Tractor Trekkers ready to go

Ready, steady... 

Lee Gilbert and Lee Sidwells, from Derbyshire, East Midlands are about to undertake the unusual challenge of driving two rather old tractors the length of the UK.

The challenge - to drive from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Burton on Trent Hospital.

The tractors - a 1948 Allis Chalmers Model U and a 1961 Fordson Super Major, both of which have no cabs, no heating and no protection from the rain - which given the recent weather could prove quite a challenge!

The journey - 2 weeks, almost 900 miles (avoiding motorways), 15 stops (see route).

Starting on the 17th June, this is no sprint to the finish. Instead, the Lees will be stopping along the route, raising money and meeting supporters. The journey is expected to take two weeks and will include a stop off at the Vapormatic worldwide distribution centre and headquarters in Exeter, Devon, where they will be greeted by Richard Sivil, Marketing Manager.

Vapormatic has provided parts for the preparation of the tractors as will offer support via the UK Stockist network should they encounter problems along the way.

The team here at Vapormatic wishes the Tractor Trekkers the best of luck and will be keeping a close eye on their progress. We will post updates here at www.vapormatic.com as we get them.

If you have any comments/messages of support for the Trekkers then contact us and we will post your messages on the site.