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Big
Mack Tractor Group 10 Tractors
Auburn, Hills, MI
IH Collectors MICH Chapter #11 40 Tractors
Howell, MI
Greasy Fingers Two Cylinder Club 12 Tractors
Big Rapids, Michigan
Southeast Michigan Antique Tractor & Engine Assoc., Inc. 20 Tractors
Ida, MI
Clintonia Antique Farm Power Club 10 Tractors
Westphalia, MI. I just knew the Fowler/Westphalia boys would't miss this trip. Glad to have your club join.
Michigan Flywheelers Museum 10 Tractors
Bangor, MI
A-tractive Tractors of Central Michigan, Inc 20 Tractors
Ithaca, MI
Genesee Valley Two Cylinder Club, 10 Tractors,
2 Loaded Trucks w/trailer
Grand Blanc. MI
Tip of the Mitt Antique Tractor Association, 5
+ Tractors, 1 Loaded truck w/trailer:
Onaway, MI
Kalamazoo Valley Antique Engine & Machinery Club (KVAEMC) 36 Tractors, 2 Trucks with trailers.
Delton, MI
Farmers Antique Tractor & Engine Association 30 Tractors, 2 Trucks with trailers
Adrian, MI
West Shore Two Cylinder Club Waiting for
update
Allendale, MI
Heritage Farm Club 25-30 Tractors
Ottawa Lake, MI
Antique Farm Power Club 14 Tractors, 2
Trucks with trailer
Sand Lake, MI 49343
Tri-State Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc. Inc. 2
Tractors
Dunkirk, IN
The Thumb Two-Cylinder Club, Ubly, MI 2 Tractors
Ubly, MI
Eagle Tractor Pullers Association, Eagle, MI, 20
Tractors
Eagle, MI
Barry County Steam, Gas & Antique Machinery Association: Hastings, MI
25 Tractors, 1 Truck with trailer
Hastings, MI
H.P.A.T.E.E.M Algonac, Michigan 6
Tractors
Historic Preservation of Antique Tractors and Equipment of Eastern Michigan
Algonac, MI
Yesteryears Farm Tractor Club, Attica, MI,
25 Tractors & 2 Loaded Trucks
Attica, MI
All Color Antique Tractor Club, Williamston, MI 100
Tractors
Williamston, MI
County Line Antique Tractor Club, Lennon, MI 40 Tractors
Flint, MI
Black River Antique Power Club 5 Tractors
Fort Gratiot, MI
EUP Antique Equipment Association, Rudyard, MI 75-90 Tractors
Rudyard, MI
MMOGTA, Oakley, MI 67 Tractor. 5 Trucks with
trailers
Oakley, MI
Note: If I have failed to
list your club then let me know immediately. bobscorner@owossotractorparts.com
Attention:
Your club will be posted as I receive them. If you want your club's web
site and/or e-mail and a contact person listed please let me know and I will
be happy to post it for you.
Club Registration Form
Use this form to register your club for the
crossing. When you fill out this form it will come to me through e-mail
automatically.
Also:
I have
been asked to come up with an individual club membership application &
current club member's, crossing participation form.
Individual's Club Membership Application &
Current Club Member's Crossing Application
The above application is for individuals to
use. Apply to a club for membership or if you already belong to a club,
use it to tell your club you want to be entered in the Mackinac Bridge Crossing Parade & Show. It's generic in
nature and your club may require something totally different. Hand this
form into the club you already belong to or the club you wish to join.
Do not send it to me.
Official Antique Tractor Mackinac Bridge
Crossing Name:
is
Owosso Tractor Parts & Equipment Antique Tractor & Parade
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May 10, 2008. Great
News:
I apologize for the delay in updates. Between being very
busy at the store, my laptop computer breaking down, all the calls about the
crossing, the e-mails, our add for the MMOGTA
magazine, picking up tractors for repair and preparation for the event have
slowed my down just a little. I’m back
on track and have very good news. Art
work for the hats, shirts etc is just about done so you can order your
official bridge crossing apparel soon on our web site. Early orders will be taken on line and apparel
will be offered at the Casino show grounds during the event.
