![]() If sled is changed, the class will start over. Track officials have the option to change the sled in the first three (3) pullers attempts. In case of mechanical breakage, which has been determined by track official, contestants may drop to last pulling position. SIGN-UP will start one hour before the pull and will stop fifteen minutes before pull starts.Entry fee may be required, which goes into the purse money.Ĭlass and pulling position must be attached to tractor.Ĭontestant must pull in established position. RPM on all tractors must be checked prior to pull. (Go straight to the scales, you will be watched all the way.) Weight, hitch and kill switch can be checked at any time before or after you pull.Īfter you have pulled, if you are asked to go back to the scales for re-check, you will not be allowed to change anything and no one needs to touch your tractor. NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FUEL CAN BE ADDED AFTER LEAVING SCALES. Hitch height may be re-checked at official discretion. WEIGHTS can be moved after leaving scales, but NO ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS can be added. No part may exceed six (6) feet in width. ![]() No portion of any tractor may exceed eight (8) feet forward from the center of the rear wheels. Hitch design subject to discretion of track officials. HITCH MUST BE STATIONARY AND SECURELY ATTACHED. All hitches must be parallel to the ground. Hook opening should be 1 1/2 inches minimum in diameter with pulling point not more than 1 inch from the back edge of hitch. Hitch height can be no more than 13 inches from the ground to the top of the hook opening, unless otherwise specified in Individual Class Rules. Hitch height must be checked with weight bar extended. ![]() Weights can be moved, none added, after leaving scales, but hitch may be re-checked at official’s discretion. Hitch height will be checked at weigh in. You may drive onto scales and TURN ENGINE OFF. No bouncing, sliding or abusive use of scales. Driver must be in seat, ENGINE OFF, and have all proper equipment in place. Tractor and driver will weigh together prior to each pull. NO “SHOWING OFF” (speeding, hazardous or unsafe driving, horsing around).Īll components should be attached properly in order to perform the function intended. (If you are not hooked to sled, use just -enough throttle to keep engine running. If a tractor is moving with engine running, the driver must be in the seat and in control of the tractor.Īll tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times. No tractor(s) should be left unattended while running. This simply means, when you hook to sled nothing can touch.Īs a combination of safety and courtesy, pullers and crew should not line the track in front of the spectators. No portion of tractor shall interfere with the sled or chain. Skid pad minimum three (3) inch square.Wheels – minimum size – 1 inch wide by 5 inch tall. Seat must have a back, which stands a minimum of 3" above seat surface (discretion of officials).Ī working KILL SWITCH is required in all classes except Kids and Garden Stock.Īll tractors must have wheelie bars or skid pads that will support the weight of the tractor.Bottom of wheelie wheels or skid pads can be no higher than five (5) inches from the ground and center of wheelie wheels or skids must extend at least five (5) inches behind a vertical line drawn at the rear face of tires. Sturdy handles may be installed for this purpose.Īll tractors must have a secure seat. Using edge of fender as a grasp point to obtain "leaning leverage" will result in disqualification. FIRE SUITS AND ONBOARD FIRE EXTINGUISHER ARE REQUIRED WHEN USING ALCOHOL AS FUEL, AND FIRE SUIT JACKET MUST BE ZIPPED WHEN PULLING!Īll tractors must have sturdy, safely secured fenders that will protect the driver from the tires (discretion of officials). You will get one warning on any change and it must be fixed (next time found wrong or not corrected will result in a disqualification).Īll drivers must wear long pants, shirts and shoes (discretion of officials). Track owner or club is not responsible for accidents or damages.ĪLL TRACTORS, NO EXCEPTIONS, MUST BE APPROVED AND PASS INSPECTION OF OFFICIALS TRACK/SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. If fewer than 3 tractors register for a class, the track officials will decide whether or not to run the class.Įach tractor may be entered in more than one class, but not more than once in the same class.Īll drivers must sign a release form before they pull. Must have a minimum of 3 tractors to make a class. No dual wheels, chains, spikes or paddle tires. Open to 2-wheel drive rubber tire tractors.
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