15/09/2026
BEYOND THE TRACK Volume 10
Matt Reeve
Matt Reeve was born in Dandenong, Victoria, on 29th May 1972, the eldest of two children and the only son of Allyn and Dianne Reeve.
Growing up in Hampton Park, Matt attended Hampton Park East Primary School before continuing his education at Cranbourne Meadows Technical School until Year 10.
After leaving school, Matt began his working life as a cabinet maker — a trade that suited him perfectly. With his natural eye for detail, patience and appreciation for doing a job properly, it was a fitting beginning for someone who would go on to become known for his mechanical ability, dedication and meticulous approach to everything he puts his hand to.
Matt’s introduction to tractor pulling came in the mid-1980s when he attended the famous Quambatook Tractor Pull as a spectator. Like so many who have stood beside the track and experienced the noise, power and atmosphere for the first time, the sport left an impression that would eventually become a huge part of his life.
His own journey as a competitor began in vintage tractor pulling. In 2013, Matt headed to Barmedman with a Chamberlain Super 70 and Super 90, beginning what would become a much bigger chapter in his tractor pulling story.
And then came Disorderly Conduct.
With Matt behind the wheel, Disorderly Conduct became a familiar and formidable sight in the Super Modified class, earning Matt enormous respect and making him one of the recognisable characters within Australian tractor pulling.
But for Matt, some of his proudest moments in the sport haven’t necessarily come from sitting in the driver’s seat himself — they have come from watching the next generation take their turn.
Matt is the incredibly proud father of Jake, Jesse and Kai, and stepfather to Zack, Brad and Tyler. Seeing his boys become involved in tractor pulling has created some very special memories.
In 2018, Jake climbed behind the wheel at the Tooradin Tractor Pull, giving Matt the opportunity to experience the sport from a completely different perspective — as a proud dad watching his son head down the track.
Then, at Quambatook in 2024, Jesse was given the opportunity to drive WOTEVA, another tractor competing in the Super Modified class. Once again, Matt got to stand back and watch one of his boys experience the thrill of tractor pulling for himself.
Now the youngest, Kai, has reached the age where he too can take the wheel — and he certainly hasn’t wasted any time making an impression. Kai made his driving debut at Tooradin in 2026, adding another chapter to what has truly become a family affair.
Another unforgettable moment in Matt’s tractor pulling journey came away from the traditional pulling venues. In March 2014, Matt had the opportunity to be part of the action at the Clipsal 500, performing in front of thousands of spectators. The sheer size of the crowd and the atmosphere surrounding the event remain among Matt’s favourite memories from his years in the sport.
While tractor pulling has given Matt countless memories, it has also given him something even more special — a passion he now shares with his wife.
On 26th February 2022, Matt married the beautiful Danii Sheridan, and together they have built a wonderful life centred around family, the trucking industry and their shared love of tractor pulling.
In true tractor pulling fashion, Danii’s introduction to the driver’s seat came in rather unexpected circumstances.
At Quambatook in 2023, Matt suffered a fall that left him nursing a couple of broken ribs. Unable to drive, Matt did what any good tractor pulling husband would do — he told Danii to get in the seat!
That moment marked the beginning of a wonderful husband-and-wife driving partnership. What started out of necessity soon became another special part of the Reeve family’s story, with Matt and Danii now sharing the driving duties of Disorderly Conduct and supporting one another both on and off the track.
Matt’s contribution to tractor pulling, however, extends far beyond his own machine.
For the 2025–2026 season, Matt was elected Vice President of the Australian Tractor Pulling Association, serving alongside President Brendan Cross. His commitment and the respect he has earned within the Association saw him re-elected to the position for the 2026–2027 season.
It is a role that suits the person Matt is.
He is someone who is always willing to lend a hand, offer advice or step in wherever help is needed. Whether it is assisting around the pits, helping a fellow competitor, encouraging a new driver or sharing some of the knowledge he has gained over the years, Matt never hesitates to support the people around him.
New drivers in particular can always count on Matt for a little guidance and reassurance. He understands that tractor pulling is at its best when knowledge is shared, newcomers are welcomed and competitors are willing to help one another succeed.
And once the tractors have been loaded, the dust has settled and another event is in the books, you can usually count on Matt being somewhere nearby, enjoying a can and a good chat with the people who have become more than fellow competitors — they have become friends.
Because that is what tractor pulling means to Matt.
It is the machines and the horsepower, but it is also family. It is watching his sons take the wheel. It is sharing the driver’s seat with Danii. It is helping the person parked beside you when things aren’t going to plan. And it is sitting around after an event, sharing a laugh and talking about the day with people who understand exactly why this sport means so much.
From the young spectator standing trackside at Quambatook in the mid-1980s, to vintage tractor competitor, Super Modified driver, husband-and-wife teammate, proud father and now Vice President of the ATPA, Matt Reeve has certainly left his mark on Australian tractor pulling.
But perhaps Matt’s greatest contribution isn’t measured by trophies, distances or positions on the track.
It is measured by the people he has helped, the drivers he has encouraged, the friendships he has made and the family memories created along the way.
Matt Reeve is not simply someone who competes in tractor pulling — he is someone who genuinely cares about the sport, its people and its future. And Australian tractor pulling is all the richer for having people like Matt as part of its family.
