Wheelie Bin – Wheelie Fun Championships
We’ve always known that wheelie bins are the best thing since sliced bread, but 
this just proves it. In Thoona, a small Australian town with less than 500 residents, an annual Wheelie Bin Championships is held.
The event began in 2000 and consists of competitors using a wheelie bin as a racing vehicle. The entrants adapt their wheelie bins to be the best racing cart they can make (without adding an engine) by adding extra wheels, a seat and racing decorations. The idea is based on the old soapbox derby races but with a modern, wheelie fun twist. There are a range of wheels used ranging from bike wheels to pram wheels and even the number of wheels used differs. Some go for the sturdy option of four wheels whilst the more daring participants go for the slim line three wheel option.
The championships even have their own Facebook page and there is even video footage from the event on 2010 where we can see the whole town turn out for the unique race. There are 6 different categories including; under 13 conforming, open conforming, open non-conforming, overall champion, shoot out winner and best presented. The championships get a lot of local news coverage from newspapers to radio and small local businesses are invited to participate by having stalls selling their goods.
In case you’re interested here are the 2014 winners from the event which took place on the 22nd March:
Under 13 Conforming: ‘The Boss’ – Harry & Lachlan Bosch of Benalla
Open Conforming: ‘Cat’ – Madeline Cooke of Chesney Vale
Open Non-Conforming: ‘Dawg’ – Brent Hodson of Benalla
Overall Champion: ‘Cat’ – Madeline Cooke
Shoot Out Winner: ‘Dawg’ Brent Hodson
Best Presented: ‘CASE’ Jock Binnie
We wheelie hope this becomes an international event! If you fancy trying to make your own racing wheelie bin visit wheelie bins Direct2U!