Langford, NY, transforms into a hub for tractor pull enthusiasts during a two-day competition in August. This 79-year tradition attracts 4,000 spectators, which exceeds the local population. The sport originated in the 1920s as a showcase of farming machinery. Tractors and trucks compete by pulling a weighted sled down a dirt track, scoring based on distance traveled. The event's thrilling moments, coupled with its atmosphere, ensure its legacy as the longest-running tractor pull in the country continues to draw crowds each year.
"Everybody looks and waits for this first weekend [of August] to come to Langford. It's non-stop action and it's just kind of a big party here."
"Tractor pulling was created in the 1920s by farmers wanting to show off their machines and have something to look forward to."
"The further down the dirt track a puller goes before the sled grinds to a halt, the higher they score. If a driver makes it all the way to the end of the track, a 'full pull', they get perfect marks."
"A winner is often determined by just a couple of feet. That excitement is what keeps people coming back year after year."
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