General News
29 April, 2026
Cross family celebrates double podium
The Beulah's Cross family turned heads at this year’s Quambatook Tractor Pull, with Woteva (tractor) punching above expectations to claim two third-place finishes against some of Australia’s toughest super modified tractors in front of a packed and enthusiastic crowd.
The owner and driver of Woteva, Sarah Cross, said the family came into the event knowing they were up against elite competition, with five of Australia’s best super modified tractors lining up in their class, including Kryptonite, Disorderly Conduct, The Chief, Quamby Quaker and Woteva.
The first podium came in the Crossy’s Ag Services Super Modified 4.30 tonne class, where Woteva was driven by Sarah’s son, Brodie Cross.
The family followed that up with another third placing in the Boral Charlton Quarries Super Modified 3.40 tonne class, this time with Sarah behind the wheel.
“Our tractor went really well, and it was better than expected,” Sarah said.
She said the result came as a welcome surprise given the quality of the field.
“There are five tractors in our class, and they’re all super, super competitive tractors,” she said.
Sarah and Brodie share the driving duties in the super modified class, and Brodie’s result made the weekend even more special for the family.
Now 18, he has been building experience ever since.
“Brodie’s 18 and he had his first drive of our tractor when he was only 16, so he’s been driving now for a couple of years,” Sarah said.
She said her son was thrilled to finish on the podium.
“Ecstatic, he was very, very excited,” she said.
Off the track, Sarah and her husband were also heavily involved behind the scenes as members of the organising committee.
She said there had been concern that rising fuel costs and other pressures might affect attendance, but turnout exceeded expectations.
“The crowd was fantastic, and the banks were full of spectators,” Sarah said.
Even late into the night, spectators stayed on to watch the action unfold, highlighting the strong support for the event and the community spirit around it.
For Sarah personally, one of the standout moments came away from competition when she stepped outside her comfort zone and played the Easter Bunny on the back of the big V8 burnout truck.
“Just to see the kids’ faces and it was really fantastic,” she said.
Sarah said Quambatook’s annual Tractor Pull remained a unique event that brought people together and created lasting memories for local families.
She encouraged people to continue backing local events and small communities.
“Support your local communities,” she said.
“We put our heart and soul into it.”