Jim Matzenbacher's Father Passes Away

     Vernon A. Matzenbacher (father of ITPA antique puller, Jim Matzenbacher), age 75, of Fults, Illinois passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010.
     Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 at the Quernheim Funeral Home, 800 South Market St., Waterloo, Illinois and from 9:00 a.m. until time of serice on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 at the St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown, Illinois.
     Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 at the St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown, Illinois.

 Marc Clifton Passes Away

     Marc Clifton former ITPA super stock puller and father of current ITPA super stock puller Rusty, age 51, of Rantoul, Illinois passed away Tuesday evening (August 24, 2010) at the Carle Hopital after a long battle with cancer.
    A "Celebration of Life" will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the Thomasboro TIA Hall, Main St., Thomasboro, Illinois.  In memory of Marc, the family asks that guests dress casual and show support by wearing Cardinals, Cowboys and John Deere appparel.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in order to establish an ITPA Scholorship or to make a contribution to the Carle Cancer Center in Marc's name.  Donations can be sent to Gretchen Clifton, 2784 CR 1800 East, Rantoul, Illinois 61866.

GOOD NEWS:  ITPA Antique puller and Southern Zone Director, Ron Kolweier was released from the hopital on Saturday, August 21, 2010 and is now home recuperating from his accident at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday, August 18, 2010.  Ron suffered a severe concussion and required 11 stiches in the back of his head.
                                                

 updated 8-30-10
point standings updated as of 8-30-10

                                                             New Sponsor Added

ITPA is pleased to announce that Pioneer/DuPont has been added as a major sponsor for the 2010 season.  Also returning as major sponsors for 2010 are Cen-Pe-co, Herrin LTD/BASF, John Deere and Monsanto.

                                                               ITPA Board Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Illinois Tractor Pulling Assn. met on Sunday, March 14, 2010.  Results are:
 
The 12,000# Pro Farm class now has the same turbo rule as the 9500# Pro Farm class (maximum 3.00 inches at the inlet).

Also, the 9500# Limited Pro Stock class will be added in 2011.       

                                                            2010 ITPA Schedule

The 2010 Illinois Tractor Pullng Assn. pulling schedule is posted  under the "Events" section of our web site.  Schedule should be complete at this time.

                                                            ITPA Awards Banquet

The 2009 Illinois Tractor Pulling Association's Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois.  Approximately 450 people were in atttendance to honor the 2009 ITPA sponsor, promoters, point winners, special award winners and their families.  Over $80,000 in point fund checks, cash, Burrus seed corn, merchandise and door prizes were awarded.  Dan Bartling (with help from Esdon) was the winner of the competing membership drawing "pass the envelope game".  Congratulations to all ITPA point champions and special award winners.

                                                   2009 ITPA Special Award Winners:

Rookie of the Year - Patricia Justison
Best Appearing Stock Tractor - Dannie Kuhns
Best Appearing Truck - Rod Tarr
Best Appearing Modified Tractor - Terry Schisler
Modified Puller of the Year - Midnight Motorsports
Stock Puller of the Year - Walker Bros.
Mechanic of the Year - Jeremy Walker
Pulling Family of the Year - Dale Nelson Family
Sportsmanship Award - Allen Boehler

                                                                  Deere Joins ITPA

ITPA is pleased to announce that John Deere Company has been added as a major point fund sponsor for the 2009 ITPA pulling season.  Special thanks to Stephanie Eschmann for her help with the John Deere sponsorship.

Herrin LTD/BASF has stepped up to a major sponsor for the 2009 ITPA pulling season.

Also returning for the 2009 ITPA pulling season are major sponsors Cen-Pe-Co and Monsanto.

Thanks to all of our 2009 Illinois Tractor Pulling Association sponsors.  Your support is greatly appreciated!