Enjoy the fun...
NAME: Steve Janovicek
Hometown: Dresden, Ontario
Occupation: Farmer
Family: Wife - Julia; daughter - Kathelean; son - Robert
Crew: Pat Lewis; Sam Janovicek; Mark Avery; Dan Vanek; Henry Duff
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 10 years
What is your favourite pull: Dresden (Hometown)
Whe did you become involved: I love tractor pulling
Best part of pulling: Horsepower
Worst part of pulling: Waiting
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Farm
Other Facts and Stories:
2006 - won point championship in 9500 Mod Farm & finished 2nd in 8500 Mod Farm
2005 - won points championships in both the 8500 & 9500 Mod Farm classes; previously had won 9 overall points championships; received best-looking modified farm tractor as voted by the members in 2004; was previously a president of SWOTPA
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Agency Fuels, Chatham, Ontario
Vehicle Name: Too Deere
1st Class Pulled: 9300 Super Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 10,000 Super Farm
Make: John Deere
Model: 4430
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle: Shouldn't have to explain that name!
NAME: Bill Wright
Hometown: Bothwell, Ontario
Occupation: Farmer
Family:
Wife - Margaret Ann
Daughter Alisa & her husband Chad & grand-daughter Rhyann; daughter Sandy; son Aaron
Crew: Alf Broad, John Johnston, Aaron Wright
Started Pulling In: 2004
Why did you become involved?
What is your favourite pull: Alvinston, Glencoe
Best part of pulling? Competition
Toughest part of pulling?
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Farm
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?
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most?
Story regarding the vehicle?
Other Facts and Stories:
President of SWOPTA 2009
Been an avid tractor puller since 1977. When I bought my first 4430 John Deere from a dealership in Glencoe, it was taken to a tractor pull before it was taken home.
Won 8500 lb Mod Farm class in 2006. In 2007, switched to Super Farm and won both the 9300 and 10000 lb classes; in 2008 placed 2nd in both classes.
Was invited to compete at Louisville, KY in February 2009 at the National Farm Machinery Show & Tractor Pull.
Vehicle Name: "Oooh Deere"
1st Class Pulled: 9300 Super Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 10,000 Super Farm
Make: John Deere
Model: 4320
Engine Size: 466
Sponsors - Special Thanks:NAME: Steve Hutchings
Hometown: Iona Station
Occupation: Paint Technician
Family: Wife - Kim
Crew: Brain Reiger, Craig Reiger, Bob Cummings, Jim Hutchings, Darren Gremenprez
Started Pulling In: 1998
What is your favourite pull: Petrolia
Why did you become involved: Dad was into it for many years from Wayne Whalls & I got tired of watching. When he got enough power I started pulling.
Best part of pulling: Friendly competition in the classes in which we pull & pulling in front of the large crowds and fans that we've attracting
Toughest part of pulling: John Deere's
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Baseball; watch pulling vedeos
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? Cooler full of refreshments.
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? Crowd / fans
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? Sled operator / reading the track
Story regarding the vehicle? Dad retired from farming; kept tractor & went pulling
Other Facts and Stories: Is a former president of SWOTPA.
Vehicle Name: Silver Sides
1st Class Pulled: 9300 Super Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 10,000 Super Farm
Make: IH
Model: 1486
Engine Size: 466
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle: Dad had black hair & silver sideburns
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Willowrock Farms; Dowler-Karn Fuels, St. Thomas; CBS Equipment, St. Thomas; Mister Transmission, St. Thomas; MAPA Galleger Auto Parts, St. Thomas; Geormac Machine; Art Work by GremNAME: Bob Cummings
Hometown: Sheddon, Ontario
Occupation: Farmer / Carpenter
Family: Wife - Anita; sons Shawn & Derek
Crew: The Hutchings Family
Started Pullin In: 2005
Why did you become involved: Family pulled in the 70's
Best part of pulling: Socializing
Toughest part of pulling: Breaking
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Work / Sleep
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Joh Lorenz (Sneaky Snake)
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 spectators
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most?
Story regarding the vehicle:
Other facts and Stories: Nickname is Yosap
Vehicle Name: Silver Sides
1st Class Pulled: 9300 Super Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 10,000 Super Farm
Make: IH
Model: 1486
Engine Size: 504
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle? Jim Hutchings call name on hils 2-way radio from his wife Joan.
