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It is a league of awe inspiring behemoth full sized diesel trucks, ominous smoke
belching 10 thousand pound stock tractors and various classes that compete for
valuable points. The 2006 Lucas Oil Professional Pulling League has wrapped up
and is preparing for a spring 2007 launch.
One of the goals of the Pro Pulling League (PPL) is to elevate the sport of
professional and sportsman truck and tractor pulling to a new level to
accommodate the pulling faithful. The League is a concerted effort by Lucas Oil
Products, K&N Engineering and other business partners.
All
Pro Pulling League Tractor Classes use K&N Filters
Competitors in the PPL must have a functional K&N Air Filter or a K&N
Performance Gold Oil Filter on their vehicle of choice. “K&N makes good high
quality filters,” said Pro Pulling League Director John Lucas. “The way K&N
performs is second to none.”
2006 “Pro Puller of the Year” Jared Nelson drives a 2004 Chevy with a 572 cubic-
inch engine. It is a two-wheel-drive funny truck that weighs 6200 pounds. “I
compete against the toughest guys in the Super Modified Two-Wheel Drive Truck
Class,” said Nelson. “It’s all about balance, and about knowing your dirt and
your track.”
All Pro Pulling League Truck Classes use K&N Filters
The supercharged truck set prepare for months. Competitors are hooked up
to a weight transfer also known as a sled. The box and the pan are the two major
components of the sled. The box is chain driven using the wheels. Inside the
box are multiple lead blocks weighing a ton. “It starts out easy but as we reach
the end of the 300 foot track more weight transfers to the front of the sled,”
said Nelson. “Your tires really dig into the track.”
Nelson uses K&N Performance
Gold Oil Filters. “I don’t have to worry about damage to my engine,” he
said. “The K&N Filters hold up under the harshest conditions, I never have to
worry about metal shavings. K&N Filters deliver all the time. I’ve been using
K&N for almost five years and racing for 10. I wouldn’t use anything else.”
Jared Nelson’s younger brother, Jordan Nelson earned the Lucas Oil/MAPA Dixie
Chopper Division Championship in 2006. Machines in his division use blown
(supercharged) and injected engines with methanol for fuel. The engine power is
transmitted to the ground in a style that leads to towering wheel stands.
Pro Stock Tractors are for the die-hard pulling enthusiast. Engines can be built
to a maximum of 680 cubic inches in displacement and are fed by a combination of
diesel fuel and water injection. Bill Leischner and Joe Eder had the most points
in Super Modified Tractor in 2006.
In tractor pulling the concept is based on who can pull the sled the farthest on
a 300 foot long dirt track. The boundaries consist of two white lines on each
side. If a competitor touches the line, they are disqualified. There is only one
chance to make a pull and that distance is measured. If more than one person
passes 300 feet there is a “Pull Off.”
The Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League sanctioned organization ended the 2006 season
with record points payouts. Selected events from the Champions Tour can be seen
on ESPN2, The Outdoor Channel and the Speed Channel.
Follow The Pro Pulling League throughout the racing season at the
K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the
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dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.