[h=2]Tractor Pulling Through the Eyes of Announcer Miles Krieger[/h] September 13, 2016 by Christa Hogan

We think it might be time for you to get to know Miles Krieger. He’s a guy we’d all like to be friends with, and you might want to kick back with him too, after hearing about his dedication to tractor pulls.
Source: Miles Beyond 300

Miles Krieger has tractor pulling in his blood. He grew up touring the circuit with his dad, Butch, a tractor-pull event announcer who still actively announces 40 shows a season. Miles is also an event announcer and often hosts event pre-shows. Krieger’s unique perspective, often shared on his website MilesBeyond300, provides tractor pull fans with a better understanding of the sport’s unique past, present, and future.
But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Krieger has to say about the exciting sport.
Source: Miles Beyond 300

Q: How did tractor pulling get started?
Pulling can be traced back to the truest form of horsepower. Farmers would get together and compete for bragging rights by hooking their teams of horses up to a flat board covered in rocks. Those same farmers later got together to show off their strength with a farm tractor. In the ’60s, organizations and rules began to take shape. The sport began to grow in popularity with events popping up all over the country.
By the ’80s, the sport went mainstream. Television networks were picking up coverage of the touring series. Corporate sponsorships began to come to the series and also to the competitors. Today farmers from across the country are representing brands and focusing on getting to the next event as they tour the country both for indoor and outdoor events.
Source: Miles Beyond 300

Q: What goes into creating a winning tractor today?
Over the last decade, the sport has truly evolved in the pursuit of horsepower. The engineering and research/development going into the sport is unbelievable. Regardless of what level a competitor is pulling, the demand to be at the front of the class encourages everyone to go the extra mile in pursuit of power. The technology is increasing and adaption of the rules has allowed competitors to continue to push the limits.Horsepower is key, but it isn’t the only factor. A winning pull begins with preparation and maintenance. Competitors work prior to the pull to ensure their equipment is in top notch form. The pursuit of weight is also a very big consideration when developing a chassis. Some competitors are doing their own chassis work, while others rely on a chassis builder known for success in the respective class. Years of research goes into it. Pullers tweak and push the envelope on configuration in order to find a competitive advantage within the rules.