‘Plum Crazy’ is one of the ‘kings of the track’ — the Open Modified Tractors.
The Quambatook Tractor Pull will be back in the home of tractor pulling on Easter Saturday, March 30.
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This will be the 46th time putting the pedal to the metal and strain on the chain in the town of Quambatook.
The brute force of these modified tractors pulling great weights down the 100-metre track range from the 502ci Chev blown fuel-injected ‘Quamby Quaker’ to the 2WD Truck 350 Chev ‘Bizzee B’ and the Open Mini Modified 540 Chev SCS F106 Rockell ‘Nutta’.
Quambatook is home to Australia’s first permanent purpose-built tractor pulling complex featuring big and mini sled tracks side by side, with a range of modified and vintage tractors competing and exerting their power down the track.
The purpose-built Quambatook Tractor Pulling Complex is renowned as a great track for competitors and spectators alike.
The track-side fenced hills provide the safest viewing area, so bring along a rug or chair to enhance your day's enjoyment. A designated ‘dry area’ guarantees a safe and relaxing day out for families.
Come and see the Open Modified Tractors — the ‘kings of the track’. ‘Riverina Screamer’ with its twin-turbo 27LT Rolls Royce, alcohol-fuelled V12, will compete head-to-head with ‘Plum Crazy’s’ 3 x 540ci Chevs and the diesel V8 Scania ‘Sledge Hammer’ along with last year’s newcomer, ‘Rushin’ Devil’ with a Transmash 38.8 litre V12 twin turbo diesel.
The Open Mini Modified 540 Chev SCS F106 Rockell ‘Nutta’ in action at Quambatook last year.
The program will start at 1pm and conclude under lights at about 10pm.
The pulling begins with the vintage tractors at 1pm. If you are interested in bringing your vintage tractor to enter into the vintage tractor pull, call Doug on 0427 346 634.
At 3pm, the modified tractors and trucks hit the track.
An evening tea break will see the pit gates open to the public. This will allow enthusiasts the opportunity to share the passion with the pulling teams.
Also during this time Australian Idol contestant Connor Bulger will fill the air with tunes from Slim Dusty, John Williamson to Zach Bryan. After the tea break, look to the skies to see Paul Bennet Airshows amaze the crowd with an aerobatics display.
Then enjoy the spectacle of tractor pulling at night, in particular the Pro Stock aka Smoker tractor ‘Red Devil’.
Off the track there are market stalls, kids’ entertainment and food and drink vendors.
For those with diesel in their veins, wander through the modern fleet of trucks on display for the truck show. To enter your truck, phone Nathan on 0488 146 851.
If you prefer machinery of yesteryear, explore the historic farming equipment display courtesy of Quambatook Heritage Working Machinery Association.
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