Roger Kutz has been involved in tractor pulling since the early 1970s. He started pulling regularly with Wisconsin Tractor Puller Association and NTPA in 1976 when he purchased his first modified tractor. During his 10 years of successful competition Roger built two more modified tractors. He reached the height of his success with "Silent Thunder," which won a Region III championship, an Indy Super Pull win, a Grand National win in Tomah, Wis., as well as many others. Roger quit competing in 1986 and became involved with both WTPA and NTPA as a tech official. He is currently involved with WTPA as Competition Director and Treasurer. He works with WPI-NTPA as Regional Director in Wisconsin. Roger and his wife crop farm. He also works for the City of Jefferson Public Works Department.