Fast-paced tractor meeting in Upahl: 800 HP and family-friendly fun!

Fast-paced tractor meeting in Upahl: 800 HP and family-friendly fun!

In bright sunshine and hundreds of enthusiastic visitors, the Kreihnsdörp pulling team's third tractor trek near Upahl provided all sorts of spectacles. Last weekend, fans of tractor pulling, big and small, gathered together to celebrate a real highlight of agricultural culture. Tractors of different years and horsepower classes competed against each other, with the focus being on having fun with the robust machines.

The event spanned two days and attracted numerous participants from the surrounding area and beyond. The focus was particularly on Michael Reske from the tractor forge in Senske. The horsepower professional was active in pulling competitions around the world and brought his impressively powerful vehicle with him, which boasts an impressive 800 horsepower. This is no ordinary tractor - the engine runs on a turbocharger from a diesel locomotive, making it a real heavyweight among the competitors. This sets the event apart from other competitions, where often not even half the horsepower is achieved, such as in the case of the Traktorfreunde Finningen, who also offered a great event with their vintage cars nordkurier.de.

Insight into the competition

The principle behind tractor pulling is simple but exciting: modified vehicles pull a heavy brake van. The distance traveled is measured up to the point at which the vehicle comes to a stop. It's not just the increase in horsepower that plays a role, but also the technology and skill of the driver. Good traction is crucial - no wonder tires can spin or tractors can "jump" unintentionally. This was also noticed by the tractor friends from Finningen, who came together to enrich the competition with their older vehicles, which are up to 70 years old br.de.

Another highlight was the commitment of nine-year-old Mia Lopens from Walsmühlen. She won the audience's hearts with her small tractor, which had 30 hp. Mia was part of the pulling team from Goddin that brought a total of eight tractors to give fans an insight into the world of tractor pulling.

Dieter Eckert, an experienced master baker from Spornitz, moderated the event and contributed to the good atmosphere with his inviting demeanor. He is a familiar face at classic car and tractor events and demonstrated his extensive knowledge and passion.

Conclusion and outlook

The weekend was a complete success: from perfect weather to satisfied visitors and committed sponsors, everything was there. Organizer Eric Frahm brought this great event together, and those present are already looking forward to a repeat event. If you would like to find out more, you should take a look at the next tractor pulling events, such as those below tractorpulling-ennstal.at can be found.