Nearly 100 tractors turned up to join the fun in the 2023 Shrewsbury Steam Rally’s working field, and there was plenty of horsepower on show. There were also demonstrations of tractor pulling where the souped-up heavyweights went head-to-head with The Challenger sledge. Fortunately, the weather remained fair as the tractors were put through their paces.
Jack Francis’ 1989 Ford 8210 was employed in an important role at the event, ferrying spectators from the main show ring down to the working field. The tractor took everything in its stride, and the proverbial good time was had by all.
Family footsteps
Jack has taken a leaf out of his father’s book, and is a big fan of Ford and Fordson tractors. He also
