The Gotta Go Mini Modified Tractor is driven by Cathy Wierstra. It is owned by Kenny Austin who also owns Lethal Passion, a Single Engine Modified Tractor. John Wierstra and Kenny Austin are the mechanics for the mini.
Cathy has been pulling for 5 years. She began pulling in 2003 in the Blown Budget Modified Truck (now driven by her daughter Charmain). She was suppose to begin pulling the Gotta Go mini in early 2006 but ended up breaking her wrist before she could. Cathy began running the mini in late summer of 2006 where she began putting on the wild rides that she is now known for. In 2007 she ran the mini for the year and ended up 2nd in points in the Great Lakes Truck and Tractor Pulling Association.
The Gotta Go pulling team has a few sponsors that help out in many ways. The following are the sponsors:
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Vandermarel Trucking |
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Doosan |
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CG Equipment |
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Steve's Signs |
The Gotta Go mini is a 496 cu in chev motor. It makes about 800 horse power. It has a SCS transmission with a slipper clutch.
Mini Modified tractors can be no longer than 8 feet and no wider than 6 feet. The motor must be naturally aspirated. They must have working brakes on both rear tires. They must have a roll cage on the top of their tractor to protect the driver. The fenders must cover the rear tires enough that no part of the driver can come into contact with the tire. The driver must be securely fasted into the mini by a four point seatbelt. The driver must wear a fire suit and a neck brace. The driver must also wear a Snell 2000 for greater approved full-faced helmet with a balaclava. For more rules for the mini modified tractor visit the Great Lakes website.
The mini class is a relatively new class. They have their own sled which they bring to the pulls. The sled was redone a couple of years ago by the mini class to help put on a better show.
Please visit our chat board. Its used by both the Gotta Go and Blown Budget pulling teams. Click here.
© C.Wierstra 2008
