part 2
Source: Miles Beyond 300


Q: What are the qualities of an elite tractor driver?

The best equipment in the sport doesn’t always win. Competitors who understand their equipment and drive for perfection will win more times than not. Reading a track, understanding the conditions at the event, and driving the vehicle to match the specific setup and conditions are just a few of the attributes a driver must have. Driving the vehicle to the setup is a lot easier said than done. A puller gets one chance to hit it on the head.
Q: Which weight class is the most entertaining to watch?
Wow, this is a very difficult question to answer! As an announcer, I love the Mini Modified class because of the excitement they bring to the show and the Big Modified class for the engineering that goes into getting four Hemis to sing in harmony down the track. The Pro Stock class is also recognized nationwide. If I were going to name one representative class to watch though, I would pick the Pro Stock class. The tractors are relatable for fans of the John Deere, International, Case, and Massey Ferguson brands.
Source: Miles Beyond 300

Q: What makes tractor pulling different from other motorsports?
One of the most unique aspects of the sport of pulling is the idea of an open pit area. Fans can make their way directly into the pit area before or after the show. The superstars of the sport of pulling are accessible to the oldest and youngest fans in the crowd. Pullers will sign an autograph, put a young fan in the seat of their vehicle, and interact with the fan base until the early hours of the morning. Pulling is fan friendly and built around the idea of giving the fans a first-class experience for an affordable price.
Q: What do you see next for tractor pulling?
I think the sport has a tremendous future. There are a lot of brilliant people working in this sport. We are welcoming our third and fourth generation pullers to the sport now. The professionalism and knowledge possessed by pullers is unbelievable. Competitors are building names for themselves and planting roots for the long term in representing some great brands. We need other organizations to see the value of the sport. I’m confident the Return on Investment will be there in the long term. There are hidden gem tractor pulls all over the country.