Wednesday, April 12, 2017

DELTA COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW & FAIR PULL RESULTS

DELTA COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW & FAIR PULL RESULTS
by LSGTPA

The Lone Star Garden Tractor Pullers Association teams would pull into Cooper, Texas for the second event of the 2017 LSGTPA Championship Pulling Series.  Teams from across the state would compete at the historic Harmon Park Pulling Track, prepared by Rocky and Gus Young of RY Construction.  The event was held in conjunction with the Delta County Jr. Livestock Show and Fair, and was contested on the hillside overlooking the beautiful Harmon Park.  Cooper High School talent, Mikayla Stuart, would perform the National Anthem during opening ceremonies to start the show, for a great crowd of pulling fans and fair goers.


The Youth Class competitors would take to the track first, with Jacob Hovind wheeling his 'Yes Deere' tractor to the win.  Jared Stephan would pilot his 'Iron Head' tractor into the runnerup spot, with Lane Duncan steering his way into the third place podium position, aboard his 'Twisted Kitty' tractor.  Lane Duncan would pilot two tractors in the class, placing his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor in fourth place.  Cody Doyle would pull to a top five finish on the day, with Tatom Robinson driving his 'Little Digger' machine to a sixth place finish.  Enloe Museum staff would furnish trophies for the top performing Youth Class competitors.



In Stock Class, Claude Lewis would take the top honors, with Ken Langham pulling to a runnerup finish for the Longhorn Express Pulling Team.  James Helfferich would finish the day in the third place position, with Jimmy Helfferich scoring a fourth place finish.   In Hot Stock Class, Madison Pellerin would make her tractor pulling debut, and take the top spot aboard her 'Instigator' tractor.  Kody Langham would score a runnerup finish, aboard his Bonham Service Center sponsored machine.  Aidan Hovind would pilot the 'Yes Deere' tractor to a third place finish for the Mean Green Pulling Team.  Jimmy Helfferich would place fourth in the close field of Hot Stock Class tractors.


Stock Diesel Class competitors would see Patrick Bramlett take the top spot, aboard his 'Warthog' tractor.  Aidan Hovind would finish in the runnerup position, aboard his 'Buck Shot' diesel tractor.  Jeff Robinson had the early lead in the class, but would suffer drivetrain damage, and would be held to a third place finish.


In Big Stock Class, Jerry Toland would wheel his 'Triple Deuce' tractor into the top spot, using a second round Full Pull to secure the win.  Patrick Bramlett would run his 'A-Muck' tractor to a runnerup finish on the day, with Ken Langham taking the third place position with his 'Texas Thunder' tractor.  James Helfferich would pull to a fourth place finish in the class.


In the wild Mini Rod Class, Colby Crowe would pilot his 'Weekend Warrior' machine to the victory.  Jerry Toland would wheel his alcohol injected  'Shinin Time' tractor into the runnerup spot.  Steve Hovind would pilot Sarah Crowe's turbocharged diesel '99% Moody' tractor, scoring a third place podium finish for the Moody Pulling Team entry.  David Houchen would drive his 'Back In The Day' tractor, to a fourth place finish on the day.  The Super Rod Class would see Ken Langham, Sr. taking a wild ride aboard his Chevrolet powered  'Psycho' tractor, to secure the win for the Longhorn Express Pulling Team.  Randell Moody would pilot the 'Ridge Runner' tractor, into the runnerup spot for the Moody Pulling Team. 


The LSGTPA teams will prepare for a double header event in Greenville, during the Hunt County Fair on Friday and Saturday nights, of April 21st and 22nd.  To learn more about LSGTPA tractor pulling, visit the www.lsgtpa.com website. 



Monday, April 3, 2017

LSGTPA Teams Prepare For Delta County Livestock Show & Fair Pull

The Lone Star Garden Tractor Pulling Association teams will roll into Cooper, Texas for the second event of the 2017 pulling season on Saturday, April 8th.  The pull will be a feature event of the Delta County Livestock Show & Fair, and is scheduled for a 2pm start.

