HUNT COUNTY FAIR LSGTPA TRACTOR PULL RESULTS
by LSGTPA
The need for a better traveling surface in Texas, prompted
the construction of the Central National Road in 1844. The route provided
for traffic from the Red River to the Trinity River, and brought settlers to
the Hunt County area and to Greenville. By 1898, the first Hunt County Fair
had been organized and in 1967 relocated to its current home near the site of
the historic Majors Army Airfield. The need for a good tractor pulling
surface in Texas, prompted the partnership of the Lone Star Garden Tractor
Pullers Association with the Hunt County Fair in 2002, and has resulted in a
cooperative effort that provides for a great show each year, held in
conjunction with the Hunt County Fair. The 2014 Hunt County Fair tractor
pull, was certainly one for the books, as the only double header on the LSGTPA
schedule was certainly entertaining !
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| Bailey Melvin performs the National Anthem during the Hunt County Fair Tractor Pull. |
Great weather rewarded the fairs decision on an earlier
start for 2014, and provided for awesome conditions for opening weekend.
Bailey Melvin opened the LSGTPA show, with an outstanding performance of our
National Anthem. The Youth Class took center stage during the Friday
night opener, as the 'Chevy Hometown Kids' television crew were onhand to film
and conduct interviews during the competition. The show, starring host
Emily Reppert, highlights youth sporting events and airs on Fox Sports
Southwest. Reppert and crew, covered the activities of the Youth Class
competitors during the evening event.
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| Emily Reppert, host of 'Chevy Hometown Kids', receives an honorary trophy from the Youth Class. |
Leading the pack, was the
'Rust-eze' entry of Korben Colley-Greer, scoring the win. Jared Stephan
drove his 'Iron Head' tractor to the runnerup spot, while Lane Duncan piloted
the 'Texas T-Rex' to the third place. Kody Langham placed his Bonham
Service Center tractor in fourth, and Mason Hovind pulled to a top five finish
aboard the 'Yes Deere' tractor, during the Youth Class prime time
performance.
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| Korben Colley-Greer takes his 'Rust-eze' tractor down the Hunt County Fair pulling track in Greenville. |
The Stock Class was won by Shawn
Aufdenkamp, followed by Kolby Langham in the runnerup position. Claude
Lewis turned in a top three performance, while Aidan Hovind place the 'Yes
Deere' tractor in the fourth position. In Stock Diesel, Steve Hovind used
a Full Pull to record the win, over Ken Langham Jr, and Kieth Pope. Big
Stock tractors were paced by Shawn Aufdenkamp, in a very close battle.
Alex Jesko scored the runnerup aboard his 'Overtime' entry
and Jerry Toland placed the 'Triple Deuce'
tractor in the top three. Kolby Langham rounded out the field, aboard the
'Texas Thunder' machine.
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| Kody Langham hangs on to his Bonham Service Center tractor at the Hunt County Fair tractor pull. |
Stock Altered fans witnessed
another close battle, as Alex Jesko emerged with the victory aboard 'Outlaw'. John Aufdenkamp
placed second and Ken Langham Sr. scored a top three finish. Michael
Mayberry placed the 'Pulling for Peanuts' tractor in the fourth spot. In
the Motorcycle Class, Paul Smith rode his 'Texan' tractor to the victory.
Steve Pierce piloted his 'Buzzards Roost' entry to the second place spot, while
Todd Hickerson recorded a top three finish. In the Mini Rod Class, the
competitors were holding nothing back, as the class recorded four Full Pulls
before David Houchen emerged as the winner aboard 'Back In The Day'.
Colby Crowe powered his 'Weekend Warrior' machine to the runnerup, and Jerry
Toland placed 'Shinin Time' in the top three. Sara Moody rolled coal to
the fourth place spot, aboard her turbocharged diesel entry, and Tommy Kimmons
placed his tractor in the top five.
