A Look Back Parowan Gap 2012 Caravan

This is a video of CCAMA Caravan coming into the Parowan Gap. Paul Moen took this video from his tractor. It is really good. Enjoy.

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CCAMA Caravan 2017 Photos

The tractor caravan pulled over after I took the first video. 

Riding in the tractor caravan on a wagon pulled by an Allis Chalmers has always been such fun. I love the slow pace, the wind in my face and the rugged jiggles and bucks of the wagon over the cow catchers. There is time to enjoy the landscapes and let your mind wander.  Taking a picture or a video was a bit shaky though and the view in front and back really did not change much.

This year I took my truck and followed the route of the caravan and took photos and video as they came rumbling up the Minersville Highway.  I stopped several times along the way pulling over to the side of the highway. I would get out of the truck hook my keys to my belt loops, grab my camera, and wait for the sound of the tractor engines. Many times I could hear them before I could see them. I love that sound. After they passed all was quiet. I could hear was the resonance of the earth and the denizens of the valley. 

My first stop was Minersville Highway at Mid Valley Road. I pulled over, got out, and walked around the corner onto the highway to see if they were coming yet. Way off in the distance I could see the flashing yellow lights of the two volunteer sheriff trucks which led the tractors and also brought up the rear. I had time to find my place along the highway and found that the marker stakes made a really good tripod. There was a field of alfalfa and wild sunflowers and the sound of the water spraying over the fields. 

CCAMA Tractor Caravan on Minersville Highway.

As they crossed the intersection they all pulled over. I passed them in my truck and drove to another place by a very picturesque abandoned farm with a rock fence bordering the property (see photo above).

My favorite photos are of the caravan approaching the Parowan Gap. 

You can enjoy all the Caravan photos I took here on this link  https://goo.gl/photos/7zprkxRKjZHetWkz8 

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Deborah Moen
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CCAMA Member

13th Annual CCAMA Caravan Details

Last year Sheridan Hansen speaks before the 12th Annual Model A Ford & Tractor Caravan 2016.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
It is time again for the 13 Annual Iron County Fair Model A Ford & Tractor Caravan ! The Caravan, Show, and Pull is sponsored by the Color Country Antique Machinery Association (CCAMA) See details/ times for the pull in the next post.

CCAMA, sponsored caravan, going through the Parowan Gap. 

Caravan begins at 9:00 am SHARP. The caravan will travel 28.5 miles to Parowan via the Parowan Gap. It is a sight to behold. And it is an epic ride back in time at a slow paced which offers beautiful landscapes and vistas you might otherwise miss as you travel in your modern vehicle. Caravan will arrive at the Parowan Gap for drinks, doughnuts and information about the Gap will be provided. Caravan will continue to Parowan and will arrive at the Iron County Fairgrounds by 2:00 pm. Look below for details.

Stopping to stretch our legs at the turn off for the Parowan Gap. CCAMA sponsored tractor caravan 

COME AND JOIN US
Here are the rules:

1. Tractors can be any make or model
2. Drivers must meet state requirements.
3. Tractors should have slow moving signs on them and a fire extinguisher.
4. tractors are encouraged to fly big American flags.
5. Family members or others may ride on tractors in a suitable seat or towed vehicles. You are responsible for their safety.
6. Tractors will travel in one of two groups, those which can travel 10 mph or those who travel a a slower speed.


Fee is $10 for each tractor or $25 for multiple tractors by one owner,



DRIVERS MEET:  Saturday September 2, 2017 Come to the back parking lot of the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District ( 88 E. Fiddlers Canyon Rd.) Across from the KB Express. BE THERE AT 8:30 am. We leave at 9:00 am Sharp !

Trailers, trucks, etc can be left in the parking lot.



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Stay tuned for details on the Tractors Pull at Iron County Fair in Parowan, UT Monday September 4.

Iron County Fair 2016 CCAMA Tractor Pull Video

One of CCAMA Founders, June Salisbury, during the Iron County Fair CCAMA Tractor Pull.

Friends, here is the whole tractor pull event and the awards on video. It is 57 minutes so get your family and friends together, make some popcorn and enjoy the whole event.  

Click on this link: 

https://youtu.be/1i5cQedCxvA 

Note: I did video all participants however my camera did not properly record your pull. Also the classes below are approximate for finding your pull on this video. My sincere apologies to those who did not get on this video.  You all did such a great job !!! 

Our participants on this video appear in the order listed below you can find your pull by looking at the timeline on the video to the right of the weight class : 

    

1600-2000 lbs   

1. Destiny Mampel

2000-2500 lbs 

1. Treyson Hansen
2. John Kirkland

2500-3000 lbs. 03:39.37 on video

1. Charles Canhan
2. Jay Maughan
3. Treyson Hansen

3000-3500 lbs  07:19.47 on video

1. Dail Brady
2. Jim Prather
3. June Salisbury
4. Sam Kravets

3500-4000 lbs. 11:18.20 on video

1. Paul Moen
2. Dail Brady
3. Kip Hansen
4. Leroy Brady
5. Jim Prather
6. Donna DeSilva

4000-4500 lbs.  20:08.53 on video

1. Charles Canhan
2. Leroy Brady
3. Paul Moen

4500-5500 lbs. 26:06.03

1. Bill DeSilva
2. Donna DeSilva
3. Rosie Kirkland
4. David Shireman
5. Bill DeSilva
6. Ken Bettridge
7. Bill DeSilva

5500-6500 38:20.53 on video

1. Charles Canhan

7500-8500 lbs. 39:39.57 on video

1. Rosemary Christensen
2. Red Salisbury

8500-9500 lbs. 45:10.10 on video

1. Jonah Mampel
2. Dave Christensen

Awards 50:07.10 on the video

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Stay tuned for more photos and news on the CCAMA Caravan from Cedar City to Parowan via the Parowan Gap and the Iron County Fair Parade in Parowan !

Deborah Moen

Site Administrator & Photographer

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CCAMA Caravan 2015 Videos !!!

CCAMA Tractor Caravan 2015 Cedar City to Parowan via Parowan Gap.
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I love riding in these caravans. 
Traveling that distance, 28.5 miles, with the wind blowing in your face, the tractor engines roaring and the beautiful country of Utah all around you is exhilarating !

Click on the picture to make it larger.


And speaking of wind, I had to add some music to the videos because of it. And I am so glad I did. With the music and the flags waving it is really inspirational.  You got to see and share these videos.

 Next time I am sitting on some bales of hay in the wagon so I can swivel and capture the video and photographs more quickly. It was suggested that I use an office chair with a swivel and maybe rollers. That would be fun.

They say if you are a follower, the view never changes. Well that is not always true cause the landscapes during this caravan were ever changing and yes, there was that one XL blue gingham shirt of my husband's always in view but I like that shirt and what is in it. I enjoy riding in that hay wagon too.


The video is snippets along the route to Parowan Gap and part 2 is from the Gap to Parowan.

Right now I am waiting for the music to load up onto the videos and I am so excited for you all to see how wonderful an event this all is. I am toe tapping right now in anticipation.


Part 1
You can also watch it on YoTube for a larger view, Click right here on this link.

https://youtu.be/7EIXbZiUqy8





Part 2

You can also watch it here for a larger view.
Click on this link. 
https://youtu.be/ZRz8SGimzSc



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Enjoy your life now

The future is no place to place your better days.

~ Dove Mathews

Cheers !

Deborah Moen
Writer / Photographer
Site Administrator