2018 Melvin
2018 Melvin
“Simply… Red.”
Captain: Tappy Nelson / Years Raced: 37 / Years Aced: 28
UPDATES
2018 Melvin | Monday, 2 p.m.
Ferndale Foto Finishes
2018 Melvin | Sunday, 5:51 p.m.
Soggy Glory
2018 Melvin | Saturday, 5:13 p.m.
A description of the sculpture courtesy its designer:
ART: Simply, Red. Melvin is red, lubricated with CFM (continual forward motion). This is our 37th race and we humbly flaunt our 28 aces
ENGINEERING: Three independent drive systems with 108 speeds each. Three independent retractable water- drive systems. Melvin has received an engineering award a few times.
OTHER: Melvin is 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, 24 feet long, with 6 drive wheels. The first year this frame raced was 1995. It has earned 5 Grand Champion Awards. On the road and sand, we peddle as fast as we safely can. Water speed is top secret and even faster with a supporting current and a tail wind. Melvin has an entourage of thousands. Thank you for being one.