Brian Brockway tugged the sled for all he had as he went after the win in Juggers Tugger II. The Northern New York Truck and Tractor Pullers returned to the Franklin County Fair for the second annual Shootout, bringing together some of the region's top competitors for an exciting night of pulling action. Three featured classes competed for purses of $2,000 each: Super Stock 4x4 Trucks, 2.6 Diesel Trucks, and Altered Stock Tractors. The event drew 27 hooks, with eight entries in the 2.6 Diesel Truck class, 10 Super Stock 4x4 Trucks, and nine Altered Stock Tractors. Fans packed the grandstands as competitors battled for victories and their share of the prize money. In the Altered Stock Tractor division, Insanity proved to be the class of the field. The powerful tractor laid down a winning pass of 320 feet, securing the victory over a talented lineup of competitors. The performance highlighted the strength and consistency that have made the machine a fan favorite. The Super Stock 4x4 Truck class provided plenty of drama throughout the session. With competitors pushing the limits of traction and horsepower, the outcome remained uncertain until the class's final hook. On the last run of the night, John Zak, behind the wheel of Hulk, delivered the winning performance, spectacularly earning the class championship. The 2.6 Diesel Truck class showcased a fierce battle among the Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge brands. Fans were treated to a competitive showdown as drivers fought for every inch down the track in pursuit of the top prize. The class winner not only earned bragging rights but also took home the $1,000 winner's payout after outlasting a highly competitive field. With another successful Shootout now in the books, organizers are already looking ahead. Plans are underway to make the third annual Franklin County Fair Shootout even bigger and better, building on the momentum created by another outstanding night of truck and tractor pulling competition. Gallery

Scottt Pickering and Showtime going after the win in the Altered Stock class as part of the shootout. Gallery

David Babbie and his Blue Power headed down the track in the stock tractor class. MORRISONVILLE, N.Y. — The annual Truck and Tractor Pull at the Clinton County Fair took on special meaning this year as it was renamed the Owen Poirier Shootout, honoring the memory of former Chazy Central School student Owen Poirier, whose life was lost far too soon. The event brought together pullers from across the region for a night of horsepower and fierce competition in front of a strong fair crowd. A full slate of 10 classes competed throughout the evening, featuring everything from Stock Trucks and Tractors to Hot Farm Tractors, Altered Stock Tractors, Super Stock Trucks, and Diesel Truck divisions. The featured attraction of the night was the highly anticipated 3.0 Diesel Truck Shootout, where competitors battled for the top prize of $1,500 and the honor of becoming the first-ever Owen Poirier Shootout champion. Throughout the night, fans were treated to tremendous performances as competitors pushed their machines to the limit on the Clinton County Fair track. Pull after pull kept the crowd engaged as distances climbed and the battle for victory intensified. When the dust finally settled, it was Baierlien Bones that stood above the rest. Delivering a tremendous pull of 308 feet, Baierlien Bones claimed the victory in the premier 3.0 Diesel Shootout division and took home the $1,500 winner's purse, becoming the inaugural champion of the Owen Poirier Shootout. The successful debut of the event provided a fitting tribute to Owen Poirier while showcasing some of the best truck and tractor pulling action the region has to offer. Organizers and competitors alike praised the evening's turnout and competition, and plans are already underway to make the second edition of the Owen Poirier Shootout even bigger and better in the years to come. For one night at the Clinton County Fair, the memories made on the track matched the spirit of the young man whose name now headlines one of the area's premier pulling events. Gallery

