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Kalamazoo is
now Held Bi-Annually
Next Event
will be Held 5th April 2008
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2008
information will be available
October 2007
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About the Cummins Kalamazoo
Entry
Fee $44-00 per Team (GST incl.) A test of strength &
endurance
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The goal is to pump a Kalamazoo (hand
operated rail carts) along
the track. The fastest carts in the Southern
Hemisphere, maybe even the World.
All 1st Prize teams receive a
perpetual trophy.
From a standing start, competitors race over a 300m track.
Teams
of 4 participants + plus 1 brake person Mixed
teams = 2 men & 2 women pumping, 1 brake personHome |
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Cummins
Kalamazoo Classic
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*see
Kalamazoo Rules |
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Bi-Annually
in early April, the “clickety- clack” of
Kalamazoos have been heard on the railway tracks in Cummins.
Onlookers get a glimpse of the sights and sounds of our railway heritage as these hand
operated rail carts race down the dual railway tracks going
through the centre of Cummins. |
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This unique event captures the imagination of
spectators and tests the stamina of the competitors.
Whether you
see The Gamblers, Netamazoos, Instant (Shed) Erections, the
Cockaleechie Rattlers or the Bone Pumping Paramedics the
atmosphere is friendly and “we’ll have a go!” attitude is
there to enjoy. Even the local Ministers’ team, the God Squad,
get in the act. |
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The
Cummins Kalamazoo utilizes the dual railway tracks through town.
The rail link between Port Lincoln and the rest of Eyre
Peninsula means that Cummins, at the junction of the East and
West rail transport lines, plays a critical role as a major bulk
grain-handling receival centre for the farming community of
Lower Eyre Peninsula.
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The trains operate daily through the
town.
The Cummins Kalamazoo event demonstrates the endeavor, talents and
sense of making your own fun that permeates many small
communities. Cummins has worked persistently to turn around
their fortunes after struggling to maintain services and
economic viability.
Following
the tradition of our agricultural pioneers and railway workers,
in these contemporary times there is still an established belief
in Community. We have the Community Hotel, a Community Library,
Community Sports Complex, and now a Community Bank and a
Community Caravan Park.
Winning the SA Community Event of 1999
was a fitting recognition of the Cummins Kalamazoo event and
what we have achieved in our rural community. |
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The
Kalamazoos, built to railway specifications, are marvels of
engineering. Local “Mr. Fix-it”, Nick Laube, coordinated the
“can-do” team which built the 2 Kalamazoos from a myriad of
parts.
Now it’s a district enterprise and these locals act as
“pit-crew” on race day to carefully maintain the machines to
provide the competing teams with every chance of success.
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For further
information please contact |
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Carolyn
Miller |
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08
86762106 |
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PO Box 41,
CUMMINS SA 5631 |
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email |
kalamazoo@visitcummins.com
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