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May 2009
Dear SWOTPA Members:
The 2009 Pulling Season is fast approaching and I hope that you are all looking forward to it.
Just a few reminders.
1). Tech Inspections: Please allow yourself extra time when planning on arriving at the first event where your class(es) are scheduled to allow for the tech officials to have time to complete an inspection of your vehicle. For the tractor classes the first event will be Armada; trucks will hook for the first event at Dungannon. If you had your clutch inspected by NTPA, please ensure you have your copy with you to allow for a copy to be taken by club officials for the records. As approved at the meeting in the winter, a self-declaration form will be used for clutch information for competitors running the SW circuit only. However, if you have new equipment or a new vehicle, you will need to have a visual inspection by a tech official. You will not be allowed to hook to the sled until your vehicle has been inspected.
2). Registration: You are expected to be registered prior to the scheduled show start time. Registration will start a minimum of one hour prior to the scheduled start time. If you register after the scheduled start time, you will be charged the late registration fee and registration for ALL classes will end one hour after the scheduled start time. If you are going to be late arriving to an event, please call Kathi at (519) 882-4613 to let us know. You will be entered in the lineup but will still need to see Kathi either at the registration table or at the announcer's stand to sign the waiver forms, get your draw positions and receive your wristband for access to the track area.
3). Announcer Profile Information: The profiles for the announcers have had some new questions added allowing for additional information for the announcers to talk about when you hook in your respective classes. Please ensure that your profiles are completed. If you would prefer, you can contact Kathi by phone at (519) 882-4613 prior to the start of the season and the updates will be done on the announcer's sheets before the first pull. This information will also go to the web site later in the season. You will have an opportunity to have a team photo taken at an event. Sign-up sheets for team photos will be available at registration or talk to Kathi.
4). Driver Safety Apparel:
All drivers are required to have:
A reminder that all required driver safety gear must be worn even if you are only hooking to the sled for hook points.
5). Safety Equipment: All vehicles are required to have the safety equipment as outlined in the General Rules. In addition to the equipment outlined in the 2008 Rule Book, a dead-man throttle will be required to cause the vehicle to return to idle speed.
6). Track Area Entry: Just a reminder that only paid members are to be in the track area - this includes any pit crew. Without a membership, pit-crew members are not covered under the insurance. It is important that you bring your membership card to the registration table, especially general members who may not be known as well to the registration clerks, as wrist bands will only be given to those who have paid a membership to SWOTPA.
7). 2009 Executive:
| President | Bill Wright |
| Vice-President | Aaron Mater |
| Secretary - Treasurer | Kathi McNeil |
| Past President | Rob Rodger |
| Tech Officials |
Shawn Rodger John Johnston William Gray |
| Class Reps | |
| 6000 / 7000 Mod Farm | Scott Rodger |
| 8000 / 9000 Mod Farm | Brent Marchand |
| Super Farm | Orville Couture |
| 2WD | Wilf DeJong |
| Super Stock 4WD | Dave May |
8). 2009 Schedule of Events: Enclosed you will find a copy of the CONFIRMED 2009 PULLING SCHEDULE with the classes selected by the promoter. There have been some updates since the tentative schedule was distributed. Please ensure you are working with the finalized schedule.
9). 2009 Membership & Insurance Fees:
Membership and Insurance fees will remain the same as 2008.
Membership Rates
Competing $75
General $35
Insurance (one-time) in SW classes or demo
$25 per event to a maximum of three events
Insurance (field /stock classes)
$10 per event
If you have any questions prior to the start of the season, please contact a member of the Executive. I hope that everyone has a safe and successful season ahead. Looking forward to seeing you at the track!
Bill Wright
President
Let it Roar!
Posted By By Dominique Milburn
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The Dungannon Super Pull was a success on Satruday, June 21, with a large crowd out to enjoy the show. Star of the show East Canton, Ohio resident John Mann's 1974 Kenworth, Lady Butterfly made a Full Pull and then some as he left the EPCOR 300 in the dust. |
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Dungannon’s 7th annual Super Pull
By Sara Campbell
Wednesday June 21, 2006
Lucknow Sentinel — Saturday, Saturday, Saturday!
