Photo by RR Best
Asher Hendry pedals excitedly during the pedal pulls.

First of many pedal/garden tractor pulls held in Sullivan

•July 22, 2015•

by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com

Two weeks ago Sullivan’s Tabor Park was home to a pedal and garden tractor pull that organizers hope will be the first of many in years to come.
“For the first time, it went really well,” said Ed Righter, a Sullivan resident and member of the Christian County Tractor Pulling Association, which sponsored the event. Along with the association, the day was further helped along by Cory Wiley and Clint Thompson of the city’s park department and numerous volunteers.
The day began with the tot rod pedal pulls, which were enjoyed by 40 children taking their shot at the unique feat.
“There were lots of smiles and cheering that took place as each child was showing off their pedal power at Tabor Park,” said Paul Callan, who was hired by the city to bring in and set up the pedal pulls. “Approximately 40 took their turn pulling the “Tormentor” sled on the John Deere tractors  “Crankinstein “ and “Gotta Go Green” in attempts of a “full pull” or as far as their legs would take them, competing for trophies and fun along the way.”
Following the pedal pulls, the garden tractor competition began with some traveling more than an hour to participate.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.