Go Karts In Action (1959)

Biggin Hill, Kent.



M/S men discussing and looking at go-kart / go-cart engines. Various shots of drivers going round the outdoor test track negotiating a track and going in and out of lots of small bollards. Some good shots taken from a go kart of the drivers behind - coming towards camera, probably going at about 45 mph.



Clacton, Essex.



People in white driving overalls at start of race, fixing helmets, before getting into smaller karts which only go a maximum of 30 mph. Flag is waved for the 'off'. Various shots of the race and the holiday makers and spectators watching and some shots of people waving.



Note: See out takes on PM0097 CP 255 Cuts .
FILM ID:97.27

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