2/11/2026
Pro Pulling League
Pro Stock Tractor Reveal for Fendt High Stakes Series filled with Spectacular Roster of Champions
Fairfield, OH (February 11th, 2026) - The daily reveal of participants in the Fendt High Stakes Series has been a showcase of some of the greatest competitors in truck and tractor pulling. Today’s reveal of the Pro Stock Tractor class is just as profound, as many of the pullers have a championship heritage that spans multiple decades.
The “Grandview Gangsters” have come to play with the reigning IHRA PPL champ “Tinker Toy” Deere (driven by Darryl Folz and Joe Harris) and “River Rat” Deere (wheeled by Kevin Masterson and Patrick Gentry) , packing multiple championship wins. They’re joined by other past IHRA PPL champ Brandon Simon (aboard the “Loud N Heavy” Deere), current Badger State Tractor Pullers champion Jason Rauen and the “Industrial Force” Deere, and Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association champion Jeremy Smith and the “Spontaneous Combustion” Challenger. Debuting on the series is Brian Lung, wheeling the “Make it Happen” Fendt in his rookie campaign. Across the board, it’s a fantastic group of Pro Stock’s heaviest hitters!
We proudly present our Tractor competitors:
Bootlegger - Jason Svonavec - Rockwood, PA
Bull Wagon - Connor & Connly Metting - Nordheim, TX
Bullet Proof Buck - Clint Metting - Nordheim, TX
Glutton For Punishment - Matt Holland - St Paul, IN
Green with Envy - Dennie Brown - Clay, KY
Hardcore Addiction - Andrew & Bradley Hartman - Haubstadt, IN
High Limit - Jason Rauen - Farley, IA
Industrial Force - Jason Rauen - Farley, IA
Injected Funds - Brent Meyer - Redgranite, WI
Lincoln Diesel Specialties - RJ Simon - Farley, IA
Loud N Heavy - Brandon Simon - Farley, IA
MAC Daddy - Julia Ray - Beloit, OH
MAC Nasty - Mike Conny - Beloit, OH
Make It Happen - Brian Lung - Williamsburg, OH
New Era - Mark Lawyer - New Castle, IN
New Generation Plus - Robby & Esdon Lemke - Helenville, WI
River Rat - Kevin Masterson & Patrick Gentry - Grandview, IN
Spontaneous Combustion - Jeremy Smith - Medina, OH
Tinker Toy - Darryl Folz & Joe Harris - Grandview, IN
Work Horse Pro - Rob Russell - Prescott, IA
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)
This concludes our reveal of the Fendt High Stakes Series! Make plans to attend one – or all – of these events during the 2026 season!
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
