Veteran champion tractor pullers get Shell backing

Jun 22, 2010

Updated Jun 23, 2010

Larry and Adam Koester, an award-winning tractor-pulling team, have sponsorship from Shell Rotella for the 2010 National Tractor Pullers Association season, the heavy-duty engine oil company announced.

Larry Koester and his son, Adam Koester, are former champions in the mini-modified division. Through tractor pulling, Larry has been involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northwest Ohio for more than 10 years and is a spokesperson for the outreach. Adam Koester is entering his sixth year of grand national tractor pulling in the mini-modified division and was named Rookie of the Year in 2005.

For details, visit www.shellrotella.com.

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