2/9/2026
Pro Pulling League
Today’s Reveal Highlights Limited Pro Stock Stars on Fendt High Stakes Series
Fairfield, OH (February 9th, 2026) - As a class that’s grown on a state and regional level over the last 20 years, the Limited Pro Stock Tractor class is home to elite pullers who put on a great show everywhere they’re contested. For 2026 the Fendt High Stakes Series provides the class with a national platform and unprecedented payouts.
Today's reveal is a list that includes multiple regional and state champions, past and present, including John Meier, Jr. and the “Meier Peformance R&D” Ih (IHRA PPL Silver Series Champion); Patrick Payne and the “Bad to the Bone” John Deere (Mid-South Pullers Association Champion); John Kutz and the “Diggin Deere” (past Badger State Tractor Pullers Champion); and Tyler Audet and the “Pure Bred Red” IH (past New York Tractor Pullers Association Champion).
We proudly present our Limited Pro Stock competitors:
2 Ruthless - Dustin Ruth - Downing, MO
Bad To The Bone - Patrick Payne - Finger, TN
Cowboy Cattlelac - Joey St.Mary -North Bangor, NY
Diggin Deere- John Kutz - Fort Atkinson, WI
Hell Raiser - International Addiction Edition - Henry & Jared DeBuisseret - Vincennes, IN
Killin Time - Dean Holicky - Waterville, MN
Meier Performance R&D - John Meier Jr - Brodhead, WI
Moody - Justin Smith - Belle, MO
Pure Bred Red - Tyler Audet - Birdport, VT
Red Express - Ray & Jordan Heeren, Alex Hazzard - Winnebago, IL
Ruthless Binder - Doug Ruth & Chandler Burns - Downing, MO
Time 4.1 More - Josh Dutton - Darien, WI
Udder Obsession - Nick Audet - North Bangor, NY
2026 Series Schedule
The Fendt High Stakes Series officially kicks off this June. Mark your calendars for these premier events:
• June 5–6: Darana - Dragway 42 | West Salem, OH
• June 19–20: 300 Raceway | Farley, IA
• July 10–11: Milan - Darana Dragway | Milan, MI
• August 7–8: Darana – National Trail Raceway | Hebron, OH
• September 25–26: Darana Motorsports Park | Benson, NC (Series Finale)
Stay tuned to our website and social media platforms for as class announcements continue in the coming days!
About Fendt:
Bolder is Better
Grow Bold isn't just something we say at Fendt. It's something we do. A promise to boldly pursue the industry's highest standard - then set it even higher. To work as tirelessly as possible to give you everything you need to achieve the results you want. Relentlessly pushing innovation forward to take your farming operation to the next level.
It's made us one of the fastest-growing agricultural manufacturers in North America, and it'll make your operation second to none.
About Pro Pulling League:
Entering its 21st season in 2026, the Pro Pulling Series continues as the world's largest truck and tractor pulling sanctioning body, featuring 300 sessions of competition across twenty states through the Champions Tour, Hart's Diesel Silver Series, Sancrest Western Series presented by Champion Seed, AP1 Insurance Midwest Region, and their member-states. The Pro Pulling League is the only sanctioning body to offer pulling coverage across all broadcast platforms, through their own in-house live stream service (www.propulling.tv),and Speed Sport 1 - The Motorsports Network, reaching more than 150 million homes.
For the latest in news from the Pro Pulling League stay tuned at www.propulling.com and follow us in social media: On our Facebook page, on X/Twitter (@propulling), and on Instagram (propullingleague). Our YouTube channel (@propullingleague) offers exciting truck and tractor pulling action from past events.
About International Hot Rod Association (IHRA):
Founded in 1970, IHRA is a major North American drag racing group. It organizes racing at all levels, from local to professional. The IHRA is now focused on elevating all motorsports, including Truck and Tractor Pulling, and improving the fan experience through collaboration and innovation.
For more info, visit www.IHRA.com or follow @IHRA on social media.
Submitted By: Bryan Lively
