2023 Tractor Relay Across Nebraska starts in Dawson County

2023 Tractor Relay Across Nebraska hosted by the Nebraska Antique Farming Association made a stop at the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles on Saturday, June 3.

The realy included a wide variety of antique tractors: McCormick, Farmall, McCormick Farmall, Minneapolis-Moline, Oliver, International, Allis-Chalmers, Case, etc.

LEXINGTON — The 2023 Tractor Relay Across Nebraska hosted by the Nebraska Antique Farming Association got its start this weekend in Dawson County.

The 2023 Tractor Relay Across Nebraska is touring central and southwestern Nebraska. It started in Gothenburg Saturday and will end in Wauneta Wednesday.

The convoy of tractors left Gothenburg Saturday morning and arrived in Lexington, visiting the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles and Mac's Creek Winery.

The relay includes 21 tractors. In the past, a wide variety of antique tractors have been featured including McCormick, Farmall, McCormick Farmall, Minneapolis-Moline, Oliver, International, Allis-Chalmers, Case and others. The tractors show a bit of the history of American tractor manufacturing.

A church service was held Sunday morning.

"As usual, Pastor Steven, did a wonderful job today. And we didn't need to have coffee to stay awake," the NAFA quipped on Facebook.

The rest of Sunday was spent in Cozad touring the Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery and viewing the outdoor quilt art and Rhakenna's Wings throughout the area.

On Monday, the convoy shifted southwest to visit the Old Depot Vineyard & Winery in Brady and Fort McPherson in Maxwell before its overnight stay in North Platte.

On Tuesday, the convoy members are scheduled to tour the Golden Spike Tower and the Gerald Gentleman Station and meet at the Wallace American Legion for a meal.

The last day, Wednesday, ends at the Wauneta Chamber of Commerce.

All along the way, the relay collected funds for the American Legion program Operation Comfort Warriors and the Nebraska Legion program Gifts for Yanks. Over the past 10 years, the event has raised $50,000 for these causes.

Operation Comfort Warrior provides wounded, injured or ill military personnel with comfort items not usually supplied by the government. Items include sweat suits, DVDs, puzzles, electronic devices, books and calling cards.

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