Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st May 14, 2015 04:02PM
There was a Facebook page that someone started called Pulling For Preston and after many requests from people wanting to help our family in memory of Preston we have decided to put on a pull in Preston's hometown of Soldiers Grove, WI. All the proceeds from beverage and food sales or any other type of profits from this pull will go towards rebuilding Preston's truck. Starr Nelson, Preston's Sisters, and Kirsten Berra, a long time friend, who also help me run SWWI Pullers will be pulling the truck in the 2016 season in Memory Of Preston. The pull will start at noon with antique and farm tractors followed by larger classes starting at 6:00pm. I am working on a class list and will post that in the next week or so. I can tell you there will be classes for everyone. We will end the night with live music in the beer tent.
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st May 28, 2015 03:23PM
Just an update for Pulling For Preston Memorial Pull the evening show will include SWWI Pullers classes, 2.5 Diesels, 2.6 Diesels, Super Stock Gas, 466 Tractors, Too Hot Too Farm, and 8,500 tractors. Other classes include Open Diesel Trucks, Super Farm Hot Farm Shootout, Semis, and Light Limited Pro Tractors. We will also be having Altered Gas 4x4 and Stock Diesel Trucks which will probably pull in the afternoon. There will be plenty of food and refreshments on the grounds including a BBQ Cook off that is open for anyone to enter. For those of you that know him Spanky from Sleepy Hollow and his band High Millage will be the evening band.
Any questions please call me at 608-632-3178

Thank You,
Guy
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 13, 2015 03:28PM
Any up dates on classes,pulling order and pay back? Also is there admission to this event and if so how much. Thanks for any updates you could provide.
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 15, 2015 03:29AM
The pull will start at 11:00am sharp with antique and farm classes which will be 100% payback. Open classes will have added payback money. Between 3:00 and 4:00 will be street diesel and gas trucks. All day classes will have a $20 entry fee. Late afternoon/evening will be all the larger classes including all SWWI Pullers Classes and many others. There will be no hook fee for these classes but there will be good payback for all classes. It will be the pullers option if they'd like to donate a portion of their proceeds back to the event. I will post all classes and pulling order in the next couple days.
Free Admission to the whole event including the pull, BBQ Cookoff, and music. I will also be posting more information.
Here is a link to the poster: Pulling For Preston Poster

Any questions please call me
608-632-3178

Thank You, Guy
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 16, 2015 09:49AM
ANTIQUE AND FARM CLASSES
Due to time restraints, the antique and farm show will be moved up to 10:00 a.m. SHARP!
One hook per tractor.

Classes and pulling order will be:
4750 Antique
5250 Improved
5750 Antique
6250 Improved
6000 Open
6250 Antique
9300 Farm N/A 414 and below
8500 Farm N/A 415 and above
12,000 Farm Turbo

Antique
16.9.28/15.5.38 tire limit, 2500 rpm, 3.5 mph, 18" draw bar

Improved
16.9.28/15.5.38 tire limit, 3000 rpm, 5 mph, 18" draw bar

Farm - 414 and below
18.4.38 tire limit, 3000 rpm, 5 mph, 20" draw bar

Farm 415 and above
18.4.38 tire limit, 3000 rpm, 8 mph, 20" draw bar

Farm Turbo
20.8.38 and 18.4.42 tire limit, 2.3 turbo, 3000 rpm, 20" draw bar, pace to be determined at driver's meeting

Please feel free to contact Todd 608-606-0207, Monte 608-632-3088 or Guy 608-632-3178 with questions.
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 16, 2015 10:03AM
Open class 3000rpm,18.4.38 tire,20inch,pace tbd
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 25, 2015 12:46AM
Just an update,the 6250 imp will be changed to 5750
Also if anyone is interested in a super ant. Like 6000 or? Contact me
Lastly can we please have all of the pullers park on the far side of the blacktop track,as we need room for the semi haulers which will be rolling in for the 3oclock classes
Should be a fun day,with some great food and pulling hope to see you there
Thank you
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 28, 2015 06:56AM
3:00 pm Afternoon Pulling Order

