Championship Pulling Series

PULLING FOR THE FREEDOM OF AMERICA
2011 RULE BOOK
“24+ Years and Still Pulling Strong"
Dedicated to Past, Present, and Future Pulling Families and Friends

The History Of Our Club

The Rock County Pullers, Inc. was formally started on December 31, 1984. It was formed as a non-profit organization and built on the foundation of family fun. Our pulling members range from 5 to 80+ years old. New members are always welcome and club members are always willing to help a new puller get started on the right foot. Safety is one of our top priorities. A copy of our rules and By-laws can be obtained from our secretary, please feel free to ask for them if you are interested in joining our club. If you are looking for a family oriented club in which you can make new friends and join in the competitive spirit of pulling, you may have just found that club. Thanks for your interest. Enjoy the spirit of pulling. For more information on pull dates or for event scheduling, please feel free to contact any member of the board of directors in the front of the rule book.

***DUTIES OF CLUB MEMBERS **
      This club can only function and exist because of the volunteerism of all club members. Every club member should familiarize themselves with all aspects of the club duties.
      These duties include, but not limited to (you must be 16 yrs or discretion of board members.):
Flag Person
Eliminator Operator
Scale Operator
Tractor Hook-up
Club Officer
      When club members involve themselves in the operations of the club duties, everyone benefits. Please help to enjoy the sport of lawn & garden tractor pulling - "Lets all pull together".

Rules & Classes

Fees Section/Champions Tour Info Page 2

10 HP Restricted Improved-Stock ------ 950 LBS Page 7
(5 to 12 years old ONLY)

10 HP IMPROVED-STOCK ---------------- 1050 LBS Page 7

12 HP IMPROVED-STOCK ---------------- 1050 LBS Page 7

14 HP IMPROVED-STOCK ---------------- 1050 LBS    Page 7

     18 HP IMPROVED-STOCK ---------------- 1050 LBS            Page 7

25 HP IMPROVED-STOCK ---------------- 1100 LBS         Page 7

12 HP ALTERED STOCK ------------------ 1050 LBS             Page 8

  16 HP ALTERED STOCK ------------------ 1050 LBS                Page 8

18 HP MOD STOCK & 30 CUBE -------- 1050 LBS              Page 9

18 HP PRO STOCK (Flat) ------------------ 1050 LBS             Page10

   OPEN & TURBO SUPER STOCK ------- See Rules            Page 11

FLATHEAD SUPER STOCK -------------- See Rules            Page 11

  SUPER-MOD (4cyl./800cc/1500cc) ------------ See Rules       Page 12

Tear Down Rules                    Page14

Season points are awarded as follows:

First Place = 30 points; Second Place = 27 points; Third Place = 24 points; 4th thru 10th places receive 3 points less in descending order;
After10th place receives 1 point;
Disqualification results in last place points;
Cancelled pull results in 1 point. (Must be present at pull)

*Registration made in a class results in 1 point (unless disqualified).*              Top        Page 1

Rock County Pullers, Inc. Rules and Regulations

Fee Section:

1. All tractor enthusiasts may join Rock County Pullers, Inc. The membership is $10.00 per person. To earn class points the membership is $10.00 per tractor, per class, per year and runs from June 1st to May 31st of the following year. Membership is required for voting privileges and season points. One-day membership fee is $13.00 for each class to run for payback. Example: John wants to register 1 tractor in 2 classes for points. He will pay $10 for himself, $10 for the tractor in the first class for points, and $10 for the second class for points.

Champions Tour Series Information -

Starting in the 2008 pulling season, the Rock County Pullers, started what is known as an elite pulling schedule of three to a maximum of five events spread throughout the pulling season. These designated events are 100% payback on entries received for the class. These events are posted on our season schedule.

To enter the Champions Tour Series you must register your tractor with Rock County Pullers and sign up for club points and then pay an additional $10 per tractor per class for the Champions Tour points fund. This is how the awards for the end of the tour are funded. Based on entries per class, awards will be given to a maximum of the top 3 finishers. Embroidered jackets will be the 1st place trophy for the class champion. In order for the jackets to be awarded, there must be at least 5 members signed up in your class.

