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| 10 | 1 | 57 | Barton Moments Team Leader is Tim Lloyd. The team is made up of four scout leaders trying to prove that being ‘over 40’ makes no difference! Rumour has it that Barton Moments are recycling what is left of Endangered Species known originally as Spirit of Verwood, so the car is in its third incarnation. The latest photo shows car number 1 hanging in a state of metamorphosis, and taking up residence in Royce UK over the winter months. Let's hope it emerges in time for July 13th when Ringwood gets invaded by this phenomenon. |
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| 17 | 2 | 53 | Wave 105 Team leader is Andy Jackson, Wave 105’s drivetime presenter. The rest of the team will be made up of people who work at Wave 105 including our breakfast presenter Steve Power! Wave 105.2FM are one of the South's most popular Radio Stations and one of their more popular presenters Andy Jackson will be racing on the day along with Steve Power who presents their Breakfast Show: www.wave105.com. Image © 2008 Wave 105 FM |
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| 22 | 3 | 49 | Victoria Team Leader is Chris Hooker. The team is made up of staff and therapists from the Victoria Education Centre in Poole, and the car was also built by them. Victoria Education Centre and Sports Centre in Poole, Dorset is a specialist school for disabled children from early age to late teens. This pedal car also ran in the New Milton race in 2007 and was built by the school's rehabilitation department. |
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| 35 | 4 | 8 | Nafcar Team Leader is Brian Rostant. Car is sponsored by Dolphin American Services. The team first raced in New Milton in 2007 and the car was a bit heavy, but made it to the end of the race. The main modifications for this year are to lose some weight – from the car and the drivers! Dolphin American in New Milton offers a variety of services for all American cars from Classic to Modern ranging from an oil change to a full restoration and anything in between. Website: www.dolphinamericanservices.co.uk |
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| 11 | 5 | 56 | Green Eyed Monster Team Leader is Roy Nicholls. Car is sponsored by Nicholls Furniture. The car was built about ten years ago by Tony Smith, and was first used by Roy Nicholls team in the New Milton race in 2007. Established for over 20 years, Nicholls Furniture pride themselves on an efficient and friendly service and very competitive prices. Their showroom is in Station Road, New Milton and they can be contacted through their website: www.nichollsfurniture.co.uk |
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| 34 | 6 | 31 | Fagans Rocket Junior - Under 16’s
Team Team Leader is Michael Fagan. Car is sponsored by K & T Engineering. The team will be made up of Michael’s children and their friends (names still to be confirmed). This was made from scrap metal from New Forest Precision, and made mostly at home. Leon and Lettice need two more riders to complete. This year this car is sponsored by K & T Engineers of Parkside Industrial Estate, Ringwood. For more information visit their website: www.kandtengineers.com. |
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| 15 | 7 | 54 | Birds on the Wing - Ladies Team Team Leader is Het Nicholson. This will be the ladies third race, and whilst the team has remained largely unchanged, the girls have borrowed a different car this year – after winning the Ladies Trophy in the Royce car (No 26) in the New Milton Grand Prix in 2007, they now hope to defend their title using another car lent to them by Cliff Polton of Royce UK. Image © 2008 Peter Nicholson |
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| 19 | 8 | 52 | Fagans Rocket Team Leader is Michael Fagan. Car is sponsored by New Forest Precision. The team will be made up of Michael’s friends (names to be confirmed). This car has been used for a number of years now, Michael Fagan has tried to change this car every year so far. The car has been sponsored by New Forest Precision for many years now. NFP are another company based at Parkside Industrial Estate in Ringwood's Christchurch Road. Visit: www.n-f-p.co.uk for more information. Image © 2008 Michael Fagan |
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| 30 | 9 | 40 | Gone Biking Mad Team Leader is Mark Hudson. Car is sponsored by Gone Biking Mad. The car won the New Milton race in 2007, and was fifth at Ringwood in 2006. Gone Biking Mad run a cycle shop in nearby New Milton at Gone Biking Mad Ltd, 97 Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6JJ - Tel: 01425 615960 - Website: www.gonebikingmad.com |
