King of the hill
King of the hill is about four children who want to win a go cart race but first they will have to
design their go cart. They wanted something fast so they did some research and decided to
create something closer to the ground where the driver will lay down head first which will
make the cart more stable. Also being close to the ground means the driver's body offers less
resistance. Next they had to find the materials. They got an old aluminium swing, which was
used for the frame, some second hand wheels and a sheet of plywood. Now they had to find
something to steer the go cart. Their friends Dad helped them put some handles on to steer
the front wheels. Finally it was time to fix the brakes on. After some careful thought they fitted
a bike brake over the back wheel with a cable running to a lever on the steering handles.
It was finally time to race! They decided that the two lightest would race.
Kayla came first in both her races but Damien had a faster time. In the end they decide that
Kayla comes fourth place. She is a bit disappointed but there is always next year!
Now it's time for the semi-finals.
Kayla will drive. Three, two, one, GO!
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