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NAME: Wilf DeJong
Hometown: Louisville, Ont.
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife - Gail; Nick, Tammy,Tracy, Meghan, Randy, Emma, Ava, Madison & Teghan
Crew: Gail DeJong, Nick DeJong
Started Pulling In: 2007
What is your favourite pull: Pain Court
Why did you become involved:
We used to drag race and wanted to try something else.
Best part of pulling: Winning
Toughest part of pulling: Winning
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling:
Ride bicycle, collect old International tractors, spend time with family
Other Facts and Stories:
Class 1
6200 TWD
Class 2
6200 TWD
Make: Chevrolet
Model (Tractor): Sierra
Year: 1997 Chev
Engine Size: 540
Vehicle Name: Country Boyz
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
Everybody that works on the truck is a country boy.
Sponsors - Special Thanks:
Village Painter, Nick DeJong, Dave McCorkell, Beau Smith, Justin & Beau from Beaudacious Fabricating, Erickson Tie Down, Hopper Body & Couch
NAME: Bob Gill
Hometown: Bothwell, Ont.
Occupation: Farmer
Family:
Crew: Wife - Jean
Started Pulling In: 2004
What is your favourite pull:
Why did you become involved: Fun thing to do.
Best part of pulling:
Worst part of pulling:
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Fix old Cameros. (67, 68 & 69) & sell parts.
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career?
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? Spectators
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? Power
Story regarding the vehicle?
Vehicle Name: Bunch of Junk
1st Class Pulled: 6200 TWD
2nd Class Pulled: 6200 TWD
Make: Chev
Model:
Year: 1972
Engine Size: 568 Chev
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
Sponsors - Special Thanks:
NAME: Ed Judas
Hometown: Kimball, Ontario
Occupation: Farmer
Family: Wife - Carolyn, step-daughter - Kathi
Crew: Friends - Jim McKillican & William Gray and step-daughter Kathi
Started Pulling in: 1984
What is your favourite pull: All of them
Why did you become involved: Nothing else to do on the weekends
Best part of pulling: The thrill of it
Toughest part of pulling: Fixing
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Farm
Who have been the most influential to your pulling career? Family
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event?
Driver
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event?
Safety
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most?
Driver
Story regarding the vehicle?
The paint job on the truck for 2009 is the same as it was in 1984. This is one of seven trucks from the Lambton County area that ran with Great Lakes Tractor Pullers Association for a few years including one that was driven by the late Dave Gray.
Other Facts and Stories:
Class 1
6200 TWD
Class 2
6200 TWD
Make: Ford
Year: 1952
Engine Size: 557 Ford
Vehicle Name: STovebolt - Stage 4
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle:
This is the fourth renovation of the truck since it was purchased.
NAME: Terry Marsh
Hometown: Bothwell, Ontario
Family: Wife - Billie Jo, Kids - Joshlyn & Mikeal
Crew: T.W. Marsh employees
How many years have youbeen involved in pulling: 5 years
What is your favourite pull: Alvinston
Why did you become involved: Bored
Best part of pulling: Fans
Worst part of pulling: Losing
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Work - Don't find time to relax
Other Facts and Stories:
2006 - Won both 2WD class points championships
2005 - Declared winner of the first class of TWD's in year-end points after a tie with Nate Sewell was broken using total footage for the year. Also placed 2nd in the second TWD class in 2005
Vehicle Name: The Digger
1st Class Pulled: 6200 TWD
2nd Class Pulled: 6200 TWD
Make: GMC / Chev
Year: 1970
Engine Size: 572
NAME: Aaron Mater
Hometown: Inwood, Ont.
Occupation: Truck driver & farmer.
Family: Wife - Jill; Daughter - Shelby
Crew: Brothers - Rodney & Jason
How many years have you been involved in pulling: 2007 was second season of competition.
What is your favourite pull:
Why did you become involved: I was tired of sitting in the stands.
Best part of pulling: The friendly competition.
Worst part of pulling:
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling:
Drive truck; farm work; operate heavy equipment.
Other Facts and Stories:
Vice-President - 2009
Nothing to note currently but hoping to change that in the upcoming years.
Sponsors & Special Thanks:
Family & friends.
Vehicle Name: Full Throttle
1st Class Pulled: 6200 TWD
2nd Class Pulled: 6200 TWD
Make: GMC/Chev
Model:
Year: 1969
Engine Size: 477
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
NAME: Jason Mater
Hometown: Inwood, Ont.
Occupation: Truck Driver & Farmer
Family:
Crew: Brothers - Rodney & Aaron
Started Pulling in: 2006
What is your favourite pull: Dresden - first time to hook to the sled
Why did you become involved: I was tired of sitting in the stands.
Best part of pulling: The friendly competition.
Toughest part of pulling: Repair costs
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Spend time with family & friends.
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Friends, family & neighbours.
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event?
Fuel & Extra parts - plus our friendly shop CAT!
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event?
First, the crowd of spectators, second, the sled, third the pullers.
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most? The weather
Story regarding the vehicle:
Bought the truck in 2006 in Elma, Georgia. Repainted the truck and rebuilt the motor and transmission.
Other Facts and Stories:
First run at Dresden in 2006
2007 - placed 2nd in the first 2WD class
Class 1
6200 TWD
Class 2
6200 TWD
Make: Chev
Year: 1969
Engine Size: 477
Vehicle Name: Full Throttle
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
There is only ONE position for the throttle.
Sponsors - Special Thanks:
Family & friends
NAME: Rick Gilbert
Hometown: Mitchell's Bay, Ont.
Vehicle Name: The Village Pulling Team
Make: Chev
Year: 1972
NAME: Kevin Logan
Hometown: Bothwell, Ont.
Occupation: Mechanic
Family:Brenda, Sonia, Justin
Crew:
Started Pulling In: 2002
Favourite Pull: Dresden
Why did you become involved: Crazy
Best part of pulling? Thrill
Toughest part of pulling: Losing
What do you do to relax or when you're not pulling: Wrench
Who has been the most influential to your pulling career? Family
Other than the pulling vehicle, what is the most important item you include when packing for a pulling event:
Tools & Fuel
Who or what is the most important person/thing at an event? The crowd
Who/what influences the success of a hook the most:
Story regarding the vehicle: It's a 1950 Fire Truck cab out of Port Robinson, Ontario.
Other Facts and Stories: Started pulling in 2002/2003. Quit in 2003 when I sold the International truck. Bought Nate Sewell's 1950 Chev Truck in 2007 and pulled with it at the last two pulls that season.
Class 1
6200 TWD
Class 2
6200 TWD
Make:Chev
Year:
Engine: 572
Vehicle Name: Ol' Yeller
How did you get the name for the pulling vehicle?
Sponsors - Special Thanks:
Logan Motor Vehicle Repair