Straight Diesel Truck & Tractor Pull

Rules & Register

Points Circuit

RULES

2012 PULLING RULES

CONTEST OPERATIONS

1. DECISIONS OF THE OFFICIALS ARE FINAL - ANY COMPETITOR WHO ATTEMPTS TO SWAY THE DECISION OF ANY OFFICIALS, SLED OPERATOR, OR THE PROMOTER IS SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE CLASS.

2. VEHICLES WILL ONLY BE ALOWED ONE ENTRY PER CLASS, NO VEHICLE MAY PULL IN THE SAME CLASS WITH ANOTHER DRIVER OR DIFFERENT SET-UP IN ANY WAY. ALL INDIVIDUAL VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED TO PULL IN TWO CLASSES PER SESSION OF COMPETETION.

3. WHEN A VEHICLE IS UNDER THE GREEN FLAG ONLY TRACK OFFICIALS ALLOWED ON THE TRACK.

4. THE SAME FLAG PERSON SHALL WORK FOR AN ENTIRE SESSION TO ASSURE CONSISTENT AND EQUAL TREATMENT FOR ALL COMPETITORS IN THAT SESSION OF COMPETITION.

5. CONTESTANTS MUST BE 16 YEARS OLD TO COMPETE IN ANY SANCTIONED CLASS UNLESS APPROVED BY ALL OFFICIALS

6. SHOES, SHIRTS, AND LONG PANTS MUST BE WORN WHILE PULLING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN CLASS RULES.

7. ABSOLUTELY NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED BY DRIVERS OR CREW MEMBERS, EITHER BEFORE OR DURING THE PULL.

8. PULLING VEHICLES IN SPECIFIED CLASSES MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH EITHER A HALON TYPE OR A MINIMUM 2-1/2 LB DRY CHEMICAL TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FULLY CHARGED AND IN WORKING CONDITION, CONVENIENT TO THE DRIVER.

9. TECH OFFICIAL(S) MAY TECH/INSPECT VEHICLES AT ANY TIME BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE EVENT. PRE-EVENT INSPECTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED.

10. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE SPECIFIED START TIME OF EACH SESSION. REGISTRATION FEE FOR ALL SANCTIONED CLASSES IS $25.00 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED. ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE TOWARD THE PROMOTERS BENEFIT, SANCTIONING BODY WILL NOT RECIEVE ANY ENTRY MONEY.

A. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS:

1 DRIVER OR OWNER OF VEHICLE MUST FILL OUT REGISTRATION SHEET

2 ONE VEHICLE MAY ONLY ENTER TWO CLASSES IN COMPETITION FOR PURSE, MUST SPECIFY THESE TWO CLASSES AT TIME OF ENTRY. ANY OTHER ENTRIES MADE WILL BE OUT OF COMPETITION AND WILL NOT BE AWARDED ANY PURSE OR POINTS.

3 CLASS PULLING ORDER WILL BE DETERMINED BY LUCK OF THE DRAW.

4 LATE REGISTRATION CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF APPROVED BY ENTRY OFFICIAL AFTER PERSONAL CONTACT WITH DRIVER OR OWNER.

CONTEST PROCEDURES

1. ALL PULLS MUST START WITH A TIGHT CHAIN.

2. VEHICLES MAY PULL ONLY ONCE PER CLASS - EXCEPT THE FIRST PULLER HAS THE OPTION OF ACCEPTING OR NOT ACCEPTING THE PULL. IF THE PULLER OPTS NOT TO ACCEPT THE PULL, THE PULLER MAY REPULL IMMEDIATELY OR DROP TO LAST PLACE AND REPULL. THE FIRST PULLER HAS THE OPTION OF RETURNING, EVEN IF THE FIRST PULL RESULTS IN A DISQUALIFICATION OF THAT PULL. IF THE SLED IS RESET THE PULLERS WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY PULLED MUST DROP TO LAST AND PULL IN THE SAME ORDER AS FIRST ATTEMPT - AFTER THE REMAINING PULLERS HAVE PULLED.

3. EACH PULLER WILL BE ALLOWED TWO ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A MEASURABLE PULL.

A. AN ATTEMPT IS DEFINED A MOVING THE SLED 1’ OR MORE.

B. DURING THE FIRST ATTEMPT, IF THE PULLER LETS OFF THE THROTTLE BEFORE GOING 100 FEET, THE PULLER WILL GET A SECOND ATTEMPT, EVEN IF THE VEHICLE STOPS BEYOND THE 100 FOOT MARK. THE PULLER MUST RETURN IMMEDIATELY OR IN THE EVENT OF BREAKAGE MUST DROP TO LAST PLACE – SUBJECT TO THE 6 MINUTE RULE FOR THE LAST PULLER.

C. IF NO ATTEMPT TO BACK OFF THE THROTTLE IS MADE BEFORE THE 100 FOOT MARK, NO SECOND ATTEMPT WILL BE GRANTED & WILL BE MEASURED AT STOPING POINT AS OFFICIAL DISTANCE. NOTE: DRIVER IS NOT TO BRAKE HARD TO STOP, BUT TO COME TO A SMOOTH, SAFE STOP.

