By JAMES BELL
Hays Post
With almost all social events canceled in light of COVID-19 precautions, Billy Briney, owner of Briney Motorsports, has created a contest with the aim of getting people out and about — while maintaining social distancing.
The Sunflower Scavenger Hunt is set to begin Saturday and end at 4 p.m. Easter Sunday.
"This is an event get everybody away from each other, but do something together," Briney said.
"About this time every year, we have racing going on, so everybody's going to the races or the kids are in sports. Now everybody is stuck at home," Briney said. "We came up with this idea to get out into the country and get some fresh air."
Anyone interested in participating will start by visiting the Briney Motorsports website, brineymotorsports.com.
After registering, participants will be directed to download an app to play.
"On that app, there will be a series of missions," Briney said. "On those missions, you are going to get out and ride, get out in the country. You are going to do things like take a picture by a windmill with your UTV, you are going to take a video of driving through water with your UTV, maybe take a picture of a historical marker in your area."
For every submission, you will be awarded points, and every 100 points earns an entry into the grand prize drawing.
"It's just a bunch of fun things to go out and do," Briney said.
They will also be offering challenges on their Facebook page that will offer even more chances to win.
"It's simple. Let's get out and ride," Briney said.
"Having an 'event' is what is cool about it, especially with the app. You are competing and trying try to win prizes, but you are away from everybody," he said.
"It's pretty simple, but I think it's going to be fun," Briney said. "I think everyone is going to enjoy it."