Done Talking is pouring coal in the Work Diesel Truck class. Gallery

Mike Overpeck and Social Distancing blowing diesel down the track to 299 feet for a fourth place finish in the Hot Farm class. It would be the annual truck and tractor pull from the Franklin County Fair and a combination show between the Northern New York Truck and Tractor Pullers and the New York Hot Farm Series and would see a combined 85 hooks on the day. There would be all different types of trucks and tractors on the day from stock trucks and tractors to the Super Stock 4x4 Trucks and the Altered Stock Tractors in front of a crowd of about 1,000 people in the grandstands. We would start the day with the stock tractors and there would be 6 classes on the day the winners would be Alle Friend, Gene Chauvin, Charley Botto (twice), and Josh Carter (twice). Then we would have the Altered Stock Tractors and the winners in the afternoon would be John Myers. Then to finish off the tractor portion of the show we would have the New York Hot Farm and the winners would be Mike Hessling, Cody Eisenhut, Matthew Loucks, and Spencer Meade. Then, in the afternoon the rain and the break would be the evening portion and it would be nothing but trucks and start with the Stock Trucks and the winners would be Paul Fitzgerald, Will Dushane, and Erick Dushane. Then in the Super Stock Trucks, it would be Todd Jarvis and Mad Dog over the Yellow Fever. Then to finish the day of pulling it would be the Pro Diesel Trucks and Mike Wilson and Fred would win over Gary Corey Pure Sugar by 2 feet. There will be a second day of pulling at the Franklin County Fair on the last day of the fair on August 11. Gallery

Dayton Roberts and the Nick of Time take it over 300 feet in the work stock diesel class for a second-place finish. Gallery

Keenan Carter and the Carter Pulling Team has a pass to reflect on as they charge down the track in the Hot Farm Tractors class. It would be the opening night of the Clinton County Fair and it would be the annual truck and tractor pull brought to you by the Adirondack Truck Tractor Pullers with 12 classes and just over 50 entries ranging from Stock Truck and Tractors all the way up to the Super Stock Trucks and the Limited Pro Desiel Trucks. Full Pull would be the name of the day as there were many hooks that were over 300 feet and there was a good amount that still went over 400 feet and the best one of the day was about 510 feet. The winner of the 12 classes would be Fay Cheney (Enhanced Gas Trucks), Dawson Bourdeau (Hot Farm Tractors), Walter Cheney ( Stock StreetTrucks), Dayton Roberts (Work Trucks), Rick Abare (2.5 Desiel Trucks), Jon Babbie (9,500lb & 13,00lb Stock Tractors), Gene Chauvin (8,000lb Stock Tractors), Caniac (Two Wheel Drive Trucks), John Myers (Altered Stock Tractors), Mike Wilson (Pro Limited Desiel Trucks) and Joey Michad (Super Stock Trucks). Next up for the Adirondack Truck and Tractor Pullers will be the Franklin County Fair Malone, NY August 6th. Gallery

Joey Michaud would take the Reaper 386 feet to take the win the Super Stock Truck class and his trip from New Brunswick was well worth it. Gallery

Jonathan Zakarasuas and the Hulk with the winning run in the Super Stock 4x4 Truck class to honor the fallen Gregg Williams. It would be the first Gregg Williams Memorial Truck and Tractor Pull and there would be over 60 hooks divided up into 7 classes on the day. The day would start off with the Enhanced Gas Street Truck classes that would start and then see an over hour delay after the sled would have major issues with the box but everyone would pitch in and get the sled back together so the event to continue on. When they would get back started Amber Cheney would win the Enhanced Gas class. Then next would be the Work Stock Truck class and the win would go to Danielle Corey with a pull just shy of 400 feet. Then we would have the feature class of the event the Super Stock 4x4 Trucks with 12 in the class the win would go to the son in law of Mr. Gregg Williams in Jonathan Zakarasuas by just over 3 inches on Lenny Moore in the Bad Boy. Then would have the Hot Farm Tractors and Jonathan Myers would pick up the win over Scotty Pickering in Showtyme. Then in the Limited Pro Desiel Trucks Jordan St. Pierre would put nearly ten feet on the competition for the win. Then in the Modified 4x4 Trucks Dale Woods in Feeling Froggy would get the win over the Night Train. Then the Super Stock 4x4 Trucks would be back for there the second hook and this time Mad Dog and Todd Jarvis would get the win over the Hulk and Kelly Zakarasuas (daughter to Gregg Williams) by just over 3 inches. The Hot Farm Tractor would also get a second hook and Jonathan Myers would get the sweep on the day. Then to finish off the day Super Farm Tractors would make their appearance and the winner would be Jeff Dana and the Broaderline to Heaven in honor of his family that he lost a day shy of 8 years ago. In all, it was a great day at the pull and the organizers should be very proud of what they started and the great crowd of fans that were on hand was treated to a great show and work has already started on the second annual Gregg Williams Memorial Pull. Gallery

Heath Wright and Midnight Harvester playing chicken with the boundary in the Super Farm Tractor class but would take it 350 feet for a second-place finish. Gallery