HUNDREDS of budding Formula One stars took to the grid in the Bishop’s Waltham Scouts’ Kart Grand Prix – all eager to achieve a podium finish.
There was no help from turbocharged Ferrari engines or the like when, on June 4, 1983, more than 250 youngsters used their muscle power to compete.
Cubs and Scouts from Bishop’s Waltham, Shedfield and Swanmore took part in the event.
There were practice sessions and elimination heats before the big race, and prizes were awarded in a “concour d’elegance” for ingenuity in kart design.
Later, there was a camp fire followed by a few surprise “investitures” by the district commissioner.
ON THIS DAY…
The average house price was £27,386.
Thriller from Michael Jackson was the best selling album.
The Police were at number one with Every Breath You Take.
The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carre was the New York Times best selling book.
People may have been watching ‘Allo ‘Allo! on TV.
Gamers may have been playing Utopia.
Top of the box office was Return of the Jedi.
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