2. Exhibition hook is $2.00 per hook for club members. No pay-back and no points are awarded. Exhibition for one-day members is $7.00. All exhibitions hooks are at the end of the pulling day.
3. Refunds will be made at the Board of Directors discretion.
4. All pulls containing one or two hooks will have the same pay-out. First three places only, unless the promoter decides otherwise.
5. .Prize money will be collected and kept in each individual class.
6. Prize money will be collected and kept in each individual class.
7. Any tractor bought or sold in the pulling season that has previously been a registered points member will need to be re-registered under the new owner and no longer gets points as previously registered..

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Track, and Safety Rules:

1. REMEMBER – Everyone pulls at their own risk. Any injuries are your own responsibility!
2.  All tractors must pass a yearly safety inspection before pulling. See technical coordinator.
3.  Board of Directors have the right to disqualify anyone they feel is operating a tractor in a unsafe or reckless manner or shows unsportsmanlike conduct with no refund of entry money.
4.  In the event of unsportsmanlike conduct, a written warning will be issued. If a second offense occurs within the same year, suspension for a period of time deemed appropriate by the board of directors or loss of membership may occur. Verbal or physical attacks on the flag man, sled operator or any other operator, is n automatic disqualification for that days' pull. A written warning will be given at the time of issue. Ther person receiving the warning has 30 days to appeal. The will meet with the board of directors.                                     Top

5.  All drivers of stock garden tractors must be at least 5 years of age and be able to handle their tractors at all times. Adults can help kids until tractor is in motion.
6.  Pullers must sign an insurance waiver form at the time of entry. Any participant under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign the insurance waiver after their own signature, if required.
7. Helmets, long sleeved shirts, long pants, closed toed shoes, and eye protection is required and must be worn by all drivers in all classes. All tractors must have a dead-man throttle. Drivers of alcohol tractors must use fire suits. Safety and tech requirement signs will be posted at sign in table and scale.
8. Tractors may only enter once per class
9. A qualified person MUST be in attendance of the tractor at all times while the    engine is running.
10.  Once the drivers have drawn their position, they must pull in that position or forfeit their pull (unless permission is received from the Board of Directors). If the entry sheets have left the secretary’s table when you enter (example: late arrivals), you will not pull a number, you will pull in the last position in that class.

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11.  Class jumping is allowed in all classes, you must follow class specs. One class per day per tractor. To run for season points in both classes, you must pay membership in both classes. You may go up a class, but not down a class. Open RPM tractors may pull in up to 3 classes and following their class rules.
12.  All tractors must weigh in before each class they are pulling in. Rearranging of existing weights is allowed. You can be called back to the scale for re-weighing.
13.  The flag person is on the track for one reason – SAFETY! Tractor operators are to watch the flag person at ALL TIMES. A red flag means to “STOP IMMED-IATELY!” The flag person is to be 16 years of age (or discretion of Board Members) or older and a member of Rock County Pullers, Inc. THE FLAG PERSON HAS THE FINAL SAY ON ALL TRACK DISCREPANCIES. The flag person is the only person to unhook tractors from the eliminator.
14.  All tractors will be hooked and unhooked in NEUTRAL. All tractors will be pushed back to the sled to be hooked and unhooked. Hands will be off the steering wheel when being hooked to the eliminator.
15.  No jerking of the chain at the starting line.

16. All pullers must pull within three (3) minutes of sled readiness or be disqualified.
17. All drivers must not leave their seat during their pull.
18. All drivers must have at least one hand on the steering wheel at all times. Repositioning hand on steering wheel will not be a disqualification.
19. Number of hooks is left to the discretion of the Board of Directors.
20. Any part of the tractor going out of bounds is cause for disqualification. During floating finishes – once measured track is past, there is no out of bounds. Loss of anything except fluids on the track is an automatic disqualification, until the chain is disconnected from the tractor for that class. Breakage or mechanical problems pull in last spot. In the event that the sled is re-weighted, the first puller can come back immediately or drop to third or last.
21. All classes have two attempts of 50 feet to start the sled. Disqualified tractors may not re-pull.
22. Tractors involved in a "pull off" will have one attempt only. Tractors must pull in the order they qualified.

