster, powered
by a 9.5kw angle grinder.
James Goddard-Watts, Managing Director of Silverline Tools said:
"It's fantastic to see everyone having such a good time here today.
The engineering and creativity that has gone into these machines is
absolutely superb. We are delighted to have entries from The Gadget
Show and Team USA this year, both teams seem to have caught the bug
for it power tool drag racing and look set to become regular
competitors at this fantastic event".
In addition to the power tool racing action, a wealth of
entertainment was on offer for all the family. Many people enjoyed
passenger rides in dream cars including a Ferrari 360 and a Dodge
Viper as well as white knuckle drifting rides which were available
throughout the day. UK Drifting champion, Declan
Hicks took to the wheel in the ridiculously powerful Silverline
truck and wowed the crowds with lots of tyre screaming drift demos.
Santa Pod Raceway displayed a colourful collection of mini dragsters
and the Haynes Summer Supercar Show featured some truly awesome cars
such as the Ferrari Enzo F40, Jaguar XJ220 and McLaren F1 GTR.
Silverlines sponsorship interests across air land and sea provided
excellent photo opportunities for the crowds in the form of a hot
air balloon, the FIA champion dragster and the incredible P1
powerboat. Children had great fun with the quiz and the Scalextric
challenge. Adults and children were able to get up close to a wealth
of cars and motorbikes inside the museum which houses the UK's
largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world. It
boasts more than 350 cars and bikes, dating from 1886 to the present
day, 11 huge display halls, the world famous red room and one of the
UK's largest speedway collections.
The 2008 Silverline power tool drag racing proved yet again to be a
fantastic day out for all the family, even the great British weather
couldn't dampen the spirit of this truly eccentric event. For
further details keep checking www.silverlinetools.com and be the
first to hear the latest news on next years event.
Email:
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