TRACTORS 1957 AND
OLDER OR PRODUCTION MODELS THAT STARTED IN 1957. Farm Field class only may be 1965 or
older.
1. Two (2) areas
will be marked off for tractors participating in the pull. A “Staging” area for
tractors waiting their turn to pull and an “On Deck” area near the track for the
next tractor to pull in the current class.
2. Pulling will be
done in the order of weight and the pulling order (light to heavy or heavy to
light) will be determined at each pull.
3. When hitching
and unhitching from the sled, tractors must be in neutral, with the driver’s
foot off the clutch and their hands in the air. The driver must remain seated at
all times and keep at least one hand on the steering wheel during their pull.
The driver must obey all signals from the flagman. The driver must remain in
control of the tractor at all times during their pull.
4. The chain must
be tight and the driver must have the “green signal from the flagman before
proceeding with their pull.
5. The pull is
ended when forward motion stops, the tractor stalls, the tractor reaches a side
boundary or when tractors without wheelie bars raise
their front end more than 18” off the ground or at the flagman’s
discretion.
6. A second
attempt is allowed if the tractor stops within 50’ of the starting line. If the
50’ mark is passed, the pull distance will be where it stopped. The 50’ line
will be marked with a cone or marker.
7. All tractors
must cross the scale on the way to the sled. Failure to do so will result in a
disqualification for that class.
8. Any tractor or
puller found to be unsafe or illegal can be disqualified or barred from
hooking.
9. Any thing
falling off the tractor after being hooked and moving down the track and until
the tractor is stopped and unhooked will result in a
disqualification.
10. 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
disqualification.
11. 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 re-pull.
12. A tractor may
only compete once in a class, (except Farm Field, where more
than 1 driver may pull in the class, but only one trophy will be awarded per
tractor or one of the drivers chooses to do exhibition), but may enter as
many classes as it can qualify for.
13. Each pull will
have three judges. In case of a dispute, the judges and flagman shall have the
final say.
14. Front weights,
in all classes, may not extend more that 11” from the center of the rear axle,
and rear weights must not extend rearward beyond the rear
tires.
15. All tractors
must be safe, with safe fenders required in all
classes.
16. There will be
a $10.00 hook fee per class. The fee must be paid at the time of registration. A
trophy will be awarded for the first three (3) places.
17. Any violation
of the rules or unpartisan-like conduct be a driver will be cause for
disqualification of that driver. The judges will issue the disqualification to
that driver.
18. Owners and
drivers will not hold the contest committee, judges, or the organization
connected with the contest responsible in any way, for the damage, theft or
injury to persons or property. All participation is at your own risk and without
obligation.
19. All drivers
under 18 years of age must have a signed liability
waiver by a parent or guardian. The Lakeshore Club personnel will provide the
waiver to that driver. Also, the driver must be able to demonstrate to the
technical committee their ability to proficiently handle and operate the tractor
they entered. The technical committee has the final say regarding the driver’s
eligibility to participate in the pull.
20. Absolutely
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ILLEGAL DRUGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE
PREMISES. Violations will result in immediate disqualification of the
driver and tractor and may be reported to the law enforcement personnel.
21. The technical
committee will interpret all rules. The technical committee will rule on any
unforeseen problems or oversights and their rulings will be
final.
22. If tractor you
are pulling has been replaced up to and including 1957, you may run that
tractors replacement RPM’S.
23. Hitches must
be no more than an inch thick of material. The hitch must have a 3 inch minimum
hole with a maximum 1 inch material thickness to the back of the hole. Hitch
material can be no thinner that ¾ inch and not thicker that 1
inch.
24. Each tractor
can be in two (2) points classes. Driver must be a member to pull a points
tractor in a points class. There must be 2 tractors in chosen points class and
participate in no less than 3 pulls during pulling
season.
25. The combined
class is for all tractors. However, no tractor may pull in an antique class and
jump to an open class.
26. There will be
a speed limit horn in farm field, antique, and antique plus classes. There will
be allowed 2 beeps. If a third beep is given it will result in disqualification.
The flagman will signal number of beeps received. At 3 beeps, the flagman will
stop the tractor at that point.
27. PROTEST PROCEDURE…any protest filed with the flagman or track person will result in both the tractor and the protester’s tractor being checked. The protester must be a puller in the same class. The protest must be made before the tractor leaves the end of the track. You must go to the flagman or tech person to protest a tractor. Once the tractor leaves the end of the track, no protest can be made. Rules committee has the right to protest any tractor at any time, on or off the track. All decisions are final. All judge’s decisions are final. Track judges have the right to stop the pull at anytime.
FIELD FARM is designed for beginning pullers and stock tractors. It was included to promote stock pulling. Tractors made in 1965 or before may compete in these classes.
1. GENERAL
RULES…see general rules that apply to all tractors.
2. ENTRY.. A
tractor cannot be entered in classes below its manufactured shipping weight. We
will be using the HOT LINE BOOK exclusively for determining the shipping weight
of a make of tractor. The HOT LINE BOOK will determine the weight class. The
weight class plus a 300 lb variance will determine the weight the tractor can
weigh.
3.TIRES.
