Breaking Barriers Podcast
By Gary Bontrager
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Episodes: 46
Description
Breaking Barriers Podcast is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the sport of tractor pulling. Hosted by Gary Bontrager, this podcast dives into the stories, legends, and evolution of the sport, capturing its impact on competitors and fans alike. Each episode features in-depth conversations with key figures who have shaped tractor pulling's past, present, and future. Tune in to celebrate the legacy and innovation that keep this thrilling sport alive!
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How the NTPA Changed Tractor Pulling | Ed Hart
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Brabec Brothers | 7x National Champions, The Country Dude & Tractor Pulling Legends
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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Fred & Kyle Petsch | Seven Championships, Thermal Thunder & a Family Pulling Legacy
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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From Schoolteacher to Big Rig Truck Pulling Pioneer | Rick Feicht
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Chuck Wheatley | The Turbo Pioneer Who Changed Tractor Pulling
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Curt Ulmer | 55 Years of Modified Tractor Pulling, Family Legacy & Outlaw Dominance
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Bill Hirt: The Hall of Fame Story Behind Running Bare, Allis-Chalmers Pulling & a Life Well Lived
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Bob & Roger McKim: The Allis 180, Father-Son Pulling & Building a Championship Tractor the Hard Way
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Jody Ross: The Long Road to Triple Bypass, Grand National Wins & Super Stock Success
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May 18, 2026 |
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Vern Huser | From Slater Shaker Dominance to Tractor Pulling Comebacks
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May 04, 2026 |
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George Everett | From 1954 Circle Track Pulls to 85 Years Old Still Competing
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Ken Veney: Farm Kid to Funny Car Innovator. The Mindset, Hustle, and Evolution of a Motorsports Legend
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Gary Ulmer | 55 Years of Innovation, Grit & The Educator
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Ed Hart | Founding the NTPA and Building the Foundation of Modern Tractor Pulling
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Ron Perry | The Story Behind “Solid Junk” — How One Innovator Changed Tractor Pulling Forever
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Kenny Sanders & Jason Skillen | Innovation, Rivalries, and the Early Days of Tractor Pulling
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Breaking Barriers | Craig Schlabaugh: The Master Mechanic Behind Tractor Pulling’s Golden Era
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Breaking Barriers | Bob Parks: The Man Who Changed Tractor Pulling Tires Forever
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Danny Dean | The Rooster, Hyper-Max, and a Winning Era of Tractor Pulling
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Rudy Huber: Midnight Flyer, Pro Stock Pioneers & the Evolution of Tractor Pulling
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Built Not Bought: 60 Years of Innovation with Tractor Pulling Legend Mark Gettinger
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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From Pulling Tractors to Preserving History | The Wiggins Family Story
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Bryan Conner | Engineering the Future of Tractor Pulling
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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The Heart of Antique Tractor Pulling Lives On with James O. Harmon
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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From Farm Fields to Tractor Pulling Legacy with Dennis Kay
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Dan Hutchings’ Pulling Legacy
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Tractor Pulling Legacy of Loren & Larry Ford
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Scrap Metal to Superstock: How the Peiffer Built a Tractor Dynasty
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Chris Fountain’s Legacy in Tractor Pulling
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Ed Sass - From Farm Fields to Finish Lines
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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From Farm Fields to Four Turbos: The Legacy of William "Bibs" Giberson
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Sipes Family Legacy in Tractor Pulling
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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County Fairs to National Pulls: Chris Dix on a Life in Tractor Pulling
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Legendary Leonard Beasley
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Legendary Dick and Scott Buss - Demon Begone
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Levee Leaper with the Carrol Family Pulling Team
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Legendary Smog Frog, Doug Ham w/ Son Mark Ham
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Spark-aholic w/ James Fred Nichols
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Perfect 10 with Mike Schultz
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers w/ Bear Sieverding
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Remembering Jerry "Snicker" Fornash w/ son Mike Fornash
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Enforcer w/ Kenny Sanders
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers with Warren Ropp (Part 2)
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers with Warren Ropp (Part 1)
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Men Who Re-Engineered Truck Pulling: The Kelderman Legacy
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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The Story Behind Breaking Barriers w/ Gary Bontrager
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Oct 02, 2025 |