Duncan Motorsports Prepares for LSGTPA 2014 Pulling Season

Lane Duncan and his team are busy preparing the 'Texas T-Rex' pulling tractor for the 2014 LSGTPA pulling season.  The little tractor from Enloe, Texas made its pulling debut on  March 6, 2010, and has since undergone many modifications since its original construction.  After the 2013 season, a little touchup and repair was needed for the machine.  The team disassembled the tractor, applied a fresh coat of Majic Paints red enamel from TSC, and fabricated new engine panels.  The new sheet metal was wrapped and received fresh 'T-Rex' artwork.  A growing driver required a widened seat, and relocated throttle pedal assembly, and a modified clutch pedal system.  Action Trophies and Awards of Carrollton, Texas, provided the team with an awesome dash and shifter panel for the tractor, to replace the faded original pieces.  A new hitch was fabricated, which relocates the hook position.  The wheelie bars have been modified slightly, to improve positioning while maintaining safety.  A fresh battery and an electronics check will finish the winter maintenance, and fresh fluids will be all that remains before testing.

The team plans to be completed and hopes to attend two test sessions scheduled for March 22 and 29.  The LSGTPA 2014 season opener is scheduled for Saturday April 12th, at 2pm in Cooper, Texas.  This event will be an inaugural pull held in conjunction with the Delta County Fair and Livestock Show.  The new site will feature a 200' track prepared by Rocky Young Construction, of Enloe, and is located at the Cooper City Park.

Check out the 'Texas T-Rex' winter maintenance action !

Lane wipes down the chassis with degreaser to prep for paint

Lane applies primer to the 'Texas T-Rex

Lane checks out the fresh Majic Paints red enamel on the T-Rex tin

Lane and his freshly painted 'Texas T-Rex' chassis

Fitting new engine sheet metal on the Texas T-Rex

Mock up of fresh engine sheet metal

Lane applies fresh vinyl wrap to the engine sheet metal 

Engine panel number two receives fresh vinyl wrapping

Lane warms up some fresh dinosaur artwork for the engine panels

Warming up the dinosaur for the wrap

Fresh T-Rex skins !

Fitting the engine panels, grill and hood.

Re-assembly of the finished panels and freshly painted parts !

Lane rolls out the T-Rex for a little sunshine

Lane Duncan prepares his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor for the Delta County Fair LSGTPA Tractor Pull.

Installing the new hitch on the 'Texas T-Rex'

Lane and his 'Texas T-Rex' ready for the 2014 season.

Lane at work aboard his 'Texas T-Rex' LSGTPA Youth Class pulling tractor.

2014 BMX Season Preparations

Lane Duncan prepares to return to BMX competition in 2014, and will be aboard his Redline machine to start the season.  Training and practice is underway, and is conducted at Allen Station Park in Allen, Metroplex BMX in Desoto, and Cowtown BMX in Ft. Worth.  The planning for the 2014 schedule, includes the following events:

DUNCAN MOTOSPORTS - 2014 BMX Schedule

March 7 - 9         CAJUN NATIONALS         Ike Hamilton Center       Monroe, LA

April 4 - 6             SUPER NATIONALS          Metroplex BMX                Desoto, TX

May 10                 GOLD CUP Qualifier       Cowtown BMX                  Ft. Worth, TX

May 11                 State Race - Double        Cowtown BMX                  Ft. Worth, TX

May 24                 Race for Life - Double     Wee-Chi-Tah BMX           Wichita Fallas, Tx

May 25                 State Race - Double        Wee-Chi-Tah BMX          Wichita Falls, TX

May 31                 Race For Life - Double    Pearland BMX                   Alvin, TX

June 1                   State Race - Double        Pearland BMX                   Alvin, TX

June 8                   GOLD CUP Qualifier       Cargill  Park BMX             Shreveport, LA 

July 6                     GOLD CUP Qualifier        Bonzai BMX                        Little Rock, AR

Aug 2                     GOLD CUP Qualifer         Beltway 9 BMX                  Houston, TX

Visit our Facebook page for last minute updates and confirmations to the event schedule.  Come out and ride with us, or cheer us on !   Pedal, pedal, pedal  !!!

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.