Tennyson St was seven people deep either side of the track. It was clear the adults were having just as much fun as the kids - not only the racers, but spectators, too, could be seen hooting and yelling as the trolleys screamed past them.
Gasps could be heard as soapbox carts drifted slowly closer together, and apart again, as their young drivers steered them to the finish line.
Before the sponsor's race began, Simon Tremain, whose team was back defending their champion title, said he was "feeling the pressure".
He said his opponents, Gemco and Brebner Print, had both made a few modifications which included new footwear for Gemco's pusher.
"They don't look too Art Deco to me," Mr Tremain said, which was mandatory dress for all entrants.
The trio of rivals rolled up to the mark, but when they reached the finish line the Tremains red and white car, driven by Edu Tremain, 11, took back the title for a second year, with a result that Gemco's Ash Zachan said was really "too close to call".
Brebner Print came third and manager Ricky Howes, who pushed his 9-year-old son Caius, said they would go "bigger and stronger" in next year's race.
This year there were a few changes including a "mustering area" down Herschell St where carts were lined up and safety checks were carried out.
Tremains took home a silver trophy, while prizes handed out to other classes included binoculars and money.
