TRACTOR

CLUB

The 11th Annual Steam and Antique Tractor Show will be held behind the R-1 School Building on September 14 and 15, 2002.  There will be an old fashioned distance tractor pull on the 14th at 6 P.M. with the weigh-in scheduled for 4-6 P.M.  There will be 7 rubber and 7 steel field classes.  1958 and older field classes, you will be allowed to pull two classes.  Entry fee: Exhibitors NO CHARGE, All others $5.00.  The following are the rules for the class entries:

• No cut tires
• Must pull factory draw bar, no cut/or homemade drawbars.
• Must be equipped out of field, must have proper wheels, correct diameter for model and year PTO, 3 point and such equipment so produced, must be intact.
• Powershift transmission such as torque amplifier, multi-power and etc. NO SHIFTING UP OR DOWN.
• Officials will have judgment on tractors to pull in this class, if your tractor is questionable, bring proof.
• 3 M.P.H., Maximum Speed.
• Stock weights only on front, not to extend beyond front wheels.  Suitcase weights can be used on sides and back.

Classes: 0-2500, 2501-3500, 3501-4500, 4501-5500, 5501-6500, 6501-7500, 7501 and up.

Prizes: $10 first, $5 second, Club cap third.

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Parade Each Day at 3:00 P.M.

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Demonstrations

• Threshing - throughout the day
• Straw baling
• Corn Grinding
• Horse Demonstration
• Tractor Demonstration
• Woodsawing
• Cross cut sawing contest
• Apple Cider making

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Exhibits

• Steam engine
• Threshing machine
• Grader
• Baler
• Grinder
• Sheller
• Antique Tractors
• Garden Tractors and Equipment
• Antique and Classic Gas Engines

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Contests

• Tractor Races
• Quick Start
• Slow
• Ballon
• Slow Reverse, Etc.
• Tricycle and Wide Front
• Horseshoe Pitching
• Pedal Pull (September 14 - 1:00 p.m.) for Adults and Children
• Bale Throwing
• Apple Peeling

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Other Information

• Exhibits and Flea Markets
• Exhibitors and Spouse Admitted Free
• Exhibit and Flea Market Space Free
• Country Crafts
• Food Available
• Hamburgers
• Chili
• Hot Dogs
• Nachos
• Drinks
• NO ALCOHOL
• Free Parking, Rest Rooms, Camping (No Hookup)

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Contacts

• Robert Wilshusen - 660-668-4680
• Kenneth Heimsoth - 660-668-3255
• Melvin Oelrichs - 660-668-3651

Tickets for A Spirit of Minneapolis Moline Pedal Tractor or A Remington 700ADL Caliber .270 Rifle which will be drawn during the show on Sunday, September 15, 2002.  See a committee member for more information.

Admission: $2.00 Each Day, Ages 6-12: $1.00, Under 6 Free