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29.6.09

HEDDINGTON 4th/5th July 2009

Venue

The Heddington and Stockley Steam Rally, on July 4th & 5th, is a traditional country show with an emphasis on farm machinery. It is one of the biggest steam rallies in the area attracting exhibitors and visitors, from all over the country, who enjoy the friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Exhibits include vintage traction engines in full steam, miniature steam, stationary engines, tractors, classic cars, motor cycles and of course 'Tractor Pulling.' There will also be a large display of military and commercial vehicles. The craft tent will house a display of models, in addition to Craft and Giftware. A large selection of trade stands will also provide an array of goods.

Camping is available but you must apply to the show. Spaces are limited, so make sure you get your entry in quickly to avoid disappointment. You can download the application form HERE

Admission:
  • Adults - £7
  • Children & OAPs - £4
How to get there:

Location: Next to IVY INN, HEDDINGTON, off the A4, near Calne, Wiltshire
SatNav: Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0PL



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SWTPA Registered Entries

The SWTPA will be putting on their show, spread over two days, 4th/5th July 2009, each day will consist of a variety of tractor classes, including Super Farm, Under & Over 401 Prostocks, Trucks and Modifieds.

Results - SATURDAY 4TH JULY 2009
Super Farm                               
1st Bluebird Too (George Davies)        F.P   77.90
2nd Hoof Hearted (Dave Cox)             F.P.  66.98
3rd Lackham Balistic (Lackham College)  79.11
4th Major Mayhem (Hefin Thomas)         42.40
DEMO Lackham Balistic (Lackham College) 75.90

Under401
1st Herbie (Jim Wheeler)                F.P.  F.P
2nd Redline Frenzy (John Sowerby)       F.P   89.14
3rd Under Pressure (Graham Davies)      F.P   78.24
4th Chain Reaction (Graham Ward)        F.P   71.15
5th Mean-n-Green (Peter George)         F.P    n/r
6th Justaforable (Kevin Moore)          81.82
7th Biotronic (Peter Cox)               32.26

Over 401
1st Dragon Power (Dave Phillips)        72.08

Modified 3.5t
1st T55 (John Summers)                  F.P.
2nd Little Gold (Matt Smith)            76.03
3rd Flintmobile (Darren Angel)          58.93
4th Thunderchild (Steve Cox)            54.10

Trucks
1st Pullin Pig (Paul Booth)             F.P
3rd Possibly Perfection (Dave Phillips) 83.08
3rd Possibly Perfection (Kerrie Angel)  53.01


Results - SUNDAY 5TH JULY 2009
Super Farm                               
1st Bluebird Too (George Davies)        F.P   94.57
2nd Hoof Hearted (Dave Cox)             F.P.   1.89
3rd Lackham Balistic (Lackham College)  72.72
4th Major Mayhem (Hefin Thomas)         67.35
DEMO Lackham Balistic (Lackham College) 79.49

Under401
1st Redline Frenzy (Richard Sowerby)    F.P   82.97
2nd Chain Reaction (Graham Ward)        F.P   73.06
3rd Herbie (Jim Wheeler)                F.P.  70.41
4th Under Pressure (Graham Davies)      F.P   67.27
5th Justaforable (Kevin Moore)          F.P   47.83
6th Biotronic (Peter Cox)               45.66

Over 401
1st Dragon Power (Dave Phillips)        80.53

Modified 3.5t
1st T55 (Pete George)                   F.P.   72.74
2nd Thunderchild (Steve Cox)            F.P.   69.11
3rd Little Gold (Matt Smith)            F.P.   10.43
4th Flintmobile (Darren Angel)          30.00


Trucks
1st Pullin Pig (Paul Booth)             F.P    F.P
3rd Possibly Perfection (Dave Phillips) F.P    82.64
3rd Possibly Perfection (Kerrie Angel)  58.01

24.6.09

Malpas Results (Saturday 20th June 2009) - Points)

Super Farm                                  
1st Bluebird Too (George Davies)        F.P
2nd Hoof Hearted (Dave Cox)             F.P.   (n/r)   
3rd Bluebird Express (Richard Probin)   89.11
4th Smurf (Stuart Probin)               28.54
5th Beckett Beast                       25.44

Under401
1st Under Pressure (George Davies)      F.P.  85.22
2nd Redline Frenzy (John Sowerby)       F.P   77.95
3rd Chain Reaction (Graham Ward)        F.P   76.97
4th Justafordable (Kevin Morris)        F.P   64.30
5th Skinny (Gary Ankers)                88.79

Over 401
1st Dragon Power (Dave Phillips)        F.P.

Modified 3.5t
1st Mustang Sally (Andy Pearce)         89.33
2nd T55 (John Summers)                  87.96
3rd Thunderchild (Steve Cox)            68.75
4th Flintmobile (Darren Angel)          53.08

Trucks
1st Pullin Pig (Paul Booth)             F.P
2nd Black Widow (Stuart Moore)          87.74
3rd Possibly Perfection (Dave Phillips) 86.58
2nd Black Widow (Garry Dunn)            81.70
3rd Possibly Perfection (Kerrie Angel)  81.59

Malpas Results (Sunday 21st June 2009) - Trophies

Super Farm                                  
1st Bluebird Too (George Davies)        F.P   88.23
2nd Smurf (Garry Dunn)                  F.P.  82.17
3rd Bluebird Express (Richard Probin)   F.P.  81.34
4th Hoof Hearted (Dave Cox)             85.94  

Under401
1st Under Pressure (George Davies)      F.P.  81.86
2nd Redline Frenzy (John Sowerby)       F.P   72.72
3rd Chain Reaction (Graham Ward)        F.P   68.21
4th Skinny (Gary Ankers)                F.P   54.41
5th Justafordable (Kevin Morris)        86.41

Over 401
1st Dragon Power (Dave Phillips)        81.52

Modified 3.5t
1st T55 (Pete George)                   62.88
2nd Mustang Sally (Andy Pearce)         59.54
3rd Flintmobile (Darren Angel)          39.74
Demo Thunderchild (Steve Cox)           F.P.

