DUNCAN PILOTS TEXAS T-REX TO TOP THREE FINISH FOR 2013

The LSGTPA 2013 tractor pulling season rolled to a stop in Rockdale, Texas as the teams competed on the historic horse racing track at the Rockdale Fair and Rodeo complex.  After the dust had settled, Lane Duncan had finished the 2013 season with a top three finish, tied for second place in LSGTPA Championship Points.

 Lane piloted his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor to one win, a trio of runner-up places, and finished in the top five at every event of 2013.  The team has plans to complete a much needed makeover on the 'Texas T-Rex' during the off-season, and hopes to improve the performance for 2014 on the four year old tractor.  

Thank you to all of our sponsors, friends and family, for supporting Lane and his pulling endeavors.  The effort required to field a pulling team is certainly a task, and we would not be able to compete were it not for the efforts of all involved !

Lane Duncan aboard the 'Texas T-Rex' at the Rockdale Fair and Rodeo

Lane Duncan finishes in the top five LSGTPA Youth Class Championship  2013.

Texas T-Rex Team Prepares for LSGTPA Finale in Rockdale

Lane Duncan and the Texas T-Rex pulling team prepare this week for the 2013 season finale, at the LSGTPA event during the Rockdale Fair and Rodeo.  Lane will pilot the 'Texas T-Rex' at the historic horse racing track, located in the heart of the Rockdale Fairgrounds.  The team hopes to close out the 2013 LSGTPA pulling season with a good showing in Rockdale, as this will be the last pull for the 'Texas T-Rex' in its current configuration.  Plans for the off season will involve a complete makeover of the tractor, before returning to action in 2014.  The pulling action starts on Saturday, at high noon, on October 19th.

Lane Duncan and his 'Texas T-Rex' LSGTPA pulling tractor.

Pilot Point Cabinet Makers Soap Box Challenge

Lane Duncan and the Duncan Motorsports crew took some time off from tractor pulling, to try a little soap box racing.  The Pilot Point Cabinet Makers Soap Box Challenge, held in conjunction with the Bonnie and Clyde Days festivities, fell on an October weekend that allowed the team to enjoy some gravity racing.  Lane and crew assembled the racer in one day, and finished painting the racer the night before the event.  With the paint still wet, the team entered 'Night Fury' in the Modified Class, and had a great time competing for the title.  Plans are already underway for modifications before the next race !

Lane Duncan prepares the 'Night Fury' Soap Box Racer.

Test pass aboard the 'Night Fury' soap box racer.

Applying the black paint on 'Night Fury'.

'Night Fury' Soap Box racer taking shape.

Unloading 'Night Fury' at the Pilot Point Soap Box Derby.

Registration at the Pilot Point Soap Box Challenge.

Lane takes 'Night Fury' downtrack at Pilot Point.

Lane Duncan aboard 'Night Fury' at the Pilot Point Cabinet Makers Soap Box Challenge.

Taking a break in the shade at Pilot Point.

Lane Duncan prepares for the next round at the Pilot Point Cabinet Makers Soap Box Challenge.

Lane Duncan aboard the 'Night Fury' soap box racer at Pilot Point.

Lane Duncan take the 'Night Fury' racer downtrack at Pilot Point, Texas.

'Land Shark' and 'Night Fury' side by side at the Pilot Point Cabinet Makers Soap Box Challenge.

Texas T-Rex Sighting in Farmersville

The Duncan Motorsports 'Texas T-Rex' tractor scored a runner-up finish at the Old Time Saturday tractor pull in Farmersville, Tx.  Lane Duncan piloted his tractor to a Full Pull in the opening round, and finished the day with the second place finish, just one foot behind the leader.  Cool and damp conditions were a welcome change from the summer heat, and did not seem to affect the well prepared track.  The Duncan Motorsports Team will take a weekend off for some soap box racing, at the Pilot Point, Texas 'Bonnie and Clyde Day' event on October 12.  The team will then prepare for the final LSGTPA pulling event of the 2013 season, at the Rockdale Fair and Rodeo.

Lane Duncan straps in aboard his Texas T-Rex tractor in Farmersville.

Lane and Richard Duncan, waiting to pull in Farmersville, Texas.

Cold temperatures had visors fogging up in Farmersville.

Misting rain in Farmersville, during the Old Time Saturday tractor pull.

Lane Duncan pilots his 'Texas T-Rex' to a Full Pull in Farmersville !

Crossing the LSGTPA scales at 994#, in Farmersville, Texas.

Awesome tractor pulling weather in Farmersville, Texas !

Lane Duncan pilots his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor to a Full Pull at the Old Time Saturday Tractor Pull in Farmersville.

'Texas T-Rex' Team Prepares for Alvarado

After posting a fourth place finish in the Old Town Festival Pull in Bartlett, Lane Duncan and his 'Texas T-Rex' team are preparing for the next event in Alvarado, Tx.  The Johnson County Antique Tractor Club pull and show, will feature the LSGTPA pulling teams at 3pm, with opening ceremonies to include the National Anthem presentation by Jade Flores.  The event will be held at the Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion Park, at 111 Reunion Drive in Alvarado (76009).

