Quambatook Tractor Pull

09/06/2026

Come along and celebrate the opening of the Quambatook Weir Pool with a free community bbq at the weir from 12 noon.

Inspections are also being held for the Council-owned units at 9-11 Guthrie Street.

Gannawarra Shire Council
Gannawarra Times
Swan Hill Guardian

Celebrations will be held throughout Quambatook on Friday, 12 June as the community marks the official opening of the Sustainable Recreational Water for Quambatook project.

Various events will be held throughout the day, including:
☕ A Connect With Council session, occurring at Bev Nalder Memorial Park from 10.30am-12 noon. Come along, grab a coffee and discuss your concerns with Councillors and senior staff.
🏠 Inspections of the Council-owned units at 9-11 Guthrie Street from 11am-12 noon, which is occurring as part of Council’s efforts in seeking expressions of interest regarding the site’s future.
🍖 A free community barbecue at the Quambatook Weir Pool from 12 noon.
🎉 The official opening of the Sustainable Recreational Water for Quambatook project, occurring at the Quambatook Weir Pool from 1pm.

For more information, please visit https://tinyurl.com/5n8ednhj

08/05/2026

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If you missed it, go back to our Wednesday night post.

This was the moment it sunk in.

Captured from the 100 metre mark, this was the split second Sledgehammer’s driver, Gene, realised he had just been beaten by Kryptonite in the John Parker Memorial Perpetual event.

It is the look of a bloke replaying the run in his head, knowing how close it was, and wondering what words his co-driver might have for him when he gets back to the pits.

Disappointment, pressure, rivalry and a fair bit of Quamby humour, all caught under the lights.

That’s tractor pulling.

06/05/2026

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Story behind the photo will be revealed on Friday.

06/05/2026

Quambatook is more than the home of tractor pulling.

Quambatook Weir Pool & Walking Trail 📍A peaceful spot for walking and kayaking, with a cosy meeting place along the Avoca River.

03/05/2026

THE JOHN PARKER MEMORIAL RESULTS

The John Parker Memorial is another of Quambatook’s perpetual trophy events. This one is held in honour of a man whose contribution to tractor pulling at Quambatook and across Australia has left a lasting mark on the sport.

John Parker was instrumental in helping introduce tractor pulling to Quambatook, and his legacy still lives on every time the sled drops at the Home of Tractor Pulling.

Since the introduction of this event in 2008, Kryptonite has now claimed the John Parker Memorial for the seventh time, once again with Leslie Lawrance behind the wheel taking the trophy.

Congratulations to Leslie Lawrance and the Kryptonite team on taking out one of Quambatook’s most significant memorial events.

Photo credit: KerryM Photography

02/05/2026

RED STEER AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

This is not just another class win. The Red Steer Australian Championship is one of Quambatook’s perpetual trophy events, named after Red Steer, which is widely recognised as one of the first modified tractors in Australia. Red Steer competed at the first organised Australian tractor pull at Elmore in 1976, and by 1977 Quambatook was already building the legacy that still continues today.

Since the trophy was introduced in 1977, names like Mallee Muncha, Double Trouble, Outlaw Too and Supamann have all left their mark on Red Steer history multiple times. This year, Rumpus gets its name on the trophy for a second time, this time with Robbie Ward behind the wheel.

Congratulations to Robbie Ward and the Rumpus team on taking out one of Quambatook’s most iconic trophies.

Photo credit: Noah Thorley Images /

02/05/2026

OPEN MODIFIED 5.10 TONNE RESULTS

Closing out the Open Modified results with the 5.10 tonne class.

With Andrew behind the wheel for the final event, Sledgehammer laid down 104 metres and made sure the Open Modifieds went out in style. Black smoke, red pipes and a full pull to top it all off.

One machine, three weight classes, and no shortage of presence. Sledgehammer made its mark all day and capped off the class with authority.

Congratulations to the team behind Sledgehammer.

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Open Modified done. Tomorrow: The John Parker Memorial and The Red Steer, the two Quambatook Tractor Pull perpetual trophy events.

02/05/2026

OPEN MODIFIED 4.20 TONNE RESULTS

Next up, the Open Modified 4.20 tonne class.

Sledgehammer backed it up again in a big way, this time with Gene behind the wheel and stretching the distance out to 120.24 metres. With the smoke in the air and that Scania V8 doing the talking, this one was hard to miss.

Congratulations to the team behind Sledgehammer on another class win.

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Photo credit: KerryM Photography