Heavy rain and frayed nerves in Delhi Aug 8, 2008
College student Shagufta Rahman said: "Generally I pay Rs.15 to go to the Delhi University metro station. But today none of the rickshaw pullers agreed to go even at Rs 30. All drenched, I somehow managed to find one who agreed to go at that amount.". More. (Sify.com, India)
Pullers’ wanted (31) Aug 1, 2008
We re getting people slowly, Johnson said, adding Obama campaign staff is helping find pullers. Montana and North Dakota are the biggest problems because we have 100 miles between towns. (Montana Standard, MT)
Preparations under way for 4-H fair Jul 19, 2008
New dirt has been added to the track, something with which the tractor pullers are sure to be pleased. The Queen Contest is held Tuesday evening. (Pekin Times, IL)
Wilma 'Nadine' Pogue (5) Jul 19, 2008
Mrs. Pogue belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary for Little League, the Library Board of Camden for eight years, and was secretary-treasurer for the Tri-State Pony Pullers. She was a member of Wick Road Baptist Church in Taylor, Michigan. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
'Merrill Pioneer Days' begin today Jul 18, 2008
Carol Vanderloo, who coordinates the three-day celebration, said the Northwest Iowa Garden Tractor Pullers will stage a pull at 2 p.m. Following the pull, a community potluck will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the city park shelter house. A city versus country ball game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the ball park. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Curfew after Bangladesh clashes Jul 18, 2008
Slum dwellers, shop keepers, rickshaw pullers and businessmen joined stone-throwing students in violent and bloody demonstrations in Dhaka. They confronted police who baton charged them and fired tear gas. (Yahoo News -- Bangladesh)
Mudslides, A Death Trap for Poor Bangladeshis Jul 17, 2008
The slum dwellers are labourers, rickshaw pullers and casual workers. Most of them took refuge in the slums after their homes were destroyed by floods or other natural calamities, disasters to which low-lying Bangladesh is tragically prone. (Planet Ark, United States)
West Texas Wrapup Jul 17, 2008
Garden Tractor and Mini-Rod Pulling entries for the Permian Basin Fair and Expo are being accepted for the second annual event Sept. 6; modified traditional lawn mower tractors or mini-rods built for pulling a weighted sled are featured; contest is sponsored by West Texas Garden Tractor Pullers Association. Information: Mike Leverington at 556-3949 or www. (Odessa American, TX)
Sports : Tug of war kicks off Steam Up Days Jul 17, 2008
To do so, the Redi-Mix pullers needed to come from one loss down to defeat Jim Smith's Concrete, brother against brother, in two consecutive pulls at the firefighter grounds ... Tony's with one loss and Harris Tree Service with one defeat met at the opposite ends of the rope with Richard Rummel and Larry Rummel calling the action and lining up the pullers. (Forest Republican, WI)
2008 Floyd County Fair kicks off Wednesday Jul 15, 2008
sponsored by the Floyd County Pullers, while over at the brick building there will be a scrapbooking demonstration. At 9 p.m., Vic Farrari will be featured in concert, funded in part by Charles City Hotel/Motel Tax revenues. (Charles City Press, IO)
Fair has new barn Jul 5, 2008
The opening day 4-H horse show was followed by Friday's horse pull, sponsored by the state Horse Pullers Association. Today, there will be a morning draft horse show and an. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Liberty Fest hits stride Thursday Jul 3, 2008
Food will be served beginning at 11 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Horse Pullers Association. The Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show Team will perform beginning at 6:30 p.m. with their pre-show, followed by the themed show at 7 p.m. Come early as attendance is at its peak during the festival weekend. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Grandview is ready to celebrate: New shelter completed in time for July 4th celebration (7) Jul 3, 2008
The Fourth of July celebration begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, with a kids tractor pull on Main Street in front of the Sombrero restaurant, followed at 7 p.m. by the Lone Tree Pullers Club Garden Tractor Pull. Friday s schedule includes. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
E Delhi trader robbed & killed, suspect's again a help Jun 10, 2008
I screamed to alert the rickshaw pullers sleeping outside, but they didn't come. So I went upstairs to ask Anil to call the police and saw him lying dead, said Indira. (Times of India)
DU forms to carry smoking warning Jun 1, 2008
