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The 2009 Snail Racing world championships held at Congham, Norfolk, Britain - 18 Jul 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 981023e )
READY, STEADY, SLOW! AT SNAIL RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
More than 200 snails slugged it out at one of the SLOWEST ever World Snail Racing Championships today (18 July).
The slimy garden creatures slithered at an even slower snail's pace than normal as the strong winds kept drying out the damp track in the tiny Norfolk village of Congham.
The challenging 13 inch course is usually kept wet to allow the snails to glide smoothly.
But the tricky conditions meant this year's winner Terri took nearly three minutes to win the contest and a tankard stuffed full of lettuce.
"The racing has been slow as the wind was drying out the course but it has been good fun and we almost had a couple of dead heats," said snailmaster Neil Risborough, who started the race by shouting "Ready, Steady, Slow!"
"This year's winner did the course in 2 minutes 49 seconds which is not very fast but it was still a fantastic final."
The quirky competition, which has been running for nearly 40 years, attracted thousands of spectators from all corners of the world, including USA, Malawi and Czechoslovakia.
Although there are a number of imitations, it is the only recognised World Championship.
"Congham is ideal snail breeding and racing country as they like damp conditions and the village sits in a low-lying area surrounded by ponds," said organiser Hilary Scase.
"Congham is to snail racing what Newmarket is to horse racing."
The championships are part of Congham fete and were originally started to help raise money for the 13th century village church.
Today it attracts hundreds of entrants of all ages, many whom have spent days training their snails for the big event.
"A lot of the children like to choose their snails a long time in advance and train them," she added.
"Surprisngly the snails seem to ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HAPFJRZR
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The 2009 Snail Racing world championships held at Congham, Norfolk, Britain - 18 Jul 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 981023d )
READY, STEADY, SLOW! AT SNAIL RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
More than 200 snails slugged it out at one of the SLOWEST ever World Snail Racing Championships today (18 July).
The slimy garden creatures slithered at an even slower snail's pace than normal as the strong winds kept drying out the damp track in the tiny Norfolk village of Congham.
The challenging 13 inch course is usually kept wet to allow the snails to glide smoothly.
But the tricky conditions meant this year's winner Terri took nearly three minutes to win the contest and a tankard stuffed full of lettuce.
"The racing has been slow as the wind was drying out the course but it has been good fun and we almost had a couple of dead heats," said snailmaster Neil Risborough, who started the race by shouting "Ready, Steady, Slow!"
"This year's winner did the course in 2 minutes 49 seconds which is not very fast but it was still a fantastic final."
The quirky competition, which has been running for nearly 40 years, attracted thousands of spectators from all corners of the world, including USA, Malawi and Czechoslovakia.
Although there are a number of imitations, it is the only recognised World Championship.
"Congham is ideal snail breeding and racing country as they like damp conditions and the village sits in a low-lying area surrounded by ponds," said organiser Hilary Scase.
"Congham is to snail racing what Newmarket is to horse racing."
The championships are part of Congham fete and were originally started to help raise money for the 13th century village church.
Today it attracts hundreds of entrants of all ages, many whom have spent days training their snails for the big event.
"A lot of the children like to choose their snails a long time in advance and train them," she added.
"Surprisngly the snails seem to ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HAPFJRZR
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The 2009 Snail Racing world championships held at Congham, Norfolk, Britain - 18 Jul 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 981023c )
READY, STEADY, SLOW! AT SNAIL RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
More than 200 snails slugged it out at one of the SLOWEST ever World Snail Racing Championships today (18 July).
The slimy garden creatures slithered at an even slower snail's pace than normal as the strong winds kept drying out the damp track in the tiny Norfolk village of Congham.
The challenging 13 inch course is usually kept wet to allow the snails to glide smoothly.
But the tricky conditions meant this year's winner Terri took nearly three minutes to win the contest and a tankard stuffed full of lettuce.
"The racing has been slow as the wind was drying out the course but it has been good fun and we almost had a couple of dead heats," said snailmaster Neil Risborough, who started the race by shouting "Ready, Steady, Slow!"
"This year's winner did the course in 2 minutes 49 seconds which is not very fast but it was still a fantastic final."
The quirky competition, which has been running for nearly 40 years, attracted thousands of spectators from all corners of the world, including USA, Malawi and Czechoslovakia.
Although there are a number of imitations, it is the only recognised World Championship.
"Congham is ideal snail breeding and racing country as they like damp conditions and the village sits in a low-lying area surrounded by ponds," said organiser Hilary Scase.
"Congham is to snail racing what Newmarket is to horse racing."
The championships are part of Congham fete and were originally started to help raise money for the 13th century village church.
Today it attracts hundreds of entrants of all ages, many whom have spent days training their snails for the big event.
"A lot of the children like to choose their snails a long time in advance and train them," she added.
"Surprisngly the snails seem to ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HAPFJRZR
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The 2009 Snail Racing world championships held at Congham, Norfolk, Britain - 18 Jul 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 981023a )
READY, STEADY, SLOW! AT SNAIL RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
More than 200 snails slugged it out at one of the SLOWEST ever World Snail Racing Championships today (18 July).
The slimy garden creatures slithered at an even slower snail's pace than normal as the strong winds kept drying out the damp track in the tiny Norfolk village of Congham.
The challenging 13 inch course is usually kept wet to allow the snails to glide smoothly.
But the tricky conditions meant this year's winner Terri took nearly three minutes to win the contest and a tankard stuffed full of lettuce.
"The racing has been slow as the wind was drying out the course but it has been good fun and we almost had a couple of dead heats," said snailmaster Neil Risborough, who started the race by shouting "Ready, Steady, Slow!"
"This year's winner did the course in 2 minutes 49 seconds which is not very fast but it was still a fantastic final."
