3.5 MPH Antique Tractor Pulling Rules

1.0 These rules apply for June 05, 2010. These are not the Rules for the August Show.

• This Pull is designed for competitive pullers with near stock tractors, piston kits etc.
• Tractors are to be 1969 and older or production models that started in 1969.
• Registration Open from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Drivers Meeting at 11:45 a.m.
• Pull starts at 12 Noon Sharp

For further information, e-mail Tom Thede @ thedetw@bmts.com.

2.0 Entry Fees. Prizes, and Classes

1. Entry Fee is $15.00 per Class.
2. There will be a Maximum of 3 Classes per Tractor.

Prize Money is 50% of Entry Fee per Class.

1. Eight Tractors or less in a Class, then Winner takes all of the Prize Money.
2. Nine Tractors or more then

a. 1^st Place gets 75%

b. 2^nd Place gets 25% of that Class Prize Money.

Classes: 3500, 4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500, 7500, 8500, 10500 and 12500

3.0 Tractor Rules

3.1 WEIGHTS - Suitcase weights and custom made weight brackets are permitted, front weight bracket and weights to extend no farther than 11 feet from center of rear axle. No weights behind centre of rear axle. All weights must be securely fastened on brackets and NOT on the cab or on the platform (no chains). Each weight class is allowed a 100 lbs grace. Our scales may not weigh exactly but they will weight consistently the same weight. All Tractors are to weigh after completing their pull and will have draw bar height checked.

3.2 HITCHES - Minimum 18" back from the center of the rear axle and a maximum of 18" drawbar height. Hitch material cannot be thinner than 3/4" and not thicker than 1.25". Hitch has to have a 3" hole with 1" material thickness around the hole or a twist clevis bolted or pinned tightly to the drawbar with a minimum of 2.5" hole. Hitches and drawbars must be stationary in all directions. No functional hydraulic cylinders allowed on hitch assembly. 10500 and 12500 lb. classes will be allowed a drawbar height of 20”.

3.3 MAXIMUM TIRE SIZE – 3500-6500 lb. 229 sq. in. max;

6501-8500 lb. 300 sq. in. max;

8501-12500 lb. no restriction.

No cut tires. See tire size chart below from Firestone Traction Field and Road and Firestone Field and Road charts. Maximum tire size is 38".

13.6 x 38 - 168 sq. in.	15.5 x 38 - 189 sq. in.
14.9 x 38 - 200 sq. in.	16.9 x 38 - 252 sq. in
18.4 x 38 - 300 sq. in	16.9 x 34 - 229 sq. in.
14.9 x 28 - 170 sq. in.	18.4 x 28 - 250 sq. in

3.4 RIMS AND WHEELS - Tires must be on rim width, not exceeding tire manufacturers recommended width. Pressed steel wheels are allowed front and rear. No chrome or aluminium wheels allowed.

3.5 ENGINE - Stock block, stock head, manifold, and carburetor (by part number). If an external part is not in the parts book or replacement parts book for that specific tractor it cannot be used. Exception: straight exhaust pipe allowed, air filter must be used although it may be of any type. RPM - 110% of factory high idle specification. No electronic ignitions, (Exception: an electronic pickup inside the original stock distributor or magneto can be used, but distributor or magneto must maintain original appearance). No square coils, MSD coils allowed.

3.6 APPEARANCE - Tractors must maintain original stock appearance. If a part is not found in the manufacturers’ parts book it cannot be used. No extra accessories allowed with the exception of weight brackets, hang-on weights, wheelie bars, wheels, rims, bolt on hubs, draw bar, muffler and air cleaner. No aluminums allowed except for weight brackets and wheelie bars. No chrome allowed except for exhaust pipes. No homemade rear end covers allowed. All guards, shrouds, covers, and shields shall be in place as from the factory and be made of original material (steel or iron) and as near like factory as possible. Seat must be an original seat or a manufactured seat made for a farm tractor placed with stock mountings (such as TSC). Alternators and straight pipes are allowed.

4.0 General Rules

4.1 SPEED LIMIT – 3.5 MPH. Not allowed to shift torque or gear. Speed Cone distance will be set at a track distance of 75 feet. One beep after reaching speed cone will result in disqualification. The marker for the speed will also be used as the mark to stop the tractor if the driver wishes to restart pull.

4.2 The first contestant of each class will be the test puller and at the completion of his or her pull may elect to pull again in 3rd or last position. If a driver elects to do this, their first pull will not be counted. All decision on repulls must be made before the pulling vehicle is unhooked from the sled. There will be no test pulls in pull-offs.

4.3 Drivers must remain seated at all times during their pull.

4.4 No pulling vehicles are to be left running while unattended by the operator.

4.5 All pull positions must be drawn not assigned. This process must be done for each class at registration.

4.6 The universal numbering system for each class is as follows: the first digits in the number are the upper limit of the weight class and the last digits signify the order of pull. For example, number 9501 – 9500 is the weight class and the number 1 signifies the first puller.

4.7 No one is allowed on the track except the contestant and persons needed to operate the pull.

4.8 All pulls must be started from a tight chain and then the raising of two green flags by the flagmen.

4.9 Tractors using a hammer strap hitch must use an adapter plate (double hitch). The sled hook must be in a vertical position to be able to pull.

4.10 Loss of ballast weight or equipment while hooked to the sled is cause for disqualification.

4.11 No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the grounds. No one shall operate machinery under the influence of alcohol/drugs.

4.12 Drivers must be at least 16 (sixteen) years of age.

4.13 No riders on Tractors.

4.14 The Judges decisions are final. A Judge will stop and disqualify any tractor that, in the sole opinion of the Judge, is not being operated in a safe manner, or in accordance with site safety rules or Tractor Pull rules.