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Antique Tractor Pull
Rules & Registration
 
Tractors 1938 and older
9 a.m. Sat., Aug. 16, 2008

1. Age: Drivers must be 18 years of age or older. Those under 18 year of age must have parents or guardians written consent.

2. Obvious or excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages will be grounds for disqualification

3. Drivers must follow proper safety guidelines: Drivers must be firmly seated at all times, no bouncing permitted. Drivers must have at least one hand on steering wheel. Feet must be in general vicinity of clutch and brakes at all times.

4. All tractors must be equipped for the year and model or factory replacement. A/C W/C can use D-17 engine, John Deere can use power blocks. No block spacer plate. Standard RPM for the model of tractor. NO FUEL MIXTURES. Seat must be in original position.

5. Tire size 15.4-38, a maximum of 14” rims. Standard can go to old 14-34 or 16.9-34. NO RADIAL TIRES.

6. Up to 1938 models or older must have serial number than can be easily read.

7. All tractors can pull in any gear. (Not to exceed 3.5 mph, if tractor exceeds 3.5 mph after 1st 100 ft, pull will be disqualified.)

8. Minimum drawbar length 18 inches from center of real axle to point of hook, measured horizontally. Drawbar to be stationary in all directions. Maximum height 20 inches from top hitching point parallel to ground. Hitching hook on sled must fit freely in hooking device on tractor, no obstruction of chain or hook. Hitch hole to be 3” and ¾” material minimum.

9. Weights must be securely fastened. Can be transferred from front to back. If ANYTHING falls off, the tractor will be disqualified.

10. Front weights can go no more than 11 ft. from center of rear axle.

11. Can add weight up to your class.

12. Serial numbers will be checked, RPM may be checked, pullers responsibility. Drawbars and weights will be checked.

13. No vice grips will be used on throttle linkage.

14. No one allowed on track but officials and puller. No riders on tractors, on track.

15. No crawlers or dual wheels.

16. All tractors may be checked after pull.

17. 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 following a disqualification.

18. All pulls will be made and measured on footage basis in each weight class.

19. No locked rear ends.

20. Two attempts to start sled while on track. If not, tractor will be eliminated. If tractor is stopped within first 50’, the puller is entitled to his second attempt.

21. OFFICERS DECISION IS FINAL.

22. Classes: 3250, 3500, 4500, 5500, 6500, 7500, 8500, & steel wheel (no hook charge for steel wheels.)

23. Tip over bars are required, no wheels allowed on tip over bars.

24. All tractors can pull once in each class.

25. $10 Hook Fee. 1st through 3rd place = trophies, 4th through 6th place & steel wheel = belt buckles.
 

Officer for Antique Pull:
Call Steve Heldenbrand
816-724-1166 cell or 816-632-1611

 

Not responsible for accidents or theft on grounds.
No alcoholic beverages. Driving of exhibits in designated
areas only. No 4-wheelers, mini-bikes
or scooters to be ridden on fairgrounds.