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23. Sled operator and/or event sponsor has the option to restart the class and re-weigh the sled or change the chain on the sled up to two pullers. The class will start over at that time.
24.  Pull will be considered “over” when the forward motion of the sled stops. Determination of the forward motion is called by the flag person only.
25.  People assigned as sled operator must stay with that position for the entire class.
26.  All contests are governed by the Board of Directors with all their decisions as being final. Judgment calls cannot by appealed..
27.  Board of Directors has the authority to terminate a pull due to extenuating or hazardous conditions.
28. All registered tractor owners will vote on issues pertaining to their own class, except for general rules, safety issues and/or on club issues. It is ultimately the obligation of each participant to ensure that his/her conduct and equipment comply with all applicable R.C.P. rules and regulations, as they may be amended from time to time. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from the publication or compliance with these rules. The R.C.P. rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of the sport of garden tractor pulling events and to reduce risk of injury to both participants and spectators during such events. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to pullers, spectators, or others.

29. If a pull is terminated due to weather or equipment failure, finished classes are eligible for points and payout. All unfinished classes will have entry fees credited for the next pull.
30. Board of Directors can change rules if safety issues occur.

GENERAL TRACTOR RULES FOR ALL CLASSES

1. BRAKES - All tractors must have working rear wheel or drive shaft brakes.
2. KILL SWITCH - All tractors must have a working kill switch.
3. FRONT ENDS - All tractors must have wide front ends with two wheels.

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4. REAR TIRES - Tires may be of any design. However, they may not be more than 26-12.00-12 and have factory markings. No markings - No Pull!! There will be no duals, chains, re-caps or fluid tires for all classes. No professional pulling tires such as C-Pecks, Lawn Tech or Pit Bulls allowed in the stock classes. No chemical additives on tires.
5. WHEELIE BARS - All tractors must have wheelie bars with wheels or pads. Cannot be less than 5" from the face of the drive tire to the center of the wheelie wheel or pad, and not higher that 5" from the ground to the bottom of the wheelie wheel or pad. Pads must be a minimum of 3" square. Wheelie bars must support the weight of the tractor.

6.HITCH REGULATION - Rigid in all directions; 1-1/2" minimum diameter hole; no ball hitch; 13" maximum height from the ground; hitches are to be measured at the hook point with driver on the seat.
7. No portion of the tractor shall interfere with the sled hitch during pull. Comment: Many times the starting line becomes torn up, which will cause the front of the tractor to be lower than the rear tires. This may cause an interference of the cross bar for the wheelie wheels/pads. The intent of the rule is not to interfere once the pull in underway..
8. No nitrous oxide, superchargers, or blowers in any classes.
9. Electric fuel pumps are allowed in all classes.
10. All tractors will have a minimum of a 3" seat.
11. All rotating mass, not SFI approved, over 5 lbs. are considered a flywheel and have to be completely enclosed (360 degrees) by shielding designated for the flywheel. The pulley must be built out of billet steel or aluminum and secured with a bolt in the end of the crankshaft for all non-stock tractors.
12. Fire extinguishers are required on all tractors. Top

CLUB DEFINITION OF IMPROVED-STOCK CLASSES Page6
(Naturally aspirated diesel engines will be allowed rated at peek intermittent horsepower)
10 HP RESTRICTED (5-12 years old) at 900lbs.
10 HP (Max 25 CID) at 1050lbs.
12 HP (Max 30 CID) at 1050lbs.
14 HP (Max 34 CID) at 1050.bs.
18HP (Max 37 CID Single, 50 CID Twin) at 1050lbs.

