During the European tractor-pulling championships in Blackpool (England), Delta Lloyd’s tractor-pulling team - Simply Irresistible - won the European title in the 3.5 ton open class.
During the European tractor-pulling championships in Blackpool (England), Delta Lloyd’s tractor-pulling team - Simply Irresistible - won the European title in the 3.5 ton open class. The driver, Albert van der Wal said: "The machine was perfectly balanced and just kept on gathering speed. The preparation in the previous week certainly bore fruit."
Minipullers
The minipullers also produced an impressive performance, landing third place in this thrilling class.
Dutch competition
The last contest for the Dutch championship is in Bakel, Brabant on 11 September. Simply Irresistible has a large lead in the intermediate category in the 3.5 ton open class so that the Dutch title is also in its sights. There is also a chance in the minipullers but this depends on the result of the competition.
Sponsorship
Delta Lloyd Agrarische Verzekeringen has sponsored the very popular sport of tractor-pulling for a long time. Delta Lloyd Agrarische Verzekeringen specializes in agricultural and horticultural insurance. By sponsoring this event amongst others, Delta Lloyd demonstrates its involvement in the sector. In 2004, the Delta Lloyd team became European champions in the 4.5 ton open class. In 2002 the team became European champions in both the 3.5 and the 4.5 ton open classes. In 2001, the team became European champions in the 3.5 ton open class.
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Further information:
Spokesperson for Delta Lloyd Verzekeringen
Janneke Dijkstra (020) 594 29 55