AGCO – Fendt
FENDT EXTENDS MULTI YEAR PARTNERSHIP AS OFFICIAL TRACTOR OF NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
Leading ag machinery manufacturer also renews sponsorship of Top Alcohol Dragster driver Anthony Troyer
DULUTH, GA – Fendt®, a leading provider of advanced agricultural machinery and smart farming solutions, today announced a renewed, 
two-year partnership with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). The company will continue serving as the official NHRA tractor, expanding its visibility across fan engagement and track operations.
“Fendt’s ongoing NHRA commitment reflects the continued growth and strength of this partnership and our shared values of performance, precision and reliability,” said Tim Millwood, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for AGCO. “The NHRA community includes thousands of farmers, ranchers and rural business owners who depend on our equipment every day. The partnership allows us to better engage with them about how Fendt’s machines and technology can make them more profitable and productive and gives more visibility to the brand’s growing presence in North America.”
The agreement includes the use of the Fendt 314 Vario®, a versatile tractor renowned for its compact design and robust performance, at all NHRA national events. It will support track preparation through the NHRA Safety Safari, a critical component of event performance and racer safety. Fendt will also appear with six major midway displays during the 2026 season, offering fans immersive equipment showcases, interactive experiences and opportunities to connect with local dealers and the Fendt brand. Continue reading
Anthony Troyer Joins McPhillips Racing For 2025 NHRA Season With Support From Fendt
Third-Generation Potato Farmer To Pilot The Team’s Second Top Alcohol Dragster In The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
BROWNSBURG, IN – McPhillips Racing has announced that Anthony Troyer will pilot their second Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) during the 
2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. Troyer is slated to participate in seven events, with the possibility of adding more races throughout the season.
Hailing from Ft. Myers, Florida, Troyer began racing in 2020 behind the wheel of a Factory Stock Showdown COPO Camaro, powered by Ray Barton Racing Engines. Together, they achieved much success. In 2022, Troyer advanced to the final round at the Gatornationals and finished runner-up. He completed the 2022 season in the Top 10 in points out of 38 competitors in his class. In 2023, Troyer made the switch to Stanfield Racing Engines. He most recently earned a sixth-place finish in the Factory Stock Showdown championship standings in 2024.
Troyer is new to the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks, having recently completed his license with McPhillips Racing in Bradenton, Florida. While Troyer is the first drag racer in his family, he will be keeping their history alive on the racetrack with sponsorship from Fendt. Troyer is a third-generation potato farmer that utilizes Fendt equipment on their farms in Florida and Pennsylvania. Troyer Brothers began in the 1940s when two brothers, Vernon and Clayton Troyer, traveled from Nebraska after the rough years of The Dust Bowl to Ohio. A few years later, they eventually settled in Pennsylvania in search of a better life and more opportunities. Today, Troyer Brothers is proud to bring non-GMO-certified products to your family’s table. Continue reading
