OLD STEAM AND GAS CLUB INC. - DRESDEN, OHIO
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULLING RULES 2008
All tractors must be antique farm tractors 1956 or older
GENERAL RULES
1) Entry fee $10 first hook and $5 second hook per class.
2) Every puller will be responsible for track duties at least once a year during a pull.
3) There must be at least two tractors registered with four hooks to qualify as a class. Drivers will receive 2nd & 3rd place payback money. Otherwise, at least three tractors with six hooks minimum to pay 1st, 2nd & 3rd place payback money.
4) In order for a tractor to receive a points award, that tractor must have competed in three (3) events in that points class during the year. Total from five pulls will be used.
5) Membership dues of $10.00 is required to participate in any club sponsored pull.
6) No dual wheels, tire chains, steel wheels, radial tires or four-wheel drive tractors.
7) No more that two drivers may register to pull the same tractor per class. The same tractor may pull twice in each class regardless of driver. Only one prize will be awarded per tractor per class.
8) Any tractor or driver found to be unsafe or illegal may be disqualified or barred from hooking. All pulls must start with a tight hitch. No jerking allowed.
9) Driver must stay on the seat of the tractor at all times. Hands must be on steering wheel, hand brakes, hand clutch or throttle at all times during a pull.
10) Front weights cannot be more than eleven feet from the center of rear axle to the furthest point forward. Rear weights cannot extend beyond rear tires.
11) Tractor engine will be original or original replacement, unchanged in outside appearance. No blowers or turbo chargers are allowed. Tractors must run stock carburetor or its original replacement, stock injector pump or its original replacement. No alcohol permitted.
12)A working governor must control all engine rpm's. No suicide throttles. Only one throttle lever. No jerk throttle. No excessive rpm's.
13) Driver is allowed two attempts within fifty feet to start sled.
14) No one under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be permitted to participate or compete.
15) The Club is not responsible for personal injury, accidents or damages by or to your tractor or equipment while on the pulling grounds.
16) Drivers less than 18 years of age must have written parental/guardian permission. (permission slips available at time of registration).
17) The panel of judges will interpret all rules. The panel of judges will rule on all unforseen problems or oversights, with their ruling being final.
18) The tractor hitch must be no less than 18" from the center of the back axle and stationary in all directions.
19) The side shield must be removed at the request of the panel of judges for inspection.
20) No tractor may compete in Field Stock, Stock and Super Stock on the same day.
21) Weigh in will begin at 9:00 AM, the Pull will begin at 10:00 AM, unless otherwise noted on the pull schedule. Scales will allow 50# variance in each class. ALL drivers must weigh in and check draw bar before and after each pull.
22) Speed will be monitored by horn. Each driver will be allowed two beeps as a warning. Driver will be disqualified after the third sound of horn. Any driver who failes to slow within twenty-five feet of the sound of the horn will be disqualified.
23) First puller in each class must take their first pull.
24) Registration for each class will close when the first tractor of that class is called to the sled.
25) Driver has one minute time limit from call to hook or he will drop to last pull of the class. Tractor must be in neutral and clutch disengaged for hook up and unhooking.
26) The tractor committee will not refund any money if tractor is disqualified. Refund will be given only for mechanical ro medical problems.
27) Any part falling off the tractor after being hooked and until the tractor is unhooked will result in disqualification. Dropped weights are cause for disqualification.
28) Tractor and pan of sled must remain in bounds at all times. Out of bounds will result in disqualification. No measurement will be taken after a disqualification.
29) Judges have the right to inspect tractors at any time. Any protest initiated by a puller will result in the inspection of the protestor's tractor also. A protest can only be made during the class you are participating in.
30) Points will be awarded to the tractor, not the driver. Tractor numbers will be assigned.
Antique Tractor Panel of Judges and Track Committee:
Lee DerryChm. 740-404-0809, J Kenny 740-962-4515, Jim Bob Echelberry, Bill Knupp 740-754-1524, Robert Loar 740-962-6430, Hank Temple 740-758-5182, Tom Braniger 740-829-2207
CLASS RULES
FIELD STOCK CLASSES:2750#, 3000#, 3500#, 4000#, 4500#, 5500#, 6500#, 7500#, 8500#
1) Pull in 1st gear or a gear not to exceed 3 mph maximum. No shifting of torque if so equipped.
2) Engine will be stock, with stock carburetor and ignition system (No MSD or other electronic ignition systems or hot coils).
3) Hitches-18" maximum height. Stationary in all directions. All 3-point and fast hitch style must be locked at 18" or less. Hitches will be stock as from manufacture except for 2.5" or larger hook plate or horizontal clevis.
4) Appearance of tractor will be stock as from factory. No homemade covers. Alternators and straight exhaust pipes will be allowed.
5) Weights of bolt-on type from factory will be allowed. May be homemade if near factory appearance, made of steel and bolted on. No concrete or suitcase weights and no weight bars allowed.
6) Safety: Front wheels of tractor may not exceed 16" off ground during pull. Wheelie bars optional.
7) Tires will be of factory equipped size not to exceed 14.9" or 15.5" in width. No alterations allowed.
STOCK CLASSES: 2750#, 3000#, 3500#, 4000#, 4500#, 5500#, 6500#, 7500#, 8500#
1) Pull in 1st gear or a gear not to exceed 3.5 mph maximum speed.
2) No alterations to rear tires.
3) Maximum tire size of 14.9" or 15.5". Road tires will be inspected and voted on.
4) Stationary draw bar 18" in height, 18" back from center of rear wheel minimum.
5) Wheelie bars are required and should not be attached to the draw bar in any way. Minimum requirements for the wheelie bars are as follows. 10" maximum above ground. The back of the wheelie bar is to extend 5" behind the tire radius. C: Pads=5" square minimum, spaced minimum of 20" from outside each pad. D: Stabilizer bar system must be able to support the weight of the tractor in the heaviest class pulled. E: Jacking up the pads so the tractor is completely off the ground is a good test of the strength of the system's support ability and the judges reserve the right to perform this test at their discretion.
6) No shifting of torque during pull.
SUPER STOCK CLASSES: 2750#, 3000#, 3500#, 4000#, 4500#, 5500#, 6500#, 7500#, 8500#.
1) Speed limit: 2750#-4500# Maximum 5MPH (any gear) 5500#-8500# Maximum 7MPH (any gear)
2) Cut tires permitted in all classes.
3) Maximum tire size 18.4 X 38
4) Stationary draw bar 20" in height maximum, 18" back from center of rear wheel minimum.
5) Wheelie bars are required and should not be attached to the draw bar in any way. Minimum requirements for the wheelie bars are as follows: 10" maximum above ground. The back of the wheelie bar is to extend 5" behind the tire radius. C: Pads=5" square minimum, spaced minimum of 20" from outside each pad. D: Stabilizer bar system must be able to support the weight of the tractor in the heaviest class pulled. E: Jacking up the pads so the tractor is completely off the ground is a good test of the strength of the system's support abiltiy and the judges reserve the right to perform this test at their discretion.
6) Working safety kill switch required.
7) No open fans. Steel fan blades must be shrouded or use plastic fan blades or electric fan as safety factor.
Rev 1/20/08