So many people have asked me about RFD-TV. I have been working on this for a while but
you have to understand that Max Armstrong of RFD-TV is a very, very busy
man. Well, here is what so many of you
have been waiting for. NEWS::: RFD-TV’s Max
Armstrong tells me they will be there for the official, video taping of the event and they will offer the cd’s for sale when production is done. What that means is that you will get full
coverage of your event by a professional company that knows how to do this
type of event. Many of you either
know Max Armstrong personally or you have seen him on TV so you know they
will do a great job recording your event.
More Good News:
We also have an official photographer set up for still photo’s of you coming off the bridge on your tractor or in
your truck and at the showing.
There is ample parking in both Mackinac city and St. Ignace for your rigs. We have secured 70 acres of parking area
near Mackinaw City and we are working on more parking in St. Ignace. When the time comes your club will be
assigned where to park so you are all together in one area. Clubs will not be allowed to split up
during the initial parking. You must
park with your club to help keep the event organized for the parade. Further details will come to you as things
progress.
Please be patient with us during the organization of this
event. As far as I’m concerned things
are moving along very smooth so far, just how we like it.
I’ll keep you informed as the event moves along so stay
tuned.
Thanks to all of you who have made this historic event
possible.
Bob Baumgras
www.owossotractorparts.com
April 30, 2008 25 Clubs have registered., over 600 tractors, 17 trucks
with trailers participating so far.
Update:
At this time the official time of the parade is
going to be 2:00pm. We will start our parade through Mackinaw City and
then onto the bridge. The actual bridge crossing time for right now is
still 3:00pm. Because of the number of tractors crossing we wanted to
start the actual parade earlier to give us more time to cross the bridge.
Stay tuned for any time changes.
Thanks for your time.
Bob Baumgras
April 19, 2008
There are now 22 Clubs signed up to cross the Mackinac Bridge in September.
The All Color club in Williamston has just added tractor number 100 to the
bridge crossing.
Thanks to everyone who is participating.
Bob
April 12, 2008
There is still time for your club to join the parade/show across the Mackinac
Bridge. I would like to see more clubs get signed up so we have a
ways to go. Get your club on board and have a great time.
If you have any questions please call or e-mail us.
Thanks for your time.
Bob Baumgras
Updated April 8, 2008 ATTENTION:
If your club is going we need to know ASAP
A more accurate number is required before my next meeting with the
Mackinac Bridge Authority in early April.
Thank you for your prompt response.
We have 20
registered clubs and we are at 500 tractors and rigs, so let's get some more
clubs on board. I have talked to quite a few clubs that say they are
going but have not yet registered. A cut off
date is coming soon. This information note preceeds
all other notes on the event and we want to see your club join.
Thanks for your support and the positive e-mail's.
I really appreciate them.
Bob
Update:
March 20th, 2008
Tonight the Village of Mackinaw City has officially approved our event.
We thank all the city officials for their support and look forward to
having a great time. Please show your support by thanking them.
http://www.mackinawcity.org/village-council-4/
http://www.mackinaw-city.com/
http://www.mackinawcity.org/
Be sure to visit St. ignace and thank them for
their support.
http://www.stignace.com/mackinac-island-420/
Nostalgie Productions needs to be given a big hand
for making this possible. Be sure to visit their web site for events
and happenings in St. Ignace, their beautiful city. If you are
interested in the truck parade on Saturday evening this is where you need to
look.
http://www.nostalgia-prod.com/
There are many things happening behind the scene to make this event run as
smooth as possible and the number of people helping with this event is
climbing. An event this big is too much for one person and as the event
unfolds I have asked for the assistance of some devoted, hard working and
great people. For right now we are doing just fine and appreciate all
the offers to assist us, but don't stop offering. You may never know
when we will need your help.
Remember this information.
