Behind The Hook is a documentary series that takes viewers on a behind the scenes journey into the world of truck and tractor pulling through the sport’s premier event, the National Tractor Pulling Championships, held annually in Bowling Green, Ohio for more than 55 years.
Every year, TAM follows three pulling teams leading up to and during the NTPC
** Season 3: Currently In Production **
EPISODE 1
Joe Eder
Emax (Unlimited Modified)
Upstate New York native and 8x National Champion, Joe Eder, has a background in tractor pulling going all the way back to his childhood. Year after year, he sits amongst the top in his NTPA Grand National class and always brings his best to Bowling Green.
EPISODE 1
Carmen Foster, Foster Motorsports
Foster Child (Four Wheel Drive Truck)
Hailing from Fairgrove, Michigan, Foster Motorsports is a perennial contender in the NTPA Truck and Tractor Pulling Grand National Four Wheel Drive division. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at Carmen and her family's weekend in Bowling Green, and the long history and love of pulling that keeps them coming back each year.
Season 2
EPISODE 3
The Theobald Family, Wicked Pulling Team
Fully Blown Wicked (Unlimited Modified), Pretty Wicked (Modified Mini), Lil Wicked (Modified Mini), Wicked (Two Wheel Drive Truck)
Hailing from Central Indiana, the easily recognizable Wicked Pulling Team is a mainstay at NTPA Grand National events every season. And with a rich heritage in truck and tractor pulling, they are sure to be competing across multiple classes for years to come.
EPISODE 3
Shane Kellogg
Trump (Super Stock Diesel 4x4)
Kenton, Ohio is home to Kellogg Farms AND two-time NTPA Truck and Tractor Pulling Grand National Super Stock Diesel 4x4 Champion, Shane Kellogg. Shane's Dodge Ram Trucks Trump pulling truck is a fan favorite in Pulltown. Take a look behind-the-scenes at his unbelievable weekend here in BG this year, which had no shortage of ups & downs.
EPISODE 2
Travis Schlabach, Bone Yard Pulling Team Powered By Ambush
Bone Twister (Super Stock Diesel)
Enter 2x Grand National Champion Travis Schlabach, driver of the Bone Twister super stock diesel, who calls the small town of Marengo home. Each season, he competes at the top-level on this motorsport’s biggest stage.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
180th Fighter Wing
Pulltown Flyover
An annual highlight at the National Tractor Pulling Championships is the awe-inspiring flyover performed by the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio National Guard. In this exclusive look, discover preparations that go into orchestrating the flyover and gain insights into the world of the Stingers and their F-16s.
Season 1
EPISODE 2
Kevin & Danny Schmucker, Rampage Pulling Team
Git-Er-Dun & Rampage (Pro Stock)
The Louisville, Ohio father-son duo behind Rampage Pulling Team are long-time competitors in Bowling Green and fixtures in the NTPA Truck and Tractor Pulling Grand National Pro Stock division. Take a glimpse behind-the-scenes at Kevin and Danny’s journey in BG, and learn why they keep bringing their John Deere’s back to Pulltown year after year.