With purses of several thousand dollars, the incentives to go faster grew. Buggies were now being constructed for racing only, and the newer designs were far too fast and too loud to be used for hunting wild game. Rather than a trophy deer, an engraved trophy adorned the winner's mantle. It was during this era that several important traditions were conceived. The Swamp Buggy Queen Pageant is held every February, and one lucky young lady is chosen to preside over all Swamp Buggy Race related activities.
Thousands pack the grandstands to see in person the most color show in racing.
They come to see the Rubber Duck . . . Plum Crazy . . . Aquarius III . . . Seminole Win . . . Little Toot . . .