12/19/2025
Pro Pulling League
Eight Classes to Battle for a $2.7 Million Payout in Fendt High Stakes Series
Fairfield, OH (December 19th, 2025) - Following up on the highly-anticipated announcement of venues for the Fendt High Stakes Series, eight top-flight truck and tractor classes have been selected to take part in this landmark event. Pullers will be vying for top honors at five venues across ten sessions of action with an unprecedented payout of $2.7 million dollars to the competitors.
"The Fendt High Stakes Series is a groundbreaking new chapter of competition for truck and tractor pulling," said IHRA's Brian Lung. "As the name suggests, "High Stakes" will create a new level of excitement for pullers and our enthusiastic pulling fan base. The IHRA Pro Pulling Series team applauds Fendt for their involvement as title sponsor of the series and we look forward to a fantastic season of pulling action in 2026. "
"Fendt is proud to partner with the IHRA Pro Pulling Series to sponsor the High Stakes Series," noted Brandon Montgomery, Brand Marketing Manager for Fendt North America. "This is an exciting new concept that will capture the attention of pullers and fans across our customer base and beyond.”
The Fendt High Stakes Series Classes are:
Super Modified Tractors
Super Modified Two Wheel Drive Trucks
Pro Sock Tractors
Super Stock Diesel Trucks
Mini Rod Tractors
Hot Rod Semis
Super Farm Tractors
4.1 Limited Pro Stock Tractors
"Pullers will begin receiving invitations to compete next week," said IHRA Pro Pulling Series; Johnathan Mears. "Pullers are required to send in their initial fee no later than January 5th."
The Fendt High Stakes Series Venues and Dates Include:
June 5-6, Darana Dragway - West Salem, Ohio
June 19-20, 300 Raceway, Farley, Iowa
July 10-11, Darana Dragway, Milan, Michigan
August 7-8, Darana Dragway, Hebron, Ohio
September 25-26 Darana Motorsports Park, Benson, North Carolina
Look for more information on the Fendt High Stakes Pulling Series at www.propulling.com and our social media channels in the near future.
About Pro Pulling Series:
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 Series 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 Series 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