Graand Kinetic Challenge

July 16-18, 2010

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This is no ordinary race. Graand Kinetic Challenge teams are out to prove that their sculpture is the best--best in art, best in engineering, best in speed, best in pageantry, and best all around!

Their biggest test is the race itself and what a course it is! Racers must ride over 10 miles of city streets, over a man-made sand dune, across 3000 feet of sun-dried, clay pasture, through 200 feet of deep, thick, sticky mud, and down 2 miles of the Willamette River. All of this under pedal power with no help from their friends (or spectators)!

2010 AWARDS!

LEO Medallions, for pedaling entire course [Total: 17]

Black Tie Affair (4), Mad Katter (2), Yeti Andretti (2), Blue & Fuchsia Giraffe (1), Cosmic Cosmos (2), Local 6 Lunar Lander (2), Zorba the Zuke (1), Thunderbolt Grease Slapper (3)

Graand Champion [LEO] (Breezer bike, donated by Graand Visions, Inc)
Black Tie Affair @ 2:54 (hr:mn)

Local Champion [LEO] ($200 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Mad Katter @ 3:58 (hr:mn)

Out-There Champion ($100 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Once In A Blue Moon @ 3:56 (hr:mn)

1st Place Time [LEO] ($100 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Zorba the Zuke @ 2:01 (hr:mn)

2nd Place Time [LEO] ($75 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Yeti Andretti @ 3:20 (hr:mn)

3rd Place Time [LEO] ($50 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Blue & Fuchsia Giraffe @ 3:44 (hr:mn)

1st Place Engineering [LEO] ($100 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Zorba the Zuke

2nd Place Engineering [LEO] ($75 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Yeti Andretti

3rd Place Engineering [LEO] ($50 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Blue & Fuchsia Giraffe

1st Place Artistry ($100 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Lobster Claus

2nd Place Artistry ($75 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Local 6 Lunar Lander

3rd Place Artistry ($50 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Visualize Whirled Peas

1st Place Pageantry ($75 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Secret Racing Clan

2nd Place Pageantry ($50 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Once In A Blue Moon

3rd Place Pageantry ($25 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Lobster Claus

Top Judges' Favorite ($75 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Lobster Claus

Runner-up Judges' Favorite ($50 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Zorba the Zuke

Top Racers' Favorite ($75 cash, donated by Racers' entry fees)
Zorba the Zuke

Runner-up Racers' Favorite ($50 cash, donated by Racers' entry fees)
Star Whale

Top Fans' Favorite ($75 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Mousetrap

Runner-up Fans' Favorite ($50 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Myrtle

Wizard's Choice ($150 cash, donated by Graand Visions, Inc)
Mousetrap

Goddess's Choice ($100 cash, donated by Goddess Jen-O)
Beach Party Buggy

PoohBah's Choice ($100 cash, donated by John Sechrest)
Amphibious Ambitions

King O'Kluck's Choice ($100 cash, donated by Mark Schurman)
Cosmic Cosmos

Best use of dVD Theme ($50 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Cosmic CowBus

Best "Wanna Be" Junior ($50 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Kosmic Kaddy's

Best Song ($50 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Secret Racing Clan

Best Bribe ($25 cash, donated by Prize Pool)
Lobster Claus

Teddy Bear ($42.17 cash, donated by Jon Gold & Donna Jensen)
Kozmik Karavan

KC Zen [Total: 4]
The Tomato (1), Thunderbolt Grease Slapper (3)

Best Campsite
Cosmic CowBus

Keep Smiling
Killer Klowns from Kinetic Space

Megis Helping Hand (Trophy)
Peter  Jones

Port Townsend Mediocrity (Invitational)
Once in a Blue Moon

What is a kinetic sculpture?

Kinetic sculptures are moving works of art, pedaled by human power over a rigorous, all-terrain course by teams of fun-loving racers. These engineering marvels move in all kinds of ingenious ways, sculpted into all sorts of fantastic shapes--sea anemone, school bus, flying pink elephant, slice of cheese, yellow submarine--everything imaginable! And the racers and their pit crews are part of the art, decked out in costume and trying to out-compete each other in the entertaining show they put on for the spectators!

The teams consist of pilots, pit crew and the entourage. Kinetic Pilots pedal the sculpture and steer, the pit crew assists the pilots in transforming the vehicle for the various elements and fixing mechanical issues, and the entourage is the loyal group of friends and family providing support and more fun to the teams. The teams give out "bribes" to the judges, race committee members and of course the adoring da Vinci Days fans.

Spectators are welcome to follow the race on their bikes (please mind all traffic laws that apply). Seeing these amazing and inspiring works of art and engineering is a reminder that it's fun to get around under pedal power!

In the competitions for speed, design, artistry, and pageantry, there are great prizes donated by local artists and businesses. Special recognition in all sorts of other categories honors the spirit and dedication of racers with trophies and prizes. For teams that complete the race under their own power, there is the coveted Leo medallion.  Download the complete schedule and rules.

The first rule of the Graand Kinetic Challenge is to have fun!
Some of the rules are of special note to spectators. Sculptures must carry the following equipment at all times during the Race:

• A flag, prominently waving in the breeze at all times, which symbolizes an important aspect of the team's philosophy of life, the universe, and everything.
• One copy of the final and official da Vinci Days Graand Kinetic Challenge Rules in a water tight container.
• A whistle for every pilot while on the water for safety--as required by the State of Oregon.
• A team song/chant demonstrating cunning rhyming technique, utilizing the team name and the words da Vinci, kinetic and Corvallis, to be performed on demand by the Judges.
• A thematically appropriate, comforting, and/or cuddly stuffed animal, preferably bear-ish and of fabric composition.