Tuesday, October 24, 2017

LSGTPA HELP-A-CHILD-BENEFIT 2017 SEASON FINALS RESULTS

LSGTPA HELP-A-CHILD-BENEFIT 2017 SEASON FINALS RESULTS

LSGTPA pulling teams would roll into Sulphur Springs, Texas for the final event of the 2017 pulling season, contested under the lights of the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center stadium.  Held as a feature of annual Help-A-Child-Benefit event, the tractor pull would cap a full day of activities, including a chili cook-off, BBQ contest, antique tractor pull, and an auction.  The fundraising event has donated proceeds approaching two hundred thousand dollars, since 2008. 

Youth Class competitors would take to the sandy arena track first, with Kaden Wilbur scoring a win aboard the 'Yes Deere' tractor, for the Mean Green Pulling Team camp.  Lane Duncan would post a runnerup finish aboard his 'Twisted Kitty' machine.  Duncan would also place his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor on the podium, with a third place finish in the class.  Jared Stephan would wheel his 'Iron Head' tractor into the fourth place spot, with Cody Doyle piloting his 'Old Yeller' tractor into the top five.  Kaden Wilbur would place his 'Ugly Duckling' machine, in the sixth place position, to round out the field of tough Youth Class competitors.


In Stock Class competition, Kody Langham would wheel his Longhorn Express Pulling Team entry into the top spot, with Claude Lewis taking the runnerup spot aboard his 'Old Yeller' machine.  In Hot Stock, Steve Bowerman would use on opening round Full Pull on the 160 foot track, to secure the victory.  John Aufdenkamp would place his 'Rusteze' tractor in the runnerup spot for the Outlaw Pulling Team.  Mason Hovind would steer his 'Yes Deere' tractor onto the third place podium position.


In Stock Diesel, Patrick Bramlett would take the win aboard his 'Warthog' tractor, with Aidan Hovind pulling his 'Buckshot' machine into the runnerup spot.  In Big Stock, Kody Langham would double up on the night, with a win aboard his 'Texas Thunder' entry.  Jerry Toland would score the runnerup, with his 'Triple Deuce' machine.  John Aufdenkamp would take the third place position, with Gary Bramlett scoring a fourth place finish aboard his 'Amuck' tractor. 


In Outlaw Class competition, hired gun Jerry Toland would pilot Paul Smith's 'Texan' tractor into the top spot.  In Mini Rod Class, David Houchen would take the victory aboard his 'Back In The Day' tractor, using two great pulls to secure the win.  Colby Crowe would pilot his high-winding  'Weekend Warrior' machine into the runnerup spot.  Jerry Toland would post a third place finish, aboard his alcohol burning 'Shinin Time' tractor.  Sarah Crowe would finish in fourth place, aboard her turbo charged '99% Moody' tractor, after drivetrain issues would sideline her tractor in the second round. 

The Super Rod Class tractors closed the event with a wild show.  Kody Langham would use a final round Full Pull, aboard his Ford powered 'Sneaky Snake' tractor, to take the victory.  Ken Langham, Sr. would score an opening round Full Pull, aboard his 'Psycho' machine, to pace the field.  Langham Sr. was on a great pass in the final round, in an attempt to match the 'Sneaky Snake', when the engine let go aboard his Chevrolet powered entry, just inches from the finish line and the lead.  The Longhorn Express Pulling Team would finish one-two in the class, just inches apart.  John Kiemele would use two great pulls aboard his 'Dodge This' tractor, to score a close third place podium finish in the class.  Randell Moody and his 'Ridge Runner' tractor would score a fourth place finish, with Rocky Young making his pulling debut aboard the machine as the final round pilot.



As part of the Help-A-Child-Benefit fundraising, a raffle was conducted for a welding trailer package, provided with the support of Faulk Company, Anchor Contracting, 5W Construction, Kearney Trailers, Air Gas, and others.  The LSGTPA Youth Class drivers were honored to draw the ten finalists names from the entries, with the grand prize awarded to Baylee Massey. 




The LSGTPA 2017 season final was an exciting event, combined with the excitement of great prize drawings and fantastic food at the Help-A-Child-Benefit, held in an awesome facility that is the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.  To stay tuned for the crowning of the 2017 Champions, and the 2018 LSGTPA pulling schedule, visit the www.LSGTPA.com web page. 


