Kyneton High School is powering up for the Energy Breakthrough challenge this week.
For weeks, students have worked together to design and construct a human-powered vehicle to compete in a 24-hour endurance race.
Kyneton High will have 16 students participating across two teams, aged from year nine to 12.
KHS’s racing team coordinator Megan DeMoel said students were eager to put their skills to the test.
“Success from our team last year, ranking in the top 10, has led to huge amount of interest this year,” she said.
“The majority of last year’s team has returned and have taken on leadership roles this year.”
Students have had sponsorship support of various local people and businesses along the way to help bring their vision to life.
With the challenge just days away, most of the hard work in design and building has now been completed.
Students will now work on presentations about sustainability, global warming, health and fitness and construction, training and community involvement – and, of course, the big race!
Teams will race their three-wheeled recumbent vehicles against 130 school teams at Maryborough from November 22-24.