Rickshaw pullers, local policemen and small time tobacco sellers would also be educated regarding the harmful effects of smoking and hoardings will appear regarding the same on the backs of rickshaws. "We will ask these small time vendors to take up any other vocation for which the university will finance," the V-C added. (Times of India)
Rising country star Rodney Atkins to headline Bureau County Fair Aug. 22 May 31, 2008
m.; and The Riverbend Antique Pullers and Illini State Pullers Truck and Tractor Pulls on Saturday, Aug. 23 at noon and 6 p.m.. The Demo Derby closes the fair on Sunday, Aug 24 at 5 p.m.. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Volusia boosts Kosmas May 26, 2008
"But I think when it comes to pullers, I think it will be a different story.". Search for Cars s from local dealers. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
O-ZONE: The New Sexy! May 26, 2008
If Shah Rukh Khan with his six-pack has upped his sex quotient, how does he compare with the original six-packers millions of labourers, rickshaw pullers and farmers whose muscles have nothing to do with workouts and hormone injections, and everything to do with sheer physical labour. Ask around and you will discover sexy is more a matter of perspective than of rules and definition. (India Times, India)
Are you ready? May 23, 2008
Items like dandelion pullers have a knack for getting misplaced. RAKE. Still have all the tines. (Anchorage Daily News)
From boring teenagers to wild animals May 4, 2008
Hannah Montana's string pullers should be more than ashamed, they should be charged. In the meantime. (Edmonton Sun)
Farm Bureau awards scholarships May 2, 2008
He was named as the Outstanding New Member of ASABE 1 4 Scale Tractor Design Team (Illini Pullers), won the Mother s Association Book Award and was named as a James Scholar. He is active in many agricultural clubs such as Illini Pullers and American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Nonprofit bike shop gets cyclists in gear Apr 22, 2008
Crank pullers are needed once a year, maybe less often. Nobody should ever have to buy this part again, the brothers decided. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pro Pulling League full of local ties Apr 15, 2008
With new sponsorship from Jim Beam and E3 Sparkplugs, along with flagship sponsors including: Lucas Oil Products, Kneering, Dixie Chopper, R riers, Torco Racing Fuels, General Tire, Super Clean, and Fatheadz Eyewear, pullers will be rewarded with the largest per-event and year-end monies, along with lucrative product contingency programs. New for 2008 is the Midwest Region point series, which includes the annual competition hosted by the Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department in Tampico, as well... (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
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The World Link: New Carissa removal project: Crew, gear moving in on wreck. New Carissa removal project: Crew, gear moving in on wreck. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New Carissa removal project: Crew, gear moving in on wreck Apr 6, 2008
By , Staff Writer Saturday, April 05, 2008. Dave Grecho of Titan Maritime sets up a track cutter on a steel leg of a salvage barge. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Haiti's class divide Mar 18, 2008
All around the facility, which used to be a rat-infested garbage dump before Harris Desire, a local bodybuilder, cleaned it up, is metal that has been forged into what Gold's purchases at a premium from Cybex International, an American company that makes fancy treadmills, steppers and cross-trainers, not to mention chest pressers, lat pullers, arm curlers and leg extenders. Gold's sells sports drinks, protein supplements and fashionable exercise outfits to its 400-plus members in Port-au-Prince. (International Herald Tribune)
DoD News Briefing with Maj. Gen. Allardice from Iraq Mar 18, 2008
So today, trigger pullers, nobody doing that, effectively. By the end of the year, I would say a good percentage of the force will be focused on that. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
C.C.’s Dale Siems embarks on immigration reform crusade Mar 6, 2008
We you and I are not educating our kids to be bean pullers or to become involved in menial tasks in raising food. But immigrants love that kind of work, not because they are coming here and we expect to pay for cheap labor, but because it is a better opportunity for them than where they came from. (Charles City Press, IO)
West Coast Nationals roar through Santa Maria Feb 10, 2008
Santa Maria is the first stop on the three-race western tour that's organized by the Pacific Tractor Pullers Association. The series wraps up with the West Coast Championships on Tuesday and Wednesday at World Ag Expo in Tulare. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Ada boy pedals in first place in state and second place in nationals Feb 3, 2008
