GALLERY: High-powered truck and tractor pull action at the Crawford County Fair

Packed grandstands watched modified tractors, diesel trucks, and two-wheel-drive competitors battle at the Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association event during the Crawford County Fair in Bucyrus.

By Crawford County Now Staff July 25, 2026 5:57 pm

Pink drag racing car with a large rear tire on a dirt track; driver seated in open cockpit, crowd watching in the background. — Crawford County NowDon Tudor

BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Thunderous engine roars and heavy sled pulls drew crowd-filled grandstands to the Crawford County Fairgrounds on Friday night, July 24, for the annual Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association sanctioned competition in Bucyrus. Featuring a lineup of modified tractors, two-wheel-drive trucks, and high-performance diesel rigs, the gallery below captures the top action and high-octane moments from the evening.

Photos: Don Tudor

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