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Irish Tractor Pullers Make History

The ITPA (Irish Tractor Pulling Association) made history once again this weekend by representing Ireland for the first time ever in the European Tractor Pulling Championships.

Jonathan Helion driving a Case MX110

Jonathan Helion driving a Case MX110 and Michael Haydon driving a New Holland TM 150 both from Tullamore Co Offaly, and members of the ITPA (Irish Tractor Pulling Association) were in Bakel, Holland this weekend representing Ireland. Twelve Countries were represented at what was a spectacular event hosted by the NTTO (Netherlands Truck & Tractor Pulling Organisation) and the hospitably for the Irish received from the Dutch was second to none.

The Irish team Jonathan and Michael both achieved pull of over 82 meters of the 100 meter track. The class was won by J. van der Streek from Holland in A Massey Ferguson 1155, which was the only tractor to achieve a full pull by pulling the sled the whole length of 100 meters.

Michael Haydon driving a New Holland TM 150

It was a very educational challenge for the Irish Team, which have gained invaluable knowledge on how to prepare and balance the tractors for the next event, we're here to learn and to fly the Irish flag said Jonathan and Michael which are very pleased with their own performance, they both added that the biggest fear was not making it pass the 50 meters so we're both very happy to got pulls in excess of 82 meters and confident that with a few slight changes in tactics Ireland could very well be on the podium receiving a European title next year.

The ITPA would like to thank our sponsors for making our European trip possible, they are as follows:

Paul Duffey from Case Ireland

W.R Shaw Ltd. (New Holland Dealer)

Paul Tyrell from P&O Ferries

Michael Hayden & Jonathan Healion

For 2002 JFC All Ireland results see News and more information please contact: Colm on 086 8142736