ADA Liam B. Preston, of Ada, won first place at the state level in the 5- and 6-year-old class of the National Kiddie Tractor Pullers Association event at Ohio s Expo Center on Jan. 26. Liam pulled 350 pounds 30 feet to win first place in his age category. (Lima News, OH)
Wine trail to mark 25 years Dec 27, 2007
Additionally we'll be selling T-shirts, corkscrews and wine pullers. In January the events we have lined up start with our Between the Lakes Party, where both the wineries of the west side of Cayuga Lake and the east side of Seneca Lake come together to offer you fine wine and food pairings. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The food chain: Love's journey to the needy Dec 24, 2007
Pullers pull cans and containers from bins, inspectors inspect them for dents and expiration dates, sorters sort them into a dozen categories from infant care to coffee products, and packers pack them into banana boxes. Eugene Russell, a musician and actor helping out for the first time, inspects Amira's can of corn and grins as he notices the red hearts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Carissa work could curb public access Dec 9, 2007
The submerged portion of the stern section will be removed using up to ten 300-ton hydraulic pullers. Wreckage scrap materials will be barged to an appropriate recycling and disposal facility. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Letters to the editor Nov 23, 2007
As the cart grows, property owners want to stop pulling and ride in the cart, making it harder on the rest of the pullers. Some riders have full tax exemptions ---- churches, some hospitals, undeveloped Native corporation land. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dodge 2500, 3500 more than stump pullers Nov 16, 2007
Both trucks are stump pullers, with the diesel version of the Dodge 3500 equipped to pull trailers weighing up to more than 8 tons. That makes the trucks ideal for pulling travel trailers and large boats across the country, for easily pulling livestock and horse trailers anywhere you want to go, and for hauling construction supplies and equipment to a job site. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Going the distance Nov 13, 2007
Jim Malmberg of Hills, Iowa, tries to keep his tractor balanced to cover a few more inches of track toward the end of his pull in the Galva/Tri-County Garden Tractor Pullers sixth annual fall event Saturday at Black Hawk College East Campus. Pullers from Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin and Indiana took part in the day-long competition which featured dual pull tracks set up in the BHE ag arena. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Ronald McDonald Plane PullThe Ronald McDonald Plane Pull took place Saturday at the Pensacola Regional Airport. The event raised over $40,000 for the Ronald McDonald House. Nov 4, 2007
Royal Goss, 7, cheers on plane pullers during the Ronald McDonald House Plane Pull at the Pensacola Regional Airport Saturday. Over $40,000 was raise to benefit the charity. (Pensacola News Journal)
Big Festival Crowds Despite Fridays Rain Oct 26, 2007
There were 109 participants Saturday evening after 99 pullers over Saturday afternoon, Schmidt stated. Overall, we had a very good show after the rain on Friday, which we needed very badly, concluded Schmidt, who added the featured tractor for the 2008 show will be the Massey Harris. (Fulton County News, PA)
Malls in new battle Oct 8, 2007
Although completed several years ago, these premier shopping centres remain the main crowd pullers. With full occupancy, these centres found that they needed more retail space and bigger car parks. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Saga of a Nazi hunter Oct 8, 2007
He had interviewed "trigger pullers" before. But never a rocket scientist, a former Nazi listed in Who's Who in America. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Picnic beer licenses become easier to obtain Oct 4, 2007
During a special meeting on July 23, the Menomonie City Council approved a temporary Class B beer license for the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) event July 28 at the Dunn County Recreation Park. One week earlier on a tie vote, the city council had denied the request for a temporary beer license for the tractor pull. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Indian actress carves her niche Oct 4, 2007
She's already played a call center worker in Gharapuri, a Bollywood diva on Broadway, daughter of rickshaw pullers in Kolkata, a young suicide bomber and even the Queen of Naboo. "When I got offered that part in 'Star Wars' ("Episode 2: Attack of the Clones"), I hung up the phone and went to look up if a Naboo was even human," says Dharker, with a chuckle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Polish Festival Committee considers new attractions for 2008 event Oct 3, 2007