(16 HP single cylinder can run with 18 HP at 1100 lbs.)
25 HP at 1100lbs. (cut tires allowed)

1. All general tractor rules apply - please review them (see tire restrictions on page 5).
2. Stock class tractors must be of lawn and garden type. Their transmission and rear end must be of lawn and garden type. Transmission and rear end may have internal modifications or pulley changes. A commercial built stock garden tractor engine only. Locked up rear ends permitted.
3. Stock garden tractor engine. Unaltered (STOCK) OEM parts or stock- specification replacement parts for that size engine only (.030 overbore allowed). No porting or polishing allowed.
4. Factory release carb for that engine only.
5. Maximum engine no-load RPM is 3800 rpm with no variance. The club tachometer will be used. One official will read the tachometer and one will operate the throttle. Unannounced, random checks will be done from time to time. Failure of this test will cause disqualification for that round. Tractor operators must provide easy access for tachometer.
6. Manufactured garden tractor frame, any rear fenders and hood modified for engine replacement, wheelie bars, hitch mountings or changes, exhaust pipes, weight bars and 26-12-12 tires. No professional pulling tires such as Pit Bulls, Lawn Tech or C-pecks. Stock frame length must be maintained.
7. Front tractor weights and bracket may not protrude more that 96 inches from the center of the rear axle.
8. Minimum requirements: All stock class tractors must have enclosed clutches, and flywheels. All belts, chains, and pulleys must be shielded from spectators. These classes are to use factory shields or 1/16" steel or 1/8" aluminum.
9. Can move front axle forward.
10 . After market air filters with a maximum of 1 " adapter will be allowed in all stock classes. NO velocity stacks allowed.

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CLUB DEFINITION OF MOD-STOCK CLASSES
18HP & 30 CUBE at 1050 lbs
16 HP at 1050 lbs - Gas or Alcohol (uses NQS rules)

1. All general rules apply - please review 5 & 6
2. May use a 12HP, or 16HP, single cylinder flathead garden tractor engine only. Stock bore (.030 over allowed with an additional .015 for clean up pruposes), stock stroke, stock valves, stock appearing garden tractor carburetor - 1.200 max. size for gas and 1.000 max. size for alcohol, steel cam allowed (Max 330 lift), billet head allowed, 1" carburetor stand off. Cylinder head must be strapped with substantial restraint. Top

3. Manufactured garden tractor rear-end housing may be modified and locked up..
4. Hoods, grills, and rear fenders are required.
5.May have home built or lengthened frames, with a maximum wheelbase of 56 inches, and maximum width of 60 inches. Front tractor weights and bracket may not protrude more than 96 inches from the center of the rear axle..
6.Hoods, grills, and rear fenders are required.
7. Minimum requirements: All mod-stock tractors must have enclosed clutches and flywheels using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. All belts and chains must be shielded front, top and sides using 1/16" steel or 1/8" aluminum. Drive shafts must be shielded on the top sides (frame - O.K.) with 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. Side plates the length of the block and 6 inches above the center line of the crankshaft of 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum opposite cam side. Steel flywheels required. Cylinder heads must be strapped with substantial head restraint.
8. Helmet, long pants, dead-man throttle, kill switch (engine and electric fuel pump) all required.
9. Exhaust must be pointed vertical up, with no more than 30 degrees variance. Exception being factory stock (muffled exhaust system).
10. Tire Size: 26-12-12 only. Professional pulling tires (C-peck, Lawn Tech, and Pit Bulls) are allowed.

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                                                                            CLUB DEFINITIONS OF MOD-STOCK CLASSES
                                                                                            18HP & 30 CUBE at 1050 lbs.
                                                                                             16 HP at 1050lbs Gas or Alcohol(uses NQS Rules)

1. All general rules apply - please review. See page 5 & 6.
2. May use up to an 18HP garden tractor engine, simgle or twin cylinder flathead garden tractor engine only. Stock bore (.060 over allowed with an additional .015 for clean-up purposes), stock stroke, garden tractor type carburetor. May use alcohol or gasoline. After-market blocks allowed..
3. Manufactured garden tractor rear end housing. Manufactured garden tractor rear-end housing may be modified and locked up.
4. Gas or alcohol fuel only.
5. May have home built or lengthened frames, not to exceed 96 inches in length from the center of rear axle to the furthest point forward. Max width equals 60 inches.
6.May have home built or lengthened frames, with a maximum wheelbase of 56 inches, and maximum width of 60 inches. Front tractor weights and bracket may not protrude more than 96 inches from the center of the rear axle.

