Leigh Fearn’s Wacky Races

Coach Fearn takes a look into the Old Headingley transport fleet and realises that Manager Burns has more to pick from than the usual family Car.
Chris Weston – Council Gritting Machine
Useful 3 times a year. Out of service the rest of the time
Paul Kempton – 1962 JAGUAR XKR
A classic bit of kit that commands respect. Looking like it will soon be confined to the Old Headingley Garage
Tony Angell – JOHN DEERE TRACTOR
Strong, powerful bit of machinery, rarely breaks down and loves being covered in mud
Not quite the engine of a Ferrari but still got that little bit more about it than your average car
Adrian Shields – 1950’S INDUSTRIAL STEAM ENGINE
Enormous awkward looking piece of engineering. Big head that often blows steam
Big Red Faced unit. Big engine and good for aerial problems. Speed limited due to weight issue
Bulky but good in the air, often abroad but a sexy bit of kit to own
One of the smallest engines in the fleet. Quite a noisy engine and must be handles with care
Mark Lucas – Dingy
Can be unbelievably useful on the right day. However rubbish in the cold and can occasionally self deflate
Seems to have been around for ages. Loved by Men
Often seen asking for funds in order to stay afloat. Loved by its crew
Low centre of gravity, great at turning in tight spaces and durable
Lewis Keogh – Carlsberg Delivery Truck
Sturdy, hard to break. Usually full of bear
Uncompromisingly built, unsubtle and never afraid to mix things up
Massive engine though weird little head
Andrew Williams – Horse and Cart
Very old member of the fleet. Never experiences engine failure though very slow
Oliver Seed – Citreon Saxo
Fast over the first 5-10 yards, loses power soon after. Not built for long distance travel
Form depends upon its mood and fitness. Can be great but also temperamental
Tom Long – SmartCar
Although not the biggest, very very SMART
Built for aerial manoeuvres. A bit Awkward looking for bloody useful
Not many people know a lot about this piece of kit. Clearly loaded with missiles but not used enough
Always tends to drift and can sometimes find itself in choppy waters. Has a mind of its own
Slow, unsexy, Powerful, uncompromising with a big shot
David Davies (Preston) – Clown Car
Makes unorthodox manoeuvres, is a bit daft though popular with kids
Often comes to the rescue when we need it most.
Phil Harrington – Volkswagon Bora
Safe, steady, reliable though would rarely be invited to any exciting Hollywood parties
Paul Harrington – Moped
Good little runner but would benefit from more power. Desperate to be a motorbike
No Frills, yet better than it looks. Popular bit of Kit
Extremely useful despite being funny looking. Usually full of shit
Unique piece of equipment. Full of hot air and rarely allowed out. Great engine
Tom Monkhouse – Ford Cortina
Somehow manages to keep running despite always seeming to have some part of its bodywork battered or broken
Great over ruff terrain, built for impact
Looks right, fast and great to have in the fleet even though nobody has quite worked out how it works
Recent edition to the fleet so the club still learning of its capabilities. Looks the part. Just need to work out how to drive it
Richard Booth – Dick Dastardly’s Wacky Races Car
Crazy, colourful piece of kit. Nobody knows how it works or where it finds that extra bit of speed but certainly a bit special
Nice and Posh
Small, no frills frame. Tends to travel along at it’s own leisurely pace
Makes a lot of noise but always full of surprises. On the lookout for Children
Leigh Fearn – Penny Farthing
Not many teams have one of these left in their fleet. Used to be amazing in 1895
Kieran Grant – Glider
Super Slick, uncomplicated design but spends half its time with its head in the clouds
Ed Calvert – Paul Daniels Magic Van
Full of ridiculous tricks. You’ll like him…but not a lot..
Rio Comrie – Apache Helicopter
Big, Black, Powerful piece of Kit. Impossible to take down and perfect for protecting the troops.
‘Safety comes as standard’. Great design though not the most stylish

























