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
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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
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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
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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