Modified Tractors
1x Dirtslinger
Matt Johnson
Archie, Missouri
Vehicle Make/Model: 2024
Occupation: General Contractor
Hobbies: Dirt Late Model Racing
Recent Pulling Accomplishments: New Tractor in 2024, 6th in PPL Champion Tour Mini Rod points in 2021
Other: Elite Construction, Leischner Motorsports, Leischner Performance
Ramblin’ Rose
Tom Owens
Montgomery, New York
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Say Goodbye
Vern Huser
Ankeny, Iowa
Vehicle Make/Model: 2005
Occupation: Garbage Man
Hobbies: President of the dumb f*#kers club
Recent Pulling Accomplishments: Kicking a$$ taking names
Other: Engler Machine, MBR, K3 Tire and Morris Welding
Simon Sez
Brandon Simon
Farley, Iowa
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Takes A Lickin’
Steve Bunnage
Golden Gate, Illinois
Vehicle Make/Model: 2023 Engler Chassis with SRE Hemi by Sassy
Occupation: Grain and Cattle Farmer
Hobbies: Don’t have a lot of time for hobbies between taking care of the farm and cattle and tractor pulling as much as possible.
Recent Pulling Accomplishments: 2025 is the 53rd year of pulling for us. 2024 pulling season ended up 3rd in points for PPL Champions Tour. Won 3 years total at NFMS pull and back to back winning the finals. Building the new tractor tractor in 2023 makes the it the 10th “Takes A Lickin” edition.
Other: Thanks to the family and team that keeps it all going. Sponsors- Dekalb, Summit Racing, Spray Nine, E3 Spark plugs and also BIG THANKS to Engler Machine, SSI Superchargers, Composite Specialties, Sassy Racing Engines, JDF Performance and DC Weld.
Thorn
Dylan Owens
Montgomery, New York
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