Full-Throttle Action and High Stakes as Nation’s Top Pullers Converge on Kentucky
Full-Throttle Action and High Stakes as Nation’s Top Pullers Converge on Kentucky
Championship Tractor Pull sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America returns to Freedom Hall.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 4, 2025)—Since 1969, the Championship Tractor Pull has thrilled fans and earned a reputation as the country's most competitive indoor tractor pull. The 2025 rendition of the invitation-only event brings together nearly 200 drivers from across the country looking to take home fame and a share of over $300,000 in prizes.
Throughout five performances running February 12-15, Kentucky Venues expects around 70,000 fans to pack into the iconic Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center with earplugs ready to go. They’ll watch as drivers go full throttle, hoping to reach the end of the track and get a “full pull.” While the rip-roaring pulls excite spectators, the stories behind those in the driver seats make the Championship Tractor Pull all the more special. One of those drivers, Lisa Tatum from Bardstown, Kentucky, shared that this particular year will be sentimental for her.
“I was the first female driver to win the Saturday night finals in 2003 when I was just 20 years old,” Tatum said. “I’ve competed a few times since then, but knowing I’ll be back in Freedom Hall in February still feels just as exciting and nerve-wracking as it did the very first time. My dad and brother introduced me to pulling, and it’s become a real family tradition for us. People think it’s just hooking a truck to a sled, but there’s so much more involved—timing, fuel, weight distribution, and a whole lot of intuition. I’m proud to be carrying on our family’s passion and can’t wait to give it my all at this year’s Championship Tractor Pull.”
Tickets are running low for later sessions. Visit https://champpull.org/tickets for ticket options.
About the Show:
The National Farm Machinery Show will be held February 12-15, 2025. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit farmmachineryshow.org.
The Championship Tractor Pull sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America happens daily at 7 p.m. from February 12-15, 2025. There is an extra performance on Saturday at noon. Tickets start at $9. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit champpull.org.
Parking is $15 per vehicle at the gate (grants in/out privileges) or $12 online (one-time entry).
