Antique & Antique
Plus Tractor Pulls
1. Tractor and engine must be of brand name,
manufactured in 1958 or before, and have serial number in proper
place.
2. All tractors must have fenders and working brakes.
3. Tractors will be separated into three classes: 1)
Farm Stock 2)
Antique 3
4. Each tractor may pull a maximum of two times in each
speed class by jumping one weight range in each speed class you may pull a
maximum of 4 times. If two drivers are using the same
tractor, only the one pulling the farthest receives prize (trophy or
money).
5. Weight classes are as follows: 2500 lbs., 3500 lbs.,
4500 lbs., 5500 lbs., 6500 lbs.
6. Pull will be based on distance of pull.
7. Tractors must cross scales just before hooking to
sled in each class. Paper
plates with large numbers for identification will be on each tractor in the
location indicated at the time of registration.
8. Tractors must not have any added governor controls,
such as strings, wire or foot controls even if factory installed (i.e. J.D.
H.).
9. No excess of engine RPMs. 10% above factory specifications will be
allowed. Tractor speed is limited to 2.5
10. Three beeps of the horn will result in
DISQUALIFICATION.
11. Draw bar height, not to exceed 19 inches at point
of hitch. Hitch point a minimum of 24 inches center of rear axle
back. All clevises must be rigid, with a minimum of a three inch hole.
No vertical clevises.
12. No weights to extend beyond 11 feet from center of
rear axle forward. No added weight behind hitch point. All weight
must be safely secured to the tractor.
13. Maximum tire size of 18.4 x 33 inches will be allowed
with rims up to 33 inches. Maximum tire size of 15.5 x 38 inches will be
allowed with rims over 33 inches. If other than rules, burden of proof is
on the driver. NO DOUBLE CUT TIRES.
14. Cut tires allowed on Antique and Antique Plus only,
there are no restrictions on the top of the traction bars. The front of
the traction bars and casing cannot be altered. No rice or radial tires
allowed.
15. Driver must remain seated, signal tractor is out of
gear when hitching and unhitching from the sled. Driver must keep one
hand on the steering wheel at all times. Driver must obey the flagman.
16. Chain must be tight and driver must have signal from
flagman before proceeding with pull.
17. Any object falling off of a tractor or driver while
hooked to the sled will result in DISQUALIFICATION.
18. Boundary lines will be marked. Tractor
will be disqualified if tractor tire touches the line.
19. Wheelie bars highly recommended.
20. Minimum age of driver will be 14 years of age.
Written consent of guardian is required if under 18 years of age.
21. Three judges whose majority decision will be final.
22. Violations of any rules or unsportsman-like conduct
shall be cause for disqualification of contestant and your entry fee will not
be refunded.
23. Any of the above rules may be waived as per
interpretation of the judges.
24. It is suggested that each tractor carry an approved
fire extinguisher.
25. Pulling organization or
26. No alcoholic beverages allowed on the grounds and
participants shall not be under the influences of alcohol or drugs. This also will result in driver
DISQUALIFICATION.
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