Going, going, gone! 20 incredible pictures of karts flipping, crashing and hurtling down the track at Ludlow soap box race as crowds delight in thrills and spills

More than 30 teams entered this year in junior and adult classes, with six brand new squads.

As well as enjoying the racing, spectators were able to vote for their favourite novelty cart, with the theme “Down On The Farm”.

Among the farm-inspired creations were the “Tickled Pig”, the “Rocking Rooster”, “Turbo Funsworth” and “Barrel of Speed - Flying Firkin”.

The winner took home a £500 cash prize, with £250 going to the runner up, with the prize donated by sponsors, McConnels of Ludlow.

Humphrey Salwey, committee chairman for the event, said: “We are delighted both with the weather, which has been sunny but not too hot, and the carts, which have run fast.

“There have been a few spills but no serious accidents, which is what we like to see.

“I would like to pay tribute to not only the hard-working committee, but also the skill and innovation of the people who have invented their karts.

“We are delighted that we should be able to share a reasonable amount of money with the charities.”

Since launching in 2004, the Soap Box Derby has raised over £165,000 for local causes. This year’s proceeds will benefit We Are Farming Minds, Orleton Pre-School, and the ELY Memorial Fund.

There were nine junior teams racing this year, including two new challengers - Turbo Funsworth from Sheffield, and Red Carf Racing from Ross-on-Wye.

Returning fan favourites in the junior category included the TNT Dynamite Boys, Hill Billy Hooligan II and Screw Loose, last year’s champion.

In the adult section, teams travelled from across the UK including from Sheffield, London, and Wrexham.

Telford-based Aerostream was one of the teams providing local interest.