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¶¶ÒõÖ±²¥ student Kirstin is part of a new BBC3 series (image by Stephen Davison, courtesy of Alleycats TV).

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Agricultural engineering student Kirstin Chalmers will star in a new BBC3 series which sees young farmers battle it out to be crowned the UK’s best tractor driving team.

She will be joined by former ¶¶ÒõÖ±²¥ students William Muir and Graeme McNaughton in , presented by farmer and farming vlogger Tom Pemberton.

The programme sees teams of petrol heads pitch their souped-up tractors against each other in a series of challenges that put their driving skills and vehicle power to the test.

Kirstin, who studies at ¶¶ÒõÖ±²¥ Oatridge through her apprenticeship with New Holland Agriculture, is part of the north Scotland team ‘The Teuchters’ with Dennis McLennan and Barclay Gray.Ìý

Episode 4 of the series on Wednesday 2 March will see them compete in the Scottish heats against the ‘Black Reek Pipers’ from Ayrshire – featuring former ¶¶ÒõÖ±²¥ Oatridge students William and Graeme - in three agricultural challenges, including crashing through massive walls and building towering structures.

Kirstin said: “I saw a post on Facebook and thought ‘Oh that sounds fun.’ Tractor driving is what I love to do, so I applied and ended up getting in.

“It was an absolute experience of a lifetime. The trip to Ireland and the time we spent filming there was amazing. I’d recommend it to anyone if they get an opportunity like this.â€

William, who studied Engineering and now works as a self-employed agricultural engineer and contractor, said: “I loved the experience. I would happily go back and do it all over again.â€

Graeme, who studied Land based Engineering and works as an agriculture contractor and mechanic, said: “It was great fun meeting everyone who took part - what an experience it was.â€

The first episode of is on BBC3 tomorrow at 9pm.


Posted by ¶¶ÒõÖ±²¥ on 08/02/2022

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