The Contraption Parade began in 1932 after the Dean suggested a parade of contraptions after the "Old Ford Race" was deemed unsafe by the administration, the Ramblin’ Reck Parade was created to replace the "Old Road Race" to Athens, and occurred every year since 1932 with the exception of 1942 and 1943 due to gas shortages during World War II.
The parade consists of three categories: classic cars, fixed bodies, and contraptions (Wrecks).
In 1944, only non-gasoline powered vehicles were allowed in the parade, leading to the entry of human-powered "contraptions."
While gas engines were re-introduced to the parade in 1946, the ingenious and spectacular contraptions remained, now powered only by indirect drivetrain. This restriction allows Tech students to demonstrate their creativity and engineering prowess.
http://tomchappell.com/gallery/v/GeorgiaTech/WreckParade/Wreck+%233.jpg.html
http://reckclub.org/reckparade/
http://www.livinghistory.gatech.edu/s/1481/45-lh/index.aspx?pgid=10025&gid=45&cid=20702
https://www.fromtherumbleseat.com/2009/10/15/1086456/its-homecoming-the-ramblin-reck
https://www.gtalumni.org/s/1481/alumni/17/magazine.aspx?sid=1481&gid=21&pgid=10516
https://www.gtalumni.org/s/1481/alumni/17/magazine.aspx?sid=1481&gid=21&pgid=10516
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