Sec 1 – Tractor Pulling Contest

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General Rules

1. Each and every contestant enters the contest at his/her own risk and recognizes that he/she may be held responsible for injuries or property damage to others caused by him/her and his/her tractor.
2. All tractor drivers must be 13 years of age or older – only one person admitted free with each tractor for Wednesday Pull.  Must be 16 years or older to pull on Friday night.
3. Drivers meeting will be held prior to pull. All drivers must attend!
4. Two attempts will be given for changing gears or weights within 75 feet from the start.
5. Any parts falling off the tractor onto the track disqualifies the hook.
6. Drivers must be seated at all times while pulling. You will be disqualified for leaning back.
7. Drawbars are to be stationary in all directions.
8. No governor strings or wires are permitted. Tractors have to be operated under governed power.
9. No weights beyond rear tires. No weight frame or weights may extend more than 24 inches beyond the front of the tractor.
10. All pulls are to be started from a tight hitch. NO JERKING!!!
11. Tractors must stay within boundaries or they will be disqualified.
12. No pressurized tanks, with the exception of LP gas.
13. Unsafe operation of any kind will result in a disqualification.
14. Drawbar height of a maximum of 20” and minimum of 18” from the center of the axle.
15. No one under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to participate.
16. Rules of pull are subject to change by the tractor pulling officials.
17. All tractors must be weighed before each class and may be randomly checked after the hook ends.
18. For additional information, call the chairmen of the event listed above.
19. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 ON THE TRACK AT ANY TIME DURING PULLS UNLESS A DRIVER.
20. THE JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL!