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Historic Results
The ultimate list of mostly accurate race results you’ll find anywhere on the site! Can you help fill in the gaps? See something wrong with the data listed here? Send Jen-O an email and let her know.
2021 Annual Report
A summary of Kinetic Universe's board activities, committee work and financial health in 2021, plus goals for 2022*
*AKA the business that is done in order to spread maximum glory.
Focusing on 2022 Race, Kinetic Universe Will Close the Museum
Kinetic Universe was formed as an organization to sponsor the Kinetic Grand Championship race. It takes the monumental effort of many people to bring this beloved signature event to fruition. It also takes money, which has proven to be increasingly difficult to raise…
2021 Race (in Place) Results
Congratulations to 2021 PACE Champions, Royal Pain and Friends. Click here to watch the complete program, and find out all the other winners.
Kinetic Sculpture in Place 2021 Registration is Open
Kinetic Sculpture in Place is a virtual event adaptation of the Kinetic Grand Championship. This year, we will be producing the Race as a one-day, televised competition, broadcast on Access Humboldt and the Kinetic Universe YouTube channel. There are new challenges that keep the spirit of the Kinetic Grand Championship alive, and have something for everyone.
Video Wizards Needed
For the first time ever, we’re asking for volunteers who can help our teams prepare their videos. Do you have the patience of a saint and the video production skills of a YouTube content creator? We have racers and participants who are desperate for your help.
Planning Begins for 2021 Virtual Event
For the next several weeks we’ll be working together to develop some kind of fun event that not only celebrates our heritage but also will attract participation from all over the country. We have ideas from a build-off to self-destroying machines to trail-side trash clean-up with a kinetic flair. What excites you, and expands on Hobart’s idea of “Adults having fun so children want to grow up?”
In Person Kinetic Grand Championship Cancelled for 2021
Kinetic Universe places the highest value on the health and wellbeing of our kinetic family, which includes not only builders, racers, peons and pit crews, but also the many dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors and supporters, and our many thousands of fans. The threat of harm from COVID-19 is all too clear and continues to impact all facets of our lives.
Kinetic Universe Board Transition
We are in a time of transition with an opportunity to honor our legacy and create our future through re-imagining our leadership and management.