7. Minimum requirements: All mod-stock tractors must have enclosed clutches and flywheels using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. All belts and chains must be shielded front, top and sides using 1/16" steel or 1/8" aluminum. Drive shafts must be shielded on the top sides (frame-OK) with 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. side plates the length of the block and 6 inches above the center line of the crankshaft of 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum opposite cam side. Steel flywheels required. Cylinder heads must be strapped with substantial head restraint.
8. Helmet, long pants, dead-man throttle, kill switch (engine and electric fuel pump) and 2 1/2 lb fire extinguisher are all required. Fire suit is recommended for gas. Fire suit is required for alcohol.
9. Helmet, long pants, dead-man throttle, kill switch engine and electric fuel Safety glasses or helmet shields will be worn in all mod classes..
10.Exhaust must be pointed vertical up, with no more than 30 degrees variance. Tire Size: 26-12-12 only
Tire Size: 26-12-12 only. Professional pulling tires (C-peck, Lawn Tech, and Pit Bulls) are allowed.

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CLUB DEFINITION OF PRO-STOCK CLASS
18HP & 30 CUBE at 1050 lbs.
(Flat Heads - Max 50.5 cubic inch limit 1.200 carb max)

1. All general rules apply - please review. See pages 5 & 6

2. Class may use a single garden tractor engine. After-market blocks allowed.
3. Naturally aspirated.
4. Gas or alcohol fuel only..
5. Must be equipped with a hood, grill shell, and grill.
6.Minimum requirements: All pro-stock tractors must have enclosed clutches and flywheels using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. All belts and chains must be shielded front, top and sides using 1/16" steel or 1/8" aluminum. Drive shafts must be shielded on the top sides (frame-OK) with 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. Side plates the length of the block and 6 inches above the center line of the crankshaft of 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum opposite cam side. Steel flywheels required. Cylinder heads must be strapped with substantial head restraint. Hoods, grills, and rear fenders are required.
7.Helmet, long pants, dead-man throttle, kill switch (engine and electric fuel pump) and 2 1/2 lb fire extinguisher are all required.
8.Locked up rear ends are allowed.
9.Front tractor weights and brackets may not protrude forward more than 96 inches from center of rear axle. Maximum width is 60 inches. Maximum of 56 inch wheelbase..
10.Exhaust must be pointed vertical up, with no more than 30 degrees variance. Exception being factory stock (muffled exhaust system).
11.Custom built tractors must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to pulling.
12.Tire Size: 26-12-12 only..
13.One (1) barrel carburetor per cylinder limit, excluding the super stock class. Page 10

                                                                  CLUB DEFINITION OF NQS OPEN SUPER CLASSES
                                                                                      1100 lbs. Weight Limit.
                                                                  25hp Stock tractors are allowed using their own class rules.
1. All general rules apply - please review. See pages 5&6
2. Class may use a single garden tractor engine. After-market blocks allowed.
3. Manufactured garden tractor rear end housing.
4. Must be equipped with a kill switch to shut off engine and fuel pump.
5. All open exhaust may be vertical - no more than 30 degrees variance. May be down or under tractor toward rear. No side exit.
6. Minimum requirements:
Snowmobile - clutches, secondaries, and belts must be totally enclosed 360    degrees using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum.
Motorcycle - must have enclosed clutches and flywheels, drive shaft mounted disc brakes must be enclosed 360 degrees using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. Drive shafts must have a 1/4" steel safety hoop. Pillow block bearing used to mount drive shaft is acceptable. Jack shafts, chains, side plate, or crank shielding required .
7. Unit may run any style rear end, gears, brakes, etc.
8. Custom built tractors must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to pulling.
9. Hitch: as per "general tractor rules" plus maximum length from center of rear axle to furthest end of hitch is 30 inches. Minimum length is 6 inch with 1-1/2" hole.
10. Tire Size: 26-12-12 only.
11. Maximum of 8 feet in length from the center line of rear axle to the furthest point forward. Maximum width is 6 feet. Must have rear fenders (extended horizontally over tire 4" from vertical). Must have internal fender to keep driver away from tires. Must have a strong seat with 3 inches or more of backrest.
12. Multiple engines, small engines, must follow the safety rules for open RPM classes ( head straps, steel flywheels, etc.)
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CLUB DEFENITION OF SUPER-MOD CLASSES