Lane Duncan pilots his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor at Bartlett, Texas.

Lane Duncan aboard his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor at the Bartlett Old Town Festival Pull.

Unloaded with a fourth place finish from Bartlett, and prepped for the Alvarado pull.

Jade Flores will present the National Anthem during opening ceremonies at the LSGTPA event in Alvarado, Texas.

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ALVARADO RAINS OUT

The Alvarado event was a rainout, but we still managed to have a great time.  The area really needed the rain, so no complaints !  We were excited to meet Ms. Jade Flores, and enjoyed the time to relax and visit our pulling friends !

Jade Flores visits Lane Duncan at the LSGTPA event in Alvarado.

Much needed rain hit the Alvarado track, forcing the Texas T-Rex camp to hold down the tent.

Holding down the fort in Alvarado, during a much needed rain shower.

Water on the track at Alvarado.

Jade Flores and Lane Duncan, visit at the LSGTPA event in Alvarado.

Bill Halter Memorial Tractor Pull

The LSGTPA summer schedule features the Bill Halter Memorial Tractor Pull in Blue Ridge, Texas.  The annual event is dedicated to the memory of LSGTPA member Billy Halter.  The event itself is one of our favorite pulls, but the tricky blackland prairie track has not provided for our best performances.  This year, the blackland track once again, limited the 'Texas T-Rex' to a fifth place finish.  Considering the competition, and how close the finishes were, the 'T-Rex' Team performed pretty well, just not as well as we had hoped.

 The first pull, Lane looked to be on a pretty good pass, when the front end got up a little high and the wheelie bars dug in at mid track.  Once the tires began to spin, the 'T-Rex' dug a hole pretty quick.  We moved some weight around to try and keep the front end down for the second pull, which it did.  But, the track crew had watered the track just before the second round, and we just happened to find a slick spot.  As many know, blackland can get very slick when wet, and the 'Texas T-Rex' lost traction downtrack and slipped to a halt.

We had a great time in Blue Ridge, and Lane was able to visit with several friends he had missed.  The Youth Class drivers handed out souvenir decals to the spectators, and had a good time.  We'll clean off the blackland and get ready for the next pull, and will look forward to returning to Blue Ridge in 2014 !

We would like to thank those who make this event possible, and congratulate Bailey Melvin on another outstanding National Anthem performance !  We would like to recognize the friends of the Enloe Museum, who provided the awards for the Youth Class.  Thank you to all of those who help get our team to the track, and to all of the fans who come out to see our show !

We will be preparing for the next LSGTPA events:

Bartlett, Texas      Sep 21    Old Town Festival
Alvarado, Texas   Sep 28    Johnson County Antique Tractor Club Show
Farmersville, Tx    Oct 5      Old Time Saturday
Rockdale, Tx        Oct 19    Rockdale Fair and Rodeo

Bailey Melvin performs the National Anthem at the Bill Halter Memorial Tractor Pull.

Bailey Melvin performs the National Anthem at the LSGTPA event in Blue Ridge, Texas.

Lane Duncan heads to the track aboard the 'Texas T-Rex', in Blue Ridge, Texas.

'Texas T-Rex' pit between rounds, at the Bill Halter Memorial Tractor Pull.

Bailey Melvin visits with Lane Duncan, at the Blue Ridge tractor pull.

Lane Duncan aboard the 'Texas T-Rex', and the Bill Halter Memorial Tractor Pull.

'Texas T-Rex' pit action, at Blue Ridge, Texas.

Lane Duncan visits with fans at the Bill Halter Memorial tractor pull in Blue Ridge.

Lane Duncan passes out souvenirs to the fans at Blue Ridge.

Lane and the Youth Class drivers, pass out souvenirs to spectators in Blue Ridge.

Unloading from Blue Ridge, with a fifth place trophy.

Unloading from the Bill Halter Memorial Pull with a fifth place trophy.

DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival Pull

The Texas T-Rex Team hauled down to the DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival Tractor Pull in August, and had a great time pulling at an awesome facility.  Lane managed to pilot the 'Texas T-Rex' to a string of great pulls, including two Full Pulls !

Lane Duncan surveys the De Leon Pulling Track

Sharing the shade in De Leon.

Headed to the starting line in De Leon.

De Leon Peach and Melon Festival Tractor Pulling facility

'Texas T-Rex' rolling onto the De Leon Pulling Arena

Talking strategy at the DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival Tractor Pull.

'Texas T-Rex' headed downtrack at the DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival Pull

Turning in a good pull in De Leon.

Trying to cool off after back to back pulls in De Leon.

Between rounds at the DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival Tractor Pull

DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival Tractor Pull

'Texas T-Rex' with a 'Full Pull' in De Leon !

Lane and his 'Texas T-Rex' take a Third Place medal at DeLeon !