In this episode of Breaking Barriers, host Gary Bontrager sits down with pulling legend Dan Hutchings for a ride through decades of tractor pulling history, innovation, and family legacy.Dan shares how he got started building toy tractors with airplane engines, how his passion evolved into a lifetime of pulling modifieds, stock cars, sprint cars, and drag racers. You'll hear incredible behind-the-scenes stories—from weight placement tricks at the Iowa State Fair to restoring vintage hot rod pullers and tracking down long-lost hood ornaments.🎯 What You'll Learn:How Dan applied stock car techniques to dominate a tractor pullThe evolution of Twin States and ECI pulling rulesWhy old-school ingenuity still holds up in today’s tech-driven sportThe lost art (and addiction) of toy tractor pullingHis unforgettable fifth-place finish at the Iowa State FairDan’s museum is a tribute to innovation, community, and a family-centered lifestyle in motorsports. Whether you're a seasoned puller or a fan of grassroots legacy, this conversation pulls you in and doesn’t let go.👇 Got stories or know where one of Dan’s old tractors ended up? Drop a comment—we’d love to connect history with today’s pullers.#TractorPulling #BreakingBarriers #DanHutchings #TwinStatesPulling #IowaStateFair #HotRodTractors #PullingHistory #GaryBontrager #ToyTractors #ModifiedTractors #ECIPulling #MotorsportsLegacy #RestorationNation #TractorPullMuseum