Mad Dog and Todd Jarvis on a power pass to capture the win in the Super Stock 4x4 Trucks. The Northern New York Truck and Tractor Pullers returned to the Franklin County Fair for the second annual Shootout, bringing together some of the region's top competitors for an exciting night of pulling action. Three featured classes competed for purses of $2,000 each: Super Stock 4x4 Trucks, 2.6 Diesel Trucks, and Altered Stock Tractors. The event drew 27 hooks, with eight entries in the 2.6 Diesel Truck class, 10 Super Stock 4x4 Trucks, and nine Altered Stock Tractors. Fans packed the grandstands as competitors battled for victories and their share of the prize money. In the Altered Stock Tractor division, Insanity proved to be the class of the field. The powerful tractor laid down a winning pass of 320 feet, securing the victory over a talented lineup of competitors. The performance highlighted the strength and consistency that have made the machine a fan favorite. The Super Stock 4x4 Truck class provided plenty of drama throughout the session. With competitors pushing the limits of traction and horsepower, the outcome remained uncertain until the final hook of the class. On the last run of the night, John Zak behind the wheel of Hulk delivered the winning performance, earning the class championship in spectacular fashion. The 2.6 Diesel Truck class showcased a fierce battle among the Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge brands. Fans were treated to a competitive showdown as drivers fought for every inch down the track in pursuit of the top prize. The class winner not only earned bragging rights but also took home the $1,000 winner's payout after outlasting a highly competitive field. With another successful Shootout now in the books, organizers are already looking ahead. Plans are underway to make the third annual Franklin County Fair Shootout even bigger and better, building on the momentum created by another outstanding night of truck and tractor pulling competition. Gallery

Dayton Roberts and his red Chevy take it down a power pass to win the Work Stock Trucks class. MORRISONVILLE, N.Y. — The annual Truck and Tractor Pull at the Clinton County Fair took on special meaning this year as it was renamed the Owen Poirier Shootout, honoring the memory of former Chazy Central School student Owen Poirier, whose life was lost far too soon. The event brought together pullers from across the region for a night of horsepower and fierce competition in front of a strong fair crowd. A full slate of 10 classes competed throughout the evening, featuring everything from Stock Trucks and Tractors to Hot Farm Tractors, Altered Stock Tractors, Super Stock Trucks, and Diesel Truck divisions. The featured attraction of the night was the highly anticipated 3.0 Diesel Truck Shootout, where competitors battled for the top prize of $1,500 and the honor of becoming the first-ever Owen Poirier Shootout champion. Throughout the night, fans were treated to tremendous performances as competitors pushed their machines to the limit on the Clinton County Fair track. Pull after pull kept the crowd engaged as distances climbed and the battle for victory intensified. When the dust finally settled, it was Baierlien Bones that stood above the rest. Delivering a tremendous pull of 308 feet, Baierlien Bones claimed the victory in the premier 3.0 Diesel Shootout division and took home the $1,500 winner's purse, becoming the inaugural champion of the Owen Poirier Shootout. The successful debut of the event provided a fitting tribute to Owen Poirier while showcasing some of the best truck and tractor pulling action the region has to offer. Organizers and competitors alike praised the evening's turnout and competition, and plans are already underway to make the second edition of the Owen Poirier Shootout even bigger and better in the years to come. For one night at the Clinton County Fair, the memories made on the track matched the spirit of the young man whose name now headlines one of the area's premier pulling events. Gallery