Absolutely NO CUT TIRES. Absolutely no modifications tolerated. If it appears
modified in any way, you will be required to pull in antique
class.
4. RIMS AND
WHELLS. Wheels with rims for manufacturer’s original recommendations to include
cut-downs for tractors that may have been originally on steel wheels. Cannot be
more than two (2) sizes maximum over original
equipment.
5. SPEED. Low gear
only. Not allowed to shift torque or gear. Horn will be set at 3
mph.
6. WEIGHTS.
Weights of bolt-on type to either front or back wheels. No concrete or suitcase
weights allowed. Manufactured weights only.
7. ENGINE. Stock
block, naturally aspirated. Exceptions: Oliver 99 GM, etc. Stock head, manifold
and carburetor (by part number). Manifolds are to be replacement manufactured
parts accepted for that make and model tractor. Stock RPM. Engine parts not in
the parts book or replacement parts book for that specific tractor cannot be
used. Exceptions: distributors can be used on antique tractors. A factory coil
must be used. No square coils, MSD coils or chrome coils allowed. Exception: an
electronic pickup inside the original stock distributor or magneto can be used,
but distributor or magneto must maintain original appearance.
8. HITCHES.
Maximum 16” height (stationary in all directions). On tractors such as IH fast
hitch, Ford 3-point hitch, etc. must be locked at 16”. Hitches must be as from
the factory, unaltered for that specific tractor. Operator must furnish a
straight up and down clevis with a minimum opening of 2.5” pinned tightly with
spaces to the draw bar. Hitch measured at hook point of clevis. Farmall H’s and
M’s must pull from an original draw bar hooked to the original belly hook
point.
9. SAFTEY. The
front wheels of the tractor are not allowed to exceed 18” off the ground during
a pull or at the flagman’s discretion.
10. APPEARANCE. Tractors must maintain original stock appearance. Tractors must have fenders or substitute fenders to ensure the safety of the driver.
ANTIQUE division
is designed for competitive pullers with near stock tractors, piston kits that
were available in 1957, etc. Tractors must be manufactured in 1957 or before to
compete in these classes.
1. GENERAL RULES.
See general rules that apply to all tractors.
2. WEIGHT
VARIANCE. This class will be allowed a weight variance of no more than 50 pounds
over their entered weight class.
3. SAFETY. All tractors must have an operational safety kill switch and
wheelie bars and both may be tested. Wheelie
bars must have 25 square inches of pads and be spaced no closer than 20” apart.
Wheelie bars must be rigid and be able to be jacked up on the pad in the
heaviest class being pulled by that tractor. A diagram of tech approved wheelie
bars are attached to these rules.
4. DRAWBAR.
Tractors must have a hitching point of no less than 18” from the center of the
rear axle to the point of the hitch. The hitch must be rigid and have an opening
of at least 3”. The hitch may have no more than an inch material thickness to
the back of the hole. Hitch material can be no thinner than ¾ of an inch and no
thicker than 1 inch. The hitch height must not exceed 20” from the ground
up.
5. WEIGHTS.
Weights must not extend rearward beyond the rear tires and cannot be more than
11” from the center of the rear axle to the farthest point forward. Weights must
be secured. Suitcase or bolt-on wheel weights. If a weight falls to the ground
at any time during the hook to the sled, the tractor will be disqualified from
the class.
6. FUEL. Fuels,
such as racing gasoline, will be allowed. NO alcohol or nitrous oxide or methane
will be allowed. There will be an immediate disqualification of the tractor if
any official discovers illegal fuels.
7. RPM’S. The
tractor’s RPM’S will be determined by the NATPA test chart. Any tractor will be
allowed to run 20% over manufactured specifications. If there is a doubt to the
RPM’S, it will checked by the tech committee and if found to be incorrect, the
tractor will be disqualified from that class.
8. SPEED. The tractor must not exceed 3 mph and will be radar
or rope enforced. On rope enforced, must stay between flags. Radar enforced will
allow (2) beeps, a 3rd beep is disqualification. Shifting gears or
using torque-amplified
transmissions is NOT allowed once the tractor is
hooked to the sled and the tractor is moving.
9. APPEARANCE.
Tractors should maintain their original stock appearance. All tractors must have
fenders or substitute fenders to ensure the safety of the driver. Air pipes and
after-market are filters will be allowed. Straight pipe exhaust will be allowed.
Pressed front and back wheels will be allowed.
10. ENGINES.
Tractors must have stock appearing engines, frames, transmissions, rear end and
axle housings or manufacturer’s replacement. No increase in the height of any
tractor will be allowed (I.e., deck plates, shims, girdles or jugs). Except for
stock gaskets. Blocks must retain their outward stock appearance. JD’ s can use
power blocks. Enhanced electrical systems are permitted. No REV limiters are
allowed. Manifolds must be stock appearing with the accepted replacement
carburetor. JD’s may run duplex carburetors.
11. TIRES & RIMS. The maximum tire size allowed is 15.5 X 38 in classes up to 5500 lbs. In classes 6500 lbs. and up, tire size may be 18.4 X 38. Cut tires are allowed. NO radial tires are allowed.
