Duncan Team Testing Tractors In Bonham

Lane Duncan and his 'Texas T-Rex' team attended the LSGTPA Test -N- Tune event, held at the Powder Creek Park Pulling Track in Bonham, Texas.  The goal for the team, was to make a test pull aboard the 'Texas T-Rex', and to debut the new 'Twisted Kitty' tractor with a couple of test pulls.

The day started great, weather-wise, but got off to a rocky start as the LSGTPA group found a weak link in the sled early.  During the unloading of equipment, the transfer sled was found to have a broken steering link.  Repairs to the sled and equipment, took most of the day, limiting the teams time for testing.

Both of the Duncan Motorsports team tractors were inspected and passed technical inspection, but the 'Texas T-Rex' was not unloaded.  The team prepared to use the time for test passes aboard the new Youth Class tractor.   The day ended early for the 'Twisted Kitty'.  With a fairly easy tuneup, Lane hooked to the sled for an easy pass.  The tractor left the line pretty hard, carrying the wheels a little more than expected, out to around the thirty foot mark.  As the tractor settled down and seemed to be about to make a pretty good pull, something failed in the transmission. 

The team will attempt to make repairs and weight adjustments, for the LSGTPA Season Opener at the Delta County Fair in Cooper, Texas.  The event is set for a 2pm start, on Saturday April 9th.

Stay tuned.... !

Lane Duncan launches his 'Twisted Kitty' Youth Class tractor, during LSGTPA Test-N-Tune in Bonham, Texas.

Lane Duncan launches 'Twisted Kitty' at the Powder Creek Park Pulling Track in Bonham.

LSGTPA 2016 Pulling Schedule

Duncan's Texas T-Rex Scores Awards at 56th Annual Dallas AutoRama

Lane Duncan scored awards for his 'Texas T-Rex' entry during the 56th Annual Dallas AutoRama, held at the Dallas Market Hall.  The O'Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama features hundreds of cars, trucks and performance vehicles on display.  The event attendance is over 40,000 for the three day event. 

Lane Duncan's 'Texas T-Rex' Youth Class pulling tractor, was part of the Lone Star Garden Tractor Pullers Association display.  The club provided motorsports fans with eight different class tractors to examine at the display, and answered questions from the crowd. 

Lane Duncan was awarded a Class Award for his entry, as well as the Rising Star Award for his 'Texas T-Rex'. The LSGTPA also released the 2016 Pulling Schedule during the event, and received nine awards for eight tractors at the AutoRama Awards Presentation.

Along with schedules, the LSGTPA group provided rule books, decals, and accommodated many photographers during the weekend.  Lane Duncan and other drivers, were on hand for photos, autographs, and questions. 

To check out the entire list of award winners from the Dallas Autorama, visit the ISCA website at:
ISCA Dallas Awards

Lane Duncan scores a Class Award, and Rising Star Award, during the 56th Annual Dallas AutoRama.

The LSGTPA 2016 Pulling Schedule was released, during the Dallas AutoRama weekend.

Texas T-Rex Team Prepares for Dallas Autorama Debut

Lane Duncan and crew are preparing his 'Texas T-Rex' LSGTPA Youth Class pulling tractor, for an appearance at the Dallas AutoRama during the February event at Dallas Market Hall.   The team is extremely excited to be a part of the 56th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts event, where some of the finest motorsports machines in the world will be on display !

Be sure to mark your calendars for Feb 19-21, and plan to stop by the Dallas Market Hall to check out the amazing vehicles on display.  And, make sure to stop by the LSGTPA display and check out the pulling tractors !

Stay tuned .....  !!

Texas T-Rex Team Returns To Roots At Enloe Christmas Parade

Lane Duncan and his 'Texas T-Rex' LSGTPA Youth Class pulling tractor returned to Enloe, Texas to participate in the annual Enloe Christmas Parade in 2015.  Enloe is the 'hometown' of the ' Texas T-Rex', as this is the community that the 1972 Sears Super Suburban garden tractor was retired.  The tractor served the community up until it was finally parked after years of service.  The owner of the tractor, Larry King, learned of the plans to compete in LSGTPA tractor pulling that Lane and father Jeff Duncan were working on.  'Uncle' Larry then offered up the garden tractor, as a donation to the project in 2008.  After a complete disassembly and rebuild of the tractor, and modifications to transform and prepare the machine for LSGTPA tractor pulling, the team made their debut in 2010. 

Each year, the 'Texas T-Rex' team participates in events in Enloe and the surrounding area of Delta County, and enjoys visiting with those who have supported the team since day one !

Lane Duncan displays his 'Texas T-Rex' at the Clara Foster Slough Museum during the 4th of July celebration in 2011.

Lane Duncan and his 'Texas T-Rex' return to Enloe for the 2015 Enloe Christmas Parade.