The quirky competition, which has been running for nearly 40 years, attracted thousands of spectators from all corners of the world, including USA, Malawi and Czechoslovakia.
Although there are a number of imitations, it is the only recognised World Championship.
"Congham is ideal snail breeding and racing country as they like damp conditions and the village sits in a low-lying area surrounded by ponds," said organiser Hilary Scase.
"Congham is to snail racing what Newmarket is to horse racing."
The championships are part of Congham fete and were originally started to help raise money for the 13th century village church.
Today it attracts hundreds of entrants of all ages, many whom have spent days training their snails for the big event.
"A lot of the children like to choose their snails a long time in advance and train them," she added.
"Surprisngly the snails seem to ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HAPFJRZR
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The 2009 Snail Racing world championships held at Congham, Norfolk, Britain - 18 Jul 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Albanpix Ltd / Rex Features ( 981022j )
READY, STEADY, SLOW! AT SNAIL RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
More than 200 snails slugged it out at one of the SLOWEST ever World Snail Racing Championships today (18 July).
The slimy garden creatures slithered at an even slower snail's pace than normal as the strong winds kept drying out the damp track in the tiny Norfolk village of Congham.
The challenging 13 inch course is usually kept wet to allow the snails to glide smoothly.
But the tricky conditions meant this year's winner Terri took nearly three minutes to win the contest and a tankard stuffed full of lettuce.
"The racing has been slow as the wind was drying out the course but it has been good fun and we almost had a couple of dead heats," said snailmaster Neil Risborough, who started the race by shouting "Ready, Steady, Slow!"
"This year's winner did the course in 2 minutes 49 seconds which is not very fast but it was still a fantastic final."
The quirky competition, which has been running for nearly 40 years, attracted thousands of spectators from all corners of the world, including USA, Malawi and Czechoslovakia.
Although there are a number of imitations, it is the only recognised World Championship.
"Congham is ideal snail breeding and racing country as they like damp conditions and the village sits in a low-lying area surrounded by ponds," said organiser Hilary Scase.
"Congham is to snail racing what Newmarket is to horse racing."
The championships are part of Congham fete and were originally started to help raise money for the 13th century village church.
Today it attracts hundreds of entrants of all ages, many whom have spent days training their snails for the big event.
"A lot of the children like to choose their snails a long time in advance and train them," she added.
"Surprisngly the snails seem to respo...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HAPFJRZR
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The 2009 Snail Racing world championships held at Congham, Norfolk, Britain - 18 Jul 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Albanpix Ltd / Rex Features ( 981022i )
READY, STEADY, SLOW! AT SNAIL RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
More than 200 snails slugged it out at one of the SLOWEST ever World Snail Racing Championships today (18 July).
The slimy garden creatures slithered at an even slower snail's pace than normal as the strong winds kept drying out the damp track in the tiny Norfolk village of Congham.
The challenging 13 inch course is usually kept wet to allow the snails to glide smoothly.
But the tricky conditions meant this year's winner Terri took nearly three minutes to win the contest and a tankard stuffed full of lettuce.
"The racing has been slow as the wind was drying out the course but it has been good fun and we almost had a couple of dead heats," said snailmaster Neil Risborough, who started the race by shouting "Ready, Steady, Slow!"
"This year's winner did the course in 2 minutes 49 seconds which is not very fast but it was still a fantastic final."
The quirky competition, which has been running for nearly 40 years, attracted thousands of spectators from all corners of the world, including USA, Malawi and Czechoslovakia.
Although there are a number of imitations, it is the only recognised World Championship.
"Congham is ideal snail breeding and racing country as they like damp conditions and the village sits in a low-lying area surrounded by ponds," said organiser Hilary Scase.
"Congham is to snail racing what Newmarket is to horse racing."
The championships are part of Congham fete and were originally started to help raise money for the 13th century village church.
Today it attracts hundreds of entrants of all ages, many whom have spent days training their snails for the big event.
"A lot of the children like to choose their snails a long time in advance and train them," she added.
"Surprisngly the snails seem to respo...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HAPFJRZR
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The 2009 Snail Racing world championships held at Congham, Norfolk, Britain - 18 Jul 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Albanpix Ltd / Rex Features ( 981022c )
READY, STEADY, SLOW! AT SNAIL RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
More than 200 snails slugged it out at one of the SLOWEST ever World Snail Racing Championships today (18 July).
The slimy garden creatures slithered at an even slower snail's pace than normal as the strong winds kept drying out the damp track in the tiny Norfolk village of Congham.
The challenging 13 inch course is usually kept wet to allow the snails to glide smoothly.
But the tricky conditions meant this year's winner Terri took nearly three minutes to win the contest and a tankard stuffed full of lettuce.
"The racing has been slow as the wind was drying out the course but it has been good fun and we almost had a couple of dead heats," said snailmaster Neil Risborough, who started the race by shouting "Ready, Steady, Slow!"
"This year's winner did the course in 2 minutes 49 seconds which is not very fast but it was still a fantastic final."
The quirky competition, which has been running for nearly 40 years, attracted thousands of spectators from all corners of the world, including USA, Malawi and Czechoslovakia.
Although there are a number of imitations, it is the only recognised World Championship.
"Congham is ideal snail breeding and racing country as they like damp conditions and the village sits in a low-lying area surrounded by ponds," said organiser Hilary Scase.
"Congham is to snail racing what Newmarket is to horse racing."
The championships are part of Congham fete and were originally started to help raise money for the 13th century village church.
Today it attracts hundreds of entrants of all ages, many whom have spent days training their snails for the big event.
"A lot of the children like to choose their snails a long time in advance and train them," she added.
"Surprisngly the snails seem to respo...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HAPFJRZR
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