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ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULLING RULES
CLASSES
Tractors must be model year 1960 or earlier to participate
in the antique tractor pull.
INSPECTION
Tractors will be inspected during check-in and registration by the Pull Committee. Any tractors found to be unsafe or in violation of the rules will not be allowed to pull.
DRAWBAR
The drawbar must be original or match factory specifications with a maximum height of 18 in. The length of the drawbar must be a minimum of24 in. from the center of rear axle to hook point. The drawbar must be rigid with no more than 1 in. of movement in any direction. Use of flat plate with 3-inch hole or twisted clevis only.
WEIGHTS
May add weights to make class. Weight brackets must be bolted on. Weight must be securely fastened.
TIRES AND RIMS
Rim diameters may not be larger than factory specifications. Steel wheels cut down and converted to rubber shall have rims no larger than factory specifications. The use of dual wheels will not be allowed. Tires two sizes over standard size will be permitted. Steel wheels are not permitted. Wheel rims and lugs must be to factory specifications. No cut tires..
R.P.M.
R.P.M. maximum of 10% over factory subject to check at anytime.
CLASSIC CLASS
Tractors 1961-1970. All Antique rules apply to Classic's except factory turbos are permitted, no add-ons.
OPEN CLASS
Tractors not conforming to above specifications may pull in open class with a maximum draw bar height of20 in. and a minimum of 18 in. from center of axle. A maximum tire size of 18.4 in. X 38 in. _ill be allowed. No turbochargers.
ENTRY FEE
Antique and Classic classes $5 per hook. Open class $10 per hook.
Tractor Weight Classes
Antique
2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7500 8500 9500 10,500
Classic
9500
Open
5500 6500
PULLING COMPETITION RULES:
I. All drivers must be 16 years of age or older and have proof of driver's license.
2. Drivers must be registered at least one hour prior to the pull.
3. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times. Speed must not exceed 3 miles per hour on or off the pull area.
4. A number indicating the class and order of the pull will be assigned to each tractor at registration and weigh in.
5. The driver must start the pull with a tight chain and at the starting signal from the flagman.
6. A hand throttle must control speed only. String, wires, or foot feeds will not be allowed.
7. Drivers must remain on the seat and maintain full control of the tractor during the pull.
8. Tractors losing weight or other objects while hooked to the sled will be disqualified.
9. Tractors must stay within the pull boundaries.
10. If a tractor stops or stalls in the first 20 feet, the pull may be restarted or the tractor may pull at the end of the class - at the discretion of the driver.
11. Tractors must stop at the red flag signal from the flagman.
12. All decisions of the Pulling Committee are final. Any arguments will result in automatic disqualification.
ALL PARTICIPANTS PULL AT THEIR OWN RISK!
PLEASE KEEP SAFETY FIRST AND HAVE FUN!
