06/04/2026
Groundbreaking, Earth-Shaking, History-Making: The Fendt High Stakes Series Ushers in a New Era of Pulling This Weekend
FAIRFIELD, Ohio — June 3, 2026 — The eyes of the pulling world will be focused on Darana – Dragway 42 in West Salem, Ohio, Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th with the first stop for the Fendt High Stakes Series. With over 100 elite competitors in action across eight divisions, eyeing $10,000 in first place money per session for each class, this evolutionary new series lives up to its name: High Stakes, with a historic level of competition and payouts.
Classes in action include Pro Stock Tractors, Mini Rods, Hot Rod Semis, Super Modified Two Wheel Drive Trucks, Limited Pro Stock Tractors, Super Farm Tractors, Modified Tractors, and Super Stock Diesel Trucks. Look for these elite pullers to bring a new level of grit and determination to the track at Darana-Dragway 42 and the four additional stops for the series.
Gates open at Darana – Dragway 42 both days at 3pm ET and action begins at 6:30pm ET each session. General admission is $25, Veterans are free admission with a valid ID, and kids 12 and under are free admission. Festival-style seating is available with lawn chairs welcome.
Friday night's pulling action will be followed by bull riding and bull fighting, adding another element of brute force and unbridled excitement to the weekend!
Additionally, kids aged 3 to 10 will also get a chance to compete as well in the kid’s pedal pull on Saturday afternoon starting at 4:30pm ET. First and second place money will be awarded in four different age categories: 3 and 4 year old, 5 and 6 year old, 7 and 8 year old, and 9 and 10 year old. Entry in the competition is free of charge. Tractors are provided.
We also welcome fans to tune in to the action from the comfort of their homes via Speed Sport and ProPulling.tv. Follow us on the IHRA Pro Pulling Series pages for more viewing opportunities in the coming days.
About IHRA Pro Pulling Series:
Entering its 21st season in 2026, the IHRA Pro Pulling Series continues as the world's largest truck and tractor pulling sanctioning body. It features 300 sessions of competition across 20 states through the Hot Shot’s Secret Champions Tour, Warren Diesel Injection Full Pull-USA East regional division, Hart's Diesel Silver Series, Sancrest Western Series presented by Champion Seed, AP1 Insurance Midwest Region, and their member states.
The Pro Pulling League is the only sanctioning body to offer pulling coverage across all broadcast platforms, through its own in-house live stream service (propulling.tv) and Speed Sport 1 — The Motorsports Network, reaching more than 150 million homes.
For the latest news from the IHRA Pro Pulling Series, visit propulling.com and follow on social media: Facebook, X () and Instagram (). The YouTube channel (propullingleague) offers exciting truck and tractor pulling action from past events.
About International Hot Rod Association (IHRA):
Founded in 1970, IHRA is a major North American drag racing organization. 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.
For more information, visit ihra.com or follow on social media.
