GENERAL PULLING RULES
The following rules are general in nature and apply to all pullers, tractors and operations at the Tractor Pulls.
* A tractor may pull only once in each class. Pull promoter decides number of classes each tractor may enter in excess of two.
* Drivers less than 16 years of age must have written parental/guardian permission.
* Drivers must stay on the seat of the tractor at all times. Hands must be on the steering wheel, hand brakes, hand clutch, or throttle at all times during the pull.
*Any tractor or puller found to be unsafe or illegal may be disqualified or barred from hooking.
* No use of alcoholic beverages will be permitted.
* Any part falling off the tractor after being hooked and until the tractor is unhooked will result in disqualification.
* Tech Committee suggests that all weights be secured, as dropped weights are cause for disqualification.
* Contact point of tractor and sled must remain in bounds at all times. Out of bounds will result in disqualification. No measurement will be taken after a disqualification.
* Rpm's allowed will be 110% of factor rating. Any tractor not listed will use manufacturer's data.
* Gas, diesel or LP fuels only. No alcohol or nitrous oxide fuels or fuel additives may be used intractors. Gas is allowewd a maximum of 750 specific gravity. All tractors are subject to random fuel checks. Open tractors are not allowed to inject water.
* All tractors are required to have a spark plug wire easily accessible for Tech Crew to checkm Rpm's.
* All added weight must be fastened securely. No weight or weight bracket more than 11 feet from the center of the rear axle. Maximum weight over - 50 lbs. Tech Committee has final say.
* The tractor drawbar can be no higher than 20 inches from the ground and no closer than 18 inches from the center of the rear axle to the hitching point.
* If a class is restarted for any reason, all tractors that are registered in the class and that have already pulled will be allowed to repull.
* The Tech/Rules Committee will interpret all rules. Any unforeseen problems or oversights will be ruled on by the Tech/Rules Committee with their rulings being final.
* Motors must be stock appearing.
* Stock tractors can have 1 size over factory tire size. No cut tires allowed in stock tractor class. If participants do have larger sizes or cut tires, they must pull 400 lbs. lighter. This will be discussed at drivers meeting. This only applies to antiques.
* 10500# and 12500# stock out of field tractor cannot go over 5 mph.
* Duals are allowed in 16500, 19500 and 24500.