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| Kolby Langham launches 'Texas Thunder' downtrack at the Hunt County Fair pull. |
The Super Rod tractors closed
Friday nights show, with a Ken Langham Sr. victory. John Kiemele pulled
to second, aboard the 'Dodge This' entry, followed by Donny Mayo aboard
'Blackfoot Squaw' and Randell Moody aboard 'Ridge Runner'
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| 'Ridge Runner' roars downtrack, piloted by Randell Moody, at the Hunt County Fair. |
During Saturday night
action, in the Youth Class, Jared Stephan placed his 'Iron Head' entry in
the lead. Mason Hovind pulled to the runnerup aboard 'Yes Deere', and
Korben Colley-Greer placed 'Rust-eze' in third. Lane Duncan piloted his
'Texas T-Rex' to the fourth place position, and Kody Langham pulled to a top
five finish. In Stock, Aidan Hovind pulled to victory with Claude Lewis
scoring second. Kolby Langham rode to a third place finish ahead of Aidan
Hovind in fourth. Stock Diesel action, produced a win for Ken Langham,
Jr. and a runnerup for Steve Hovind. Local favorite Keith Pope finished
in third. In Big Stock, Kolby Langham pulled out the win, just ahead of
Alex Jesko and
the 'Overtime' tractor. Jerry Toland placed the 'Triple Deuce' in third,
just ahead of Shawn Aufdenkamp. Stock Altered pilots witnessed a repeat win by Alex Jesko aboard the 'Outlaw'
tractor, with Ken Langham Sr. scoring the runnerup. John Aufdenkamp
pulled to the third position, with Michael Mayberry and the 'Pulling for
Peanuts' entry placing fourth.
The Motorcycle class action,
sorted out with Steve Pierce and 'Buzzards Roost' scoring the win. Todd
Hickerson pulled to a runnerup, and Paul Smith pulled to third aboard his
'Texan' tractor. Paul Smith would return to pull in the Outlaw Class, and
used a Full Pull to score the win aboard the 'Texan'. Todd Hickerson also
pulled double duty, scoring the runnerup in the Outlaw Class. John
Aufdenkamp placed his 'Three of a Kind' entry in third.
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| Paul Smith pilots his 'Texan' entry downtrack in front of the Hunt County Fair crowd. |
While the Youth Class stole the show on Friday night,
Saturday night may well be designated the Colby Crowe show. Crowe
competes in the Mini Rod class with his 'Weekend Warrior' entry. His
girlfriend, Sarah Moody, also competes in the class with her turbocharged
diesel '99% Moody' machine. On this night, Crowe pulled first, scoring a 179.30 foot pull. Crowe
exited the top end of the track and awaited Moody, as is normal for the pair,
often assisting each other. This time, however, Crowe had special
plans. As Moody began her pull, Crowe produced a small box, took a knee
on the finish line, and awaited Moody. Moody scored a 173.43 foot pull, before realizing Crowe and his
proposal activities on the track. The packed stands went wild with cheers
and even a few tears, as Sarah accepted Colby's ring in front of the
crowd. The pair then left together to prepare their tractors for the next
round, and prepare their plans for the next chapter of their lives. We
certainly wish them well !
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| She said yes ! Sarah Moody accepts a proposal from Colby Crowe, as the Hunt Count Fair crowd cheers ! |
Jerry Toland would go on to win the
Mini Rod Class, aboard 'Shinin Time', with Tommy Kimmons scoring the runnerup
postion. The newly engaged Colby Crowe 'Weekend Warrior' and Sarah
Moody '99% Moody' combo would finish third and fourth. David Houchen took
the 'Back In The Day' tractor to a top five finish. The Super Rod Class
tractors would close the show, with Ken Langham Sr. pulling to a win over John
Kiemele and the 'Dodge This' machine. Randell Moody and 'Ridge Runner'
placed third, with Donny Mayo and the 'Blackfoot Squaw' tractor pulling to
fourth.
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| Rising star Bailey Melvin, performs the National Anthem at the Hunt County Fair LSGTPA Tractor Pull. |
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| Emily Reppert talks tractors, with the Youth Class drivers for an upcoming episode of Chevy Hometown Kids. |
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| Crawford Smith had equipment on display, during the Hunt County Fair tractor pull. |
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| Crawford Smith performed track maintenance during the LSGTPA event at the Hunt County Fair. |
