Roar of Tractors & Trucks Return to Eldora
ROSSBURG,
OH (June 21, 2010) – Horsepower of a different kind will
take center stage this Saturday evening (June 26) at Eldora Speedway,
as the
3rd annual Ohio State Championship Tractor and Truck Pull takes
place on the front stretch of the infamous Darke County (OH) speed
plant.
With a portion of the proceeds from the event to be donated to the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation, four classes will test their skills against
the sled and clay.
On tap will be the 8000 pound Unlimited Super Stock, 7700 pound Modified,
10,000 pound Pro Stock and Pro Stock Semi classes; all running under the
governing eye of the Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association.
The Ohio State Championship Pull was the brainchild of the Ron Barga family
of Ansonia (OH), with the first event staged in 2008 at York Woods. With
a tremendous turnout, and a growth beyond the capacity of that complex,
the family turned to Eldora Speedway in 2009 to host the event.
“What a move it turned out to be” stated Ron Barga II when
referring to the Eldora move, “the facility lends itself to greatness.
Last year was a huge success and well-received by the competitors and fans
alike. We see nothing but growth for the pull, and are already looking into
the long-term future with even better ideas and promotions.”
A couple of additions have been added to this year’s event, to be
sponsored by Premier Crop Insurance. A kid’s pedal tractor pull will
take place at 4:30 in front of the grandstands, and from 4:00 until 6:00,
the pits will be open for a pre-race ‘meet and greet’ session.
The first pull is slated for 7:00 PM, and the ticket pricing will remain
the same as last year. Adult tickets will be $12, with all tickets available
the day of the show, beginning at 4:00. If needed, the event carries a Sunday
afternoon rain date, at 2:00 PM.
Complete event information may be obtained by visiting the track’s
website www.eldoraspeedway.com.
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