The Kinetic Grand Championship is in full swing, with racers braving blustery conditions to traverse sand, water and asphalt, all for the glory.

Local photographer Mark McKenna was on scene for yesterday's kickoff, from the revelry of the plaza and the dangers of Dead Man's Drop, all the way to Halvorsen Park, where the race's first leg came to a close. Check out his full slideshow below, and check back for more as the race continues its three-day trek toward Ferndale's Main Street.