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In 1999 the concept to organise a community event was formulated. This community event was to be unique in that it promoted teamwork, initiative, coordination of resources, physical activity & development of fitness, use of skills in building and most of all a fun day for all those involved. When considering all of these elements and what was uniquely Australian, a Billy Cart Grand Prix (Race) was born. A circuit around Lilydale Adventist Academy was chosen and support was received from Sanitarium and Leader Newspapers. Two events were to be held in the four categories. These categories were Years 5/6, Years 7/8, 9/10, 11/12. Teams of nine were to push a Billy Cart around a 500 metre track in relay. The first event, the Leader Newspaper Dash, involved a one lap dash around the 500 metre circuit. The Weet-bix Billy Cart Grand Prix was a set number of laps around the circuit where all participants in each category were to be on the course. |
1999 - The inaugural year saw 24 teams of 9 students (216 students). Mark Noske then from the Holden Racing Team was our guest. 2000 - The number of entries grew to 32 (288 students). Our guests were John Faulkner and Adam Macrow (V8 Supercar Drivers). The Police Road Safety Van attended along with the HQ Holden Racing Association, with other road and race cars on display. Attendance was about 1500 people. 2001 - A web site was established (www.billycart-grandprix.com). The event saw 42 teams enter (378 competitors). Craig Lowndes was our special guest. On a cold yet dry day a crowd of over 2000 attended. 2002 - A fantastic event with perfect weather and a crowd of over 3000 attending. Todd Kelly from K-Mart was our special guest. Over 40 teams attended the event. 2003 - Saw 56 teams enter (504 competitors). A Grade 3&4 category was introduced along with parent teams from some of the schools. Our special guests where Greg Murphy and Rick Kelly from Kmart Racing Team, the police show band and Triple M Rock Patrols arrived at the lunch break and gave out products and al lowed participants to play on PlayStations. |
