2/8/2026
Pro Pulling League
Ten Titans of Torque Headline the Hot Rod Semi Class on Fendt High Stakes Series
Fairfield, OH (February 8th, 2026) - Long-heralded as the "heartbeat of the highway," keeping our nation supplied with vital goods, the Hot Rod Semi class of the Fendt High Stakes Series is a showcase of their over-the-road counterparts - equipped with bigger torque and bigger attitude!
The awesome set of ten-wheel torque monsters who have committed to the Fendt High Stakes Series features seasoned veterans with championships already under their belts (Chris Wood - "Class Act" Pete and Ryan DeBroux - "Playin' with Fire" Kenworth), a reigning champion that's part of a new wave of pullers in the sport (Spencer Rook - "Hillbilly Deluxe" Pete), and pullers making the jump up to the national stage (Monty Craigmyle - "Limitless" Pete).
We proudly present our Hot Rod Semi competitors:
Class Act - Chris Wood - Shreve, OH - Peterbilt
Drivers Wanted - RJ Simon - Farley, IA - Peterbilt
Hillbilly Deluxe - Spencer Rook - Jeromesville, OH - Peterbilt
Holy Smokes - Lonny Sailor - Oak Park, MN - Needle Nose Peterbilt
Limitless - Monte Craigmyle - Owenton, KY - Peterbilt
Maximus Prime - Joe Bonner - Mantua, OH - Mack
Maximus Prime 2- Dale Francis - Mantua, OH - Mack
Mining for Dollars - Matt Measel - Almont, MI - Peterbilt
Mining Mayhem - Ken Measel - Altmon, MI - Peterbilt
Playin' With Fire - Ryan DeBroux - New Franken, WI - Kenworth
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