Delta County Fair, April 8 in Cooper Texas


Promotion on KETR 88.9 Radio with Cindy Roller and Lane Duncan

Listen at ---->  KETR 88.9

Lane Duncan and Cindy Roller visit with John Mark Dempsey, on the KETR Blacklands Café radio show, to promote the Delta County Fair & Tractor Pull.

Opening ceremonies will commence with our National Anthem presentation by Cooper High School talent, Mikayla Stuart.  The pulling track at Harmon Park, is prepared by Rocky and Gus Young, of RY Construction, and has been one of the favorite tracks among the LSGTPA teams. 

Mikayla Stuart will perform the National Anthem, during LSGTPA opening ceremonies at the Delta County Fair Tractor Pull.

The event will feature two rounds of LSGTPA tractor pulling action, with ten classes of tractors competing.  Teams from across the state are expected at the event, from the entertaining Youth Class competitors, to the wild and exciting Super Rod Class tractors. 

Rocky and Gus Young of RY Construction prepare one of the best tracks on the LSGTPA circuit, at the Harmon Park pulling track in Cooper.

Vendors wishing to be a part of the event, should contact the Delta County Chamber of Commerce in Cooper. 
Delta County Chamber of Commerce





Don't miss the excitement !!!!   


 Paul Smith on a wild pass at the Delta County Fair!  Watch ---->   Paul Smith's 'Texan'


LSGTPA Results From Whitewright

LSGTPA Results from Whitewright
by LSGTPA

William Whitewright decided that a section of land along the path of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, would be a great place for a town.  So, as the MKT Railroad came to be, the town of Whitewright was established in 1878.  In 2017, it was decided that the town of Whitewright would be a great place for a set of tracks.  Pulling tracks.  So, Whitewright is now home to a set of tractor pulling tracks at the Whitewright Truck & Tractor Pull facility, and home to the 2017 LSGTPA season opener.


The Lone Star Garden Tractor Pullers Association teams, along with the HWH Antique Pullers and Texas Truck & Tractor Pullers Association teams, all converged on the Whitewright Truck & Tractor Pull arena, for a great day of tractor pulling on the dual track facility.  Overcast skies and a slight breeze made for a great day of pulling. 

Kimberlee Stephan wheels the Moody Pulling Team 'Iron Head' tractor at Whitewright.

The LSGTPA Youth Class competitors were first up, to test the tricky track surfaces, made somewhat challenging by recent rains in the area.  Jared Stephan would place his 'Iron Head' tractor in the top spot, with Tatom Robinson scoring a runnerup aboard his 'Little Digger' tractor.  Kimberlee Stephan would score a third place finish for the Moody Pulling Team.  Jacob Hovind and Kaden Wilbur would share driving duty, to place the 'Yes Deere' tractor in fourth.  Cody Doyle would score a fifth place finish, with Lane Duncan wheeling his 'Twisted Kitty' machine to sixth.  Rinn Mayberry would drive to a seventh place scoring, with Lane Duncan placing his 'Texas T-Rex' in eighth place. 

Jared Stephan pilots his 'Iron Head' machine at the LSGTPA season opener.

In Stock Class competition, Claude Lewis would take the win over James Helfferich.  In Hot Stock Class, Kody Langham would take the win, using a Full Pull on the 200 foot track, to secure the top spot for the Longhorn Express Pulling Team.  Mason Hovind and Seth Wilbur would combine to score the runnerup aboard the 'Yes Deere' tractor.  Stetson Bowerman piloted his way to a third place finish, with John Aufdenkamp scoring a fourth place finish.

Kody Langham scores a victory aboard his Longhorn Express Pulling Team tractor, at the Whitewright Truck & Tractor Pull.

