UPDATE Feb 14: We have our winners!
This was our first ever poetry contest and we didn’t know what to expect. But we should have known: Beach Buggy fans always deliver! The categories didn’t end up matching exactly the ones we thought we were going to do, but that’s OK because we gave away the same number of prizes!
So without further ado…
Best Valentine Themed
“Leilani’s Valentine”
by all_bowly_991
In the race of life, she speeds with grace,
A pilot of dreams, her heart's wild chase.
Her wings unfurl, a fearless flight,
Through skies of passion, day and night.
Her cockpit adorned with petals fair,
Floral whispers in the high-speed air.
Tattoos etched like ancient runes,
Stories of courage beneath the moon.
Glitter trails follow her every turn,
As if stardust dances, eager to learn.
Unicorns gallop alongside her wheels,
Their magic igniting love's fiery feels.
And in the quiet moments, when engines rest,
She dreams of a world where hearts are blessed.
Where peace unfurls like a checkered flag,
And love's victory lap leaves no one lag.
So here's to Leilani, our racing star,
Guiding us through life's twists afar.
May her heart soar high, her dreams take flight,
In this Valentine's race, love's eternal light.
Best Character Themed
“Roxie’s the Meanest”
by Vinhalbei
On the racetrack, Roxie Roller's the meanest,
She's got blonde hair that isn’t the cleanest,
With tough skates and wheels that blaze,
She leaves chaos behind, in a bruised up daze!
It's Valentine's Day, but Roxie's heart is cold,
She loves speed, that never gets old.
No roses for her, just boxing gloves on tight,
Punching everyone, and loving the fight!
She doesn’t smile but Roxie's having fun,
Smacking every racer, one by one.
Oh Roxie Roller, why do you scare?
You're the racing queen, but your heart's not there.
Most Epic Rhymes
🔥The racing dream🔥
by 0OosupergameoO0
Burning rubber, blazing trails,
Rez ignites, he never fails.
Flames lick the track, he's in the zone,
Speed in his heart, steel in his bones.
🔥🔥🔥
Elzipo's shadow, like a star,
Clutch's bombs, the smoke and char
Roxie's rush, a boxing ring,
Nova's wings, a graceful swing.
🚀🚀🚀
Rez, the racer, lightning's pace,
Leaves a trail of fire in the race.
Speed of sound, a roaring stream,
He's the ruler of this racing dream.
🔥🔥🔥
Mikka's monsters creeping near,
Leilani's blossoms, they appear.
Mr. Happy's eerie glow,
Bzorp's ship, a UFO.
🛸🛸🛸
Disco Jimmy's rhythm, a swaying trick,
MCSKelly's sails, ghostly flick.
Benny hops, Beatbot's gear,
OogOog's mask, the crowd they cheer.
🕺💃🕺
Through the fury, past the fame,
Rez's fire, a wild flame.
Ruby watches, the race's queen,
BeachBro led, Rez the racing dream.
🔥🏁🔥
As the finish line draws near,
Cheers resound, victory clear.
In the heart of speed, where legends gleam,
Rez shines, the racing dream.
🥇🎊🏁🎊🏆
Runners Up
These poems were also really great and earned our runners up prizes. In no particular category or order:
Ode to El Zipo
by FENIXDELAMUERTE
Este luchador la vida lo ha golpeado miles de veces
Y le quitó más de lo que esperaba,
Sin embargo aquí está de pie,
Con la frente y el espíritu en alto no se rinde,
El Luchador, El Zipo, duro como el acero.
Monster of Love
by CORREA117xES
In the cockpit, she soars, A fearless spirit, chasing the horizon, Her heart, a turbocharged engine, Fueling dreams at every turn.
Mikka, with eyes like polished chrome, Navigates life’s racetrack, Each heartbeat a revving engine, Each smile a victory lap.
Her laughter echoes through the clouds, A symphony of high-speed joy, And when she leans into the wind, I swear she leaves contrails of love.
So, here’s to Mikka, my racing star, May our love be the finish line, Where passion burns like exhaust flames, And our hearts accelerate, intertwined.
Beach Bro
by LDrago666
In the sunny world of Beach Bro’s fame,
Where waves and sand are all fair game,
A surfer bold with skills to show,
Beach Bro rides high, catching the flow.
Original Post:
We hear a lot from our fans about how much they dig the Beach Buggy racing characters. And you’ve sent us a lot of pictures of your favorites, which are AMAZING. But for our Valentine’s Day contest this year we thought we’d try something a little bit different: Poetry.
THE CHALLENGE
Send us a short family-friendly poem about your favorite Beach Buggy character(s), and you could win an awesome Beach Buggy Racing 2 prize pack!
Please keep in mind these guidelines for your poem:
It does not have to be a romantic poem!! It just needs to be about one or more character from Beach Buggy.
It must be family-friendly.
It can be as short as 2 lines or as long as 20 lines.
It can be any form — a haiku, a limerick, a sonnet, free verse, iambic pentameter, prose poem, whatever you want.
Rhyming is appreciated but not required.
It also can be in languages other than English (although FYI all of our judges only speak English so we’re probably going to Ai-translate any other languages.)
There are lots of different categories of winners for different ages and skill-sets, so everybody has a chance to win. Prizes will be given separately in these categories:
Overall
Most Valentine-themed
Funniest
THE PRIZES
Grand Prize winners in each category will get a special Beach Buggy prize pack including a Lightning Crate and Valentines Body Shop pack.
Runners up in each category will earn the Valentines Body Shop pack.
RULES
Contest ends Monday February 12 at 9 a.m. Pacific! Be sure to send us your entry before that time or it won’t be counted.
Share your entry one of these ways:
Twitter @vectorunit, with hashtag #BBR2Valentine
Instagram @vectorunit, with hashtag #BBR2Valentine
Post on Discord #fan-art or #ai-fan-art and mention #BBR2Valentine
Email to info@vectorunit.com with the subject line: “BBR2 Valentine Contest”
Include your BBR2 user name
One (1) entry per person
Poem must be your own creation. Do not submit copies of other people’s poetry
By entering the contest, you agree to your work being posted in/on our website, fan art gallery, social media channels, email newsletter, office walls, bulletin board, refrigerator, etc. Note that names and email addresses will NOT be shared — only BBR usernames.
PARENTAL CONSENT FOR KIDS UNDER 13
Kids under 13 requires parental/caregiver consent to participate.
Parents/caregivers: paste this (and fill in the brackets) into your email:
I, [fill in your name here], as the parent of [child’s name here], give my permission for them to participate in Vector Unit’s Poetry Contest. I give my permission for their BBR username and poem to be published as specified in the contest rules. If necessary, I will assist in receiving any prize awarded.
[Type full name here in lieu of signature]
[CC parent/caregiver if sent from child’s email address]