Official Sponsor of:
The Owosso Tractor Parts and Equipment Antique Tractor Parade & Show
Antique Tractor Mackinac Bridge Crossing
New "Parade Starting Time: Set for Friday, September 12, 2008, 12:00pm, Noon
Important Rules and Regulations of the event and definitions of terms.
  Updates: May 18, 2008
Owosso Tractor Parts and Equipment reserves the right to amend or change said rules and regulations of this event.
Safety First
Requirements for the Antique Tractor Bridge Crossing September 12, 2008 12:00pm, Noon

As we all know putting on such an event takes co-operation from everyone involved.  The Mackinac Bridge Authority has to be commended and thanked for letting us cross the Mighty Mac in what is certain to be a great event for all those involved.  No one likes rules but in any event there has to be at least a few.   

Clarification:   Club Registration is Required for this event.
At this time Owosso Tractor Parts & Equipment Antique Tractor Bridge Crossing Parade and Show is being held for Tractor Club's and their Club Members Only (see below for definition of a tractor club).   Your tractor club must be registered with Owosso Tractor Parts and Equipment to participate in this event, and, for you, an individual to participate.  Those clubs must also have in their possession prior to the event proof of  Current Liability Insurance for Events and/or Parade involvement.  Individuals may want to contact their local clubs so they can join the Owosso Tractor Parts & Equipment Antique Tractor Bridge Crossing.  Owosso Tractor Parts & Equipment will be the sponsor of this event and will provide you with up to date information on this web site.  If you do not know of a club in your area that is participating just contact me and I will be glad to assist you.  bobscorner@owossotractorparts.com  

Bridge Crossing Club Registration Form

Rules and Regulations

For Questions: E-mail bobscorner@owosso.tractorparts.com

As of today, May 18, 2008 rules and regulations have been changed.  Also a list of definitions and terms have been added below.
Please read carefully.

 Your antique tractor must be able to maintain a minimum speed of 10 MPH. This rule may change but at this time this is the required minimum tractor speed. 

  1. There will be a Zero Tolerance for alcohol before, during or after the bridge crossing through St. Ignace.  Wait until your tractor is parked at the Casino to celebrate. Don't drink and ride and don't drink and drive.  No alcohol of any kind will be tolerated.
  2. Tractors built prior to 1962 are the only tractors allowed in the parade across the bridge.  
  3. UPDATED: No one under 18 years of age will be allowed to drive a tractor across the bridge.
  4. Tractor with Pneumatic tires only.  Sorry no steel wheels or spades, spikes, grouser pads, crawler tracks. Also, no steel wheel tractors with solid rubber pads or solid tread.    No spike wheels either. You already knew that I hope. Read further, you can still cross but it will have to be on a trailer in the parade.
  5. Trucks can be in the parade if you decide to haul your load across instead of driving.  This is meant for people who want to show off their crawlers or tractors with steel wheels but won't or can't for obvious reasons. No empty trucks in the parade.  You can be in the Truck Crossing Saturday night but you will have to get in touch with those working on the truck light show.  We have nothing to do with the truck light show.
  6. Slow moving vehicle signs will not be required as long as you are in the parade.
   7. Weather issues were addressed and it was decided that the parade will go on rain or shine so watch the weather before you leave.  The only thing that would stop the parade is high winds in excess of 35 mph.  If the winds are over 35 MPH the show will be called off and there will NOT be another time to cross. There is a possibility, though remote as it may seem, that we may not be able to cross at all and you need to be aware of this now.  Remember safety first. 
    8. Flags OK but they must be put in line with your tractor, not side by side.  We do not want them to obstruct the view of the road ahead of you and others behind you. 
   9. UPDATED: People movers: No.  Tractors allowed to drive on the bridge will not be allowed to tow wagons or trailers with people on them. during this event.
  10. UPDATED: Extra rider on a tractor with an extra seat: No.  Only the drive may ride on the tractor.
 11. UPDATED: Trailer Signs towed behind a tractor OK at this time, just no people on the trailer or wagon being towed. Tractors allowed to drive on the bridge will have rubber tires and will not be allowed to tow wagons or trailers with people on them. during this event.
 12. Tractor signs about your club or your particular tractor are fine as long as they are bolted to your tractor and do not obstruct the view of yourself or other drivers.  This will be strictly enforced because of safety. 
  13.  Floats will not be allowed.
  14.  Implements on tractors: NO DECISION AS OF YET. Implements on a trailer being hauled by your truck are fine.

Fire Extinguishers:
All clubs during the event will be required to carry at least but not limited to one (1) of the Type A B C  dry type fire extinguisher in their group of tractors.  Larger clubs with more that 20 tractors will be required to carry a minimum of two (2) of the Type A B C dry type fire extinguishers in their group of tractors. Your club is not limited to the number of fire extinguishers you can bring.  Make sure your fire extinguisher is strapped to your tractor properly so it doesn't fall off during the parade but yet easy to get to in case it is needed.  