Registered clubs and their members only.
Tractors minimum road speed 10 mph
No people movers.
Only the rider on the tractor
Trucks with trailers hauling equipment OK, no rider's on the trailer or
equipment.
Must be 18 years of age or older to cross the bridge driving a tractor.
These are some of the rules that made this event possible. For a complete
list of rules and regulations, check out:
http://www.bobstractorpartscorner.com/bridgerules.htm
If you have any questions, please e-mail or call. bobscorner@owossotractorparts.com
Thank you for your support.
Bob Baumgras
Owosso Tractor Parts
http://www.owossotractorparts.com
Update: March 4-8, 2008
Not much new to add except we are approaching 300 tractors at this
time. Keep e-mailing those questions and please fill out the club
registration form and forward it.. You can register
and update your club information up to
July 4, 2008. This is a tentative date for club registration forms to
be handed in. After that we may not take anymore
club registrations. We need time to set up parking in Mackinaw City
based on the number of tractors in each club.
A lot of clubs have e-mailed me about the crossing and said they are
participating but they are not sending in their club registration.
Please encourage them to do so. You can update your registration as you
add participants..
Thanks for your time.
Bob Baumgras
Update February 20, 2008
As you can see, clubs are sending in their registration forms as required.
A disclaimer form from your club will be required along with proof of
liability insurance. The form will be posted as soon as I receive it
from my agent.
Insurance:
Jacobs Insurance Agency, Inc., in Owosso, MI has been our insurance
agent for several years. Gary Jacobs has informed me that if your club
is looking for insurance to cover your club for the bridge crossing, he will
be glad to assist your club with one day or more coverage.
Contact Gary Jacobs at: 989-725-7117 or click here for more
information.
Thanks again for all those participating.
Bob Baumgras
Update: February 6, 2008
Nothing new to add at this time except that my phone has been ringing off
the hook at work the last couple of days. Sounds like the word is
out. I have had calls from all over Michigan. Also others are telling
me they have calls from Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and other
states. Sounds like we are going to have plenty of company. I do have
some updates to post but since my computer gave me troubles the last few days
and I finally got it all fixed and running correctly tonight. Unfortunately
it was my e-mail that was affected the most. So, if you e-mailed me and you
didn't get an answer, please e-mail me again. I return phone calls and
e-mail back those who e-mail me.
Thanks again to all of you.
Bob.
Old updates read below.
Updated: Tuesday, January 30, 2008
Hello everyone:
New: Club Registration Form
&
Individual's Club Membership Application &
Current Club Member's Crossing Application
Welcome to Bob's Notes:
Here you will find club's participating in the bridge crossing and some
short notes from me just to keep you informed. New items today include
the Club registration form and Individual's application form. Read the lower
left column of this page for details or just click the forms to see which one
applies to you and your club.
As you can see from the list it is rather short at this time. However
we have already met our lowest figure of 100 tractors that we promised the
Mackinac Bridge Authority and at this time there is NOT a limit on the number
of tractors to cross so let's get the registration forms coming to me
ASAP. How about 1,000 tractors. Can we do it.
I'm quite sure it's possible so please get the word out.
I have placed an ad in the Michigan Farm Trader for Februarys' issue to
get the word out across the state. A lot of people have told me they are
coming but their clubs has not yet contacted me. Please have them do so
ASAP.
Club registration is required to cross so join a club if you haven't done
so already.
Get your hotel reservations now. Rooms are going fast and I heard the
Casino Hotel is already full but call to make sure.
Thank you all for your support of this great event. It's not just a bridge
your crossing it's
history in the making so let yourself and your club be counted.
All will have a great time and take home a ton of memories.
I would also like to say a big thanks to the Mackinac Bridge Authority for making
this possible.
Sincerely
Bob Baumgras
www.owossotractorparts.com
www.bobstractorpartscorner.com
for bridge crossing information
e-mail questions to bobscorner@owossotractorparts.com
or
e-mail sales@owossotractorparts.com
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