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At 2:00 p.m. a safety meeting was called for Venders were selling jewelry, shoes and other novelties.
all the rat rod drivers. (Safety? well...I guess it’s Mark Faucheux, his son Josh and Josh’s friend Erik of
important. No kicking, punching or hitting allowed!) Swampland Powder coating were taking part in their
No, seriously. Safety is an important thing at these fi rst Swamp Stomp event. They were selling custom
shows. Some of these rats have major horsepower, powder coated cups and beer holders. When I asked
and must be controlled by the drivers. We don’t them what they thought of the show, Mark replied
want anyone losing control and going into the “I’ve never seen anything like it! Usually when I attend
crowds. Not good! a car show it’s just a bunch of cars parked in a lot and
The racing went off without a hitch. I do think the people walking around looking and commenting. This
fl ag girl was pelted with a little dirt, but for the most show was full of action! I’ve never seen such a sight. Car
part everything was fi ne. After the racing fun, everyone shows will never be the same after this one!” I would
headed inside to get a little nourishment and hydration. have to agree with you Mark. After my fi rst rat rod
The DJ was hopping and people were shopping. show, I was never the same!!

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