The Dungannon Super Pull once again delivered thrills and excitement to more than 2,500 spectators that packed the fairgrounds on June 17 to see truck and tractor pullers compete.
“It was another successful year, we had a good crowd and everyone had a good time,” said Steve Adams, president of the truck and tractor pull committee.
About 60 competitors from across Canada and the United States competed in 12 classes of pulls. The event is in conjunction with Great Lakes and the Southwestern Ontario Tractor Pullers Associations, and kicked off the Lucknow Strawberry Summerfest events, which run from June16-25.
The seventh annual Super Pull featured 2005 Grand National Champion, Tom Larue, of Uxbridge, Ont., driving Poison Ivy, a Keith Black 572 Chev. Other drivers came from New York, Indiana and Michigan and spectators came from as far as Australia, said Adams.
This year’s event also featured a new class of super mini-rod pullers. Adams said mini rods have a 1,500-horsepower engine in a body similar to a lawn mower.
Also for the first time, Adams said the Mike Pentland Memorial award was presented to the top puller in the 6,500 lb. farm modified tractor class, Rod Rodgers.
“We wanted to do something special in memory of Mike who wanted to start this pull in Dungannon,” he said. “This was also a special award for Rod to receive too because he was a good friend of Mike.”
Adams said all the proceeds raised from the event will go back to the Dungannon Agricultural Fair Grounds for planting new trees and refurbishing the grounds. [ Top ]
Ladies, gentlemen get ready to rumble in Dungannon
Annual truck, tractor pull set for this Saturday, June 17, 2006.
By Marc Hulet
Signal-Star Staff
Wednesday June 14, 2006
Goderich Signal-Star — Start your engines.
The seventh annual Dungannon Super Pull is set for Saturday, June 17 at the Dungannon Fairgrounds, according to organizer Steve Adams.
The event will kick off at 4 p.m. and Adams warned people not to be late.
One of the new and most talked about events will be on display at the opening of the truck and tractor pull when the super mini rod pullers take centre stage.
Mini rod pullers have a 1500-horsepower engine in a body similar to that of a lawn mower.
“They’re a wild ride in my opinion,” Adams said.
Another highlight at the event should be the two-wheel drive, modified truck class.
Adams said one of the participants won the Tractor Puller’s Association (TPA) grand national title in that category, which is the top level for pullers in that class in North America.
“We have some high-calibre talent,” he added.
In total, there will be 11 or 12 classes of pullers and more than 60 competitors from around Canada and the United States.
“I don’t know how they hear about (the event) but people come from all over,” he said, adding that previous competitors compliment the facilities, track conditions and organization.
“To me, that’s a feather in our hats.”
Adams said pullers are competing for points so the competition will be fierce.
Other events of interest include the new farm modified demonstration and possibly a multi-engine class.
Adams said the super pull will be a perfect family outing.
“We base this on a family show. You can still afford to bring the kids and we even have a clown,” he said. “There are a lot of prizes and giveaways for the kids.
“It’s a high-energy, packed evening of entertainment.”
The event, which started as a memorial event for Mike Pentland, will feature a number of local pullers including: Scott and Rob Rodger or Auburn, Joe Hanna of Auburn, Doug Ruston of Dungannon, Murray Popp of Goderich, Fred Dutot of Clinton and Jim Middleton with his Budweiser truck from Clinton.
“The kids love to see him,” Adams said.
The cost of admission for the event is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and preschoolers are free.
The rain date for the event is Sunday, June 18 starting at noon.
For more information, contact Steve Adams at 529-7108, Dave Adams at 525-3354. [ Top ]
From - Goderich Signal-Star June 16, 2004
Dungannon pull attracts thousands by Matt Shurrie, Signal-Star Editor
Dungannon resident Doug Ruston rides White Lightning to victory in the 4,500 pound farm modified tractor division during last Saturday's fifth annual Dungannon Truck and Tractor Pull. It turned out to be an impressive day for Ruston who captured first place in the 4,500, 5,50 and 6,500 pound farm modified tractor divisions.
