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updated 5-26-26

Todd Hinrichs’s Father Passes
Wayne Hinrichs, father of ITPA 4WD Truck puller, Todd Hinrichs, 90, of Tallula, Illinois passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, Illinois.
A private family graveside service will be held at White Cemetery in Tallula, Illinois.
A celebration of life will be held at Wankel’s, 18239 Kelly Street, Petersburg, Illinois beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tallula Fire Department, Menard County Rescue and Menard Animal Protection.
The Hurlley Funeral Home, 122 West Douglas Ave., Petersburg, Illinois 62675 is helping the family with arrangements.

2026 ITPA Pulling Schedule
The 2026 ITPA pulling schedule is now posted.  Note:  Due to budget restraints, the ITPA event at the DuQuoin State Fair is only on Monday, August 31, 2026 with new time and classes.  See the 2026 ITPA schedule for update.  Also, the American Thresherman’s Association has added the 9500# Pro Farm to the Thursday, August 13, 2026 list of classes.  Also, please note:  the Light Super Stock class has been added to the Mansfield, Illinois event on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

ITPA Board Meeting
Rule changes from the December 14, 2025 ITPA Board of Directors meeting are now posted under the Tech Section.

2025 ITPA Awards Banquet
The 2025 Illinois Tractor Pulling Association Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois.  Approximately 300 people were in attendance to honor the 2025 ITPA sponsors, promoters, point winners, special award winners and their families.  Over $100,000 in point fund money, Burrus seed, scholarships, jackets, trophies, Stor-Loc tool boxes and door prizes were awarded.
Winner of the $10,000+ Stor-Loc tool box competing membership “pass the envelope game” was Jay Romack.
ITPA special award winners were:
Marc Clifton Memorial Scholarship – Nathan Brammer
Pete Tucker Memorial Scholarship – Evan Zumbahlen
Rookie of the Year – Tucker Casteel
Best Appearing Stock – Nick DeVries
Best Appearing Truck – Jason Brammer
Besst Appearing Modified – Steve Bollinger
Modified Puller of the Year – Glenn McMunn
Stock Puller of the Year – Chris Cain
Mechanic of the Year – Steve Bollinger
Jim Gumm Pulling Ambassador Award – Bernie Platz
Pulling Family of the Year – Steve Bollinger family
Sportsmanship Award- Scott Boehler

“Thanks”
ITPA would like to thank Rodney Crum of Power and Noise Photo.com for posting live results from the ITPA events.
Thanks again Rodney and your crew for your support of ITPA.