Competitions / rodeos

U.S. Open Forklift Rodeo & Safety Expo

United States, Springfield, Ohio - Fri - Sat 30-31 October 2009
The 15th Annual Springfield/Clark County Safety Council Forklift Rodeo & Safety Expo. Open to all comers. Consists of team and individual competition. All team members are in the running for the World Championship, "Top Gun." Cash prizes, trophies. Best operators inducted as "Master Operators!"
Date(s)
Fri - Sat 30-31 October 2009
Time(s)
0800 to 1700 Daily
Venue
Clark County Fairgrounds Springfield, Ohio
Ticketing
To be determined
Contact for booking / more info
dickhiggins@higginsgroupinc.com
Program
General (Preliminary) Competition Fri & Sat. Team Championship, individual Championship and Master Operator division champions established. Top six individuals then compete in a "shootout" to determine the "Top Gun", individual world championship & associated cash prize!
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