The date for the 2007 Ventura Kinetic Sculpture race is September 17, with the awards brunch on October 27.  The race will be a one day race centered around the Ventura Harbor Village, plenty of sand, mud, and water for all. Official Rules here.  

    What is a Kinetic Sculpture Race?   It is a race of vehicles built to go over land, sand, water and mud, human powered, and have sculpture and costumes to fit.  Some vehicles cost thousands to build, while others are simple adaptations of bicycles, surfboards, canoes, and whatnot used to achieve the ultimate reward:  Glory!  It's about adults being kids, kids being adults, and everyone, including the spectators, having a great time.  Winning is not the goal, although there are awards for  sculpture, costumes, engineering, style and speed.  There is the overall champion as well as an award for each team that shows up and participates. 

    I hope you enjoy the pictures and links and become inspired to enter a Kinetic Sculpture race.  There are several races held around the nation and more planned for every year.

Eureka, California  38 years

Boulder, Colorado  28 years

Port Townsend, Washington  25 years

Corvallis, Oregon   16 years

Sacramento, California  4 years

Stevenson, Washington 2 years

Ventura, California  10 years

Baltimore, Maryland - 9 years

Klamath Falls, Oregon - first year 2005

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