Flying kites and feasting on hot cross buns and fishcakes are a big part of almost every Good Friday celebration on the Island.There is, however, a growing tradition at the Island’s eastern end where go-kart races in St David’s have drawn crowds for the past ten years.They’ve become one of the major attractions at the annual Gilbert Lamb Fun Day which starts tomorrow at 11am.The races were started by George Cannonier and Elvin Pitcher back in 2001.Mr Pitcher thought he would make good use of the long and windy terrain from the lighthouse to the cricket club and encouraged three others to build go-karts out of wood, wheels and nails to race alongside his.Mr Cannonier was initially reluctant to take part.“I thought I might have been too old for that kind of thing,” he said. “I was at least 50 years old then, but Elvin is young at heart and we went ahead with it and the first one was a success.”People with walkie talkies monitor the path to keep track of the participants and make sure the race goes smoothly.Mr Cannonier said the races rekindled memories of his childhood in the East End. Go-karts were always around the community when he was growing up and fishermen would use them to pull up their fish, as well as to sell the day’s catch.He also thought it would be something different for people to do besides fly kites during the holiday.People from around the Island now gather to watch the races unfold along the two-mile course. The race had its first female participant last year. Carol McCallum won one of the race categories.The go-karts have also become more sophisticated over time. Ernest McCallum spent the better part of the year creating his latest Formula One-inspired kart.Mr McCallum said he heard about the races at least five years back and it coincided with his passions for speed and racing.“I’m from down that way, and go down to the cricket field every Good Friday anyway, and I had seen the races and decided to take part,” he said.A construction worker by trade, Mr McCallum said he uses materials like fibreglass and steel along with his imagination to create the elaborate karts.In past years the miniature vehicles have been involved in a few crashes, but he still said it’s been lots of fun. “I enjoy the whole day in itself, it’s just a nice family atmosphere and camaraderie down there. There’s no nonsense. It’s just good clean fun,” he added.The Gilbert Lamb Fun Day — named after the cricket club’s longest serving president — was first held 30 years ago.Club secretary Kamilah Cannonier said a host of field events were planned for the whole family tomorrow, including three-legged and egg and spoon races. A hot dog eating contest is planned for 3pm; the go-kart races are scheduled for 5pm.think it’s definitely a fun family atmosphere and worry-free fun,” said Ms Cannonier. “You can come to relax, and bring your hot cross buns, and fishcakes, and do traditional things like fly kites.”