Marcus Maclean was six years old when he started.
Now he’s 18 and can’t wait for the event to make its comeback at Easter.
“He told me he just has to make the billycart longer,” Corowa Tourism chairperson David Walton said.
“I believe there’s a legacy with kids who are still keen to compete.”
The Australian Billycart Championships were paused during the Covid-19 pandemic and have not been held since.
For the past 12 months, Corowa Lions Club has been considering running the event once more.
In January, Federation Council and Corowa Lions Club signed the necessary documentation giving the 2025 National Championships the green light.
Lions Club president Stuart Whisson said members wanted to see billycarts “charging down Sanger Street, people pouring into town, and the local economy given a boost”.
Mr Walton welcomed the move by Corowa Lions Club.
“I’m rapt it’s come back, because I believe it is a great event,” he said.
“It does bring people to town; It’s good for locals and tourists, and good for all ages of people.
“It’s great that Corowa Lions Club has stepped up to take on the event and embrace other clubs like Rotary to help out.”
Organisers are still keen to hear from any would-be volunteers to help out on the day.
“We always need volunteers. For example, we need to get rid of 600 bales of hay,” Mr Walton said.
“If you can help out, please let us know.”
Racing is on Easter Saturday, starting at 9am.
More entrants are still needed for the event to be the success it previously was. See P3.
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