SWWI Pullers Super Stock Gas 4x4 – No Hook Fee
Hot Farm Super Farm Shoot Out – No Hook Fee
Altered or Street Gas 4x4 - $20 Hook Fee
SWWI Pullers 8500 Too Hot To Farm 15mph Pace – No Hook Fee
SWWI Pullers Super Stock 2wd – No Hook Fee
SWWI Pullers 11,500 Too Hot To Farm 18mph Pace – No Hook Fee
SWWI Pullers 2.5 Diesel Trucks – No Hook Fee
Light Limited Pro Tractors Badger State and South Central Rules – No Hook Fee
SWWI Pullers 2.6 Diesel Trucks – No Hook Fee
SWWI Pullers 466 Pro Farm 3000 rpm – No Hook Fee
Open Class Gas, Diesel, Trucks, and Tractors – No Hook Fee
Dump Trunk and Semis – Must have own Hitch – No Hook Fee
Street Diesel Trucks, Stock Turbo, No traction bars, stops, or weights, 24in hitch, smoke all you want - $20 Hook Fee
Hot Street Diesel 8000lbs, 24in hitch, traction bars, bump stops, and weights are allowed. Any turbo or twins are allowed. $20 Hook Fee

All classes will have good payback based on numbers in each class. All pullers must pick up their check that day/evening. It will be up to the puller if they would like to donate any of their winnings back to “Pulling for Preston Memorial.”
FREE ADMISSION- to Truck and Tractor Pull, BBQ Cook off, and Live Music
Wrist Bands will be available to purchase for $20 which will allow you to eat at any food stand including BBQ Cook off from 12:00- 9:00 pm.
Please no carry-ins
$2.50 Beers or $2.00 by case

Hope to see everyone there!
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 29, 2015 10:47PM
Do to some interest this week in open class we will be changing the weight to 6500,the drivers can get together on Saturday and pick what pace they want.
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 29, 2015 11:32PM
Pace for open? And 3000 rpm rule. It's an altered class not open. Thought about bringing my tractor but can't run 3000 rpm.
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 30, 2015 04:54AM
As said in pulling order posted previously for 3pm Saturday "Light limited Pro. Badger state and South central rules" has been CHANGED to "light Limited Super Stock Badger State and South Central Rules".
Also there are Camp Sites available on grounds within walking distance of track with electric for $18/night or non electric sites.
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 30, 2015 01:21PM
Red puller, we have a assortment of tractors interested in the class,we are trying to make things work for everyone,the pace is dependent on the driver that are here, the rpm I will find out tonight if it can be above 3000 per insurance with safety eguip. Will post when know thank you for the interest!
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 30, 2015 02:13PM
What time do you think the too hot to farn will be. thanks. ps will you be able to get a semi in to park
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 31, 2015 01:33AM
11,500 hot farm should get there by 4:00...We do have reserved parking for semi's and large trucks right near the track....Pullers, when you come to the grounds watch for escorts for parking. There is a Pulling For Preston sign on highway 61 showing you where to go.
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 31, 2015 02:43AM
Roughly what time should I be there for the heavy farm class for the early show??
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 31, 2015 09:52AM
6500 open may 5500rpm with safety
Heavy farm should be around 2/2:30 to the best of my calculation
Hope you can make it.
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 31, 2015 11:11AM
Will the heavy farm class be subject to the same ignorant rules that were imposed at Reedstown? Or will farm stock tractors be limited by factory appearing pumps, 2.3" turbos and governed by speed limits?
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st July 31, 2015 03:50PM
Neil the rules for the heavy farm were posted earlier and the pace was to be decided it will be 8/10 please call me for questions before posting your smart comments
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st August 01, 2015 04:49AM
Yes Sir- I read the post. I could meet those requirement under loose interpretation, but will it be a pure stock class? Functional PTO and cast rears a must have? No electric supply pumps?
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Re: Preston Nelson Memorial Pull Soldiers Grove, WI - August 1st August 01, 2015 11:40PM
Awesome job by the Soldiers Grove community in remembrance of Preston Nelson
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Out Come August 02, 2015 03:29AM
Was Guy able to raise enough money to rebuild the truck? If he did, can't wait to see it out kicking everyones butt that helped pay for it!!!
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Re: Out Come August 12, 2015 02:36AM
We had a perfect day and everything went very well from the BBQ Cook Off, Live Music, and Especially the Truck & Tractor Pull. To everyone that help make this event successful from the volunteers that helped out, sponsors and supporters...Thank You... Preston would of been Proud!
This event all started with friends and especially from our pulling families that wanted to see his truck rebuilt and put on a pull in his memory. A portion will go to rebuild his truck that his sister and a friend will drive in the 2016 season and if Preston has his way from above, I'm sure it will be kicking everyone's butt.
With the proceeds we also plan on setting up a scholarship at our local school in his name for Diesel Mechanics and Tech School and donating to the local fire and rescue that helped us on that tragic night.
Watch for next year...since we plan on making this an annual event and will probably be the first Saturday in August each year....
Once Again, Thank You Everyone for All the Support in Pulling For Preston.
He will be loved and missed forever by all that knew him.
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