Rockwell, Hutchinson, and Wheatland are west of the MIssissippi 
As a fan of modifieds, it would be nice if Outlaws would offer a mod class that wasn't the same (or slightly less) than an NTPA RN-level mod class. If one's favorite class is unlimited mods, or PPL Super Modifieds, or even an NTPA GN-level class, then Outlaws offers less than those other sanctioning bodies. I believe Outlaws has different levels of pull based on the purse, correct? Maybe for their Super National or Elite National, if they opened up the engine limits for their mod class, I'd view them differently. Comparing Eder, Purser, Bauer, Knapp or Leischner, Walsh, Shelton, Sullivan (or Berg, Owens, Corzine, Tedder etc.) to what one sees at an Outlaws mod class.... there is no comparison. Pullers like Wayne Longnecker and Don Nelson have pulled and been successful on other circuits that are farther from home. I understand traveling from Iowa to Nebraska is a lot more affordable than traveling from Iowa to Benson, NC or Chapel Hill, TN. This isn't a criticism of the pullers, just that specific Outlaws class compared to the competition is (imo) doesn't compare. (As an aside, traveling from Nebraska or Iowa to Whitewright, TX is as far or farther than traveling from Nebraska or Iowa to Bowling Green, and certainly farther than going to Tomah or Rockwell). Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/13/2022 01:35AM by The Original Michael. |
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One credo I live by is "To know what great _______ is, you must first experience it."
For me it is a number of things...BBQ, Pizza, and music are three things that come to mind for me immediately. But we understand there are "variations of greatness" within those themes I share...KC vs. Texas BBQ, Chicago Style vs. New York Style pizza... The same goes for pulling. There are well-run shows across every organization and it is no secret who the leaders in the clubhouse are. It can be different AND great no matter the show. Have I ever been to an Outlaws show? No, but the quality of iron is definite when I see Outlaw pullers in person who frequent PPL and NTPA shows I attend. Look at the top 2 TWD trucks at the 2022 NFMS finals, both Outlaw pullers predominently, thats just one example. Jake and Dick see those pullers too, but not in the confines of a track west of the Mississippi...Wisner is a 17 hour drive from Dick's house by the way. In the end I guess someone has to bang the drum harder on this page and elsewhere about Outlaw show quality. I share PPL stuff and pin it to the top of this page frequently, and other organjzations are more than welcome to do so and Ill pin it at the top, JUST ASK. Based on where we were as a world and a sport 24 months ago, we need to do a better job of building the sport up...and that cannot be accomplished by tearing someone or some entity down. There is no gain. Constructive criticism is encouraged however. Celebrate this sport and the season we have had despite numerous challenges. I was truly afraid vehicle numbers would be about half of what they ended up being considering the factors at play. Bryan Lively - 
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Yes, the Outlaw mods are not BIG powerful cookie cutter 4 Hemi tractors, they are a more diverse group of tractors, and you never know which one may win on a given night.
They have 2 hemi ,3 chevy, twin Allison(v-12), Rolls-Rolls Griffon (v12), Packard (v12), Turbine, and dt 466 on alcohol all very different but putting on a GREAT show with some variety for the fans in the stand. Outlaw show are second to none on getting tractors down the track and making for a timely and efficient show the App they for your helps so at the show you know when and where you belong. Kudos to Dave and Kurt for making Pulling great again
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