Good crowd at tractor pull despite heat

A HOT day in the high thirties didn’t keep the Elmore Tractor Pull down last weekend.

The event was run by Elmore Field Days, in conjunction with the Down Under Modified Tractor Pulling Association.

“Despite the heat, we had a good crowd,” said executive manager of Elmore Field Days, Derek Shotton.

“I don’t have the final figures, but I would estimate it was 65 to 70 per cent of what we had last year and that was a record attendance.

“I spoke to the president of the Down Under Tractor Pulling Association and he was over the moon with how it all went.

“They have already booked again in for next year.”

Spectators enjoyed a range of food and drink options, a display of trucks and activities for children as well as the action on the track.

Anthony, from Shepparton, who attended with daughter Eliza said it was a good event.

“This is the first time I have been to the Elmore Tractor Pull but I have attended quite a few others and this one is great.”

The future of the event looks good with future upgrades planned.

“During the past year we improved facilities and spectators were able to relax in the shade of the shelter belts with cool, moist lawn to sit on,” said Mr Shotton.

“Many people brought gazebos and others relaxed on hay bales.

“Over the coming year we are planning more upgrades to the track and facilities, and it promises to be an even bigger event.”

The Elmore Tractor Pull began at the Elmore Field Days site in 1976, the first event of its kind in Australia.