Trucks
1st Pullin Pig (Paul Booth)             77.54
2nd Possibly Perfection (Dave Phillips) 71.36
3rd Black Widow (Stuart Moore)          64.62

Full Metal Jacket

21.6.09

Tractor Pulling @ Malpas


Flintmobile - 3.5t Modified
Darren Angell - Malpas 2009



Thunder Child - 3.5t Modified
Steve Cox - Malpas 2009



Redline Frenzy - Under 401
Richard Sowerby - Malpas 2009




Chain Reaction - Under 401
Graham Ward - Malpas 2009



Mustang Sally - 3.5t Modified
Andy Pearce - Malpas 2009




T55 - 3.5t Modified
John Summers - Malpas 2009

Special thanks to Chris Ashley for sending in this set of terrific photos,
which will be added to our new gallery soon!
Photographs used with permission.
© 2009 - Christopher Ashley - All Rights Reserved


15.5.09

SWTPA @ MALPAS

Date

Saturday 20th June (Points)
Sunday 21st June (Demo)


Venue

This relatively new venue, the first event took place in September 2008, is organised through the SWTPA at Malpas in Cheshire. The SWTPA will be putting on two pulling events here this season. The first, spread over two days, will take place on Saturday 20th June & Sunday 21st June 2009. The second event, later in the year, will take place on the weekend of the 19th & 20th September 2009. Both events will consist of a variety of tractor classes, including Super Farm, Under & Over 401 Prostocks, Trucks and Modifieds.

Camping

Camping is FREE

Admission
  • Adults - £10.00
  • Under 16s - FREE

Map & Directions to Malpas
The site is located at Malpas, Cheshire...


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A Bird's Eye View


This photo, taken at the SWTPA event at Malpas last September, shows Pete Riches checking the absolute measurement at the end of a pull.

4.5.09

SWTPA @ WRAXALL

North Somerset Show
The North Somerset Show is on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2009 at Wraxall (on the B3130) near Bristol.

Always wowing a huge crowd, the tractor pulling competitions will be running throughout the day. There is plenty to see and do for all the family at this friendly, local and unique event. The Show opens at 8.30 am and car parking is free.

Venue

North Somerset Show
The North Somerset Show is on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May at Wraxall (on the B3130) near Bristol. CLICK HERE for Map of how to get there!

Results
Super Farm
1st Bluebird Too (George Davies)        F.P  
2nd Bluebird Express (Richard Probin)   99.55
3rd Hoof Hearted (Dave Cox)             93.32
4th Ditch Witch (Daniel Mason)          89.16 91.43
5th Lackham Ballistic (Driver 3)        88.29 90.83
6th Lackham Ballistic (Driver 1)        84.41 90.74
7th Lackham Ballistic (Driver 2)        87.25 90.45
8th Major Mayhem (Hefin Thomas)         46.83 77.80

Under401
1st Redline Frenzy (John Sowerby)       86.77 F.P   F.P
2nd Justafordable (Kevin Morris)        F.P         99.45
3rd Chain Reaction (Graham Ward)        F.P         95.62
4th Hillybilly (Mike Sharpe)            46.72 F.P   87.50
5th Skinny (Gary Ankers)                F.P
6th Mendip Magic (Nigel Perkins)        82.64 94.59
7th Major Mover (Darren Trowell)        29.49
8th Under Pressure (George Davies)      95.30 12.07
9th Biotronic (Peter Cox)               49.45

Over 401
1 st The Viking Alun Mason F.P
2nd Dragon Power Dave Phillips          91.87

Modified 3.5t
1st Little Gold (Matt Smith)            F.P   F.P
1st Mustang Sally (Andy Pearce)         F.P   F.P
3rd Thunderchild (Steve Cox)            91.04
4th T55 (John Summers)                  43.27 74.06
5th The Flintmobile (Darren Angel)      65.93 (DEMO)

Trucks
1st Pullin Pig (Paul Booth)             F.P
2nd Black Widow (Stuart Moore)          80.98
3rd Possibly Perfection (Dave Phillips) 80.54

9.4.09

Tractor Pulling - South West Style


Total Friction was built over the winter of 2004/05 by Andrew Harper and Steve Cox. It made its first appearance at the North Somerset Society Show, Wraxall, Nr.Bristol at the opening pull of the tractor pulling season.
The sledge design includes a stable platform from which accurate and repeatable results can be obtained. Safety and ergonomics are a high priority in the design.

All safety systems work on a dead man principle, all settings are made outside of the cab, and so the operator cannot make any changes once the sledge is set. Major priority was to build a light and efficient sledge to cope with the lighter classes, but also to stop the heavier classes. To accomplish this many new innovations have been employed.
Transport and set up time are also a priority, as a new weigh bridge is also included on the sledge offering the complete package to any promoter wishing to put on a pull.