Owensville Threshers Association
2010 Farm Class w/Suitcase Weights Tractor Pull Rules
First hook by admission, second hook $10.00. Two hooks total per tractor.
Cut off year 1957 (No continuous Models).
Tractors may pull once per class.
Tractors that pull in Farm Class will not be allowed to pull in Classic or Antique.
Drivers 11-16 must be tested before pulling and have written consent of parent or legal guardian and judges approval.
All tractors will be weighed with puller before hooking to sled. There are no allowances on weight for any class in any division. Weight of class is maximum allowed.
Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times.
Any tractor or puller found to be unsafe or illegal may be disqualified or barred from hooking.
Tractors must pull in first gear.
No shifting of torque amplifier or Hi Lo during pull.
Pull is ended by any of the following:
A. Forward motion stops.
B. Tractor or sled goes out of bounds.
C. Anything falls off the tractor.
D. Driver does not remain seated.
E. Front wheels are more than 18 inches off the ground (at flagman’s discretion).
F. Flagman.
G. Excessive jerking of the sled will be automatic disqualification.
The first puller in each class has a repull option in the third position of that class, but decision must be made prior to unhooking. Also, mechanical problems do not end pull, you will be allowed to pull at the end of your class.
Minimum draw bar length – 16 inches from center of axle to point of hook, measured horizontally. Draw bar to be stationary in all directions. Maximum height 20 inches. Plow draw bars are allowed. Clevis will be supplied.
Suitcase weights allowed. Front wheel bolt on weights allowed. Front weights not to extend over 24 inches on the front of tractor. Rear weights not to extend any further than rear tractor tires and there will an opening of a 12 inch window in the center to aid in hooking and unhooking.
No exotic fuel will be allowed. All tractors are subject to random fuel checks. Gas, diesel or LP fuels only. No alcohol or nitrous oxide fuels or fuel additives may be used.
Winners of each class will be selected on distance pulled.
A tractor can pull in only two weight classes.
All tractors must be equipped for the year and model or factory replacement.
Air cleaner must be hooked up and functional.
If you contest a tractor it must be in your class during your pull in that class, protestors must be checked first.
Each class will be pulled in order of register. Mechanical breakdown or weight changes will move tractor to end of class, if then unable to pull, the tractor is disqualified.
A finish line must be used in all events. A full pull will be when the hook point of the sled passes the full pull mark.
JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL!!!
Farm Class Weight Classes
1. 3501- 4000
2. 4001 -4500
3. 4501 – 5000
4. 5001 – 5500
5. 5501 – 6000
6. 6001 – 6500
7. 6501 – 7500
8. 7501 – 8500
9. 8501 – Over
No intoxicated drivers – No alcoholic drinks in the immediate track area.
Farm Class Tractor Pull will be held on Friday night starting at 7:00 PM.
Registration will be from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
A drivers meeting will be held 15 minutes before the pull to go through the
rules.
Cash prizes awarded.