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SEASON 2008 / 2009 Saturday 29th Nov 08, Beverley Tractor Pull & Dirt Drag Event. Our second event for this season but last one for this year turned out to be a successful day even though we clashed with a few other events on this weekend. The regular and some new competitors turned up to put on a good show for spectators whom were also entertained with the fantastic commentary from Graham Winters on the day. We had a total of 9 Mini modified tractors and the 2 Ltd modified tractors run by the Lightbody family, unfortunately there were a few mechanical problems that reduced the number of mini’s throughout the day. Grumpy had 2 pulls but was unable to make the final round and Thunderstruck managed to get out for the first round after some quick repairs but that was his first and final run for the day, so its back to the workshop for those 2. The big tractors ran well all day, Beth wasn’t getting out of the drivers seat from Deevee8 so Wayne was forced to show her up in Blitza. Loose Cannon was back for another round at the Beverley track with the V6 and fitted up with some bigger tyres this time he managed a 58 mtr pull. It was good to see some new junior dirt drag competitors out for some fun and the adults had some interesting machines including a V8 powered trike (Craazzy). Once again we are still struggling to get enough help on the day to run the event, so please if you can give us a hand on the track. Here are the day’s results. Note: The mini tractor are running a points score system and will be given trophies at the end of the season for overall placings. B Grade Mini Modified Tractors The field: Chick Power, Muddachukka, Unbelievable, Rockabilly. 800 KG: 1st Place: Rockabilly 2nd Place : Muddachukka 3rd Place: Unbelievable 850 KG: 1st Place : Rockabilly 2nd Place :Chickpower 3rd Place: Muddachukka 900 KG: 1st Place : Muddachukka 2nd Place : Rockabilly 3rd Place: Unbelievable A Grade Mini Modified Tractors The field: Awesome, Grumpy, and Venomous. 800 KG: 1st Place : Awesome 2nd Place : Grumpy 3rd Place: Venomous 850 KG: 1st Place : Grumpy 2nd Place : Awesome 3rd Place: Venomous 900 KG: 1st Place : Awesome 2nd Place : Venomous Open Mini Modified Tractors Thunderstruck, due to mechanical problems only did one pull. The Big Tractors, Limited Modified. Once again Blitza blitzed Deevee8 but Beth did one her best pulls yet in Deevee8 at 73.5 mtrs, won’t be too long now before she starts crank’n a few more revs into the old girl and then Wayne better watch out. Dirt Drags TBA Thanks to everyone that makes this event possible hope you have a merry christmas and happy new year. Next Beverley event is on 7th Feb 2009 Photo’s & Video’ If anybody managed to get some good photo’s and or good video footage of the days event we would like to get a copy, you can contact Steve Hayes 0409 900813 or send a copy on disc to WATPA, PO Box 358, Maddington WA 6989.
November 1st Northampton Dirt Drags Event. This was our second attendance at the NDD event back by request from the promoters. We had a total of 9 Mini tractors turn out for this great event and put on a good show for the crowd. We managed a total of 4 pulls each with no major break downs, only one minor breakage on Awesome that was quickly repaired thanks to everybody’s help and Marc’s trailer parts, (It seems to be true when they say tractor pullers will salvage anything to get a tractor going again). First place results for the day: Limited: 800kg = Rockabilly. 850kg = Muddachukka. 900kg = Unbelievable Super: 800kg = Grumpy. 850kg = Grumpy. 900kg = Awesome
Open: Thunderstruck: 120mtr, 130mtr, 115mtr C Class: Loose Cannon: 55mtr, 77mtr, 69mtr Thanks to everyone involved in making this a successful weekend.
Saturday 18th Oct 08, Beverley Tractor Pull & Dirt Drag Event.
After our winter break there were a few eager competitors out for the first event of our 08 /09 season along with new tractor Grumpy and the return of a Loose Cannon one of the C class mini tractors. This was the largest field of tractors we have seen at Beverley for a few years now and there is still a few more to come out yet. Grumpy the latest edition to Hillybilly Racing was putting on a good show up against Awesome & Warwick still has a bit of work to do with Venomous if that Chevy’s going to show up the Fords this season. The Lightbody’s have taken on the big tractors for this season running both Deevee8 and Blitza they should have some fun and put on a good show for us. Loose Cannon now owned by Graham Camenzuli is his latest project, I’m sure we will see a V6 replace the old 4 cyl before too long on this C Class tractor. The junior dirt drags are on the increase with competitors and we have split up the classes this season to even up the bike & quad sizes and give the kids a greater chance of trophies.
Here are the day’s results.
Note: The mini tractors are running a points score system and will be given trophies at the end of the season for overall placing's.
B Grade Mini Modified Tractors The field: Chick Power, Muddachukka, Unbelievable, Rockabilly.
