Tiny Tractors Pull Ahead in State Fair Contest
August 18, 2011
Mini tractor and truck pulling enthusiasts from across the Midwest gathered at the Iowa State Fair Sunday for the 2011 Micro-Mini Tractor and Truck Pulling competition.
Micro-mini tractors and trucks originate from an Ertl-type tractor or Tonka-style truck, which are then fitted with a model airplane or remote control car engine. The tractor or truck is also fitted with a driveline and special pulling tires.
Complete results below:
4x4
1) David Rukgaber, Ottumwa
2) Bradley Heinrich, Wellsburg
3) Matt Erickson, Thayer
Pro Tractor – 3 Pound
1) Bradley Heinrich, Wellsburg
2) Brad Heinrich, Wellsburg
3) Bill Vote, Farnhamville
2W Drive – 4 Pound
1) Bradley Heinrich, Wellsburg
2) Paul Hartley, Ottumwa
3) Bill Vote, Farnhamville
Super Stock – 5 Pound
1) Bill Vote, Farnhamville
2) David Rukgaber, Ottumwa
3) Gene Davis, Montgomery City, Mo.
Semi – 6 Pound
1) David Rukgaber, Ottumwa
2) Floyd Goucher, Cameron, Mo.
3) Gene Davis, Montgomery City, Mo.
Open Class – 6 Pound Maximum
1) Ross McGrew, Emerson
2) Bill Vote, Farnhamville
3) Matt Erickson, Thayer
Pro Stock – 5 Pound
1) Bill Vote, Farnhamville
2) Bill Vote, Farnhamville
3) Jim Adams, Waukee
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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