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Classic Tractor Pull
Rules & Registration
 
Tractors 1939-1957
Classes: 3250, 3500, 4500, 5500, 6500, 7500, and 8500
 
Noon Sunday, Aug. 17, 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. Safety: All tractors must have a working safety kill switch.

3. Draw Bar: Draw bars must not exceed 20 inches in height or be less than 18 inches from center of axle to hooking point. No part of draw bar may extend rearward beyond point of hook. Draw bars must be stationary in all directions. No clevises.

4. Weights: Weights must not extend rearward beyond rear tires and cannot be more than 11 feet from the center of the rear axle to the furthest point forward.

5. Tires and Rims: Maximum tire size – 18.4 X 38; any rim width. No radial tires. No steel wheels. Two wheel drive only. No duals. Any cut allowed on tires.

6. RPM’s: RPM’s allowed will be determined by the NATPA RPM chart. Any tractor not listed will use manufacturer’s data. A 10% margin of error will be permitted. All tractors to have positive throttle stops with a working governor in the stock location.

7. Speed: any gear, speed limit is 4 MPH, to be checked by radar. No shifting of TA’s. One beep after flag/cone will result in disqualification. The marker for speed will also be used as the mark to stop the tractor if driver wishes to restart pull.

8. Tractors manufactured to use diesel fuel only cannot be converted to gas or LP. Tractors must be naturally aspirated. No turbos or blowers – except Oliver 99GM, etc.

9. Tractors must have the stock engine, frames, transmission, rear end and axle housing or manufacturer’s replacement. Stock heads and their replacements are to remain unchanged in outside appearance. No 7 bolt main blocks in Olivers; no (12) port heads; no 99 heads; no 1600 series heads. AC–WC/WD/WD45 can use D-17 engine; IH – H, 350; M, 450, JD – A/B/G can use power blocks. No M-M 800 heads or blocks. Dual exhaust not allowed except after stock manifolds.

10. Enhanced electrical systems permitted in all classes. No rev limiters allowed.

11. Replacement carburetors with no modification of carburetor or manifold. Overhang of carburetor to manifold is not allowed. Only stock appearing manifolds are allowed.

12. No increased height in any tractors (i.e.: deck plates, shims, girdles) except for stock gasket.13.$10 Hook fee. 1st through 3rd = trophies, 4th through 6th = 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.