By 1989 word had got around; people from far and wide made their way to Goldcroft Common to see the spectacular start of the event. Fireworks and music (Chariots of Fire) set the competitors off. Again, Cleo's Asps saw to the menacing. Chaos and confusion ruled...

PHOTOS:

Cleo's Asps before the race - Hanbury Close
Cleo's Asps before the race - Priory grounds
The Vestal Virgins - in their bath!
Competitors take it easy in the Priory grounds before the race
The Hanbury Team make their way to the start
The spectacular start on Goldcroft Common
They're off!
The Hanbury Team cross the Square
Two teams battle for position
Can you identify this team?
Or this team?
Pattison Eurotech Engineering Works Team
The Bull's team
Magicus Lanticus cross the Square, Cleo's Asps do their worst
Disqualified!

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