Swamp Buggy Races

Larry, Tammy and Gary checking into membership.

Yes, there are vehicles here called Swamp Buggies and they race every once in a while.  After seeing them I don't think there is anything else you could use them for.  The track is supposed to resemble a swamp altho it is more like a race track filled with water.  On Sunday we headed out to the Redneck Yacht Club with Larry and Tammy and we fit right in. 

Not knowing what to expect, we were in for an afternoon full of racing, stalling, starting, stopping, water spraying, kettle corn, beer and even a couple buggies that crossed the finish line.

Two big buggies at starting line.

The buggies are mostly two different types, the big ones that have an easier time getting thru the deep part of the track. 

Two big buggies almost to finish line.

Then there are the jeep buggies.  These are more fun to watch because they all basically get stalled in the deep water and have to work to get themselves out.  After sitting in water up to their necks, they usually get the buggies moving but their makeup is just a mess. 

Jeep buggies at starting line.

The weather was sunny but it was in the 60s so it was pretty cool and to watch these drivers and their passengers submerged in the water just made us cold.  Its just not something I would be anxious to do even in the hot summertime, we have gators here people and those buggies probably woke a couple up.

Jeep buggies at first deep spot on track.

There is even a royal court and at the end of the race the winner gets to throw the queen in the water.  It just makes you wonder why anyone would want to even compete for that.  Must be the tiara.  Unfortuately, we had enough by intermission so we missed that part. 

I have always loved a good demolition derby but I think the buggies have captured my heart now.  Margaret