                                                                                                4 Cylinder Classes
                                                                                    800cc at 1100 lbs. & 1500cc at 1300 lbs..
1.All general rules apply - please review. See pages 5 & 6.
2. ENGINE - 800cc - 4 stroke; 440cc - 2 stroke.
              1500cc - 4 stroke; 700cc - 2 strokebr
                 Repair of overbore: Engines can be 2% over maximum cc limit (example: 800cc to 816cc) Fuel: Four cycle engine may use gas or alcohol - two cycle                    must use gas.
3. Maximum of four barrels of carburetion combined total. Fuel injection is allowed if stock for that engine.
4. Must be equipped with a working kill switch to shut off engineand fuel pump.
5.All open exhaust may be vertical - no more than 30 degrees variance. May be down or under tractor toward rear. No side exit.
6. Minimum Requirements: Snowmobile Engines - clutches, secondaries, and belts must be totally enclosed 360 degrees using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. Motorcycle Engines - must have enclosed clutches and flywheels, drive shaft mounted disc brakes must be enclosed 360 degrees using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. Drive shafts must have a 1/4" steel safety hoop. Pillow block bearing used to mount drive shaft is acceptable. jack shafts, chains, side plate, and crank shielding required..
7. Unit may run any style rear end, gears, brakes, etc.
8. Custom built tractors must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to pulling.
9. Hitch: as per the "general tractor rules" plus maximum length from center of rear axle to furthest end of hitch is 30 inches. Minimum length is 6 inches with a 1-1/2" hole.
10. Tire Size: 26-12-12 only.
11. Maximum of 8 feet in length from the center line of rear axle to the furthest point forward. Maximum width is 6 feet. Must have rear fenders (extended horizontally over tire 4" from vertical). Must have internal fender to keep driver away from tires. Must have a strong seat with 3 inches or more of backrest.
12.Multiple engines, small engines, must follow the safety rules for open RPM classes (head straps, steel flywheels, etc).

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PROTESTING RULES PROCEDURES
4 Cylinder Classes
1100 lbs Weight Limits

