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.
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