Written by Marcela Balart

For the past six years, IMPACT has said ‘Nup to the Cup’, choosing to opt out of the Melbourne races.  

While fashions on the field is certainly encouraged among staff and our racers; no furry friends participate in our festivities. Instead, we host ‘The Race That Stops The Cooperage’ – our own competition with a selection of wind-up toys. 

As per our tradition, we run a sweep with clients, partners and friends of IMPACT, who are sent a profile of their racer.  

This year, we switched it up and decided to put our favourite Halloween and Christmas characters head-to-head. From Santarina Ballerina to Frankie the Zombie, the competitors varied in form, personality, and eagerness to win.  

If you missed the 2024 Race That Stops the Cooperage, you can watch it below!  

Congratulations to our winners – prizes are on their way to each of you.  

Thank you all for being part of our annual wind-up race. We look forward to seeing trackside next year.