The first heat of the World Championship Snail Racing gets underway which was held at Congham Village Fete on July 21, 2018 in King's Lynn, England. Over 100 snails have been taking part in the World Snail Racing Championships. Held in Congham near Kings Lynn, the championships which have been going for over 25 years form part of the village Fete to raise money for St Andrew's Church. (Photo/VCG)
A snail is placed inside the starting circle at the World Championship Snail Racing at Congham Village Fete on July 21, 2018 in King's Lynn, England. Over 100 snails have been taking part in the World Snail Racing Championships. Held in Congham near Kings Lynn, the championships which have been going for over 25 years form part of the village Fete to raise money for St Andrew's Church. (Photo/VCG)
Hosta the winning snail in a time of 3:10 with his owner Jo waterfield of the World Championship Snail Racing which was held at Congham Village Fete on July 21, 2018 in King's Lynn, England. Over 100 snails have been taking part in the World Snail Racing Championships. Held in Congham near Kings Lynn, the championships which have been going for over 25 years form part of the village Fete to raise money for St Andrew's Church. (Photo/VCG)
Snail Mistress Kirstie Smith waters the table as she oversees the races at the World Championship Snail Racing which was held at the Congham Village Fete on July 21, 2018 in King's Lynn, England. Over 100 snails have been taking part in the World Snail Racing Championships. Held in Congham near Kings Lynn, the championships which have been going for over 25 years form part of the village Fete to raise money for St Andrew's Church. (Photo/VCG)