Modern Machine Tool & Motorsports Modified Mini Tractors

1/2 Past Midnight

Jared Nelson & Jeremy Nelson

Altamont, Illinois & Sidney, Illinois

Vehicle Make/Model: Boer Chassis, Sassy Engine, SSI Supercharger

Occupation: Farming/NCP Customs

Hobbies: Watching kids play sports.

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: Acquired tractor from Matt Johnson during the off-season.

B Bare

Jeff Hirt

Port Clinton, Ohio

Vehicle Make/Model: Mini

Occupation: Farmer

Hobbies: Snowmobiling

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 2023 TPC Champion, 2022 PPL Puller of the Year

Beast of Burden

Adam Koester

Wadesville, Indiana

Vehicle Make/Model: 2018 TRB Machine

Occupation: Engine Manufacturer

Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 2x NTPA Grand National Champion and 3x Bowling Green Ring Winner

Other: Wife – Jamilyn, Son – Arren, Sponsor – Shell Rotella

Cuttin’ Up

Grayson Shelton

New London, North Carolina

Vehicle Make/Model: 2017 TRB Chassis

Occupation: Forestry/Land Manager

Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 2017 & 2021 PPL Mini Rod Points Champion

Other: Driving for my brother, Reese, who will be tuning one of our NHRA Pro Mods

Footloose

Adam Koester

Wadesville, Indiana

Vehicle Make/Model: 2024 Modern Machine

Occupation: Engine Manufacturer

Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 2x NTPA Grand National Champion and 3x Bowling Green Ring Winner

Other: Wife – Jamilyn, Son – Arren, Sponsor – Shell Rotella




Have No Mercy

Tyler Slagh

Zeeland, Michigan

Vehicle Make/Model: Homemade Chassis

Occupation: Machine Builder at Filler Specialties

Hobbies: Occasional beverage, rock crawling, taking 5 years to build the house of my dreams.

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: In 2023, Friday Night TPC winner then Saturday wrecked everything. Winner in Farley, IA and Hillsboro, WI on Saturday. Hillsboro Charity Pull Belt Buckle Winner. Winner at NTPA Regional event in Allegan, MI.

Other: 1 of 3 Hosts of the No Practice Podcast. The most BS you’ll find in a pulling based podcast.

Lil’ Bare

Jeff Hirt

Port Clinton, Ohio

Vehicle Make/Model: Mini

Occupation: Farmer

Hobbies: Snowmobiling

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 2023 PPL Points Champion, 2022 PPL Puller of the Year





Lil’ Wicked

Grant Theobald

Shelbyville, Indiana

Vehicle Make/Model: 2022 Modern Machine

Occupation: Purdue Student & Farmer

Hobbies: Purdue University Major Ag Systems Management (Ag Engineering) & Member of Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) Fraternity—Also a 3rd generation puller my Dad’s side and 4th generation on my Mom’s side.

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 2022 NTPA Rookie of the Year and 2022 Enderle Pull-Off Champion

Other: Thanks to High Performance Ag. Follow @WickedPulling on Facebook, Instagram & X

Pretty Wicked

Renee Theobald

Shelbyville, Indiana

Vehicle Make/Model: 2023 Modern Machine

Occupation: Farmer

Hobbies: Tractor Pulling

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 2023 NTPA Grand National points runner-up

Other: 3rd Generation Puller. Follow @WickedPulling on Facebook, Instagram & X

Show No Mercy

Bruce Slagh

Zeeland, Michigan

Vehicle Make/Model: Outlawed Chassis

Occupation: Farmer

Hobbies: Naming each and every one of my crops and caring for them like they’re my children, or better than my children….

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 2023 3rd in points with PPL. Took a win in Jerseyville, IL

Other: Once drank 52 beers in 24 hours.

Walk The Line

Ron Tobin

Huntingburg, Indiana

Vehicle Make/Model: TRB Chassis

Occupation: Farmer

Hobbies: Tractor Pulling

Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 6th place in 2023 NTPA Grand Nationals point standings