HammerDown Truck and Tractor Pull

07/09/2018

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Lorin Schluter, brother of ITPA announcer and promoter Leroy Schluter. It was always this time of year we got to see Lorin often. While getting ready for our pull he always made sure we didn’t go hungry and wouldn’t leave until he made sure everyone ate! Everyone loved him and he always put a smile on your face when you saw that big man wearing Bibb Overalls coming at you! He was a great man that this community will miss terribly! Our thoughts go out to LeRoy and the entire Schluter family!

02/11/2018

Hey Everyone,
I have been getting some questions about this year’s Hammerdown event. I am sorry to say that we will no longer be doing the Hammerdown Truck and Tractor Pull! As much as we love doing this event, it was taking a lot of time away from our families.
I would like to say that I am proud of the shows that we put on the last six years, but I am even more proud of the people we have helped along the way. WE have donated nearly $60,000 to the March of Dimes and families in need of help! All of you were a part of that and I am so thankful and proud of our community.
To the pullers: thank you, thank you, thank you!! We had some of the best competitors in the country come to Champaign County and put on fantastic shows each year! You stuck with us through the rain outs the first few years and you kept coming back. People don’t always get to see that caliber of vehicles in our area and we are so grateful that ya’ll traveled the miles that you did to come to our event.
I sent out a separate letter to the sponsors a couple of weeks ago and I hope I did not miss anyone. If I did, I sincerely apologize! WE have had so many people help us these last six years and I don’t want to miss anyone. Without the sponsors, this event does not happen.
These past 6 years have been nothing short of amazing for me and my family. Because of all of you, you have kept my Uncle Mike Walden’s name alive and on radio, billboards, shirts, signs, etc. I know most of you knew Mike and that is why you gave like you did. There is not a bigger compliment to my family, than showing the support the last six years like you all have done. It has been easier dealing with the loss over time and celebrating him, than just letting another person in this world leave us. There are a lot of negative things out there right now, but for the last six June or July’s, there was a buzz in Champaign County. Mike lived life to the fullest. He worked hard, played hard, and always found a way to give back to his family, friends, and community. You all have allowed us to keep doing that.
There were a lot of people that helped make this event successful and I hope you all know how much we appreciate you!! From the sponsors, pullers, sled operators, fans, vendors, everyone that helped at the fair grounds and of course the ones that were involved in putting on the last 6 shows, my family and I thank you so much!!
Cheers,
Jared Little

11/17/2017

Our hearts and thoughts go out to the Jay Haning family and Friedrich families! Jay was a true class act and great competitor.!! Even while fighting this terrible disease, he always had a smile on his face and supported our pull each year! He will be missed many and especially all of us at Hammerdown! Cheers buddy!

07/15/2017

Huge shoutout to CAKE POPS BY CARA for hooking us up with 2 amazing cakes for tonite's event! Thank you for your generous donation! They will be devoured with love!!

07/10/2017

Attention Pullers!!
The class order for the Pull is as follows
1. 8000 # Modified
2. 10000 # Pro Stock
3. 6200 # 2WD Trucks
4. 8500 # Limited Pro
This will be the order unless something comes up!
Thank you and can't wait to see you all Friday!

07/10/2017

Our hearts hurt today for the Hilgendorf family! Rest In Peace Joel! What a great young man he was! Steve, Anne, Jacob, and the rest of the family and friends will be in our thoughts this week!

07/05/2017

We are T minus 9 days til Pull Time! The boys are working hard to give these bad machines a mean track! Can't wait to see ya'll! Cheers and Hammerdown!

07/04/2017

Ticket prices are:
$15 for Adults
$5 ages 7-12
Free for 6 and younger

06/22/2017

After the pull this year stick around and party with the Nickel and Dimes Band. They play anything from country to rock. We will continue serving drinks and infield vendors will be open for food! Check out
nickelanddimesband.com. We can't wait to party with ya'll! Nicole Collett Mohr

Saturating the market with our own style of blended harmonies in everything from No Doubt to Johnny Cash! Look forward to seeing you at our next gig! Performing a thick harmonized blend of past and present favorites from a broad range of genres.

06/16/2017

Less than a month away! Mark your calenders!!

06/16/2017

We are less than a month away from Pull time and we wanted to thank some more Amazing sponsors! Suits Ag Service for you generous donation to sponsor the 8000 # Modifieds!! Custom Crane, Beniach Construction, No Damn Cents Pulling Team, Busboom Farms, Open Road, Comfort Suites, and last but not least Birkey's Farmstore for all of our Equipment needs! It takes an Army and we greatly appreciate the support from our amazing community!

05/25/2017

Pull time is getting closer and we have more amazing sponsors to thank!!! Gifford State Bank, Reynolds Towing, Shaffs Implement, AHW, First Security, Hugs & Bugs, Jeff Justus Farms and last but not least Wilson Farms for sponsoring the Modified class! Amazing people, amazing companies and we could not have this pull without you!!! Thank so all so much!