2008 Gawler Barossa Tractor Pull

(Sanctioned ATPA Event)

Thank you to the 3,000 members of the public who attended our hugely successful Tractor Pull at the Kapunda Paceway on 8Nov08.  We had fantastic support from our  sponsors and Tractor Pullers in helping to raise so much money for the charity work of Rotary.  

It was so good - we are going to do it again!

at the Kapunda Paceway on 30 Jan 2010 (date to be confirmed)

Proudly brought to you by Lyndoch Motors

2008 Admission Prices

Adults           $20

Kids (12-18)     $10

Under 12        Free

Family Pass(2+2) $40

 

Fully Catered

& Licenced

Gates Open 10:30am

Entertainment Starts 11:00am

Competition Starts 1:30pm

Conditions

Welcome to Bring a Chair (limited seating)

NO eskies! (due licencing laws)

No Pets

 

The Gawler and Gawler Light Rotary Clubs ran the inaugural Gawler Barossa Tractor Pull at the Gawler Paceway on Saturday 10 November 2007.  This was enormously successful with 5,000 people attending and over $65,000 raised for charity.   The second event was run at the Kapunda Paceway on Saturday 8 November 2008 and this was also a big success with 3,000 people attending in less-than-ideal weather conditions.   The events are for Modified Tractors, sanctioned by the Australian Tractor Pull Association and the competitors earned points towards the Australian Championships.    This ATPA sanctioned event is one of the ten events held each year for the Australian Championships. 

A Tractor  Pull involves powerful, modified machines pulling a large, movable weight on a sled over a 100 metre graded run. As the weight moves forward, the resistance increases with the tractors roaring and bucking their way along the track until they can go no further. The tractor that pulls furthest and fastest wins the heat.   Tractors vary in size from modified ride-on mowers for beginners to 2000 horsepower monsters with names such as “Enforcer”, “Outlaw” and “Rough Justice.”  

Tractor pulling is an international sport with major competitions in England, Europe and America.  The Rotary Clubs of Gawler, Gawler Light, and Kapunda have promoted this event as a major fundraiser for local organisations and charities, and they were generously sponsored by local, State and national businesses and organisations.

2008 SPONSORS
Lyndoch Motors All Terrain Lifting Services
Ahrens CMV Group Kennewell Civil

Baiada Select Poultry

Brice

Bunyip Print & Copy

Neils Parts

Case Agriculture

Mitsubishi Motors

The Bunyip

Town of Gawler

Light Regional Council

DF & E Kemp & Son Carriers Gawler Country Office National  

 

Fun for all the family!

Tractor Pulls

Ute Muster

(entry details below)

Helicopter Flights

Static Displays

Vintage Tractors
Kids rides

Fully Catered

 

UTE MUSTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 
  • Entry into the Ute Muster is through the main gate between 9:00AM and 12:00PM. Judging commences at 12:00PM.

  • Competition registration is at the gate on the day of the event.

  • Competition winners will be announced over the loud speaker at approx. 2:30PM.   Vehicles can leave any time after announcement.

  • A ute parade around the track will occur at approx. 5:30PM for any utes wishing to participate.

  • THE UTE MUSTER SITE IS A DRY AREA, NO ESKIES ARE ALLOWED. Vehicles will be searched at the gate, any eskies will be confiscated by security and can be picked up after the event.

 

 

Checkout the 2008 action! (90sec video clip)

2008 Gawler Barossa Tractor Pull

DVD's are available For Sale

Only $20.00 plus $5.00 postage and handling (anywhere in Australia)

(PayPal account required)

After purchase via PayPal, please send an email to admin@gbtractorpullsa.org with your name, address, date and amount of payment.  Alternatively, you can send a cheque or money order for $25.00 to Gawler Barossa Tractor Pull Inc, PO Box 1577, Gawler SA 5118.   Be sure to include your name and address for return postage.

 

click here

  2008 Gawler Barossa

Tractor Pull Photo Gallery

Click Play and then wait until starts.  [Caution large file 9.5 Mb]

   (DSL = 2.5 mins @ 512kbit/sec; Dialup 44 mins @28.8kbit/sec)  

 

 

 

 

 
           
           
           
           
           
           

 

 

  Links

Gawler Town Home Page

Gawler Visitor Centre Australia Tractor Pulls Rotary Club of Gawler Light
ACRM (Australian Citizen Radio Monitors) Gawler/Barossa    

Contact Us

admin@gbtractorpullsa.org
Mailing Address

Gawler Barossa Tractor Pull Inc, PO Box 1577, Gawler SA 5118

Proudly coordinated by

 the Rotary Club of Gawler and the Rotary Club of Gawler Light.  Proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Kapunda