1. GENERAL RULES.
See general rules that apply to all tractors.
2. WEIGHT
VARIANCE. This class will be allowed a weight variance of no more than 50 lbs.
over their entered weight class.
3. SAFETY. All
tractors must have an operational safety kill switch and wheelie bars and both
may be tested. Wheelie bars must have 25 square inches of pads and be spaced no
closer than 20’ apart. Wheelie bars must be rigid and be able to be jacked up on
the pad in the heaviest class being pulled by the tractor. A diagram of tech
approved wheelie bars is attached to these rules.
4. DRAWBAR.
Tractors must have a hitching point of no less than 18” from the center of rear
axle to the point of the hitch. The hitch must be rigid and have an opening of
at least 3”. The hitch height must not exceed 20” from the ground
up.
5. WEIGHTS.
Weights must not extend rearward beyond the rear tires and cannot be more than
11” from the center of the rear axle to the farthest point forward. Weights must
be secure. Suitcase or bolt-on wheel weights. If a weight falls to the ground at
anytime during the hook to the sled. The tractor will be disqualified from that
class.
6. FUEL. Fuels,
such as racing gasoline, will be allowed. NO alcohol or nitrous oxide or methane
will be allowed. There will be an immediate disqualification of the tractor if
any official discovers illegal fuels.
7. RPM’s The
tractor’s rpm’s will be determined by the NATPA test chart. Any tractor will be
allowed to run 20% over manufactured specifications. If there is a doubt to the
rpm’s , it will be3 checked by the tech committee and if found to be incorrect,
the tractor will be disqualified from that class.
8. SPEED. The
tractor must not exceed 4.5 m.p.h. Shifting gears or using torque-amplified
transmissions is not allowed once the tractor is hooked to the sled and
moving.
9. ENGINES.
Tractors must have stock appearing engines, frames, transmissions, rear end and
axle housings, or manufacturer’s replacement. No increase in the height of any
tractor will be allowed (i.e., deck plates, shims, girdles, or jugs), except for
stock gaskets. Blocks must retain their outward stock appearance. JD’s can use
power blocks. Enhanced electrical systems are permitted No REV limiters are
allowed. Manifolds must be stock appearing with the accepted replacement
carburetor, JD’s may run duplex carburetors.
10. TIRES & RIMS. The maximum tire size allowed is 18.4 X 38. Cut tires are allowed. NO radial tires are allowed. No limit on the rim width.
1. GENERAL RULES. See general rules that apply to
all tractors.
2. WEIGHT
VARIANCE. This class will be allowed a weight variance of no more than 50 pounds
over their entered weight class.
3. SAFETY. All
tractors must have an operational safety kill switch and wheelie bars. Both may
be tested. Wheelie bars must have 25 square inches of pads and be spaced no
closer than 20” apart. Wheelie bars must be rigid and be able to be jacked up on
the pad in the heaviest class being pulled by the tractor. A diagram of tech
approved wheelie bars are attached to these rules.
4. DRAWBAR.
Tractors must have a hitching point of no less than 18” from the center of the
rear axle to the point of the hitch. The hitch must be rigid and have an opening
of at least 3 inches. The hitch height must not exceed 20 inches from the ground
up.
5. WEIGHTS.
Weights must not extend rearward beyond the rear tires and cannot be more than
11 inches from the center of the rear axle to the farthest point for4ward.
Weights must be secured. Suitcase or bolt-on wheel weights. If a weight falls to
the ground at any time during the hook to the sled, the tractor will be
disqualified from that class.
6. FUEL. Diesel,
LP, and racing gasoline are the only fuels allowed. The use of alcohol, nitrous
oxide, or methane will not be allowed. If illegal fuels are used, immediate
disqualification by the tech committee will be issued.
7. RPM’s The
tractor’s rpm’s will be determined by the NATPA test chart. Any tractor will be
allowed to run 20% over manufactured specifications. Any tractor not on the
chart will use manufacturer’s data. If there is a doubt to the rpm’s, it will be
checked by the tech committee and if found to be incorrect, the tractor will be
disqualified from that class.
8. SPEED. Any gear
may be used. There will be no speed limit. Shifting or torque amplifiers will be
allowed.
9. ENGINES.
Tractors must have stock appearing engines, frames, transmissions, rear end and
axle housings or manufacturer’s replacement. 1 inch deck plates and girdles are
allowed, in combination, not to exceed 2 inches . Any agricultural type
carburetor is allowed. Enhanced electrical systems are allowed. No turbos or
blowers are allowed except on GM two-stroke diesels with factory installed
blowers. JD’s may run duplex carburetors.
10. TIRES & RIMS. The maximum tire size allowed is 18.4 X 38. Cut tires are allowed. NO radial tires are allowed. No limit on the rim width.
WHEELIE BARS
Wheelie bars should hold the weight of the tractor in its
heaviest weight class. Wheelie bars are not to be attached to the draw bar.
Wheelie bars must be a minimum length of: the front edge of the stabilizer pad
can be no farther forward than the rear radius of the tire. The pads must not be
more than 10" off the ground and must be a minimum 5"x5"xl/4" and a minimum of
20" apart.
