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NAME: Brent Marchand
Hometown: Blenheim, Ont.
Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator
Started Pulling In: 1995
What is your favourite pull: All of them
Why did you become involved: Watching Orville Couture pull for years.
Best part of pulling: All of it.
Toughest part of pulling: When the pulls are over.
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Work / party.
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Orville Couture
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event: Claire; firesuit
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event:The sled & laser measurement system.
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? 1) Track position; 2) Weight positioning; 3) If the vehicle runs.
Story regarding the vehicle?
Other facts and Stories:
Former President of SWOTPA
2005 - Points Champion in the 7500 Mod Farm
2006 - 4th in both the 8000 lb and 9000 lb Mod Farm
2007 - 3rd in the 8000 lb and 2nd in the 9000 lb Mod Farm
Vehicle Name: Internationally Dirty
1st Class Pulled: 8000 Mod Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 9000 Mod Farm
Make: International
Model: 806
Engine Size: 466
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?It just fit.
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Bruce Tile; Marchand Machine; John's Place Farm & Auto Repair, Dresden; Babcock Supply; Porter's
NAME: Boyd Graham
Hometown: Southwold, Ontario
Occupation: Farmer
Family: Kathryn, Karen, Sharon
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 15 years
What is your favourite pull: Shedden & Dresden
Why did you become involved: Whalls & Hutchings crew
Best part of pulling: The ride
Worst part of pulling: Fixing
What do youdo to relax or when you're not pulling: Farm
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Graham Trucking, Whip Station Diesel
Vehicle Name: All Fired Up
1st Class Pulled: 7500 Mod Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 8500 Mod Farm
Make: AC
Model: D21Allis Chalmers
Engine Size: 426 Allis
NAME: Will Cuthbert
Hometown: Glencoe, Ont.
Occupation: Farmer
Family:Sarah, Alison
Crew: Cuthbert Brothers
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 7 years
What is your favourite pull:
Why did you become involved:
Best part of pulling:
Worst part of pulling:
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Work
Other Facts and Stories:
Sponsors & Special Thanks:
Vehicle Name: Crazy Cowboy
1st Class Pulled: 8500 Mod Farm
2nd Class Pulled:
Make: Ford
Model: 9000
Year:
Engine Size: 401
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
NAME: Doug Cuthbert
Hometown: Glencoe, Ont.
Vehicle Name: Crazy Cowboy
Make: Ford
Model: 9000
NAME: Edgar Cross
Hometown: Riley, Mi
Occupation: Self-employed - Excavating Company
Family: Wife - Sue; Daughter - Emily; Son - Karl
Crew: Brothers - Mike & Doug
Started Pulling In: 1983
What is your favourite pull: Armada Fair
Why did you become involved: In my blood.
Best part of pulling: Anticipation
Toughest part of pulling: The drive home.
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Owner Excavating compnay & sand pit.
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Father - Allen
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event: Passport
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event: Sled Operator
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most?To drive the tractor off the track
Story regarding the vehicle?
Other facts and Stories: Chairman of Berville Tractor Pull Committee
Vehicle Name: Double Cross
1st Class Pulled: 8000 Mod Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 9000 Mod Farm
Make:Ford
Model: 8000
Engine Size: 456
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
Sponsors - Special Thanks:
NAME: Mike Cross
Hometown: Allenton, Mi
Occupation: Mechanic
Family: Wife - Lori; Sons - Adam & Andres; Daughter - Alaina
Crew: Brother - Edgar
Started Pulling In: 1976
What is your favourite pull: Berville, Mi.
Why did you become involved: Raised on the farm - seemed like the thing to do.
Best part of pulling: Working on the tractor; visiting with the other pullers
Toughest part of pulling: The travelling
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Read pulling magazines; watch pulling tapes
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: Money
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event: Navigator
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? Competing & driving the tractor back on the trailer
Story regarding the vehicle?
Other facts and Stories: Help to organize the Berville Lions Club Tractor Pull
Vehicle Name: Double Cross
1st Class Pulled: 8000 Mod Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 9000 Mod Farm
Make:Ford
Model: 8000
Engine Size: 456
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?Tractor owned & driven by my brother Edgar and me.
Sponsors - Special Thanks:Thanks to my family for putting up with my passion.
NAME: Jerry Tuggle
Hometown: Dryden, Mi., USA
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife - Marlene
Crew: Pat & Dave
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 28
What is your favourite pull:
Why did you become involved:
Best part of pulling: Friends
Worst part of pulling: There are no unenjoyable parts of pulling.
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling:
Other Facts and Stories:
2005 - 2nd in year end points in both the 7500 Mod Farm and 8500 Mod Farm
Sponsors & Special Thanks:
Vehicle Name: The Violator
1st Class Pulled: 7500 Mod Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 8500 Mod Farm
Make: JD
Model: 4010
Year:
Engine Size: 466
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
NAME: Ace Rosebrugh
Hometown: Paris, Ontario
Vehicle Name: Cold Case
Make: Case
Model: 1570