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Willowrock Farms; Dowler-Karn Fuels, St. Thomas; CBS Equipment, St. Thomas; NAPA Auto Parts, St. Thomas: Norther SheenNAME: Jason Podolinsky
Hometown: Inwood, Ontario
Occupation: Salesman at Podolinsky Farm Equipment
Family: Parents - Louie & Anita, sister - Jocelyn
Crew: Dale Syer, Podolinsky family, John Johnston
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 5 years
What is your favourite pull: Petrolia
Why did you become involved: Always enjoyed watching it and the family was involved
Other Facts and Stories: 2004 - 2nd place, 10,000 lb Pro
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Podolinsky Farms
Vehicle Name:
1st Class Pulled: 9300 Super Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 10,000 Super Farm
Make: John Deere
Model: 4955
Engine Size: 640
NAME: Ken Elliott
Hometown: Wheatley, Ontario
Occupation: Farmer
Family: Sheila, Mike & Steve
Crew: Rolland Sterling
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 6 years
Best part of pulling: Building
Worst part of pulling: Fixing
What do you to to relax or when you're not pulling: Fishing
Other Facts and Stories: Pulled form 1974 to 1984 before leaving the sport until 2001
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Sparky's Performance, Tilbury
Vehicle Name: IH Express
1st Class Pulled: 9300 Super Farm
Make: IH
Model: 1466
Engine Size: 600
NAME: Steve Elliott
Hometown: Wheatley, Ontario
Occupation: Tool & Die
Family: Parents - Ken & Sheila, brother - Mike
Crew: Rolland Sterling
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 2 years
What is your favourite pull: Pain Court
Best part of pulling: Working on the tractor
Worst part of pulling: Breaking down
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Golf, work (tool & die)
Vehicle Name: IH Express
1st Class Pulled: 10,000 Super Farm
Make: IH
Model: 1466
Engine Size: 600
NAME: Orville Couture
Hometown: Pain Court
Occupation: Farmer
Family: Wife - Dora; son & daughter; 3 grandsons
Crew: David Van Thournout - Mechanic; Chris Couture
Started Pulling In: 1971
What is your favourite pull: Chatham (Pain Court)
Why did you become involved: Because of Jack Grant.
Best part of pulling: Talking to the other pullers.
Toughest part of pulling: Fixing and long drives home.
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Go to the local watering hole; farming, hunting & custom 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?
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? Track
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? Balancing the tractor.
Story regarding the vehicle: Started pulling in 1971 with an 856 IH. In 1978, pulled with a 1486 with cab. In 1984, we tarted with the 1066 both pulling and farming until 1997 when it retired from farming.
Other Facts and Stories:
Won the 9000 lb Pro Stock class in 2006.
Switched to Super Farm in 2007 and placed 2nd in the 9300 lb class.
2008 - placed first in 9300 lb. Super Farm
Vehicle Name: Honest Pride
1st Class Pulled: 9300 Super Farm
2nd Class Pulled:
Make: IH
Model: 1066
Year: 1971
Engine Size: 640
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
At the time, not everyone was playing by the rules - the name seemed appropriate.
NAME: Chris Couture
Hometown: Chatham
Occupation: Farmer
Family: Parents - Orville & Dora; Girlfriend - Melissa
Crew: Dave Van Thournout
Started Pulling In: 2002
What is your favourite pull:
Why did you become involved: I'd been watching Dad pull for over 30 years and he let me try.
Best part of pulling: The thrill of it.
Toughest part of pulling: Wrenching
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Watch movies & TV
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Dad
Other thn the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event? Cooler
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event?The crowd!
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? Weighing up the tractor right.
Story regarding the vehicle?
Other Facts and Stories:
Chairman of the organizing committee of the tractor pull in Pain Court
Points Champion - 10,000 lb Pro Stock in 2003, 2004,2005 & 2006;
2007 - 2nd 10000 lb Super Farm
2008 - 1st - 10,000 lb Super Farm
Vehicle Name: Honest Pride
1st Class Pulled: 10,000 Super Farm
2nd Class Pulled:
Make: IH
Model: 1066
Year:
Engine Size: 640
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
Sponsors & Special Thanks:NAME: Steve Adams
Hometown: Dungannon, Ont.
Occupation: Farmer / Truck Driver
Family: Mom & Dad - Donna & George; Brothers: Dave & Pete
Crew: David, Doug, Jodie, George, Donna & Murray
Started Pulling In:
Favourite Pull: Dungannon
Why did you become involved: In memory of Mike Pentland
Best part of pulling: Fun, other pullers
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling? Farming
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Little Buddy
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event? Family & friends.
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? Craig Storm, sled operator
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? Little Buddy
Story regarding the vehicle: It took 6 years to build the tractor.
Other Facts and Stories: 2008 - 1 st year pulling in Super Farm
Vehicle Name: That Stink'n Deere
1st Class Pulled: 9300 Super Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 10,000 Super Farm
Make: JD
Model: 5010
Year: 1963
Engine: 531
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle? Little buddy's son.
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Doug & Jodie Ruston; Auburn Auto Sales; M.R. Nicholson Trucking
NAME: Dave Adams
Hometown: Dungannon, Ont.
Occupation: Farmer
Family: Son- Dayton; Mom & Dad - Donna & George; Brothers: Steve & Pete
Crew: Steve & Doug Ruston
Started Pulling In: 2008
Favourite Pull: Dungannon
Why did you become involved: Looked like fun.
Best part of pulling: Going to the pulls
Toughest part of pulling: Fixing; travel home
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Farming: spend time with my son; playing hockey
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?
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most?
Story regarding the vehicle?
Other Facts and Stories: 2008 Rookie of the Year
1st Class Pulled: 9300 Super Farm
2nd Class Pulled: 10,000 Super Farm
Vehicle Name: That Stink'n Deere
Make: JD
Model: 5010
Year: 1963
Engine: 531
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?n
Sponsors - Special Thanks: Auburn Auto Sales