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NAME: Ed Shoobridge
Hometown: Riley, Michigan
Vehicle Name: HAUL'N HARVESTER
Make: 460 International
NAME: Scott Shoobridge
Hometown: Riley, Michigan
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 12 years
What is your favourite pull: Dayton, Ohio
Why did you become involved: Needed an expensive hobby - big mistake
Best part of pulling: The end of the track - 300 feet plus
Worst part of pulling: Working endless hours with no payback
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Work around the house; enjoy local & US history; watch tv; travel to historical sites
Other Facts and Stories: This tractor is set up to run with Tri-State Tractor Pullers our of Centerville, IN and is naturally aspirated.
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Cenpeco Oil, Mom & Dad
Vehicle Name: HAUL'N HARVESTER
1st Class Pulled: 6000 Mod Farm (5500)
2nd Class Pulled: 7000 Mod Farm (65)
Make: IH
Model: 460
Engine Size: 282
NAME: Doug Ruston
Hometown: Carlow, Ont.
Occupation: Mechanic
Family: Wife - Jodie, Daughter - Kelsey, Son - Dakota
Crew: Jodie, Rob Boak
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 12
What is your favourite Pull? Dungannon
Why did you become involved: Drag racing was too expensive
Best part of pulling: Loading the tractor under its own power at the end of an event
Worst part of pulling: Driving two hours to every event
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Work in the shop on the tractor
Other Facts and Stories: Points Champion: 5500lb Mod Farm - 2003, 2004 & 2005; 2nd overall in 6500 Mod Farm in 2005
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Ontario Used Tractor Parts, Auburn Auto Sales, Dave Franken Concrete Forming
Vehicle Name: Stray Voltage
1st Class Pulled: 6000 Mod Farm (5500)
2nd Class Pulled: 7000 Mod Farm (65)
Make: IH
Model: 666
Engine Size: 312
NAME: Rob Rodger
Hometown: Auburn, Ontario
Occupation: Truck Driver/Farmer
Family: Judy
Crew: Shawn Rodger, Keith Rodger, Bruce Treble, Bill Empy
Started Pulling In: 1995
What is your favourite pull: Dungannon
Why did you become involved: We'd been watching pulling for many years and finally decided it would be even more fun to be involved rather that just watching.
Best part of pulling: A nice straight run down the track
Toughest part of pulling: Fixing the tractor the night before to make it to a pull the next day
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: What do you mean"RELAX"? Farming
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career?
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event? Firesuit / Beer
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event: People at the Registration trailer.
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most: Placing of weight on the tractor.
Other Facts and Stories:
Past-President of SWOTPA for 2009
Won the 7000 lb class in both 2006 & 2007. In 2007, there was actually a tie for 1st with Doug Ruston which was won by 20.93 feet on the total footage for the season.
Shared the top overall points award with brother Scott in 2007.
This tractor was purchased in the fall of 2004 and had been destined for the scrap yard at the time.
Winner of the 6500 Modified Farm Class in 2006.
Vehicle Name: The Green Reaper
1st Class Pulled: 7000 Mod Farm (65)
Make: John Deere
Model: 4010
Engine Size: 380
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Ontario Used Tractor Parts, Treble Farm Machinery
NAME: Shawn Rodger
Hometown: Bayfield, Ontario
Vehicle Name: Farmer's Fun
Family: Wife - Jennifer
Crew: Keith Rodger, Rob Rodger, Scott Rodger
Started Pulling In: 1998
Favourite Pull: Dungannon
Why did you become involved: Loved pulling since I can remember.
Best part of plling: A smooth straight run past 300 feet.
Toughest part of pulling: Breakage; rainouts
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling? Research for current and/or next pulling project; welding projects; farming.
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? My pit crew & my father-in-law...they all let me know what I did wrong.
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event?Plenty of refreshments, especially for those hot days.
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event: The proper weight transfer machine.
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most: Track conditions & weight placement.
Story regarding the vehicle: Another destined for scrap special - the tractor came from Iowa.