 



FARMERSVILLE OLD TIME SATURDAY LSGTPA RESULTS

FARMERSVILLE OLD TIME SATURDAY LSGTPA TRACTOR PULL RESULTS
by LSGTPA

Founded in 1849 as a shipping point for cattle and bois d'arc posts, Farmersville, Texas has long been known as a hub for marketing agricultural products.  The community organized an Onion Festival for years, the roots of which have led to the current Old Time Saturday event, celebrated each October.  The Lone Star Garden Tractor Pullers Association teams, have become a proud feature of the event, competing on a 200 foot track, just a stones throw from the downtown festivities.  As area farmers and families celebrate the end of harvest season, the pulling teams enter the final stretch of the 2017 LSGTPA Championship season. With valuable points and class titles on the line, competitors would thrill the crowd with two rounds of exciting LSGTPA tractor pulling action.


Opening ceremonies would feature an outstanding National Anthem performance, delivered by Sydnee Hawkins.  Pastor Rick Emmert would deliver the opening prayer.
The LSGTPA Youth Class competitors would take to the hard packed track first, with Jacob Hovind taking his 'Yes Deere' entry to the win.  Cody Doyle would wheel his 'Old Yeller' tractor into the runnerup spot, with Jared Stephan placing his 'Iron Head' machine on the podium in third place.  Lane Duncan would score a fourth place finish aboard his 'Twisted Kitty' tractor, with Kaden Wilbur pulling to a top five finish aboard his 'Ugly Duckling' machine.  Seth Wilbur would score a sixth place finish on the day, with Lane Duncan posting a seventh place scoring aboard his 'Texas T-Rex', which suffered drive train issues during the opening round.


In Stock Class competition, Claude Lewis would take the title aboard his 'Old Yeller' tractor.  Kody Langham would score a runnerup finish, for the Longhorn Express Pulling Team.  In Hot Stock Class, Madison Pellerin would take the crown, with a  first place finish aboard the 'Instigator' tractor.  John Aufdenkamp would take the runnerup spot, aboard the Outlaw Pulling Team 'Rusteze' tractor.  Mason Hovind would pull onto the podium, with a third place finish aboard his 'Yes Deere' tractor.  Kody Langham would wheel his Bonham Service Center entry to a fourth place finish in the class.

Stock Diesel would see Patrick Bramlett scoring a victory, aboard his beautiful 'Warthog' machine.  Aidan Hovind would score the runnerup position, aboard his 'Buck Shot' tractor, for the Mean Green Pulling Team camp. 

In Big Stock Class competition, Jerry Toland would wheel his immaculate 'Triple Deuce' tractor, into the top spot for the crown.  Patrick Bramlett would score a runnerup finish, aboard his 'A Muck' machine.  John Aufdenkamp would place his Outlaw Pulling Team entry on the podium in third place.  Kody Langham. would pull to a fourth place finish, aboard his 'Texas Thunder' tractor, for the Longhorn Express Pulling Team.

In Outlaw Class, Paul Smith would ride his 'Texan' tractor into the top spot, scoring a Full Pull in the opening round.  Steve Pierce would place his 'Buzzards Roost' machine in the runnerup position on the leader board.  In a wild Mini Rod Class showdown, Colby Crowe would take the win aboard his 'Weekend Warrior' tractor.  David Houchen would take the runnerup spot, aboard his 'Back In The Day' machine.  Sarah Crowe would wheel her '99% Moody', turbocharged diesel tractor,  onto the podium in third place.  Jerry Toland would steer his 'Shinin Time' tractor to a fourth place finish in the class. 

The crowd pleasing Super Rod Class tractors would close the show, with Ken Langham using a Full Pull to score the win, aboard his Chevrolet powered  'Psycho' machine.  John Kiemele would use two great pulls from his Chrysler powered machine, to place his 'Dodge This' tractor in the runnerup spot.  Ken Langham, Jr. would pilot his Ford powered 'Sneaky Snake', to a strong finish for a third place posting.  Randell Moody would take the 'Ridge Runner' machine, to a fourth place finish for the Moody Pulling Team. 

LSGTPA teams will now prepare for the 2017 season finale, which will be a feature event of the Help-A-Child-Benefit event in Sulphur Springs, on October 21st.  For more information on the LSGTPA, visit www.lsgtpa.com.