Power tool race
Power tool racers face American invasion
Following the huge success of the first dedicated Silverline Power Tool Drag Race last year, a second event is being organised for Sunday 10 August 2008 at Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil.
Power tool drag racing requires competitors to take a hand-held power tool, turn it into a mean machine and race it down a 75ft track.
A wide variety of specially constructed machinery took part in last year's Silverline Power Tool Drag Race and competition was fierce. Declan Hicks, the UK Drifting champion, drove a spectacular vehicle based on garden blowers. In the same 'ride-on' class there were two machines powered by eight chainsaws and 12 chainsaws respectively. A motorised wheelbarrow was one of the favourites with the crowd, while a belt sander-driven toaster came complete with toast!
For a rest from the action, visitors can tour the world famous Haynes International Motor Museum – the UK's largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world.
More info here.
