Common Sense Applies Here
W. L. “Bill” Simmons
Antique Tractor Club Pull Rules
“Stock” CLASS “A”
Revised: February 1,
2012
1.
Younger contestants participating in tractor pulls will be required to hook to
the sled for a trial pull prior to the start of pull. If these individuals
cannot operate the tractor to pull standards set by the pull committee they
will not be allowed to participate in the class. Safety of the individual and
tractor are the key factors due to insurance regulations. All contestants under
the age of 18 must have a consent form signed by their parent or legal guardian
to participate in each pull.
2.
Tractors need to be registered prior to the event. Tractors will be weighed and
lined up before each class. Tractors can be weighed at any time BUT only the
weight prior to the pull will be accepted.
3.
Only one person is to be on a tractor at any time, no riders.
4.
Eligible tractors:
A. Because of insurance
requirements, all tractors will look original or be restored to original stock
conditions. M&W engine kits, power packs and
power blocks will be allowed in rebuilding or restoring tractors.
B. Definition of
original stock condition: This means the engine is original or is a natural
progression replacement, restored to factory specifications. No homemade
manifolds, headers, engine shields, aluminum manifolds or aluminum frame parts
will be allowed. Only manufacturer’s original replacement parts are allowed.
All tractors are required to have fan shrouds in place. No K&N filters will
be allowed.
C. No tractors newer than 1959 will be
pulled.
E. Tractors later
converted to rubber tires will be allowed. Steel wheel tractors will pull at
the end of each class.
F. No splitting
of rims to accommodate oversize tires will be allowed. Tire size may be
increased one size over original as indicated by the manufacturer of the
tractor. Tire size of 14.9 can go to a 15.5. Front tire size can be one rim
size and one tire size smaller than the original. Example: 6:00-16=5:00-15
G. No cut tires will be allowed.
H. No increasing of wheel diameter from
original factory size.
I. Pump
Gas Only
J. No GPS will be allowed.
5.
Drawbar height cannot exceed 20 inches and cannot be closer than 18 inches from
the center of the rear axle to the back of the hitch hole. Drawbars must be
securely fastened. No vertical movement is allowed. Purchased, forged twisted
clevises are allowed. No support can exceed the top of the axle or original
point of hook. A clevis or “D” pull ring must have a minimum 2 ¾” diameter
opening. Clevises must have a top support.
6.
Weighted tractors:
Wheel weights must be permanently mounted.
Addition and subtraction of weights will not be allowed after weigh-in.
Suitcase weights not allowed
7.
The track flagman has the right to stop any pull if safety becomes a factor.
8.
Anyone operating a tractor while under the influence of intoxicants will be
automatically disqualified.
9.
First Gear only.
10. Any foul
language directed toward any track official will mean immediate
disqualification.
11. The puller
will be disqualified if any tractor wheel touches a track boundary line.
12. If the track
judge feels your front end is too high a flag or whistle blowing will stop you.
If the tractor is equipped with wheelie bars the rule does not apply.
13. If track
judge thinks you are showing excessive RPM, he will ask you to pull off the
track after your pull to be checked. There will be 300 RMP’s allowed over manufacturers
specifications. All tractors must have a positive throttle stop with a working
governor.
14. There will
be a 1% allowance over your weight limit.
15. If you are
not ready to pull in order, you will pull last in your class.
16. Classes will
be designated as “A”
3.5 MPH CLASS “B”
Revised: February 1,
2011
The intent of the
antique tractor pull is to provide entertaining and friendly competition among
antique farm tractor owners.
“Common Sense Rules”
1. Younger contestants participating in
tractor pulls will be required to hook to the sled for a trial pull prior to
the start of pull. If these individuals cannot operate the tractor to pull
standards set by the pull committee they will not be allowed to participate in
the class. Safety of the individual and tractor are the key factors due to
insurance regulations. All contestants under the age of 18 must have a consent
form signed by their parent or legal guardian to participate in each pull.
2. Tractors need to be registered
prior to the event. Tractors will be weighed and lined up before each class.
