From a $100 Oliver tractor to an estimated 500 victories, Ken Miller’s tractor pulling career was built on ingenuity, determination, and a whole lot of homemade horsepower. Ken joins Gary Bontrager to share the stories behind his 14 OSTPA modified points championships, pulling alongside his brother Jim, and building competitive tractors in his own shop.
Ken takes us through the evolution from single-engine Chevrolets to multi-engine modifieds, including an unforgettable experiment with an 1,100-cubic-inch tank engine. He also opens up about the challenges of switching to Hemis, why he refused to come back for pull-offs, and how rising costs have changed the sport. Through it all, bringing his wife and kids along made tractor pulling more than a competition—it became a family way of life.
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