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FULL PULL ENTERTAINMENT DELIVERS HISTORIC DEBUT AT BUSCH LIGHT PULLING NATIONALS IN EVANSVILLE

NTPA Returns for the First Time in Nearly 50 Years, Debut of Full Pull Video Board
Evansville, Ind. – June 5, 2026 – Full Pull Entertainment and the National Tractor Pulling Association (NTPA) successfully returned NTPA truck and tractor pulling to Evansville, Indiana, for the first time in nearly 50 years during the inaugural Busch Light Pulling Nationals, held May 28–30 at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center.
“The turnout for a first-year Grand National event was extraordinary," said Rich Schaefer, COO of NTPA. "Seeing the grandstands filled to capacity is a major accomplishment by an inaugural event." Schaefer added. "We can't say enough about the support we received from the City of Evansville, the Vanderburgh 4-H Center, and the Vanderburgh County Fair in helping bring this historic event to life,"said Chase Richardson, CEO of Full Pull Entertainment.

"We're also grateful to our partners at Anheuser-Busch, Busch Light, and Working Distributors, whose support helped make this event a tremendous success,"Richardson said. "We also want to recognize the many friends, fellow promoters, and industry leaders who shared their guidance and mentorship throughout the planning process. Their support played an important role in helping us bring this event to life."

More than 15,000 fans attended the three-day event, witnessing the highest level of pulling with 338 hooks featuring over 180 competitors from across the country. The weekend also marked the public debut of two major Full Pull Live assets: The Bauer Built, Full Pull Live, Ironman Pulling Sled, and the new Full Pull Live video board trailer, which was unveiled during Wednesday's “No Practice Podcast.” The Full Pull Live Video Board will be on grounds at all NTPA Grand National events, along with select Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA) pulls throughout 2026.