Lane Duncan prepares his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor for the Enloe Christmas Parade.

A little rain on the parade didn't stop Lane Duncan and his 'Texas T-Rex' during the Enloe Christmas Parade.

Rolling down Main in the rain, during the Enloe Christmas Parade.

Lane Duncan visits with Cindy Roller after the Enloe Christmas Parade on a rainy Saturday in Enloe.

Stay tuned as the team prepares the 'Texas T-Rex' for some exciting events planned for the spring of 2016 !!! ...... 

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

Tis The Season for Texas T-Rex Team

With the completion of the 2015 LSGTPA tractor pulling season, Lane Duncan and his Texas T-Rex team prepares to wrap up the year with some fun and festivities.  Lane and crew will prepare the 'Texas T-Rex' for participation in the Cooper Christmas Parade on December 5th, and also plan to attend the Enloe Christmas Parade on December 12th.

The Delta County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, is scheduled for a 6pm start on Saturday, December 5.  Come check out the parade in both Cooper and Enloe, and be sure to look for Lane aboard his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor, and give him a wave !

Lane Duncan with his 'Texas T-Rex' LSGTPA Youth Class pulling tractor.

Lane Duncan will pilot his 'Texas T-Rex' during the Delta County Christmas Parades, in Cooper and Enloe.

******************  UPDATE  *************************

We had a great time at the Cooper Christmas Parade !!!  We won recognition for the 'Best Lighted Tractor Entry' !  Stayed for the Red & Blue Santa Event, hosted by the Delta County Sheriffs and Fire Departments....great stew supper !!!   We had a great time with good friends, family and FOOD !!

The Enloe Christmas Parade, is scheduled for parade lineup at 4pm, and parade start at 4:30pm.  Be sure to come early, and stop by for a visit to the Clara Foster Slough Museum in Enloe.  The museum will be open throughout the day for visitors and parade goers.

Happy Holidays, ya'll !!!

T-Rex Team Wraps Up Season In Rockdale

Lane Duncan wrapped up the 2015 LSGTPA tractor pulling season for the Texas T-Rex Team in Rockdale,  Texas, during the Rockdale Fair & Rodeo Tractor Pull.  Lane pulled double duty, as the young driver piloted both his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor for his Duncan Motorsports Team, and the 'Yes Deere' tractor for the Mean Green Pulling Team camp.

Lane Duncan rides his 'Texas T-Rex' to a runnerup finish on the historic Rockdale Race Track.

Lane drove to a RunnerUp finish aboard his 'Texas T-Rex' tractor, and was able to place the 'Yes Deere' tractor in the top five, while substituting for Mason Hovind, earning 2015 Championship Points for both teams.

Lane Duncan receives last minute instructions before his pull aboard the 'Yes Deere' tractor of Mean Green Pulling Team.

Lane Duncan launches the  'Yes Deere' tractor downtrack, during the Rockdale Fair & Rodeo LSGTPA Tractor Pull.

The event was a great pull, with lots of fans enjoying the excitement.  The event was contested on the historic Rockdale Horse Race Track.  Enloe Museum staff provided very cool trophies for the LSGTPA Youth Class drivers, which included a glass capsule of the historic race track surface !

Lane Duncan scored runnerup hardware, aboard his 'Texas T-Rex', during the LSGTPA season finale in Rockdale, Texas.

Duncan and his team will now prepare the 'Texas T-Rex' for a Christmas parade appearance or two, and will continue working on the second tractor to prepare for a two tractor assault in 2016.

Texas T-Rex Team Ready To Roll In Rockdale

Lane Duncan and his 'Texas T-Rex' are ready to roll to Rockdale, for the upcoming LSGTPA tractor pulling event at the Rockdale Fair & Rodeo.  The event has a 12noon start time, and is contested on the historic Rockdale Fair Grounds horse racing track.

Duncan and team hope to rebound from a fourth place finish at the Help-A-Child Benefit Pull in Sulphur Springs.  The 'Texas T-Rex' found the sand-clay mix track at the Parker Auction Complex, a little too slick for its liking.  The track surface was watered down, prior to first round action, and Lane and his 'T-Rex' tractor found a slick spot on the track.  The first round ended with the team in third place.   After discussing tactics, Lane elected to go for the win rather than a safe run, so the team line up along the left side of the track, hoping to find fresh and dry track.  Lane made a great run, walking the edge until nearing the end of track, where the 'T-Rex' made a quick move to the side lines.  Knowing he needed a Full Pull to secure the win, Lane stayed on the throttle until the 'T-Rex' crossed either the finish line or the side line....which ended up being the side line on this night !

The team had a great time with friends, fans and family at the Help-A-Child Benefit, and are already looking forward to returning in 2016 !