64 10-4 Magazine / January 2026 Did you know that we lose 22 veterans to suicide each day in the United States? That’s an astounding number. Hidden among the towering pines of Lufkin, Texas, Pine Valley Raceway comes alive every October thanks to event organizers Ronnie Kelley, Josh Burch, Naomi Spence, and their team. For 11 years, they’ve grown “Draggin’ & Pullin’ in the Pines” into a gathering that not only thrills truck and motorsport enthusiasts, but raises serious support for Mission 22, The Wyakin Warrior Foundation, and the brave men and women who have served our country. Mission 22 is a national nonprofit organization that focuses on combating veteran suicide through free treatment programs, the building of memorials, and spreading awareness. The 22 in the name signifies the 22 veterans that die each day by suicide. The Wyakin Warrior Foundation focuses on helping veterans thrive in civilian lives through education, development, and guidance. We found this show during Covid, when everything was shut down, and it ended up being one of our favorite shows to date. No one else had been doing any shows, and Texas was like, “Hey, y’all... watch this!” We met friends like Geo and Dave from Clark Transport and Megan and Jonathan Kraak and had BOMB brisket mac and cheese! This had also become one of my favorite shows to attend because we get to see our friends Truett and Crystal Novosad and their Equipment Express family that is so welcoming. What started as just a show has become a family reunion. This year’s Draggin’ and Pullin’ in the Pines kicked off on October 17-18, 2025, and filled Pine Valley Raceway withexcitement. Gatesopenedat8:00 AM on Friday to a crowd of spectators who were ready to explore the rows of specialty vehicles that included slammed low riders, sky high lifted pickup trucks and UTVs, motorcycles and, of course, well over 200 gleaming semis. Vendors lined the outside of the racetrack offering tacos, BBQ, and that brisket mac and cheese that originally won our hearts, along with an assortment of other amazing choices. There was a gentleman offering pinstriping onsite, which was mesmerizing to watch, and such a lost art in our industry. Hot Rig Apparel, Dynaflex, Texas Truck Market, Bad Gear, FASS Diesel Solutions, Mad Gear, Kelly’s Truck Parts, Mission 22 and Hatermade Apparel were also there to purchase all your truck show swag and merchandise or answer any questions. At 6:00 PM, engines thundered to life as the tractor pull launched the weekend, followed by live music from Electric Circus to close the night. Saturday’s festivities started off with a roar as the diesel drag races started Truck Show Report: By Kasey Aslinger the day at 10:00 AM, followed by the big rig burnouts and a Tug-O-War contest. At 3:00 PM, there was a “foam party” hosted for the kids. The awards and giveaways were handed out at the NAST trailer at 5:30 despite the rain, which continued to fall on the crowd, off and on, throughout the afternoon. NAST show winners were 1st place Logger: Lee Daughtery (1994 Pete 379), Runner-up Logger: Michael Taylor (2025Peterbilt389). 1stplaceAntique: Braden McInnis (1985 Mack Superliner), Antique Runner-up: Lawrence Atteridge (1985Ford). 1stplaceWrecker:Jase Cunningham (2023 Pete 379), Runner-up Wrecker: Joseph Loggins (Pete 567). 1st place Combo: Terry Aslinger (2023 Peterbilt 389), Runner-up Combo: Diego Valenzuela(2018Pete389). 1stplace Bobtail: Lazaro Oropesa (2012 Peterbilt 389), Runner-Up Bobtail: Paul Ortiz. In the Competitor’s Choice class, the winner was Tim Hartman (2018 Kenworth); Best Engine went to Lazaro HORSEPOWER & HEART
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