In Stock Diesel Class, Jeff Robinson would take the top spot, with Aidan Hovind scoring a runnerup finish for the Mean Green Pulling Team camp.  Gary Bramlett would take a top three finish in the class, aboard the 'Warthog' machine.   In Big Stock Class, Jerry Toland would wheel the 'Triple Deuce' tractor to victory, with James Helfferich scoring second place.  John Aufdenkamp would take third place for the Outlaw Pulling Team, with Gary Bramlett taking the 'Amuck' tractor to a fourth place scoring. 
Aidan Hovind wheels his Stock Diesel Class entry, during LSGTPA competition in Whitewright.

Michael Mayberry would take his 'Pulling For Peanuts' tractor to the top spot in Stock Altered Class competition.  Steve Pierce would place his 'Buzzards Roost' machine in the top spot in the Outlaw Class.  In the Mini Rod Class competition, Jerry Toland would score the win aboard his 'Shinin Time' tractor.  David Houchen would wheel his 'Back In The Day' machine to the runnerup position.  Colby Crowe would finish with a third place scoring aboard his 'Weekend Warrior' machine.

David Houchen pilots his 'Back In The Day' tractor, during Mini Rod Class action at the Whitewright Truck & Tractor Pull.

The wild Super Rod Class would see Ken Langham and his 'Psycho' tractor take the top spot in the field.  Tommy Kimmons would wheel the 'Fired Up' machine to a runnerup finish.  Randell Moody and his 'Ridge Runner' tractor, would pull to a third place finish for the Moody Pulling Team.

Ken Langham wheels his 'Psycho' tractor to a win, in Super Rod Class competition at the Whitewright Truck & Tractor Pull.

The LSGTPA teams will prepare for the Delta County Livestock Show & Fair pulling event, scheduled for a 2pm start in Cooper, Texas on Saturday April 8th.  For more information and event details, visit www.lsgtpa.com.

Lane Duncan pilots his 'Texas T-Rex' machine, during LSGTPA competition at the Whitewright Truck & Tractor Pull.

Monday, March 27, 2017

LSGTPA Season Opener Set For Saturday

LSGTPA 2017 Season Opening Event Set For Saturday

The Lone Star Garden Tractor Pullers Association teams will roll into Whitewright, Texas for the 2017 season opener on Saturday, April 1st.  A full day of tractor pulling action is scheduled with three organizations competing during the event.  HWH Antique Tractor Pullers will start the show at 10am, with the LSGTPA pulling teams taking to the track at 12 noon.  The LSGTPA teams will compete in a second round of competition at 6pm, at which time the Texas Truck & Tractor Pullers Association teams will also begin their event, at the dual track facility in Whitewright. 

The LSGTPA pulling events feature ten classes of garden tractors, competing on a 200 foot track.  From Youth Class competitors to high horsepower Super Rod Class tractors, fans will be treated to two rounds of pulling action, as drivers and machines compete to move an 8500 pound transfer sled down the dirt track. 

For the complete LSGTPA 2017 tractor pulling schedule, and event details, visit www.lsgtpa.com

LSGTPA 2017 Schedule

4-1-17     Whitewright Season Opening Pull   14541 St. Hwy 11, Whitewright, Tx 75491
4-8-17     Delta County Fair Tractor Pull - Harmon Park - Hwy 154, Cooper, Tx 75432
4-21-17   Hunt County Fair - 9800 Jack Finney Blvd, Greenville, Tx 75402
4-22-17   Hunt County Fair - 9800 Jack Finney Blvd, Greenville, Tx 75402
5-6-17     Bonham Heritage Day - Powder Creek Park, 100 West 1st St., Bonham, Tx 75418
7-21-17   Lindsay Truck & Tractor Pull - 2228 FM 1199, Gainesville, Tx 76240
7-22-17   Lindsay Truck & Tractor Pull - 2228 FM 1199, Gainesville, Tx 76240
8-19-17   Bill Halter Memorial Pull - 1 Pruitt St., Blue Ridge, Tx 75424
10-7-17   Old Time Saturday - 100 South Rike St., Farmersville, Tx 75442
10-21-17 Help-A-Child-Benefit   -  1200 Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, Tx 75482




Monday, March 20, 2017

LSGTPA 2017 Season Opener Set For April 1st

The Lone Star Garden Tractor Pullers Association teams will kickoff the 2017 pulling season, with the season opener event on April 1st in Whitewright, Texas.  The event will be a feature of a huge day of tractor pulling, which will include teams with the HWH Antique Pullers as well as the TTTPA teams.


