Our group of TCers ventured out on Saturday, Sept. 18 to watch the Ventura Kinetic Sculpture Races. This consisted of contraptions that would break down more often than any of our TCs (hard to believe that anything could break down more often than a TC but it is true). Each entry must be able to negotiate through a water course, a sand course, a pavement maneuverability course and pass through a mud pit.
Jon and Gene inspect one of the entries.
The Shark entry passes behind David Ried’s TC on the way to the next event.
Here one of the spectators takes a break from viewing the race and talks to Jon Lutz and Gene Olson about their TCs.
David Reid and Terry Schuller take their TC to the next venue of the race

The surfin’ T paddles through the water course.
While labeled as a race, the event is more of a fun display of artistry, ingenuity and frolic.
TCMG members Terry Schuller, David Reid and Gene Olson wait for the parade lap to start.
One of the entries was disguised as a chicken. The pilots were hidden underneath.
The Flying Fish was the largest entry and one of the more popular ones..
Cindy video’s the race while Tony and Joyce view the action.
The port district’s entry goes through the mud pit event.

If you want more information on the Kinetic Races, here is their web site: www.kineticrace.com