Venture Crew Racing is the latest undertaking of BSA Troop/Crew 35, known for it's unusual undertakings, lofty goals, and often a touch of insanity. Venture Crew 35 is from Springfield, Massachusetts and is a part of the Springfield/Chicopee district in the Pioneer Valley Council. As of November 2006, the Crew's project is to design and build a truck for competition in the 2009 Best In The Desert (BITD) Vegas to Reno desert race.
A little about Best In The Desert Vegas to Reno:
At about 500 miles, Vegas to Reno has been known as the longest off road race in the United States. The 2009 Vegas to Reno, however, is set to be double that, a three day, ONE THOUSAND MILE endurance race that will test the toughest of competitors. This is the first time in history Vegas to Reno has been run "the long way."
While a 1,000 mile course is new for Vegas to Reno, excellent racing and excellent competition has been the name of the game since the beginning. Vegas to Reno regularly boasts over 300 entries over more than 20 race classes. With a vehicle survival rate of about 50%, just finishing at Vegas to Reno is a victory.
A little about Venture Crew 35 (and Venture Crews in general):
Venture Crew 35 is based out of Springfield, MA and is a part of Boy Scout troop 35. The troop and crew regularly undertake large projects, and this will not be the first time 35 has taken on a thousand mile challenge.
Venture Crews are a part of Boy Scouts of America. Crews are made up of young men and women age 14-20. Venture Crews often take on unique projects that emphasize both the importance of working together and the power of the individual.