Protest fees are broken down into 3 categories:
25hp Stock tractors are allowed using their own class rules.
#1 - Free protest of weight, hitch height, for stock tractors - RPM (3800), length of vehicle with weight bar extended, or any safety equipment.
                     #2 - $50 protest fee for head removal, carb removal (check size), or header removal. You must specify what you are protesting. This is not a fishing expedition. For example: bore, stroke, head lip, valves, lift, etc. which can be measured.
#3 - $125 protest fee for full teardown to look at camshaft, crankshaft, bore slant, etc. You must specify what you are protesting.
ENGINE - 800cc - 4 stroke; 440cc - 2 stroke
1500cc - 4 stroke; 700cc - 2 stroke
Repair of overbore:   Engines can be 2% over maximum cc limit (example: 800cc to 816cc)
Fuel: Four cycle engine may use gas or alcohol - two cycle must use gas.
2. All protests must be made in writing and signed by the protestor. No second-party protests.
Maximum of four barrels of carburetion combined total. Fuel injection is allowed if stock for that engine.
3. Protests are to be made within 30 minutes of the end of the class. No next day or next pull protests.
Must be equipped with a working kill switch to shut off engine
4.The Board of Directors may also tear down.
All open exhaust may be vertical - no more than 30 degrees variance. May be down or under tractor toward rear. No side exit.
5.Tear downs will be done at the end of the day's pull. All specifications of the tear down will be documented. A one week period of time will be allowed to determine status.
Minimum Requirements: Snowmobile Engines - clutches, secondaries, and belts must be totally enclosed 360 degrees using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. Motorcycle Engines - must have enclosed clutches and flywheels, drive shaft mounted disc brakes must be enclosed 360 degrees using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. Drive shafts must have a 1/4" steel safety hoop. Pillow block bearing used to mount drive shaft is acceptable. jack shafts, chains, side plate, and crank shielding required.
6.The tear down may be observed by the protestor and Board of Directors. The protestor must not participate in any way with the tear down.
Unit may run any style rear end, gears, brakes, etc.
7.The protestor must be a member of the class and be a participant of that class on the day of protest.
            No pooling of money.Custom built tractors must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to pulling.
8.Technical Violations: For safety "tech inspection" to include shielding, drive loops, head straps, "wheelie" bars, etc. will result in written notice of warning.Hitch: as per the "general tractor rules" plus maximum length from center of rear axle to furthest end of hitch is 30 inches. Minimum length is 6 inches with a 1-1/2" hole.Maximum of 8 feet in length from the center line of rear axle to the furthest point forward. Maximum width is 6 feet. Must have rear fenders (extended horizontally over tire 4" from vertical). Must have internal fender to keep driver away from tires. Must have a strong seat with 3 inches or more of backrest.
9.The decision of the Board of Directors is final and shall not be appealable. However, with a showing of reasonable and good cause, the Board of Directors may, without liability, reverse, revise or negotiate settlements between any members or protestors. Calls of judgment are not subject to appeal and shall be final.

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'4 Cylinder Classes
Before any tractor which has been found guilty of a rule(s) infraction may compete again, proof of legal status must be confirmed.
800cc at 1100 lbs. & 1500cc at 1300 lbs.

#1 - Free protest of weight, hitch height, for stock tractors - RPM (3800), length of vehicle with weight bar extended, or any safety equipment.

TEAR DOWN RULES FOR ALL CLASSES

#3 - $125 protest fee for full teardown to look at camshaft, crankshaft, bore slant, etc. You must specify what you are protesting.
ENGINE - 800cc - 4 stroke; 440cc - 2 stroke
1500cc - 4 stroke; 700cc - 2 stroke
      Repair of overbore:
***NOTICE**
Fuel: Four cycle engine may use gas or alcohol - two cycle must use gas.
All protests must be made in writing and signed by the protestor. No second-party protests.
Maximum of four barrels of carburetion combined total. Fuel injection is allowed if stock for that engine.
Protests are to be made within 30 minutes of the end of the class. No next day or next pull protests.
Must be equipped with a working kill switch to shut off engineand fuel pump.
All open exhaust may be vertical - no more than 30 degrees variance. May be down or under tractor toward rear. No side exit.
Tear downs will be done at the end of the day's pull. All specifications of the tear down will be documented. A one week period of time will be allowed to determine status.
Minimum Requirements: Snowmobile Engines - clutches, secondaries, and belts must be totally enclosed 360 degrees using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. Motorcycle Engines - must have enclosed clutches and flywheels, drive shaft mounted disc brakes must be enclosed 360 degrees using 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum. Drive shafts must have a 1/4" steel safety hoop. Pillow block bearing used to mount drive shaft is acceptable. jack shafts, chains, side plate, and crank shielding required.
The protestor must be a member of the class and be a participant of that class on the day of protest. No pooling of money.
Custom built tractors must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to pulling.Technical Violations: For safety "tech inspection" to include shielding, drive loops, head straps, "wheelie" bars, etc. will result in written notice of warning.Hitch: as per the "general tractor rules" plus maximum length from center of rear axle to furthest end of hitch is 30 inches. Minimum length is 6 inches with a 1-1/2" hole.Maximum of 8 feet in length from the center line of rear axle to the furthest point forward. Maximum width is 6 feet. Must have rear fenders (extended horizontally over tire 4" from vertical). Must have internal fender to keep driver away from tires. Must have a strong seat with 3 inches or more of backrest.
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