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| 5 | 10 | 64 | Lavery Flyers Team Leader is Nettie Cherrett. Car is sponsored by Lavery & Lavery. The car was built by Martin Cherrett and was formerly known as ‘Owfararwi’ – it has been modified and improved for this year. Lavery Sales and Lettings have offices in both Ringwood and Ferndown. In recent years Lavery Sales have added Lavery Lettings to their range of property services. For more information visit: www.laverylettings.com. Image © 2008 Martin Cherrett |
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| 33 | 13 | 32 | Bursey Engineering Motorcycles Team Leader is Paul Bursey. Car is sponsored by Bursey Engineering Motorcycles (names of team still to be confirmed). The business specialises in the sale, maintenance and repair of Motorcycles and Scooters. They also supply related parts and accessories. Bursey Engineering Motorcycles are located at 24 Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DX. Tel: 01425 618739 |
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| 29 | 14 | 41 | Horn Cutting Tools Team Leader is Mr A Channell. Car is sponsored by Horn Cutting Tools Ltd. The team first raced in the New Milton race in 2007 as number 15, and are building a new and improved car for this year. Horn is the world's leading developer and supplier of high precision grooving systems for manufacturing industry. Horn Cutting Tools Ltd. completed a major expansion program at Ringwood in mid-2004. Located on the edge of Ringwood at Castleman, visit their website at www.phorn.co.uk. |
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| 13 | 15 | 55 | Gone Karting Mad Team Leader is Regan Wilson. Car is sponsored by Bicycle World / Continental Tyres. The team raced in Ringwood in 2006, and also came 2nd in the Concours D’Elegance. A completely new car is being built for this year. In no way related to Gone Biking Mad, the Ringwood branch of Bicycle World is situated a short walk from the town centre, near Greyfriars community centre and opposite Darryl’s fish and chip shop. Website: www.bicycle-world.co.uk. |
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| 26 | 18 | 42 | Black Arrows - Under 16’s Team The Black Arrows are a junior team of four 11 year olds just moving up to Ringwood School. The team led by Simon Allis, Charlie Silver and Phillip and Alex Blachford are racing car No18 which has been given a new lease of life and brand new body makeover thanks to the hard work of Cliff Polton and Seward Bodyshop. The boys are sponsored by the Daily Echo. Simon's father Paul is the Business Development Manager of Cirrus Communications Systems based in Queensway, New Milton: www.cirrus.com. Paul is another hard working and committed Pedal Car Committee member. Image © 2008 Kim Allis. |
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| 31 | 19 | 38 | Barton Pups Team Leader is Ben Lloyd. The team is made up from Barton Explorer Scouts – a mix of youth and inexperience, and they are all ‘pedal car virgins’!! Barton Sea Scouts range in age from 14 to 18. They meet weekly at Barton Meadow where they are all working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award, at various levels. For more information on the Sea Scouts visit their website: www.bartonseascouts.co.uk. |
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| 16 | 20 | 54 | Christchurch Bicycle Club Team Leader is Nick Williamson. The team is made up of members of Christchurch Bicycle Club and the car was built by Tony Smith – a veteran of many pedal car races. Christchurch Bicycle Club (CBC) is primarily a social cycling club. The club take gentle rides out to a New Forest cafe every Saturday, for a good old chat with a variety of friendly cyclists, as well as more challenging activities. For more information visit: www.christchurchbicycleclub.org. |
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| 4 | 21 | 64 | Hill Billy Racing Team Leader is Tony Smith. Car is sponsored by Tony Smith. The car has been very successful, finishing consistently in the top six places for several years now having started in 1995. Each year Tony Smith makes minor modifications to the car after they have raced in Ringwood. Their best place to date was 2nd in 1995 and in 2006 the car achieved 4th place having completed 63 laps. Last year the team took 4th place in New Milton. |
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| 18 | 22 | 52 | Desperate Housewives - Ladies
Team Team Leader is Lynette Conway. The team raced together for the first time in the New Milton race in 2007 and finished in 12th place. The car was built by Tony Smith and has been successful over the years, usually finishing between 9th and 13th place in each race. The name of the team is based on the Channel 4 series. Lynette's husband Sean, a Hill Billy Racing Team member, came up with the name and says they're all desperate! This ladies team are very sport minded and age in range from fit 40 to fully fit 50. |