The LSGTPA teams will then prepare for the second event, scheduled for April 8th in Cooper, Texas.  This event is held in conjunction with the Delta County Junior Livestock Show and Fair, and is scheduled for a 2pm start at the Delta County Pulling Track at Harmon Park.


Check out the full 2017 LSGTPA pulling scheduled, at LSGTPA 2017


Wednesday, February 22, 2017

LSGTPA Spy Information Leaked

Rumors and spy photos have been leaked from multiple LSGTPA team camps this off season, as several teams prepare for the 2017 pulling season !

Shocking reports that will surely excite the Blue Oval fans, are the spy photo release of a Ford powered entry, looking to debut in the upcoming season !  The Longhorn Pulling Team based in Bonham, Texas, will unload a small block Ford powered tractor to battle the Super Rod Class tractors this season.

The Longhorn Express Pulling Team will campaign a Ford powered Super Rod tractor in 2017.

The tractor is reported to be powered by a 289 cubic inch Ford, spinning a Ford rearend through a Powerglide transmission. 

Blue oval fans will have a tractor to cheer for in 2017, with the debut of a Ford powered tractor in LSGTPA Super Rod Class.

Two new tractors from neighbors to the north, are looking to make pulling debuts on the Texas tracks this season.  The Mean Green Pulling Team camp will bring their 'Bad Idea' John Deere tractor out of the stable an into competition this season.  The turbocharged and water injected diesel is a high horsepower three-cylinder powered tractor, and will be piloted by Steve Hovind. 

Dragon Lady Sue tries out the interior of the 'Bad Idea' tractor, during the Dallas Autorama.

Steve and Madison Bowerman look to debut a new to Texas pulling tractor, with the arrival of the 'Instigator' machine to the LSGTPA.  The machine will most likely compete in the Hot Stock Class, which has recently seen a rules adjustment, that will allow for increases in performance for the competitors. 

The 'Instigator' tractor will  make its debut in Texas, during LSGTPA Hot Stock competition in 2017.

Sporting a new look in 2017, will be the 'Texas T-Rex' tractor of Lane Duncan and the Duncan Motorsports team.  The team elected to replace the roll cage with a roll bar on the Suburban chassis, to provide some extra room for a growing driver.  The recognizable roll cage has been a feature on the 'Texas T-Rex' since its construction in 2009.  Lane plans to again pilot two tractors in the LSGTPA Youth Class. 

Lane Duncan's 'Texas T-Rex' tractor will be sporting a new look in 2017, with chassis changes for a growing driver in the LSGTPA Youth Class.
 

STAY TUNED TO THIS PAGE, AS MORE INFORMATION IS LEAKED.....

LSGTPA Announces 2017 Texas Garden Tractor Pulling Series Schedule

The Lone Star Garden Tractor Pullers Association announced the 2017 championship series schedule, during the 57th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Dallas AutoRama at Dallas Market Hall.  Tractors were on display at the event, with season schedules available for the motorsports fans.  Record attendance numbers are expected to approach 50,000 guests for the three day event.

                                                                     LSGTPA 2017 SCHEDULE


The Duncan Motorsports team with Lane Duncan and his 'Texas T-Rex', along with the Mean Green Pulling Team and driver Aidan Hovind,  were in attendance to visit with fans and guests during the Dallas Autorama.  Several fans were allowed to try out the seats on the tractors, and get a feel for piloting the machines.





Make sure to check out the 2017 schedule at LSGTPA 2017 SCHEDULE