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The second round of Finnish Championships in tractor pulling was driven in Haapajärvi, Finland on the 23 of June. Around 3 000 spectators had gathered along the 100-metre long track, which is a lot according to Finnish standards. There was plenty to see. The opening pull was naturally made with new Valtra S-series after which small-sized standard tractors started the competition itself.

After some hours pro stocks appeared to the close pit area. In Europe, as well as in Finland, this class is known as one of the most exiting class and of high level. This event was no exception. Although only six tractors had signed up, there was no lack of impressive performances, excitement and even drama. In Pro Stock 3,5 t class Johanna was unbeatable by doing a neat full pull already at the first attempt. Brother Matti took second place with 89 metres and third places was taken with a 70 metres pull by Ursus-based Ursula driven by Jukka Vähätalo. Father Pekka didn’t take part, because his tractor is under construction for the moment.

In the heavier, 4,5 t class Herlevis tend to drive very seldom. Anyhow this time Johanna decided to compete and took another first place with two quite speedy pulls. The sledge settings were nearly too light in this heavier class and Johanna gained very high speed in the first pull and the front-end of her tractor went sky-high beyond 100-metre line. At the end the front wheels thudded to the ground so hard that the front axle bent, but fortunately didn’t break. For the short moment the team thought that game was over, but father Pekka wasn’t ready to give up and Johanna and Doris were soon back on the track. Damaged front axle didn’t slow up Johanna’s speed and victory was taken with difference of 14 metres to Jukka Vähätalo.

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