Sep 10, 2011                                                                                              Kent City, MI

2011 marks the 3nd annual Greg VanHouten Memorial Pull.  Greg had the idea to put the pull together in conjunction with the annual Kent City Fall Festival about 4 years ago and it has grown every year since.  For those that may not be familiar with Greg VanHouten, he loved all forms of truck and tractor pulling from the little green "put puts" all the way up to the mighty diesel "smokers".  Greg had a gift to talk and make you want to listen to him.  He lent his extensive background on pulling to the microphone and was the voice of many pulls around MI from local brush pulls up to national sanctioned NTPA events.  He took the extra effort to get to know the competitors and those involved and really made even the largest events feel small and intimate to all those in earshot. 

Sadly, Greg was taken from us unexpectedly in January 2009 from a heart attack.  It is only appropriate that we carry on his memory in a sport he loved very much.

We would like to extend appreciation to those that make this event possbile with their generous financial donations. 

OVER $5000.00 PURSE!!




The 2011 Greg VanHouten Truck and Tractor Pull is coming quickly.   We are busy making the last minute plans to make sure this years event is the best yet. 

I'll be continually updating this site as more information is available.  If you have any questions, you can call at 616-772-9551 or email me at eric@merchant-automotive.com 


We will have bleachers on hand for seating, but bring your lawn chairs and come out and spend the day with us.  A full day of exciting truck and tractor pulling will be fun for the entire family.  Clean portable restrooms will be on hand as well as delicious concessions including, brats, dogs, chips and soda for your enjoyment.    If your local to the area, be sure to stop by the Kent City High School starting at 7:00 AM for a pancake breakfast.   The Fall Festival parade starts at 11:00 AM and runs through town.  If your a truck or  tractor puller and would like to be a part of the parade, you may contact Jen Bellamy @ Choice One Bank to enter.  616-678-5911