Kosmerick said he has attended many events led by the Elkhart County Garden Tractor Pullers Association, Inc.. I think it would be good for the festival, Kosmerick said. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
Local golf club changes ownership Sep 11, 2007
The city council unanimously approved the transfer of the Class B beer and liquor and cigarette license to RAAR L.L.C. (Menomonie Golf and Country Club) as well as a temporary Class B beer license for the Northwest Wisconsin Pony Pullers Association at the Dunn County Recreation Park on Sept. 14, 15 and 16 for the Wisconsin National Pony and Horse Pull. Big Dot. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
National Cattle Congress Fair is next weekend Sep 10, 2007
---A Demolition Derby / Tough Trucks event at 3 p.m. Saturday on the outdoor track on the west end of the fairgrounds, a Fantasy Truck Pullers show at noon Sunday and monster truck rides, starting at 10 a.m. daily. ---Marcan Tiger Preserve's Tigers of India, performing at various times daily at Corner Court southwest of McElroy on the fairgrounds. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Permian Basin Fair opens Sep 8, 2007
Kay McDowell wanted to show Odessans that the Permian Basin Fair and Exposition acts have talent. She wanted to so much that she booked Terry Fator, winner of Americas Got Talent. (Odessa American, TX)
Spring into action Sep 6, 2007
High divers set up for 32nd annual Permian Basin Fair and Exposition. Carlos Gomez, from right, Jean Philippe Dalcourt, Bobby Snaglewski, and Andy Jones set up a spring board Wednesday for a diving show at the upcoming Permian Basin Fair. (Odessa American, TX)
Fair: Clown! Sep 4, 2007
Local News: Fair: Clown. klynky, west, clown - Odessa American Online. (Odessa American, TX)
Muffins, fireworks, a parade and chili; A big weekend for Rushford’s summer finale Sep 1, 2007
Genesee Valley Tractor Pullers wrote on Aug 31, 2007 2:04 PM:" Just so anyone interested in the Sunday Tractor pull knows--it starts at 10:00 am and not 1:00 pm. There is also a kiddie pull that will be around 12:00 pm. ". Name. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
Fair: Circus Ridiculous Aug 31, 2007
Permian Basin Fair and Exposition. As the Permian Basin Fair and Exposition prepares to kick off, take a look at some of the acts that are scheduled for the midway this year. (Odessa American, TX)
Antique tractor show offers family fun, glimpse of agricultural roots Aug 30, 2007
"The Berkeley Museum's Antique Tractor & Engine Show began in 2002 as an event to raise the awareness and understanding of the importance of agriculture and evolution of agricultural technology over the past century.Show participants include five antique tractor organizations: Berkeley Classic Antique Tractor & Engine Club, Lowcountry Tractor and Engine Association of Charleston, Swamp Fox Antique Tractor and Engine Club of Marion, Sunny Plain Antique Power Association of St. Matthews and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Volunteers needed to cook pork chops over Hog Days Aug 25, 2007
On Friday, the Galva Tri-County Garden Tractor Pullers will cook. There are three shifts on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1-5 p.m. and 4-9 p.m.. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Curfew after Bangladesh clashes Aug 23, 2007
Slum dwellers, shop keepers, rickshaw pullers and businessmen joined stone-throwing students in violent and bloody demonstrations in Dhaka. They confronted police who baton charged them and fired tear gas. (Yahoo News -- Bangladesh)
Reader's Alley Aug 23, 2007
Weed pullers thanked. The City of Helena would like to express its appreciation to all those individuals who are pulling noxious weeds on public open spaces. (Helena Independent Record)
Dunn County Fair 2007 - more animals, fewer humans Aug 23, 2007
To help fund the annual fair, the board hosts a National Tractor Pullers Association in late July ... He pointed out that many of the pullers and their crews also travel with their families, providing an added economic benefit for the county. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Donnellson Apple Daze celebration features contests, music and more Aug 17, 2007
Garden tractor pullers should be getting their engines in prime working condition for the annual garden tractor pull, which will take place on Sunday afternoon. The Apple Daze T-shirts are now available at Pilot Grove Savings Bank, Country Hair Design, Dr. Todd Babcock's office and at 320 Main St., Donnellson. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Grand Rapids celebrating art and jazz Aug 16, 2007
