5/30/2023 0 Comments Tractor pulls in colorado![]() ![]() Highly modified tractors and trucks are hooked to a sled. (Cami Koons | Flatland)įor those like young Emmy who are new to the sport, here’s how it works: The Blackaby family doesn’t pull, but has made a family tradition out of attending the events. It’s one of their favorite family activities, and this one is special as it’s 2-year-old Emmy’s first pull. “We come every chance we get,” Bobby Blackaby said. Three generations of the Blackaby family drove up from Clinton, Missouri, to watch the recent pull in Sedalia. Some of the older generations still compete as well. ![]() When they became old enough, they’d take over driving for their dad or grandpa, who still come to the competitions to help with maintenance and support. Most pullers have been around the sport their whole lives. In the 1950s and 1960s the sport grew in popularity and continues to have events in agricultural regions across the globe. The first known tractor pulls took place in 1929 in Bowling Green, Missouri, and Vaughnsville, Ohio. In fact, Missouri can lay some claim to being the home of the tractor pull. Tractors gradually replaced horses on most farms in the early 20th century and soon the new machines found their way into friendly competition too. It was a literal demonstration of “horsepower.” At some point, they started competing with other local farmers to see who had the strongest horses. Proud Heritageīefore the advent and popularity of tractors, farmers used horses – often massive Belgians and Clydesdales – to pull equipment through the field. “I don’t think you’re gonna find anybody with a bigger heart than a truck or tractor puller,” said long-time puller Darrell Hendrix. However gruff the sport may seem from afar, a deeper look at its participants reveals a tradition grounded in friendly competition, family heritage and Midwestern generosity. Welcome to a great rural American tradition – a tractor pull. The tractor has pulled as far as it can before breaking down or spinning out. They see a cherry red glow from an exhaust pipe, and smoke billows out of the top.Īs front wheels pop off the ground, a tractor lurches forward and a driver bounces in the seat to stay steady. SEDALIA, Missouri – From metal stadium seats, onlookers hear a motor roar to life. Sponsor Message Become a Flatland sponsor ![]()
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