There were plenty of thrills and spills at Woodhill State School on Saturday with the running of the 25th annual Woodhill Billy Cart Derby.
More than 3000 people came through the gates to watch the 67 competitors go full pelt down the hill.
There was also the opportunity to jump on the carnival rides, browse more than 30 market stalls or have a ride on the monster trucks.
The derby is the biggest fundraising day for the Woodhill P and C with all funds going back to helping the students and the school.
P and C president Hailey Mayes said the day wouldn’t have been the success it was without the support of volunteers and thanked the community for joining them in the 25th year.
“It took us a full day to set up but we’ve had plenty of people help us pack up today,” she said.
“It was great to see the monster trucks in action today, I think they were a big draw card.
“We had a bigger turnout this year and our competitors were all great sports.”
There were plenty of crashes in the heats, but competitors got back on and ended their races.
Some of the biggest collisions happened in the stopping bay with competitors unable to steer in the sand.
Despite the numerous crashes the paramedics said the race injuries were not too bad, only giving out some ice and bandaids.
There was only one disqualification for the day as well.
King of the Hill went to seven-year-old Jack Davis, who was very excited to take out the title and said he wouldn’t be changing his cart for next year’s race.
The youngest racer, Olivia Knowles, was just three-years-old and she was very excited to “go fast” down the hill.
Best presented billy cart went to Jack Watson, who said his dad had put in a lot of hard work.
Over 18 winner Nicole Watson said she had watched her son compete for five years and wanted to have a go.
“This definitely won’t be my last race,” she said.
“My hubby loves coming up with new designs for the children, but I think I’ll keep my love bug.”
Quickest speeds were recorded by Woodhill State School adopt-a-cop sergeant Peter Koplick.
The children raced at top speeds of 27km/h and the adults came in at 29km/h.
Preparations now begin for next year’s billy cart derby.
