Taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, homemade carts will line up at Mill Road junction, before racing down The Street to the finish line.

Organiser Chris Burnard even made an audacious attempt to bring BBC Top Gear's Richard Hammond to compete in the race.

Mr Burnard said: "I contacted the BBC some months ago because he is into scary stunts. They said they may be able to fix something up but unfortunately, they couldn't make it work."

Speed merchants who took part in last year's grand prix, Cock Inn Racing, What You Wanna Do, The Banford Special and other teams will be battling their way to the final to clinch the first prize of a bottle of bubbly and what is described as a "cheap" trophy.

Mr Burnard said: "It's a brilliant day out for all the family and a great spectacle, everybody loves it.

"It has really established itself as a great village event. You can bump into someone months after and they will still talk about it. It has become synonymous with Botesdale."

There is also a soapbox race specially for younger competitors, with The Dolphinette and Joe Massingham among those vying for pole position.

A fun fair, including a merry-go-round and hoopla game will keep the children happy, while a hog roast ensures the crowds are fed.

Such was the popularity of previous years, the village's chip shop and Chinese takeaway will open especially for the occasion.

The day is also an opportunity for fundraising.

The village hall management committee will be charging a small fee for parking on land donated by a local farmer.

Sponsorship money for each race donated by local companies will go to East Anglia's Children's Hospices and Rickinghall Football Club will be collecting in buckets on the day.

Last year, nearly £600 was raised in this way.

The event starts at 1.30pm