More action from the soapbox derby. A previously unpublished image.

Watch out Jackie Stewart, a future world motor racing champion could have been racing at Scott Park on Saturday, 25th August 1973. The potential world beaters were taking part in a soap box derby organised by Burnley and District Scout Association, and it was an event which had all the thrills and spills of grand prix races. It was the first time an event of this nature had been organised to include races for Cub Scouts. The Scouts and Venture Scouts take part in the annual youth races in Hammerton Street on Boxing Day. But the course at Scott Park proved to be more than a test of speed. Bales of hay were placed at the sides of the track to prevent the karts smashing into the trees, but even so, more than one unfortunate driver found himself stranded on the grass verges.

All the vehicles were made by the various Scout groups or by parents, but they had to be within the specifications laid down by the judges, and each had to be checked by the pit marshals before they were allowed to race. Hundreds of spectators lined the course to cheer on their favourites. The rules were simple. Contestants took their places on the starting grid and the pushers gave the karts a good start. The drivers had to get to the finishing line as soon as possible. For safety, every driver had to wear a crash helmet. All the heat winners took part in a special race against the clock to find the fastest kart and driver of the day. This event was won by St Cuthbert's Scouts. Prizes for the best decorated kart and the kart with the most efficient braking system were both won by St. Andrew's. After the racing, prizes were presented by Mr L. Redmayne, County B.P. Guild chairman.
The article details winners in the various sections.