Aboard Loose Cannon, the young guns finished in a time of 6.34 minutes to become the 2009 Beechwood Billycart Classic champions.

In one of the closest races in the event's long history the schoolmates beat race favourites What Tha by three seconds and showed that the future of the classic is in good hands.

Meanwhile Dark Horse's Stephen and Bob Johnson rounded out the top three places in a time of

Spokesperson for the organisers, Jeff Rogers was elated with the success of the classic.

"Even with the threat of rain the crowd was as big as any we've had," he said.

"The junior race was great and everyone really enjoyed themselves.

"It's such a big day and everyone involved in the event worked tirelessly to put on a fantastic day."

Barrington and Madden, both 17, were pushed to the finish line and became two of the youngest winners in the history of the race.

As with all classic's there are some great stories that come out of the race including Barry Philpott who at close to 80 years, was the oldest competitor down the hill.

Mr Rogers said the thrill of the race was what kept competitors and spectators coming back.

"There are always some classic yarns that come out of the race," he said.

"Having Barry race and young Sam and Nathan taking the title shows how great the event is."

Meanwhile a website devoted to the Beechwood Billycart Classic is being created, and the site needs photos, articles or interesting anecdotes you might have, not only for the 2009 event, but previous year's as well.

If you can help, please email max@hugen.com.au, or mail to Max Hugen, 97 Pappinbarra Rd, Beechwood 2446.