The Torq’N Tigers placed fifth overall in the 2026 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Quarter Scale Tractor Competition in June.
Out of 23 teams competing, the A-Team from Torq’N Tigers placed first in the Performance, Durability and 1,100-lb. Low Hook Pull categories.
Mizzou’s Torq’N Tigers design and build quarter-scale pulling tractors. Student members test the team design at contests each year and receive opportunities to develop leadership and management skills. Members also get to connect with industry engineers through ASABE.
A-Team:
- Jacob Lakenburger – 2026 graduate, Mechanical Engineering
- Aidan Engbert – 2026 graduate, Information Technology
- Jack Knop – 2026 graduate, Mechanical Engineering
- Trevor Blanken- 2026 graduate, Mechanical Engineering
- Andrew Kabrick – 2026 graduate, Mechanical Engineering
- Evan Masterson – 2026 graduate, Agricultural Systems Technology
- Avery Thomas – Senior, Mechanical Engineering
- Braden Denning – Senior, Engineering Technology
X-Team:
- Olivia Taylor – Junior, Sociology
- Garbielle Shern – Junior, Agricultural Systems Technology
- Braden Sloan – Senior, Mechanical Engineering
- Krista Wojcikiewicz – Junior, Mechanical Engineering
- Gage Benskin – Senior, Agricultural Systems Technology
Those contributing to the team not able to attend the competition:
- Sierra Beaver – 2026 graduate, Agricultural Education
- Gracen Clark – 2026 graduate, Agribusiness Management
- Kohl Bush – Senior, Mechanical Engineering
- Nick Van Schyndel – Junior, Agriculture