The 17th annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All tractors that are model year 1995 or earlier (30 years of age or older) are welcome to participate.
The route will begin and end at the Merriam Community Church, 846 County Road 2300 East, Fairfield. The route will head east and south through the infamous Pond Creek area with a stop at Lewis Scrap Metal in Burnt Prairie and a drive through Boomtown Solar. Tractors will stop for lunch and homemade ice cream at the Burnt Prairie Baptist Church. The route is subject to change as event plans are finalized.
Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a planned departure time of 9:00 a.m. Pictures will be taken at the time of check-in (before departure). The driver meeting will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m.
Recognition will be given for the most original unrestored tractor, the oldest tractor, the youngest driver, the driver who traveled the furthest to be at the event, and the driver who has participated in the Wayne County Tractor Drive for the most years. The oldest driver will be recognized with the Earl Smith Memorial Award.
Registration is $20 per tractor if registered by August 15. After August 15, registration is $30. Lunch is included with the registration fee. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license in order to drive in this event. It is recommended that tractors be able to keep a 10 mph pace during the drive. Other requirements, including an SMV sign and tow chain, are listed below in the Driver Pledge.
Members of the public are invited to attend lunch for $15.00 per person. Advanced RSVPs and pre-payment for the meals are required.
Full details, including driver registration, can be found at www.waynecfb.com/tractordrive
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