By BRIDGET COOK
THE rumble and roar of super-modified tractors are set to bring Tooradin alive this month.
The town’s 16th annual Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show will be held at Rutter Reserve on Saturday 18 January, and is set to be an action-packed day.
The feature of the event is the tractor pull, where drivers of hotted-up tractors compete to pull a metal sled, which becomes heavier the further it is pulled, the furthest down the track.
Another highlight is the truck show, where some of the best rigs from around the country will compete for the number of prizes up for grabs.
The family friendly event has plenty to offer the whole family, with a street car and hot rod display, helicopters rides, live bands and rides and entertainment for children.
Peter McGrath, who is on the organising committee, encouraged the community to come along and join in the fun and excitement.
“If you want to see something different, then this event has it all,” he said.
“If you think the tractors are just tractors, they definitely are not. These are super-modified, loud, with V8 engines in them.
“The truck show also has more than 100 entries, and the owners put so much time and effort into them.
“It’s a great day out for the whole family. There really is something for everyone.”
All proceeds from the event go back into local clubs, schools and charities.
The Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show will be held at Rutter Reserve, Tooradin.
The truck show takes place from 10am to 3pm and the tractor pull kicks off at 3pm and runs through until 10pm.
The cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children and $60 for families, with discounts available for those arriving before noon.
For more information contact www.tooradintractorpullers.com.au
