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NAME: Wayne Whalls
Hometown: Shedden, Ontario
Family: Partner - Karen
Kids - 2 girls & 3 boys - Dwayne, Doug & the late Dan
Occupation: Farmer
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 37 years
Why did you become involved:
Loved the sport
To kick some butt!
Best part of pulling: Competing
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling:
Farm; sleep; spend time on the computer
Other Facts and Stories:
2006 - Finished 1st in year-end points in the 7500 Mod Farm
Organized the Shedden pull for 20 years. Finished first in points several times.
Sponsors & Special Thanks:
Sponsored by Shady Glenn Farms & Ultimate Trucking
Vehicle Name: Something Shady
1st Class Pulled: 7000 Mod Farm (65)
2nd Class Pulled: 7500 Mod Farm
Make: Ford
Model: 7810
Engine Size: 400.15 cu. in
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
Name is part of the Farm name
NAME: Ron Tetreault
Hometown: Watford, Ont.
Vehicle Name: Code Red
Make: Case Magnum MXM 190
NAME: Frank Macko
Hometown: Forest, Ontario
Occupation: Semi-Retired
Crew: Doug & Mark
Started Pulling In: 1979
Favourite Pull: All pulls are fun!
Why did you become involved: At first doing repairs, then started driving
Best part of pulling: Driving
Toughest part of pulling: Fixing
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Snowmobiling.
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? The late Don Sutton; Doug & Mark
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event: Firesuit; fuel.
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event: Announcer
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? Successful hook at 300 foot mark.
Story regarding the vehicle: Worked on engines since 1960. Work on ATV for racing; worked on Don Sutton's 884 for pulling.
Other Facts and Stories:
2005 - Points Champion - 6500 Mod Farm; 4th in the 7500 Mod Farm
2006 - 2nd in the 7000 lb and 8000 lb Mod Farm; Winner of the Overall Points Award
2007 - 4th in both the 7000 lb and 8000 lb Mod Farm
Vehicle Name: Freight Train
1st Class Pulled: 7000 Mod Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 8000 Mod Farm
Make: Internation Harvester
Model: 666
Engine Size: 360
Year: 1972
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle: Snowmobile racing & having fun
Sponsors - Special Thanks:
Delta Power Inc., Forest
Doug & Mark for their help with the tractor