Today was the annual Mudgee Motorfest. We didn't know exactly what to expect from the event, but we knew that we were all in. BigC had this day marked on his mental calendar since the signs went up around town weeks ago.
The boys headed straight for the KubKar-style racetrack. They each took several turns with their favourite car before handing things off to the younger kids around.
BigC was overjoyed at all of the fire trucks that were on display including the retro command post
And the older (1980ish) big Fire trucks. This one had no steps or ladder, so you had to hoist yourself up after standing on the tire.
Monkey could barely see out over the high windshield, but those days are rapidly drawing to a close.
My personal favourite was the 1974 Red Charger. My Uncle J owns a 1973 version in dark blue. I can still recall the day I got to go for a ride in it as a teenager. Beautiful car.
The boys preferred this car - they both totally felt that it was Batman inspired.
We saw some kids racing their own pedal cars and they politely asked how they could race them. The kind event staff lady (pretty sure she's a grandma) told the boys they'd have to build their own and enter in 2016. When she found out that they wouldn't be around next year, not only did they get to have a race, but they got some treats before they left for the day too.
We checked out the 4wd trucks
And some older Ford F-100's (anyone in the family know more about the one in this photo?)
It was a wonderful event made all the better by the bag of lollies and free ice cream (or slushie in BigC's case) to top off the day.
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My brothers will attest to the fact that Big C comes by his interest in vehicles quite honestly. There's an inherited gene in there somewhere. My Dad would be so proud. Many years ago, Dad and my brother built a car for the annual Gananoque Soap Box Derby -- never got to race it but that's another story.
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