Contestants from Four States Compete in Fair Micro-Mini Tractor Pulls

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2017) (readMedia)-- Mini tractor and truck pulling enthusiasts from across the Midwest gathered at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday for the 2017 Micro-Mini Tractor Pull competition.

The micro-mini tractors and trucks originate from an Ertl-type tractor or Tonka-style truck, fitted with a model airplane or remote control engine. The tractor or truck is also equipped with a driveline and special pulling tires.

Results follow:

3 Pound Pro-Stock

1) Bill Vote, Farnhamville

2) Jarod Dodge, Waukee

3) Jim Adams, Waukee

4 Pound 2-Wheel Drive

1) Jim Adams, Waukee

2) Todd Coulter, Story City

3) Terry Corey, Lincoln, Neb.

5 Pound Pro-Stock

1) Duane Newman, Eudora, Kan.

2) Bill Vote, Farnhamville

3) Ed Connell, St. James, Minn.

5-Pound Super-Stock

1) Terry Corey, Waverly, Neb.

2) Bill Vote, Farnhamville

3) Bill Vote, Farnhamville

6-Pound 4-Wheel Drive

1) Ed Connell, St. James, Minn.

2) Gretchen Corey, Waverly, Neb.

3) Jim Adams, Waukee

6-Pound Open Class

1) Mike Corey, Waverly, Neb.

2) Mike Corey, Waverly, Neb.

3) Bill Vote, Farnhamville

Semi

1) Jim Adams, Waukee

2) Mike Corey, Waverly

3) Ed Connell, St. James, Minn.

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. "Nothing Compares" to State Fair Thrills, August 10-20, 2017. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.