![]() The (modified tractors) operate on speed and we focus on power," said Robert Softing of Hawley, Minn., and organizer of the antique tractor pull.įifty to 60 tractors will hook in either the improved or stock classes for the antique tractor pull said Softing. "It's all together a different ball game. are tractor pulling enthusiasts of a different sort. "If the guy has the option (to run at the end), it's a real tough decision," Walter said.įilling the grandstand on Wednesday night at 5 p.m. The driver who runs first will have the option to keep the run or go again at the end, but it must be decided before the other runs take place. ![]() He emphasizes getting a good read on the track by watching earlier runs and getting a feel for the "bite", or compaction of the track during the first run. Walter says he's been on the winning and losing end when it comes to anticipating the track. Though the activity can gobble up plenty of cash, the winning pull doesn't always come from the most expensive machine. In the pro-stock class, it isn't unheard of to spend upwards of $60,000. "Some guys spend $12,000 just in the motor," Walter said. "You have to look around and watch around." "I know one guy that started for $4,000 and another guy who bought an open-class tractor for $6,000," Walter said. His secret to low-budget tractor building is to scrounge up parts and visit cheap parts sites.īut, Walter isn't the only person finding "deals." Last year Walter was club point champion in the heavy class and may have a possible repeat win this year. Walter chuckles because his frugal habits and ability to win with Chevy small blocks frustrates other drivers. He purchased his tractor with three engines for $2,500 in May and only added a roll cage and performed a tune-up to ready it for pulling. This year Walter will run two tractors, one with twin motors and another with triple motors. To start out, $5,000 is enough to get someone a tractor to run, Walter said. Getting into tractor pulling is not as expensive as some people may think.
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