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| 3 | 23 | 64 | Pattersons Banger Team Leader is Martin Cherrett. Car is sponsored by Pattersons Butchers / AFE Welding. The car was built by Martin Cherrett at AFE Welding and has been improved and modified several times – it will have new bodywork for this year. The car won the Ringwood race in 2006, and was 3rd in the New Milton race in 2007 (Martin says they are getting old!) Pattersons Butchers are situated in Ringwood's High Street and have traditionally come up with winning teams over the years under Martin Cherrett's leadership. |
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| 6 | 24 | 64 | Arc Raiders Team Leader is Arthur Dyer. The team are representing Avon River Church this year, and have previously raced as Ringwood Christian Church. In 2006 several members of Ringwood Christian Church were Marshalls for the race, helping to make the whole event run smoothly for both competitors and spectators. Our thanks go to all the marshalls for their continued support. |
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| 14 | 25 | 55 | Squeals on Wheels Ladies Team Team Leader is Steph Mills. Car is sponsored by Royce UK (Dad!!) The team took part in the New Milton race in 2007 for the first time, and hope to do well in Ringwood this year. Royce UK Ltd are based in Queensway, the Industrial Estate on Stem Lane in New Milton at Unit 13F. For more information on Royce's cycle parts, visit their website: www.royce-uk.com. |
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| 8 | 26 | 62 | Royce Team Leader is Cliff Polton. Car is sponsored by Royce UK. The team will be made up of Cliff and his sons. The car has been successful over the years finishing 7th in Ringwood in 2004 and 3rd in New Milton in 2005. Royce was established in 1980 and has an enviable reputation for manufacturing superb cycle components. Cliff Polton, M.D. of Royce is an enthusiastic cyclist, who commutes to work and back every day on his bicycle. |
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| 24 | 27 | 46 | Magna Mazda Magna Mazda have been the South's leading Mazda dealers since 1983, and are delighted to be involved with the Pedal Car Grand Prix. Their team have been training religiously since enrolment and are now reaching peak fitness and endurance levels, equalling those of Olympic athletes! Footnote: Their Pedal Car has been tested by NASA, and given the go-ahead to compete. Their ambitions are immense - the likely result is a spectacular crash, around lap 3! |
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| 1 | 28 | 66 | Great Central Racing Team Leader is Jes Featherstone. Car is sponsored by Unusual Rigging Ltd. The Great Central Racing team was formed in 1992, and first raced in 1993 – the 2008 Ringwood race will be the team’s 102nd race, and they have competed in all sorts of events, including 24 hour races and events in France and Italy. Great Central Racing have been British Champions eight times, and have competed in Ringwood several times, finishing in 2nd place in 2004. Website: www.greatcentralracing.co.uk, Image © Chris Featherstone 2007 ? |
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| 12 | 30 | 56 | Ringwood Junior School Team Leader is Paul Radigan. The team have raced previously and completed 53 laps at Ringwood in 2006 taking 15th place. In 2006 the team of Dads competed as Ringwood Junior School Adders. Website: www.ringwood-junior.hants.sch.uk. The livery on the car was produced by Quick Sign in Ringwood who do a marvellous job of printing up the banners that you'll see around the track on the crowd barriers. Their unwavering support for the Grand Prix is greatly appreciated. Website: www.quicksign.co.uk. |
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| 25 | 31 | 45 | Pink Panthers - Under 16’s Team Team Leader is Katie Stride. Katie is the soul survivor from the original team in the 2006 race – this year sees the addition of three new team members - Sophie and Verity and Katie's younger sister Hannah. The car was previously raced by Ringwood Round Table and the front wheel fell off in 2004 – leading to a TV interview with Katie’s Dad Jim, which was filmed as part of Chris Packham’s BBC TV programme ‘Inside Out’. Jim Stride has done a marvellous job in designing and producing the programme for this year's Grand Prix. |
