Ready, set, race

Eliza, 13, and Manha, 12, testing the. speed of their cars. (Pictures: Ljubica Vrankovic) 416543_09

Budding engineers gathered at Melton Library and Learning Hub last week to build balloon-powered cars. Run by Melton council in partnership with the Western BACE Stem Squad, the Balloon Car Grand Prix, gave youngsters a chance to create the cars while learning fundamental physics principles such as air pressure, force, and motion. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic stopped by to capture the air-powered fun.