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The 2006 Derby: Saturday, 8 March

89 drivers registered to race in 69 trolleys

Media Release (28 January 2006)

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Photo supplied by Tim Bailey From left to right: The Silver Ghost (David Lloyd), The Blue Bullet (Sam Laidlaw) and RedRak Racer II in the Rockets
Sam Laidlaw lost his King of the Hill title at Nelson's Collingwood Street Fresh Choice Trolley Derby on Saturday, after a straight four year run.

Cawthron scientist Lincoln MacKenzie took the title, but won in a Laidlaw constructed trolley, the Blue Bullet. Laidlaw came third after Mackenzie and first place getter Tim Bayley in the Rockets (adult) race.

The trolley derby was raced in perfect conditions in Nelson on Saturday, drawing a crowd of around 4-thousand over the day, peaking during the afternoon finals.

The Style Meister award went to Christchurch couple Brian and Sharon Smith with their impeccable replica 1936 Auto Union and 1925 Bugatti, complete with black and white checkered 'pits' and authentic pre-war racing outfits.

The Nippers' race (under 6) was won by Jordan Pine Zoomers (7-10 years) went to Matti Cook Sprinters (11- 14 years) was taken by Cheyne Robinson.

Police were unable to attend to record speeds in the Monarch of the Hill, so the winners were decided on times recorded over the speediest section of the track. Jacquetta Bell: Festival Publicist