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NAME: Bill Marsh
Hometown: Bothwell, Ontario
Occupation: Boat Mechanic
Family: Daughter - Brooklyn
Crew: Many crew members
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 5 years
What is your favourite pull: Dresden
Why did you become involved: Got sucked in
Best part of pulling: Rush
Worst part of pulling: Not pulling
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Work - relaxation doesn't happen
Other Facts and Stories: 2005 - Points champion in both FWD classes
Vehicle Name: Bad Bowtie
1st Class Pulled: 5500 FWD
2nd Class Pulled: 5500 FWD
Make: GMC / Chev
Year: 1989
Engine Size: 454 cu. in.
NAME: Matt Marsh
Hometown: Bothwell, Ontario
Occupation: Well Driller / Crane Operator
Family: Tim, Terry, Angie, Bill, Marcie & Buster
Crew: Derek Rickman, Jeff McLellan
Started Pulling In: 1999
What is your favourite pull: Florence
Why did you become involved: Dad pulled for years
Best part of pulling: Getting two hooks at an event
Toughest part of pulling: Only getting one hook at an event
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Build motors; work; drive my 1955 Chev Bel Air
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Marcie
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event? Spare motor & axles.
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? ME!
Story regarding the vehicle? It was a long, boring winter in 07, so in March I decided to build a new truck.
Other Facts and Stories:
2008 - 1st in both 4WD Classes
2006 - 1st in year-end points in both FWD classes
2005 - 2nd in year-end points in both FWD classes
Vehicle Name: Nobody's Business
1st Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
2nd Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
Make: GMC/Chev
Year: 2006 3500HD
Engine Size: 526
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle: That's nobody's business.
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Matt Marsh Crane, Boom & Bucket Service, John Marchand Machine & Welding, Dresden; Special thanks to Tim MarshNAME: Dave May
Hometown: Appin, Ontario
Occupation: Farmer
Started Pulling In: 2004
What is your favourite pull: Glencoe
Why did you become involved: Love the sport
Best part of pulling: The 10 seconds of sheer terror
Toughest part of pulling: When things break
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Work; watch Speedvision
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Bill Johnson because he talked me into building a truck.
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event? Racing fuel & water.
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? Sled
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? Traction plus no breakage.
Story regarding the vehicle? This was my neighbour's farm truck. They wore it out and I bought it to build a pull truck. They helped me a lot in building in and are now in my crew.
Other Facts and Stories: Assist in the planning of the Glencoe pull; V.P. Glencoe Ag Society
Vehicle Name: May Day
1st Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
2nd Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
Make: Ford
Year: 1989
Engine Size: 460
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle: My nickname in high school
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Embassy Restaurant, Glencoe; Bob McEachren, Maple Lane Farms; Duncan Macfie; Macksvilleview Farms; Ardal Transmissions, AppinNAME: Bill Johnson
Hometown: Glencoe, Ont.
Occupation: Drywaller
Family: Karen, Sarah, B.J. Josh, April, Jamie Lee, John
Crew: Larry & Barry; Cody & Jeremy Gough; Phil LaFrenier
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 3 years
What is your favourite pull: Glencoe
Why did you become involved: Because we're hard up for a good time.
Best part of pulling: Not breaking
Worst part of pulling: Breaking
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Pulling; work
Other Facts and Stories:
Truck is owned by Dave May
Sponsors & Special Thanks:
Vehicle Name: May Day
1st Class Pulled: 5500 FWD
2nd Class Pulled: 5500 FWD
Make: Ford F250
Model:
Year: 1989
Engine Size: 460
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
NAME: Jeff McLellan
Hometown: Eberts, Ontario
Occupation: Mink Farmer
Family: Girlfriend Ashley; Parents- Tom & Patti; Justin & Amy, Janice & Chat
Crew: Matt Marsh, Adam Gervas, Wayne Vitek
Started Pulling In: 2006
Favourite Pull: Alvinston
Why did you become involved: Because of the Marsh boys
Best part of pulling? Power
Toughest part of pulling: Winning
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Work
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career: Matt Marsh
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event?
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? The pullers
Who/what isfluences the success of a hook the most? Ashley
Story regarding the vehicle?
Other Facts and Stories: Started pulling in 2006
Vehicle Name: Mink's Movin'
1st Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
2nd Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
Make: GMC / Chev
Year: 1979
Engine Size: 468 Chev
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle? Family Business
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Matt Marsh Crane, Boom & Bucket Service; RJ Fiberlass: Bdry Construction: Profota's Farm Equipment; Sparky's
NAME: Jay Zsoldos
Hometown: Bothwell, Ontario
Occupation: Driver
Family: Theresa, Tonya, Mark, Alexis; Nikki
Crew: Matt Marsh, Mark Zsoldos: and anyone willing to help
Started Pulling In: 2008
Favourite Pull: Every pull truck does not blow up.
Why did you becvome involved: Cheap, fun sport.
Best part of pulling: Holding it to the floor.
Toughest part of pulling? Blowing up.
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling? Truck driver.
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Matt & Bill Marsh.
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event?
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? The sled operator
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? The driver...and I'm still trying to learn.
Story regarding the vehicle: The truck was built during the winter of 2008 - mostly outside.
Other Facts and Stories: Got 2nd in the voting for 2008 SWOTPA Rookie of the Year
Vehicle Name: Two Hooks
1st Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
2nd Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
Make: GMC
Model: 2500
Year: 1986
Engine: 454
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle? Want 2 hooks at every pull.
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Matt Marsh Crane, Boom & Bucket: Jayz Custom Services
NAME: Rob Dowling
Hometown: Harriston, Ontario
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Vehicle Name: Money Maker
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Year: 1987
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How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
Sponsors - Special Thanks:
NAME: Charlie Stoakley
Hometown: Tillsonburg, Ontario
Occupation: Parts man
Family: Wife - Steph
Crew:
Started Pulling In: 2008
Favourite Pull:
Why did you become involved: For the fun.
Best part of pulling: The rush.
Toughest part of pulling? Figuring out how to set up the truck.
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling? Work.
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career?Trevor Cross
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event? Family.
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? The fans.
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? The truck.
Story regarding the vehicle: Fisrt hook with SWOTPA - Pain Court - 2008
Other Facts and Stories:
Vehicle Name: Breaking Point
1st Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
2nd Class Pulled: 4x4 Super Stock
Make: GMC
Model: 98
Year:
Engine: 427
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Canadian Tire, Tillsonburg