Work vs. Play

[Mopower]

As availability of parts and cost of parts, fuel, and tires continue to skyrocket, are people going to start walking away from the luxuries and fun in favor of conserving their dollars? I can't help but think with people out of work, inflation, and the aforementioned rising expenses, this great sport will suffer as the choking squeeze of reality hits and greater needs require our attention.
 

[Captainhookerus]

You are going to have to quit watching doom and gloom on FOX NEWS. Happy days are here again!!!!
 

[MMZAck]

I already had to give up straight forward tractor restoration for tractor pulling restorations. At least when you restore something with the purpose of pulling, it gets a little more use from week to week. I'm with ya though Ethan, the cost could reach a tipping point.

Zack
 

[Dalet]

[Shawn W]

Well, I cant see it getting much better. Already really dropping off here in east central Illinois. Other then the big classes, like ITPA and IPA. Those seem to really be going good. But looks to me like there is big money in there. What I have notcied is the antique classes are getting smaller and smaller, but the stock barnyard pulls are having good turn outs. I dont know if its economy doing it, or something else. But I hear a lot of guys talking about the price of fuel and entry fees and cutting back. Not traveling as far and staying closer to home. Something must be causing it, but what, I dont know.
 

[Dieselbear]

don"t know about that, but you just made me laugh
 

[ShaggyM]

How far south are you from rt80?
 

[Gary Baker]

It was a very sad day.
 

[kruser]

Shawn,
Our "barnyard" stock classes still seem to be holding up well in cIllinois.
Lot of fun and comradery!




 

[mark us]

It's sad because the country was changed forever to a Socialist form of government and I'm sorry but I can't laugh about that like some of you that seem to believe it's a joke. Your kids and grandkids will never have the advantages that you have had. Yes you're right Gary it's a sad, sad day and no laughing matter and I don't care if you watch Fox or what, at least at Fox you could get another side of a story.
 

[Shawn W]

Yeah, I heard about you guys over west, just never made the trip that away. Been down around Effingham some and over at Casey area mostly.
 

[FactoryFarmer]

[mmubspecial]

Has this changed anyones plans as to go or not to go to tunica this year?
 

[FredT Iowa]

Just because you can't afford to waste your money on a good pulling tractor dosn't mean that everybody is broke, Around here farmers made more money this year than ever.
 

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