All eyes were on Sunny Hunny this weekend as the Soapbox Derby returned with a whole host of themed go-karts.

The event, organised by the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday, April 2. 

After a chance for spectators to view the wacky and wonderful go-karts on The Green during the morning, the races began just before midday.  

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The event, first held in 1953, featured around 40 teams from across the country competing in homemade go-karts, with some even reaching 30mph. 

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Each one got two spins around the track, lined with hay bales, which began on Greevegate near the High Street and ended along Cliff Parade.

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Teams finishing in the top three positions across the three categories, for under 16s, over 16s and over 65s, were presented with awards, along with prizes for the best-looking kart and the overall fastest time. 

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Stuart Dark, council leader, said: "It has been absolutely fantastic and we have been blessed with the weather as well - it is great for the town and a brilliant start to the season."  

The full race results will be published at west-norfolk.gov.uk/soapboxderby