Other Facts and STories:
Received Rookie of the Year in 2007.
Antique & Farm Stock pulling prior to pulling with SWOTPA.
Tech official with SWOTPA.
Vehicle Name: Farmer's Fun
1st Class Pulled: 6000 Mod Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 7000 Mod Farm
Make: John Deere
Model: 4010
Engine Size:
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle? Seemed like a natural fit.
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Special thanks to Rob Hailstone for the welding of the frame.
NAME: Scott Rodger
Hometown: Auburn, Ontario
Occupation: Farmer / Mechanic
Family: Wife- Lindsay, Kids - Justin & Emily
Crew: Shawn Rodger, Keith Rodger, Bruce Treble, Bill Empy
Started Pulling In: 1993
What is your favourite pull: Dungannon
Why did you become involved: Started antique tractor pulling with friends and gradually progressed to the modified class I pull in today.
Best part of pulling: Getting a full pull and being able to drive the tractor off the track.
Toughest part of pulling: Fixing the tractor the night before to make it to a pull the next day.
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Camping and spending time with family & friends.
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? My wife.
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event: Spare fuel & beer.
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event: No RAIN!
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? Knowing how the tractor performs in each weight class.
Story regarding the vehicle? This tractor was purchased in the fall of 2004 and was saved from the wrecking yard. It had quite a long road trip home from St. Joseph, Missouri.
Other facts and Stories: Winner of the 6000 lb (5500 Modified Farm) class in 2006, 2007 & 2008. Shared the top overall points award with brother Rob in 2007.
Vehicle Name: The Green Reaper
1st Class Pulled: 6000 Mod Farm (5500)
Make: John Deere
Model: 4010
Engine Size: 380
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle? Rob picked it out.
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Ontario Used Tractor Parts; Treble Farm Machinery
NAME: Keith Rodger
Hometown: Auburn, Ont.
Vehicle Name: Farmer's Fun
Make: JD 4010
NAME: Murray Popp
Hometown: Goderich, Ontario
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife - Laura
Crew: Myself
Started Pulling In: 1975
What is your favourite pull: Dungannon
Best part of pulling: Friends & smiles
Toughest part of pulling: Trying to win.
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Repairing the tractor
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Laura
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event: Beer & food.
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? The fans.
Who/wht influences the success of a hook the most? Track, sled & winning.
Story regarding the vehicle:
Other Facts and Stories:
2006 - 2nd in the 6000 lb Modified Farm; 3rd in the 7000 lb Modified Farm
2007 - 3rd in both the 6000 and 7000 lb Modified Farm classes.
2008 - 3rd in 6000 lb Mod Farm; 5th in 7000 lb. Mod Farm
Vehicle Name: Barnyard Beast
1st Class Pulled: 6000 Mod Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 7000 Mod Farm
Make: Farmall
Model: 460
Engine Size: 301
Sponsors - Special Thanks: All the pullers and friends
NAME: Joe Hanna
Hometown: Auburn, Ontario
Occupation: Millwright
Family: Matt, Jeremy
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 3 years
Best part of pulling: The people
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Fix the pull tractor
Vehicle Name: Angry Allis
1st Class Pulled: 6000 Mod Farm (5500)
2nd Class Pulled: 7000 Mod Farm (65)
Make: AC
Model: 190XT
Engine Size: 265
NAME: Matt Hanna
Hometown: Auburn, Ont.
Occupation: Auto Service Technician Apprentice
Family: Joe & Vickie Hanna
Crew:
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 1st full season in 07
What is your favourite pull: Dungannon
Why did you become involved: I've always liked it since I was young.
Best part of pulling: The adrenalin rush
Worst part of pulling: Wrenching when things get messed up.
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: I work at Montgomery Ford in Lucknow
Other Facts and Stories:
Sponsors & Special Thanks:
Vehicle Name: Angry Allis
1st Class Pulled: 7000 (6500) Mod Farm (65)
2nd Class Pulled:
Make: AC
Model: 190XT
Year:
Engine Size: 285
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle? It seems to be an angry old girl.