The Grass Roots Tractor Club was established in 2021 to provide a social setting for members to share common interests of antique tractors. The club is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Through generous donations and community events, the club raises funds to provide scholarship opportunities for students pursuing education and careers in agricultural and related fields. In 2022, the club awarded three scholarships to students in the Central Illinois area.
Tractor Pulls
2024 Season
- Test & Tune day – May 5 or 19 (weather depending)
- June 2
- July 7
- August 4
- September 1
Every first Sunday of the month from June through September, the club hosts antique tractor pulls. The classes include Farm Stock, Division 2 (uncut and cut), Division 3 (uncut and cut), Division 4 (cut) and Altered Stock. Weigh in and registration start at 9 AM and the pull starts at 10 AM. The class order is light to heavy. Cancellations or delays are posted to our Facebook group page which also feeds to the home page of this website. Concessions are available on site.
Club membership is required to participate in the pull. Membership fees are as follows: Single Day $10, Season Individual $20, Season Family $40.
Hook fees are $20 with a 60% payback (min 3 entries in the class).
The 2024 season will include Year-End Points Payback. The fee for points classes is $50 per class and the purse will be awarded from the fees collected. This is a one-time per season fee. Points will be awarded to the tractor, regardless of the driver. Tractors can compete in up to four classes. Points will be awarded for both hook points and placing points. Hook points – the tractor will receive 20 points for making a pull of measurable distance. Placing Points – the tractor will receive points according to their finishing position. Please see the Year-End Points Rules for complete information.
Tractor Pull Forms
Scholarships
The club is pleased to offer three scholarship/assistance programs. The application timeframe is January 15 – March 15 for the College and Technical Scholarships, and January 15-June 15 for the Workforce Assistance. Applications will be available online during these timeframes.
Meet our 2024 Scholarship Recipients
- Must be a resident of Illinois, or be a member or immediate family member of a Grass Roots Tractor Club member.
- Have a 2.5 GPA or better (4.0 scale)
- Plan or currently attend a two/four-year college/university
- Pursue a major in agriculture, food services or natural resources
- Be a current or former member of FFA or 4H
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member, employer or teacher
College Scholarship Application
- Must be a resident of Illinois, or be a member or immediate family member of a Grass Roots Tractor Club member.
- Plan or currently attend a vocational or technical school
- Pursue an associate degree, certificate or diploma in a vocational, technical or skilled trade
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member, employer or teacher
Technical Scholarship Application
- Must be a resident of Illinois, or be a member or immediate family member of a Grass Roots Tractor Club member.
- Preference will be given to high school seniors and students aged 18-24
- Currently employed or have a start date of employment
- Must have a letter from the current or future employer stating the job functions and requirements of the employee.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member, employer or teacher.
Workforce Assistance Application