AMONG the dozens of weird and wonderful homemade go-karts which hurtled down Castle Hill in the town's Krazy Races, one in particular stood out.

A rugby ball-inspired kart, emblazoned with the name Patryk.

Youngster Patryk Milner, aged seven, sadly died on October 2, 2020, just days after losing consciousness at his primary school.

Since then his family and friends have been raising money in his memory towards the sports development of children.

Patryk was involved in the mini-junior section of Sandbach Rugby Club and the team behind the kart used this as inspiration for its design.

Dad Andy Milner, agd 58, of Sandbach, said: "The team's support was just incredible.

Northwich Guardian: The rugby kart at the end of its runThe rugby kart at the end of its run (Image: Karl Brooks Photography)

"The money is going to sports development of children in the local area and facilities for coaching.

"It’s uplifting to see the kids getting involved in sport in Patryk's memory.

"Patryk would have loved to have been involved in the Krazy Races. It was a fantastic day and fortunately the rain held off.

"Krissy, Patryk’s sister, was there and she absolutely loved it. All the different karts were incredible, the humour, everything about it – it was just a great family day out."

The team behind the kart, who have supported the Patryk Milner Memorial Fund, include Lightcliffe Skoda Warrington, Northwich Glass, Gaskell’s Northwest Waste, M&S Logistics Sandbach, Rightway Paint and Body Crewe, Riverside Animal Feeds Sandbach, Richardson Fabrication Elworth, Sandbach Rugby Club's under 12s, and Symphony Hospitality Sandbach have all generously donated their time and money to this cause.

Northwich Guardian: Youngsters from Sandbach Rugby Club join team members to parade Partyk's kart ahead of the Krazy Races Youngsters from Sandbach Rugby Club join team members to parade Partyk's kart ahead of the Krazy Races (Image: Karl Brooks Photography)

Andy added: "I just wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone involved.

"There was an online vote between the Patryk Milner Memorial Fund and the North West Air Ambulance Charity and it was quite fitting the air ambulance won it, as they were involved on the day of Patryk’s death.

"They did their very best that day to try and save his life, but it was too late."