Ruston's wife Jodie also made history becoming the first female competitor in the 4,500 pound modified farm division. She place third - riding Full Blowin' Redneck - behind husband Doug and Auburn's Scott Rodgers. Goderich resident Murray Popp was fourth while Colin McNichol, of Southwold, finished fifth. The division also featured Don Hayden (Dungannon) and Tim Aldrich (Auburn).
Ruston's victory in the 4,500 pound modified division had Popp finishing second and Auburn's Aldrich placing third. Hayden, of Dungannon, placed fifth. Ruston's victory in the 6,500 pound modified division - himself a late entry - saw Rob Rodgers, of Auburn, place fourth.
Boyd Graham, of Southwold, captured first place in the 7,500 pound modified farm division followed by Brent Marchand, of Dresden. Third place went to Jerry Tuggle, of Dryden, Michigan with Frank Macko, of Forest, capturing fourth.
It was a similar story in the 8,500 pound modified farm division where Graham edged Tuggle by less than one foot. Merv Bruch, of Southwold placed third followed by Steve Janovicek and Brent Marchand, both of Dresden. Mark Kerr, of Dungannon, placed eighth with a pull of 191.5 feet.
Clearly the highlight of the day came around 9:30 p.m. when Dave Snyder, of Hudsonville, Michigan, fired up his twin-engine turbine tractor and put on a real pulling display. Snyder, a North American grand national champion, received a rousing reaction from the audience as he tore his way down the track.
The final pull of the night - the three engine modified division - featured five of the top pullers in North American including Bob Jostock, of Lapeer, Michigan; Jim Martell, of Mayville, Michigan; Terry Sawgle, of Lapeer, Michigan; and Allan Childs, of Munger, Michigan.
Trevor Cox, of Arthur, put on a bit of a display driving Dr. Hook in the two-wheel drive modified truck division as he spun out of control taking out one of the track's signs. He would later say he knew he was going out of control and wanted to put on a show for the fans.
Adams said the highlight of the day for him came when the top pullers referred to Dungannon's track as the top venue in all of North America.
"I still don't know what our secret is," Adams said with a laugh. "Every puller praised the fans and the whole show. They called it top notch."
Adams praised the work of his volunteers - a committee of about 10 and another 20-25 that lent their time and energy to the show last Saturday. As well, Adams praised the support of the surrounding communities including those in Goderich, Lucknow and, of course, Dungannon.
"We wouldn't have a show if we didn't have our sponsors," Adams said.
All money raised from the pull goes back into the community thanks to a unique partnership between Adams and the Dungannon Agricultural Society.
"It's a big feather in our cap," Adams said of the event's success over the last five years. "People are just in awe that we're able to put on such a show in our town."
Adams said plans for next year's even would begin over the next few weeks. He hopes to use the truck and tractor pull as an extra celebration of Dungannon's 150th anniversary. [ Top ]
Ruston shines on home track by Matt Shurrie, Signal-Star Editor
Steve Adams is still smiling.
Just days after the fifth annual Dungannon Truck and Tractor Pull attracted close to 3,000 spectators, Adams still can't believe the throngs of people that made their way to his hometown.
A portion of Dungannon Road running west towards Highway 21 was turned into a parking lot to accommodate the extra traffic and long lineups at both food booths were evident of the numbers in attendance.
"It was just an unbelievable day," Adams said. "The weather was perfect and the competitors were second-to-none.
"It was just an incredible day for everyone."
The event turned out to be an extra special day for Dungannon resident Doug Ruston who pulled his way to three first place finishes including top spot in both the 5,500 pound and 6,500 pound modified farm divisions riding White Lightning. Ruston also placed first in the 4,500 pound modified farm division. [ Top ]
Checks and balances by Matt Shurrie, Signal-Star Editor
Organizers of last weekend's Diggin' N' Dungannon truck and tractor pull must be commended for hosting a world-class show.
Pullers from across the region - and from various parts of the United States - took part in the event that turned the village into a small town as more than 3,000 competitors and spectators packed the Dungannon ball diamonds.
Steve Adams and his volunteer team deserve a hearty pat on the back for their continued dedication to this event. Their countless hours were rewarded by the smiles on the children's faces.
It's important to remember that all money raised finds its way back into the community - a truly wonderful way to support Dungannon.
Congratulations on an excellent event. We're looking forward to the 6th annual pull in 2005.
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