800 KG: 1st Place: Chick power 2nd Place : Unbelievable 3rd Place: Rockabilly
850 KG: 1st Place :ChickPower 2nd Place :Muddachukka 3rd Place: Rockabilly
900 KG: 1st Place : Rockabilly 2nd Place : Unbelievable 3rd Place: Muddachukka
A Grade Mini Modified Tractors The field: Awesome, Grumpy, Venomous.
800 KG: 1st Place : Awesome 2nd Place : Grumpy 3rd Place: Venomous
850 KG: 1st Place : Grumpy 2nd Place : Awesome 3rd Place: Venomous
900 KG: 1st Place : Awesome 2nd Place : Venomous
Open Mini Modified Tractors Thunderstruck, as usual Marc had Thunderstruck screaming down the track at an ear shattering pace, hopefully we may see some competition out for Marc in the new year with the Ray families new supercharged Tunnagrunt almost near completion.
The Big Tractors, Limited Modified. Deevee8 & Blitza were at it again but with a bit of a change having Wayne at the wheel of Blitza they both put on a good display for the crowd.
Dirt Drags.
Blue Juniors. 4.11 yrs –Bikes 50 -80cc 1st: Joshua Ashman 2nd: Kylie Ashman
Yellow Juniors. 4-11 yrs –Bikes 90 -150cc 1st: Bianca Pearce 2nd : Jack Ballinger
White Juniors. 4.11 yrs –Quads 50 -80cc 1st: Shayla Bishop 2nd: Caleb Munro
Green Juniors. 4-11 yrs –Quads 160cc open 1st: Kaitlin Treloar 2nd : Dylan Sutherland
Light Blue Juniors. 12.17 yrs –Bikes 50 -250cc 1st: Luke Clayton 2nd: Brad Prentice
Pink Juniors. 12-17 yrs –Quads 50 -250cc 1st: Paul Rosher 2nd : Jayden Fanning
Light Green Juniors. 12-17 yrs –Quads 260cc open 1st: Cameron Hubbard 2nd : Greg O’Meagher
Red Adults Bikes 125 – 650cc 1st: Aaron 2nd: Brian Lundgren
Blue Open Bikes 700cc open 1st: Steve Arndt 2nd: Kevin Fanning
Orange Quads Open cc 1st: Troy Morgan 2nd: Jeffrey Veersma
Overall the day went off very well although we still need more volunteers to help us out on the day with the junior dirt drags, also anyone interested in assisting with the commentary please get in touch with us.
Thanks to the Freemasons Hotel for running the bar, Lions club for catering, Jill & Max for there continuous help at each event and everyone else that makes this event possible.
Next Beverley event is on 29th Nov 2008 or if you are keen we are running up at the Northampton dirt drags on Sat 1st November along with the monster truck Stress Factor and the V8 dirt bikes.
Northam Agricultural Show, September 12th and 13th
Exhibition Event
This was our first event for the new season and the first time ever at the Northam show run by the Northam Agricultural Society in the old Rodeo arena, this was a bit of a challenge with the short track but the track conditions were perfect for our line up mini modified tractors.
We had a total of 8 tractors running and Garry Rays new Supercharged Mini on display, the first round on Friday was a bit wet and windy but didn’t stop any of our eager tractor drivers. Even Russ with his new tractor Grumpy, running late he rolled it straight of the truck and onto the track in the rain, and yep he was Grumpy, Then the night finished off with a fireworks display.
After a night of drizzle and wind Saturday turned out to be a fine day cranking up at lunch time the crowd hung around as we put down 6 passes each for the afternoon, this was a great opportunity for a bit a test and tuning for the new tractors.
Competitors were:
AWESOME: driven by Cameron Rosher, with its new draw bar and engine tuned there was no stopping him all day. ROCKABILLY: driven by Steve Hayes, the old Chrysler powered mini didn’t miss a beat all day. UNBELIEVABLE: driven by new owner John Vanderwacht, well you couldn’t wipe the smile off his dial after his first time out. MUDDACHUKKA: driven by Brent & Rob, these guys have got the away tracks worked out and very consistent too. CHICKPOWER: driven by Michelle Bishop, this tractor just keeps getting better or is it the driver? GRUMPY: driven by Russell O’Meagher, I’m not sure who was more grumpy the tractor or driver, but after the last run Grumpy was feeling Happy. VENOMOUS: driven by Warwick Hall, Being the only Chevy powered tractor Warwick has a big challenge ahead of him against the Fords. THUNDERSTRUCK: driven by Marc Bishop, these away tracks get marc working a bit harder to get to the end and fantastic to watch.
We would like to thank the Northam Agricultural Society for putting on the show, Tiny Marlow & Family for the Bobcat and track maintenance and Russell for organizing it also everyone that came along and helped out on the day to make it all happen.
Next tractor pull is on 18th October at Beverley.
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