PHOTO SPECIAL: Soap stars shine in race day drama

The Matts Moovers cart crosses the finishing line.

Dozens of go-kart pilots participated in Bluebell Wood’s first ever soapbox derby at Clifton Park on Saturday.

Red Tree Racers head to the finnish line

The event saw handbuilt racing cars made from baths, bicycles and wheelchair parts tackle a 300m downhill course twice.

The three fastest teams were treated to bottles of bubbly a motor racing-style winners’ podium.

Off we go, The Morris Mafia team

A Touch of Glass crossed the line in just 44 seconds, taking the top spot.

They were followed by Be Smart Homes, with a time of 45 seconds.

Bsmart Homes takes the jump head on.

And with a time of 46 seconds, Living with a Lion came in third place.

High drama unfolded as a Fireman Sam-themed kart jumped a ramp, snapping off its front wheels and grinding to a halt on the asphalt.

But the unlucky team from Barnsley College still scooped a prize for most creative build.

A team of youngsters from Manor Makers, a Sheffield-based youth creativity project, got a special mention for their all-wood, four-wheeled wonders.

The Wilde Rockets cart