Tractors can be weighed at any time BUT only the weight prior to the pull will
be accepted. Tractors in this class are designated as "B"
3.
Only one person is to be on a tractor at any time, no riders.
4.
Eligible tractors:
A.
Because of insurance requirements, all tractors will look original or be
restored to original stock conditions. M&W engine
kits, power packs and power blocks will be allowed in rebuilding or
restoring tractors.
B.
Definition of original stock condition: This means the engine is original or is
a natural progression replacement, restored to factory specifications. No
homemade manifolds, headers, engine shields, aluminum manifolds or aluminum
frame parts will be allowed. Only manufacturer’s original replacement parts are
allowed. All tractors are required to have fan shrouds in place.
C.
No tractors newer than 1959 will be pulled.
D.
3.5 MPH tractor will NOT be allowed to pull in the 6 MPH class.
E.
Tractors later converted to rubber tires will be allowed. Steel wheel tractors
will pull at the end of each class.
F.
No splitting of rims to accommodate oversize tires will be allowed. Tire size
may be increased one size over original as indicated by the manufacturer of the
tractor. Tire size of 14.9 can go to a 15.5. Front tire size can be one rim
size and one tire size smaller than the original. Example: 6:00-16=5:00-15
G.
No cut tires will be allowed.
H.
No increasing of wheel diameter from original factory size.
I.
No alcohol fuel mixture will be allowed. Racing fuel such as CAM II or Turbo
Blue will be allowed. Maximum specific gravity for gas will be .750. No
injected gases or nitrous will be allowed. Your fuel may be checked at any
time. If any extra checks are to be made on a tractor the operator and two (2)
committee members will be present.
J.
No GPS will be allowed.
K. Tractors may not enter a weighted class
less than the factory shipping weight.
5.
Drawbar height cannot exceed 20 inches and cannot be closer than 18 inches from
the center of the rear axle to the back of the hitch hole. Drawbars must be
securely fastened. No vertical movement is allowed. Purchased, forged twisted
clevises are allowed. No support can exceed the top of the axle or original
point of hook. A clevis or “D” pull ring must have a minimum 2 ¾” diameter
opening. Clevises must have a top support.
6.
Weighted tractors:
Wheel weights must be
permanently mounted. Addition and subtraction of weights will not be allowed
after weigh-in. Suitcase weights will be allowed on the front and back of the
tractor. Older tractor weights of any brand will be allowed, however, weights
must be mounted neatly against the front of the tractor. No rear weights are to
be bolted to the front of the tractor. All weights must be fastened securely
and weight brackets must be neat in appearance. Belly bars will be
allowed but it must be able to clear the scales.
7.
The track flagman has the right to stop any pull if safety becomes a factor.
8.
Anyone operating a tractor while under the influence of intoxicants will be
automatically disqualified.
9.
The puller will not be allowed to change gears but will be able to activate a
torque amplifier during competition in the 3.5 mph class.
10. Any
foul language directed toward any track official will mean immediate
disqualification.
11. The
puller will be disqualified if any tractor wheel touches a track boundary line.
12. If the
track judge feels your front end is too high a flag or whistle blowing will
stop you. If the tractor is equipped with wheelie bars the rule does not apply.
13. If
track judge thinks you are showing excessive RPM, he will ask you to pull off
the track after your pull to be checked. There will be 300 RMP’s allowed over
manufacturers specifications. All tractors must have a positive throttle stop
with a working governor.
14. There
will be a 1% allowance over your weight limit.
15. If you
are not ready to pull in order, you will pull last in your class.
16. Third
sounding of speed alarm means the puller will be disqualified.
6 MPH CLASS “C”
Revised:
February 3, 2010
Younger
contestants participating in tractor pulls will be required to hook to the sled
for a trial pull prior to the start of pull. If these individuals cannot
operate the tractor to pull standards set by the pull committee they will not
be allowed to participate in the class. Safety of the individual and tractor are
the key factors due to insurance regulations. All contestants under the age of
16 must have a consent form signed by their parent or legal guardian to
participate in each pull.