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| 20 | 32 | 51 | New Milton Round Table Team Leader is Simon Lewis. The team will be made of up members of the New Milton Round Table. Once again our thanks to New Milton Round Table who will be supplying us with race marshalls from their membership. New Milton Round Table meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at New Milton Football Club, for more information telephone them on 01425 616246. |
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| 2 | 33 | 66 | Radioactive Racing Team Leader is Matthew Tooke. Car is sponsored by DWP. The team are the current ‘British Pedal Car Championship’ champions, after winning the championship at Curborough in 2007. The car has never run at Ringwood but they are looking forward to a good competitive race. Image © Chris Featherstone 2007 - taken at Shrewsbury BPCC |
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| 9 | 34 | 58 | Crazy Frog Team Leader is Oliver Pilley. Car is sponsored by Dad! (Martin Pilley) The team won the Under 16’s Trophy at Ringwood in 2006 and also in the New Milton race in 2007 – so they are out to defend their title this year! Martin Pilley Services can be found at Units 6-11, Wick 1 Industrial Estate, off Gore Road, New Milton or visit their website: www.martinpilleyservices.co.uk. |
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| 7 | 35 | 63 | Pilleys Peddler Team Leader is Nick England. Car is sponsored by Martin Pilley Services. The team has remained unchanged for the last three years, and have finished consistently in the top five in previous races. Martin Pilley Services opened in 1982, the first combined fast free-fit Exhaust and M.O.T. test centre in New Milton ahead of the main dealers. Since then they have expanded by continuing to anticipate their customers needs and expectations as technology advances. Website: www.martinpilleyservices.co.uk. |
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| 27 | 36 | 42 | Batty Beaver Leaders Team Leader is Lesley Starr. Car is sponsored by Tillet / Westover. The team first raced in 2007 at New Milton, as part of the Scouting Centenary year. The car was built from scratch in 2007 with help from Tillet and family donations. The Westover Group is one of the South's largest independent car dealer groups, with 20 showrooms (as well as parts, service and accident repair centres) across Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. Website: www.westovergroup.co.uk. |
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| 23 | 37 | 47 | Team Shamrock Team Leader is Chris Patterson. Car is sponsored by Finn M’Couls / Pattersons Butchers. The team have raced before, but a new car is being built for this year. Patterson's Butchers are located in Ringwood's High Street while Finn M'Couls are further down in the Market Place. Both businesses are staunch supporters of the Grand Prix and regularly supply teams for the race in Ringwood. |
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| 32 | 38 | 35 | Fordingbridge 1 - Under 16’s Team Team Leader is John Hayes. The team have never raced before and this will be their first attempt! However the car was previously raced by Free Bankroll Racing and achieved 2nd place at New Milton. |
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| 28 | 39 | 41 | Photos Rule! Team Leader is Wayne Robbins. Car is sponsored by Photos Rule!. The team finished in 2nd place in Ringwood in 2006 and 7th in New Milton last year due to a broken chain. This year the team will probably comprise Darren, Gavin, Martin and Rob who are all members of BPCC where they compete regularly. Darren's dad Neil is the engineer and designer of the car while Darren' sister Rachel is the Press Officer for BPCC. Web: www.photosrule.com, www.bar-racing.co.uk, www.pedalcars.info |
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| 21 | 40 | 49 | Dorset Rough Riders Team Leader is Andrew Starr. The team have raced several times, both at Ringwood and New Milton, and all are members of the Dorset Rough Riders Mountain Bike Club. Dorset Rough Riders was formed in 1989 and members ages range from early teens to early sixties! Mountain biking keeps you young, and fun and enjoyment are the key to the success of the club. For more information visit their web site: www.dorsetroughriders.com. |
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| 36 | 41 | 6 | 6 Troop New Milton ACF - Under 16’s
Team Team Leader is Graham Crouch. Car is sponsored by Calor Gas. The team has raced since 2005, and are building a new car for this year – having stripped the old car for parts! The Army Cadet Force is the Army's Youth Organisation. It aims to promote qualities of leadership, discipline, teamwork and good citizenship amongst young achievers. |
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