NCTV17 - Turning Pointe’s pumpkin race rolls into its 10th year in Naperville

Stefan Krueger • October 28, 2026

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NCTV17 - Turning Pointe’s pumpkin race rolls into its 10th year in Naperville

By: Natalie Fopma, NCTV17


The pumpkins are on a roll as Turning Pointe Autism Foundation celebrated a decade of pumpkin races in Naperville.


On Saturday, Oct. 24, at Rotary Hill, Turning Pointe students and community members gathered for pumpkin-powered fun while supporting adults with autism.


Racing into double digits

“Today is the 10th anniversary of these races, which gives our adults with autism an opportunity for paid work experience,” said Carrie Provenzale, executive director at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. “They pack and sell over 400 kits this year, so that people all over the country can race pumpkins.”


Participants can build their pumpkin at home, or show up and make a kit at the event.


“We actually drill axles through the pumpkin, attach four skateboard wheels. You can use some straps to adjust your alignment,” Provenzale said.


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See the full article and video on NCTV17's website!


Photojournalists: Patrick Codo & Matt Lauterbach

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