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Gallery: Our 33 best photos from Ellon Pedal Car Race 2023

The main event started at 2.30pm with thousands eagerly taking up position on Market Street to catch a glimpse of the pedal car race.

Very few drivers made it out of the race bone dry. Image: Kenny Elrick/ DC Thomson.

By Lottie Hood

August 20 2023, 5:15 pm

August 20 2023, 5:15 pm

Cheering spectators lined Market Street as makeshift pedal cars went head-to-head for this year’s Ellon Pedal Car Race.

Market Street was all abuzz on Sunday as the popular event kicked off with the Scottish Cycling youth races in the morning.

This was followed by the family fun run which attracted beginners and experts alike.

The main event started at 2.30pm with thousands eagerly craning in to catch a glimpse of the pedal car race.

Around 12 teams competed in this year’s event, all hoping their cars make it first over the finish line.

Here our some of the best moments captured by our photographer Kenny Elrick.

Pedal car driver — Pedal car driver going at full speed past the New Inn Hotel.

A team with their bike — Around 12 teams competed this year.

Family waving — Some smaller visitors were given a higher viewpoint to better see the race.

Finlay Reid, 9. — Finlay Reid aged nine trying out a pedal car.

Kids cheering racers on — The race inspired passion from many watching…and some others remained unimpressed.

Pedal Car race drivers — Many teams were gearing up to try and make it first over the finish line. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

The family run — Drivers racing to their vehicles.

Pedal car driver driver veering round a corner — Number six veering round the circuit.

Girls smiling — Those who took part in the family fun run with their medals.

People with refreshments — Smiles and ice cream all round as visitors make the most of local cuisine.

Driver on the circuit — Many drivers were sprayed with water to make the circuit that little bit harder.

Spectators at the race — Spectators were not holding back in cheering the drivers on.

Driver getting soaked — If those watching did not bring a water pistol, they got inventive.

Drivers in the race — Some people were being given an extra boost.

Little girls smiling — The smiles were out in full force.

Driver in the lead — Even the drivers could not help but have a wee giggle in the competitive race.

Kids at the race — Many younger runners showing off their medals.

Drivers at the race — The drivers raced around the Market Street circuit.

Crowds at the race — The Ellon Pedal Car Race returned for the first time since Covid last year.

Waving boy — Those watching even gave the drivers a few waves.

A team with their car — Another team readying for the race.

Driver racing by — Many were just hoping their makeshift pedal car would make it over the finish line.

Crowds — Those watching made use of every bit of pavement lining the ‘race track’.

Cars at the ready — The makeshift cars at the ready.

Crowds at the race — Crowds giving thumbs up to drivers and a lot of spray.

Family having fun — Some got dressed up for the event.

Pedal car driver — A few wheels looked a little wobbly as drivers made their way round the track.

A couple with their pooch watching the race.

A pipe band also entertained crowds.

A kid with facepaint — There were some colourful, painted faces among the crowds.

Crowds — The family event is a popular annual day out.

Car driver racing — Teams with their entourage for the race.

Excited watchers — Grinning spectators lining the circuit.

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