11/21/2025
Big News for the sport of truck and tractor pulling.
New Alliance: IHRA Joins Outlaw and Pro Pulling Leagues
Rock Valley, IA — The Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA) and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) are excited to announce another major alliance. They are joining forces with a third big group, the Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League (PPL), to form an all-new Alliance. This collaboration is expected to make the sport of truck and tractor pulling much bigger and better!
A Powerful Team
This is the second alliance announcement involving the IHRA. It highlights a creative plan for the collaboration of bringing together the decades of leadership and experience from these major national organizations.
● The new series created by this three-way alliance will offer record-setting prize money.
● This means competitors will be rewarded like never before for their hard work and skill.
● The large prizes are designed to attract the best pullers in the sport.
What This Means for Everyone
The new alliance will offer exciting benefits to everyone involved in the sport:
● For Pullers: You’ll get more chances to compete in combined national events and see more coverage of the sport.
● For Promoters: You can host an even more exciting level of pulling that will fill your grandstands with fans.
● For Sponsors: You'll have new opportunities to increase your brand's visibility across the country.
● For Fans: This new alliance is unique! The commitment of this collaboration will bring you more powerful vehicles, more events, and more excitement. Get ready to feel the power!
Leaders Share Their Vision
Darryl Cuttel, IHRA Owner and CEO, shared:
“Our alliances with the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association reinforce IHRA’s goal to build the most powerful and unified future in pulling. By bringing these leading groups together, we’re making the competition stronger, expanding opportunities for pullers nationwide, and hosting the kind of high-impact events that drive this powerful sport forward.”
Kurt Van Beek, Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Assn CEO, explained:
“The Outlaws have always led the way with new ideas for truck and tractor pulling. This alliance is our next step to keep building the sport for our pullers, promoters, sponsors, and fans.”
What Fans Can Expect
The IHRA, the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association, and the Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League will work together in a strong collaboration to promote events and grow fan interest.
● Better event experiences at all competitions.
● More attention for all sponsors.
● More opportunities for fans to get involved with both kinds of motorsports.
● Special behind-the-scenes content and interviews on new media channels.
Looking Ahead
The IHRA and the two pulling organizations are dedicated to bringing motorsports enthusiasts even closer to the action. Stay tuned for more updates, event schedules, and special deals as this dynamic alliance unfolds.
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About the Organizations
● International Hot Rod Association (IHRA):
o Founded in 1970, IHRA is a major North American drag racing group. It organizes racing at all levels, from local to professional. The IHRA is now focused on elevating all motorsports, including Truck and Tractor Pulling, and improving the fan experience through collaboration and innovation.
o For more info, visit www.IHRA.com or follow on social media.
Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association:
o Celebrating its 43rd season in 2025, it is the top tractor pulling group west of the Mississippi River. With over 400 competing vehicles in 22 classes, The Outlaws bring the "THUNDER IN THE DIRT" to every town they visit.
o For more info, visit www.outlawpulling.com or find them on social media.
Hot Shot’s Secret Pro Pulling League (PPL):
o Celebrating its 20th season in 2025, the PPL is the world's largest truck and tractor pulling group. It features 300 sessions of competition across twenty states. Their goal is to provide the best competition for pullers and fans alike at their events and through digital platforms, often through collaboration with other groups.
o For more info, visit www.ProPulling.com or follow them on social media.
