On a wet and windy Sunday, fifteen teams from the DIY and Hardware Industry congregated at the Speedkarting track in Warrington, for the 18th Annual Hardware Trades Karting Challenge raising over £3,000 for the Rainy Day Trust charity.

Event Organiser, David Hibbert, Joint Managing Director of Stax Trade Centres, commented,
“I would like to thank all the companies who entered a team in this year’s event particularly sponsors Unibond and Stax. Its tough at the moment and I really appreciate the continued support from all the companies who have paid for a team.”

Picking up the silverware this year were some old names as well as some new contenders. Veteran of this event, Jamie Brown from Workhouse Marketing, took to the podium three times picking up the trophy for Fastest Lap, individual driver and as part of the winning team.

Kirsty Shute, representing Plasti-kote was the fastest lady on the day with Kelly Heighway driving for Crown Paints taking the coveted Bent Axle Award. Coming second and third in the team event were the Leyland Shovelies and the team from Decco respectively and in the individual race Nick Seville from Workhouse Marketing was second with Curtis from Decco third.

Hibbert continued,
“As usual it was a great day and I think this year was one of the toughest competitions to date with a number of drivers demonstrating real skill on the tracks. I am sure that there are a few who will be keen to improve their final positions next year.”