Upcoming tractor pulls in nc drivers#

“We’ll have a lot of good food,” McGill said. In addition to watching the action, McGill said the event will also include food vendors for spectators. If all the classes are filled, up to seven places.

Upcoming tractor pulls in nc drivers#

Trophies and prize money will be awarded drivers as well. Usually McGill said about 40 or 50 pullers participate in seven different weight classes. The event will feature 4000 horsepower multi-engine tractors reaching tire speeds over 175 miles per hour. “Some years it could be more and some years, it could be less,” he said.

On average, the fire department usually receives about $20,000 from the truck and tractor pull. “The other stuff wears out and you have to upgrade it.”

“We have to replace equipment,” McGill said. Next to the two-day event, Harrells Community Day also serves as a fundraiser for the department. The upcoming event is the biggest fundraiser for the department located in the southern end of the county. “We appreciate their support and in return, we try to put on a good show for them.” “We use the proceeds to buy new equipment and stuff like that,” McGill said. The motorsport activity has been a tradition in Harrells for 17 years. “I enjoy watching the spectators and seeing them enjoy the event,” McGill said.įunds from the event will help Harrells Fire Department purchase new items. Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 at 606 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells. The Harrells Volunteer Fire Department 300’ National Truck & Tractor Pull is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. HARRELLS - Fire Chief George McGill is looking forward to watching some tractor pulling action in a few days. Many pullers will participate in The Harrells Volunteer Fire Dept.