More than 250 pullers will be competing in 11 classes. Session I and II begin at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively tomorrow. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
The Outlaws are coming Aug 2, 2007
Pullers will compete for over a million dollars in purse and bonus money this year. He also pointed out, The Carthage Shootout will have a lot of our current and past Outlaw champions. (Carthage Press, MO)
Salisbury man wins national tractor pull ... Moratorium confuses some village residents ... County sales tax distribution totals $5.92 million ... Utica man drowns in West Canada Creek ... Voters in the 105th Assembly District head to the polls ... All of the competitive events are back for this year’s Canal Celebration ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Salisbury man wins national tractor pull Aug 1, 2007
According to the American Tractor Pullers Association, tractor pulling is dragging a weighted transfer sled certain distances in a competition, and the weight is usually one to three tons ... There are a lot of pullers out there that try really hard in competitions like this. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Maxwell residents will Stroll Down Memory Lane during Old Settlers Jul 28, 2007
" Old Settlers Raffle tickets and advanced Carnival tickets are now on sale at Logsdon's, Golley's Locker, Toot's, Harrington Motors, Midwest Insurance and City Hall. The list of prizes is too long to print, but there are many gift certificates and merchandise items to be given away. The prizes are on display in the north window of the museum. We're all looking forward to the fireworks display on Saturday night at about 9:30 (or as soon as the rodeo ends). For those of you who had trouble seeing... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Better than the other guy - Diesel truck pulling draws big crowds at this year's Cooper County Youth Fair. ... Getting the conservation flowing: City of Bunceton invites school board to special meeting to discuss water system ... Planning begins for Boonville's Third Annual Save the Katy Bridge Festival - Line-up includes railroad themed music, rootbeer garden and Mitchell cars and wagons ... Paddlers test endurance in Missouri River race ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Friday, July 27, 2007 Tony Imhoff of Boonville gets set to take off in his “Buzzin’ Half Dozen” diesel truck at the Cooper County Youth Fair truck and tractor pull last night. Imhoff was the last competitor in the street stock diesel class and took home the trophy with a pull of 329 feet. Better than the other guy - Diesel truck pulling draws big crowds at this year's Cooper County Youth Fair. Jul 28, 2007
Last night's street stock diesel class featured 13 entrants, most of whom are members of the Show-Me Truck Pullers Association ... Most of the pullers use the series to get tuned up for the national competition at Terre Haute, Ind. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
New Auburn begins Jamboree Days Jul 27, 2007
n Sunday: Softball tournament, 9 a.m.; volleyball tournament, 9 a.m.; Kessions carnival rides, noon; charcoal chicken dinner, noon; Red Cedar Pedal Pullers, noon; firefighter water fights, 2 p.m.. Food stands at the celebration are sponsored by the New Auburn Park Committee, the Seventh Day Ladies Auxiliary and the New Auburn Little League. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Council grants beer license for tractor pull Jul 26, 2007
During a special meeting Monday evening, the Menomonie City Council approved a temporary Class B beer license for the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) event July 28 at the Dunn County Recreation Park. One week earlier, the city council had denied on a tie vote the request made by the Red Cedar Racing Association (RCRA) for a temporary beer license for the tractor pull. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Tractors pull way to crisp show Jul 14, 2007
Smoke filled the air and roaring engines echoed in the crisp night Wednesday as approximately 40 tractors took less than three hours to plow through the Illinois Stock Pullers Association and the Illinois Hot Farm Stock Pullers Association tractor pulls at the Richland County Fair ... Smoke rises from Tim Drake's tractor as he pulls a sled Wednesday during the Illinois Stock Pullers Association and the Illinois Hot Farm Stock Pullers Association tractor pulls at the Richland County Fair. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Fair features mix of traditional, unusual contests Jul 13, 2007
6 p.m. Mid-Missouri Truck and Tractor Pullers Association Tractor Pull. 7 p.m. Livestock sale. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
