2026 RWTC a Deere themed event!

[400brian]

It has been announced that the 2026 RWTC will be a Deere themed event in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Liquidator and Brian Nelson winning the 76 I-500.

The date has been pushed forward a week due to some scheduling issues. It will be February 20 - 21.

But if there is snow, I predict the Deere crew will be in St Germain by Monday of that week, ready to get the party started.

Prep your sleds for showing, prep your sleds for riding, this will be the biggest deal since RJ Carlson was inducted in 2007!

[BU1]

Hoping I can make it next year. It should be epic! (Hint, hint, Board of Directors........................ leave it on this weekend going forward)

[Norton]

Hello Brian,
We did not have a long visit at the HOF Weekend but was still great to catch up.
You are correct that planning now for 2026 is a necessity, especially when a Liquidator is involved. I am planning on bringing mine again but in running condition. Though an all day ride with 50 year old crank seals and track is not in the cards. The old girl ran very well at the Stephen, MN vintage ride a couple years ago with carb cleaning and new fuel lines. The Stephen crew has about 8 Liquidators that will make the trip I was told. I was sent a FB screen shot from Don Amber with his challenge of getting as many Dators together as possible that week. Think that is a great plan and would make quite a photo even if snow conditions are poor. I still do not do FB but this form I check from time to time. Willing to help you and the guys anyway I can.
Have a great spring and summer and later,
Keith
So how many Liquidators are out there and willing to make the journey to the home state???

[400brian]

Good to hear Keith.

I will keep posting updates here.

This may be the biggest deal since RJ's induction in 2007, and may be somewhat of a "last hurrah" for some of us as we keep getting older. I hope that is not the case, but there is no time like the present!

[JoeRainville]

Though an all day ride with 50 year old crank seals and track is not in the cards. The old girl ran very well at the Stephen, MN vintage ride a couple years ago with carb cleaning and new fuel lines.

So how many Liquidators are out there and willing to make the journey to the home state???

Hello Keith,

Great to hear you are going to bring your I-500 finishing Liquidator out to play, that cool. May I make a humble suggestion? Totally agree on not trusting 50 year old crank seals, but they can be done in a Dator without pulling the motor as the seals have smooth edges. 50 year old tracks can be hit or miss though, as some hold up great, while others go out the back.

At any rate I will be there, with at least one Dator in hand.

-Joe Rainville