High jinx at the Burghfield Box Kart Bash

AND they’re off.

And, in some cases, airborne!

Thousand of people enjoyed the spectacular fun of the Burghfield Box Kart Bash on Sunday, June 22.

Powered only by gravity, racers of all shapes and sizes hurtled down the Auclum Hill Climb slope.

The tradition is a celebration of creativity and controlled chaos.

It is held in tribute to the original Auclum Hill Climb, which began in the 1930s on a private drive near Burghfield Common.

This stretch of tarmac became a staple of British motorsport through the 1950s and 60s, drawing huge crowds and cars from across the country.

It hosted everything from modified saloons to sleek single-seaters, earning a place in the annals of motorsport history for its technical challenge and competitive spirit.

First launched in 2017, the Box Kart Bash was created by the Burghfield Santas to bring racing back to its historic roots - with a distinctly fun, family-friendly twist.

By transforming a stretch of Reading Road into a thrilling box kart course, they’ve reimagined the hill climb for a new generation of racers, designers, spectators, and supporters.

The Burghfield Santas are the volunteer group behind popular local events including Burghfest and the Burghfield Santa Cruise.

Over the past 20 years, their events have raised more than £350,000 for Thames Valley Air Ambulance and other local causes - and the Box Kart Bash is no exception, delivering high-octane entertainment with a charitable heart.