Tow Straps:
All tractors will be required to carry a suitable tow strap or tow chain in case of a breakdown or your equipment.  If your tractor breaks down during the parade in Mackinaw city and can not be fixed before the actual bridge crossing you will not be allowed to be towed across the bridge.  If during the parade on the Mackinaw city side your tractor does break down, you can still cross the bridge if you get it fixed before the actual bridge crossing event, even though you may be out of line.  You can rejoin your club just before the bridge crossing.  Tractors will be parked just before the bridge crossing waiting for a 1:00pm starting time.

We sincerely apologize for the changes but they are coming from the Mackinac Bridge Authority. No more major changes are expected.  

Letter from the Mackinac Bridge Authority. January 8, 2008.

The "Antique Tractor Parade" is approved for Friday, September 12, 2008 based on your acceptance of the conditions and rules as required by the Mackinac Bridge Authority.  This parade will be escorted northbound by the Mackinac Bridge Authority.  Tractors allowed to drive on the bridge will have rubber tires and will not be allowed to tow wagons or trailers with people on them. Only the driver may ride on the tractor.  The Mackinac Bridge Authority may inspect these vehicles and reserves the right to not allow certain vehicles to cross the bridge.  The Mackinac Bridge Authority will not allow any vehicles that may cause damage to the bridge or that may be hazardous to operate.

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We honestly don't want a ton of rules but there has to be some.  The idea is to go and have fun and make a lot of memories for your family to share for years to come and we are doing our utmost to ensure the safety of you, your family members, your club members and others.

Thank you for your support and don't forget to fill out the club participation form.

Important Information and definitions of terms:  Club's.

As the official sponsor of this event, Owosso Tractor Parts & Equipment reserves the right to change and/or amend any of these rules and regulations as it sees fit to make this event safe for all those involved.   Clubs must check the web site for any changes to any rules or regulations.  We will not notify individual clubs of any changes.  Changes and/or updates of any information will be indicated by the date next to the update/updates.

The term "Event" from here on can be but is not limited to any of the following phrases or terms:  Owosso Tractor Parts & Equipment Antique Tractor Bridge Crossing Parade, Owosso Tractor Parts Mackinac Bridge Crossing, Antique Tractor Mackinac Bridge Crossing,  Antique Tractor Crossing,  Tractor Event, Tractor Crossing Event, Antique Tractor Event.

Definition of a Tractor Club is referred to but not limited to the term/terms Antique Tractor Club, Tractor Club, is set forth as follows means.   A legally registered Antique Tractor Club, Tractor Club of antique farm tractors and or farm equipment club, Antique Tractor Association, Tractor Club Association.  The club must be registered with either the State of Michigan or their respective state and or county they legally preside in as a tractor club and have either a legal DBA (Doing Business As) or Not For Profit Antique Tractor Club or Tractor Association status respectively.  

Definition of a tractor club member and or member's also referred to on this site as a member, club member, tractor club member:  A member and or members here forward are referred to as a member of a legally registered tractor club and or legally registered tractor association.  A member must be current with their tractor club and are registered with that club.

Club Registration Form definition:  The club registration form on line at: http://owossotractorparts.com/registrationform.html is your official registration form for your club to participate in  the The Owosso Tractor Parts and Equipment Antique Tractor Parade & Show and the Mackinac Bridge Authority.  As president or official representative of your club you agree to the rules and regulations set forth for this event and agree that your members will adhere to the rules and regulations.   You also agree that your club and it's members will agree to a hold harmless contract to relieve Owosso Tractor Parts and Equipment, The Mackinac Bridge Authority, The Village of Mackinaw City, The City of St. Ignace and Kewadin Casino's of any liability that may occur during the event.  A hold harmless form will be mailed to your club and must be signed and in the possession of Owosso Tractor Parts and Equipment before the event.

Liability Insurance Requirement and proof of:  Issuing insurance company name and complete address,  Liability insurance must be of a minimum of  $1,000,000.00 one million dollars.   A copy of your policy is required before the date of the event and must list your legal clubs name, physical address, city, state and zip code.   Policy at the time of the event dates of: September 12, 2008 through September 14, 2008 must be in full force and valid at the time of the event.  Insurance policy must show the required liability in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Your policy number, policy effective date, policy expiration date.  Policy must cover your club in events and or parades it participates in.    All your insurance information will be kept confidential and never used for any other purpose except as proof your club has insurance to Owosso Tractor Parts, Mackinac Bridge Authority, Village of Mackinaw, City of St. Ignace, Kewadin Casino.  By joining the event and signing the club registration form on line or in writing, you give Owosso Tractor Parts permission to show your policy information to the above mentioned entities only.

Disclaimer:  All clubs in the event will be required to sign and hand in before the event a disclaimer and hold harmless form.  This form will be mailed to your club president and must be signed and returned to Owosso Tractor Part & Equipment before the event by your club president or club board members who have authority to represent your club and sign legal documents and or forms.  The return address will be provided when the form is sent to your club.

By agreeing to the rules and regulations set forth for the event, you as club representative and or official representative of your club, are allowing Owosso Tractor Parts and Equipment to use your club name and or your club web site, club and address on our web site as a participating club of the bridge crossing parade/show event.  If you do not want your club listed on our site but still want to participate then you must e-mail bobscorner@owossotractorparts.com prior to sending us your club registration.

Bob Baumgras
Owosso Tractor Parts
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