For generations, the Tri-County Antique Tractor Pull has brought together the machines that built this region and the people who cherish them — on the dirt, under the open sky, where horsepower meets heritage.
In the heart of Farmer City, Illinois, a passion for vintage machinery has taken root and grown into something far greater than a weekend event. The Tri-County Antique Tractor Pull is a celebration of the iron horses that shaped this land — machines that once turned stubborn prairie soil into breadbasket gold, now gathering dust in barns and garages across the tri-county area.
We exist to give those machines a second act. Every pull is a tribute to the farmers, mechanics, and families who kept these engines alive through decades of change. When a 1940s Farmall rumbles to life on the track or a restored Minneapolis-Moline chugs down the clay, it isn't just competition — it's memory, made audible.
Held at the Farmer City Raceway, our events draw competitors and spectators from throughout central Illinois and beyond. Whether you've spent your life restoring antique tractors or you're simply curious about the rumble, the roar, and the camaraderie — there's a place for you here.
Our signature competitions run through the warmer months, featuring multiple classes of antique tractors competing head-to-head on the clay track at Farmer City Raceway.
Beyond the track, our events are social occasions — food, music, and conversation among neighbors who share a love of rural heritage and mechanical craftsmanship.
Bring your project or pride-and-joy restoration to the show field. Every scratch, every hand-painted logo, and every rebuilt engine tells a story worth sharing.
From lightweight garden tractors to heavy farm pullers, every category finds its moment on the track. No machine is too old, no restoration too humble to compete.
We believe the next generation deserves to know these machines. Educational demos and hands-on experiences introduce young people to agricultural history and mechanical skills.
The season culminates in our championship pull, where the season's top competitors settle the title. It's the event that brings the entire tri-county community to the raceway.
What started as a handful of tractor collectors getting together on a friend's pasture grew into something the whole county took notice of. The first pulls were informal — just engines, dirt, and the thrill of competition.
As word spread, so did the crowds. The events needed a proper venue, and the Farmer City Raceway on North Grove Street became the natural home for our growing community of antique tractor enthusiasts.
Now a recognized fixture in central Illinois agricultural culture, the Tri-County Antique Tractor Pull continues to honor the machines and the people who keep them alive — one pull at a time.
There's something about the sound of a vintage engine firing up that takes you right back. This event isn't just about who pulls the longest — it's about keeping those memories alive and passing them on to folks who might never have touched a tractor this old otherwise.
— A Tri-County Antique Tractor Pull Enthusiast
Keeping antique farming machinery operational and relevant for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
Bringing together farmers, mechanics, families, and curious visitors from across the tri-county region and beyond.
Structured classes ensure every machine and operator has a fair shot at the top spot, regardless of era or horsepower.
The Farmer City Raceway sits just off North Grove Street, easily accessible from anywhere in the tri-county area. Whether you're driving from Champaign, Urbana, or further south, we're your destination for a day of vintage power and rural hospitality.
Farmer City Raceway
850 N Grove St
Farmer City, IL 61842
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