Minnesota man a semi-finalist for fastest skid-loader in North America

Jake Stier of Racine, Minn. will face off against 31 other semi-finalists from across the the United States and Canada in the New Holland Construction skid steer tournament in Louisville, Ky. The Austin Daily Herald says Stier has been driving skid loaders since he was about 7 years old.

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BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Oct 25, 2011

Jake Stier of Racine, Minn. will face off against 31 other semi-finalists from across the the United States and Canada in the New Holland Construction skid steer tournament in Louisville, Ky. The Austin Daily Herald says Stier has been driving skid loaders since he was about 7 years old.

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