Pedal Car Race AKA Pedalcar Marathon (1966)

Bristol, Avon. A jokey story about students from British Universities who have a marathon pedal-car race to raise money for charity. M/S of three students in pedal-cars passing the camera. M/S of students changing the wheels on their car. Low angle shot of a pedal-car passing, in the background a shelter from plastic sheets and poles is being constructed for the officials. M/S of two students fixing their car. C/U of a sign on the shelter - “Scrutineering Here“. M/S of “scrutineer“ officials checking a car with a measuring tape. C/U of an official taking details from two competitors. Top shot of the bonnet of a snazzy pedal-car with a “Rallye Monte Carlo“ badge on. M/S of the driver of the snazzy car talking to a friend as he puts his helmet on. M/S of drivers piling up their race equipment, C/U of a water bottle and a sleeping bag next to a radio. M/S of pedal-cars lined up, their drivers look expectant, an official waves a Union Jack to start the race. Various shots of the race
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