Its the social event of the year in my neighborhood!

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My tractor is first on the line at 12:30. Where's the starting line? (Craig Allen photo)
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On Memorial Day Weekend (Sunday) each year, many neighbors live to hear the words: "Ladies and Gentlemen...Start your Engines!"

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Here comes the starting line! (Craig Allen photo)
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You really haven't lived until you experience the sound of about 30 lawn tractors starting at the same time!

Deafening? That's a word for it!

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Taking the tractor out on a "dry run" this morning.... (Craig Allen photo)
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Race Time is set for about 5:30.....

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The pool is ready for the kids! (Craig Allen photo)
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In the meantime, the pre-race party is about to start (3:00).

I will try to update this article with a few more photos as the afternoon progresses...

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The race trophy...who will take it home this year? Note the microphone and 101.5 clip... from a few years ago, when I won! (Craig Allen photo)
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Full race coverage photos, and the final results and winner pictures will be posted here at nj101.5  tomorrow afternoon!

By the way...if you LIVE in my neighborhood...and still need a tractor...

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If you have the $...(Craig Allen photo)
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...the BIG "hardware store" will sell you a new one...if you have the $$...there's still time!

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