On Saturday June 27th the Illinois Tractor Pulling Association will have 3 going on with the majority of the classes in competition. The events will be held in Ashland, Illinois, Cerro Gordo, Illinois, and Sturgis, Kentucky, this weekend marks the start of the hectic season for the ITPA officials and staff. Points races are already shaping up to be some of the most competitive in seasons past. On Sunday June 28th the ITPA will travel to Butler, Illinois for another exciting night of Diesel 4x4 Truck pulling. Check back to the blog for updates and results of the events over the weekend.
Events this Weekend June 27/28th
Sat. June 27 Ashland Tractor Pull - Ashland, IL
Class C - 10:00 a.m.5500# Antique5500# Classic
Sat. June 27Piatt Co. Jr. Fair – Cerro Gordo, IL
Class AA – 6:30 p.m.5500# Classic5800# Modified6200# 2WD Trucks10,000# Pro Stock20,000# Pro Stock Semi
Sat. June 27Union Co. Fair - Sturgis, KY
Class AA - 7:00 p.m.6000# Super Stock8000# Pro Stock Diesel Trucks8200# Limited Pro Stock9500# Farm Stock
Sun. June 28Montgomery Co. Fair - Butler, IL
Class AA - 6:00 p.m.8000# Pro Stock Diesel Trucks
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
ITPA in the Swing of Things
The Illinois Tractor Pulling Association got the season jump started with two great events co-sanctioned with the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League at Decatur and Charleston, Illinois. The events solid great class sizes and hotly contested competition as each individual strives for the points title. The events saw Donnie Sullivan capture two wins with his Chevy Colorado Super Modified Two Wheel Drive out of Warsaw, Kentucky. Sullivan out distances the Midnight Motorsports team of Jared and Jeremy Nelson who each had a second place finish in the two events.
In the ground pounding 7500 lb modified class the Leischner's found success with a one/two finish at the Coles County Fair with the Dirtslinger and Dirtchallenger.
In just it's second season with the ITPA full time the Diesel 4x4 truck class has taken off with solid numbers and great competition. The class has seen three different event winners (Jerry Lierly, Kevin Cole, and David Justison) in three events and currently has a three way tie at the top of the points race with (Justison, Lierly, and Rod Tarr) currently fighting for the lead.
Farm Stock classes have already begun to take shape with the 12000lb class having had three different winners as well, and one time winner David Bumpus grabbing the early lead with his International Bumpin Binder. Kevin and Scott Shepherd from Altamont have taken claim of the lead in the 9500 lb class after a big win in Decatur to kick off the season.
Ed Orrell Jr. is back to his old tricks with two wins already in the 10000 lb Pro Stock class with wins in Decatur and Pinckneyville. Orrell Jr. has already established a solid points lead in his pursuit of a defense of his points title.
Todd Maedge started his season off with a sweep of the Super Stock classes in Pinckneyville. Maedge won the 6000 SS Class as well as the 8200 lb SS Class with his Case MX International Series tractor.
It is evident that the ITPA Season is going to have a great summer of competition after just witnessing the first ten days of the season. The heavy hitters on the ITPA circuit have come out in full force and want nothing more then to stand atop of the stage in December at the banquet in Springfield. Stay tuned to the ITPA blog for weekly updates and results posts after the events are contested.
In the ground pounding 7500 lb modified class the Leischner's found success with a one/two finish at the Coles County Fair with the Dirtslinger and Dirtchallenger.
In just it's second season with the ITPA full time the Diesel 4x4 truck class has taken off with solid numbers and great competition. The class has seen three different event winners (Jerry Lierly, Kevin Cole, and David Justison) in three events and currently has a three way tie at the top of the points race with (Justison, Lierly, and Rod Tarr) currently fighting for the lead.
Farm Stock classes have already begun to take shape with the 12000lb class having had three different winners as well, and one time winner David Bumpus grabbing the early lead with his International Bumpin Binder. Kevin and Scott Shepherd from Altamont have taken claim of the lead in the 9500 lb class after a big win in Decatur to kick off the season.
Ed Orrell Jr. is back to his old tricks with two wins already in the 10000 lb Pro Stock class with wins in Decatur and Pinckneyville. Orrell Jr. has already established a solid points lead in his pursuit of a defense of his points title.
Todd Maedge started his season off with a sweep of the Super Stock classes in Pinckneyville. Maedge won the 6000 SS Class as well as the 8200 lb SS Class with his Case MX International Series tractor.
It is evident that the ITPA Season is going to have a great summer of competition after just witnessing the first ten days of the season. The heavy hitters on the ITPA circuit have come out in full force and want nothing more then to stand atop of the stage in December at the banquet in Springfield. Stay tuned to the ITPA blog for weekly updates and results posts after the events are contested.
Monday, June 8, 2009
ITPA Season Kicks off in Decatur
The Illinois Tractor Pulling Association will get things started on Wednesday June 10th at the Macon County Fair in Decatur, Illinois. The joint sanctioned show with the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League will feature 9500 lb Farm Stock, 12,000 lb Farm Stock for ITPA competition and 6200lb Two Wheel Drive Trucks, 9300 lb Super Farm, and 10,000 lb Pro Stock Tractors with the PPL Midwest Regional Series. ITPA fans will be treated to a perfect blend of classes and good numbers when the power gets put the track in Decatur. The joint venture between PPL and ITPA saw great competition and number in the classes contested. Only two shows will make up the regional schedule for 2009 and they are both going to be contested this week, with the second Friday night at the Cornbelt Shrine Smoke and Noise Pull in Charleston, Illinois. The Cornbelt Shrine show was unfortunately cancelled in 2008 because of rain. The 2009 edition certainly looks to be a high power affair with the Modified tractors scheduled for competion. More detailed information about the Cornbelt Show can be found at http://www.cornbeltshriners.com/pull/index.html.
Results and a recap of Wednesday nights action will be posted on the ITPA Blog following the show.
Results and a recap of Wednesday nights action will be posted on the ITPA Blog following the show.
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