D. DURING A PULL OFF - TWO ATTEMPTS PER VEHICLE UNDER 100 FT.

4. JERKING THE SLED TO CAUSE SLACK IN THE CHAIN WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

5. THE PULLER HAS THE PRIVILEGE OF, AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR, SPOTTING THE SLED FOR BOTH PULL ATTEMPTS. THE PULLER MUST NOTIFY THE SLED OPERATOR WHERE TO PLACE THE SLED. THE USE OF A CREW MEMBER IS RECOMMENDED TO EXPEDITE THE SHOW.

6. ALL PULLS MADE DURING THE CONTEST WILL BE MEASURED TO WITHIN THE NEAREST HUNDREDTH OF AN INCH FROM A POINT ON THE SLED WHERE THE SLED STOPS.

7. THE PULLING VEHICLE MUST REMAIN WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CONTEST COURSE DURING THE PULL.

8. THE PULLING VEHICLE MUST START ON ITS OWN POWER AND DRIVE ON AND OFF THE TRACK, UNLESS BREAKAGE OCCURS.

9. THE PULLING VEHICLE MUST HAVE A WORKING REVERSE GEAR AND BACK UP TO THE SLED UNDER ITS OWN POWER.

1. PULLERS MUST PULL IN LINEUP POSITION WITHIN 3 MINUTES OF TIME SLED IS READY. DELAY WILL MEAN DISQUALIFICATION. IF OFFICIALS ARE NOTIFIED OF PROBLEMS, PRIOR TO PULLER’S TIME SLOT, PULLER WILL BE DROPPED TO LAST PLACE TO PULL.

2. IF THE LAST PULLER IN A CLASS HAS MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, THEY WILL BE ALLOWED 6 MINUTES TO HOOK AND MAKE AN ATTEMPT.

3. DRIVER MUST OBEY THE FLAG PERSON AT ALL TIMES, FAILURE WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION & POSSIBLY BE BANNED FROM FUTURE EVENTS - PULL WILL BE FLAGGED WHEN FORWARD MOTION STOPS. HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS WILL NOT BE ON WHILE VEHICLE IS ON THE TRACK!!!

4. A VEHICLE WILL BE ALLOWED TO RE-PULL IMMEDIATELY OR DROP TO LAST POSITION IF THE KILL SWITCH OR SHUTOFF, WHEN LOCATED IN A LEGAL POSITION, IS PULLED AND THE SUPPLIED NYLON STRAP (IF USED) IS BROKEN. TRACK/TECH OFFICIALS MUST FIND THE SWITCH OR SHUTOFF OPERATING PROPERLY. THE DECISION TO DROP MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE TRACK. IT IS THE PULLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE THAT THE SWITCH OR SHUTOFF IS CHECKED BY THE OFFICIAL BEFORE THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE TRACK.

CAUSES OF DISQUALIFICATION, FINES, SUSPENSION

1. ANY BALLAST WEIGHTS OR VEHICLE PARTS LOST WHILE UNDER THE GREEN FLAG, EXCEPTION - WEIGHTS/PARTS LOST DUE TO VEHICLE BREAKAGE.

2. IF A HITCH OR HITCH COMPONENT BREAKS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE SLED UNDER THE GREEN FLAG, VEHICLE IS DISQUALIFIED. (ONLY EXCEPTION-STOCK REESE HITCHES & COMPONENTS)

3. EXCESSIVE LOSS OF FLUID DURING A PULL. EXCESSIVE DEFINED AS A STEADY OR INTERMITTENT STREAM MORE THAN 3" IN DIAMETER.

4. VIOLATION OF ANY RULE.

5. ANY INTERFERENCE FROM DRIVERS, CREW, AND/OR FRIENDS/FAMILY AT WEIGH-IN SCALES, TECH STATION(S), OR ON TRACK.

6. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT.

7. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY DRIVER OR CREW MEMBER

8. LEAVING THE STARTING LINE WHILE UNDER THE RED FLAG.

9. NOT STOPPING WHEN FLAGGED TO STOP BY THE FLAG PERSON

10. A COMPETENT OPERATOR NOT IN THE VEHICLE SEAT AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS STARTING OR RUNNING.

PROTESTS

1. ANY PULLER MEMBER COMPETING IN A PULLING EVENT MAY PROTEST THE LEGALITY OF ANOTHER CONTESTANT’S VEHICLE ONLY FOR SOMETHING THAT CANNOT BE READILY SEEN.

2. A PROTEST MUST BE IN WRITING AND DELIVERED TO THE ENTRY OFFICIAL BEFORE THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE EVENT/GROUNDS.

3. PROTEST FEES:

A. ALL ITEMS OF PROTEST WHICH REQUIRE A GENERAL TECH INSPECTION SHALL BE $50.00.

B. FUEL VIOLATION PROTEST SHALL BE $50.00.

C. ENGINE INSPECTION THAT INVOLVES TEAR DOWN OR CI CHECK BY PUMPING A CYLINDER SHALL BE $500.

4. IF A VEHICLE IS FOUND TO BE ILLEGAL, THE PROTEST MONEY IS RETURNED TO THE PERSON MAKING THE PROTEST. IF THE VEHICLE IS FOUND TO BE LEGAL, THE PROTEST MONEY IS GIVEN TO THE PROTESTED VEHICLE’S OWNER.

5. ANY PULLER THAT IS FOUND RUNNING WITH/WITHOUT AN ILLEGAL COMPONENT WLL BE DISQUALIFIED & PURSE WILL BE TAKEN FOR THAT PULL. VEHICLE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PULL AGAIN AT ANY PULL UNTIL INFRACTION IS CORRECTED. ANY PULLER FOUND RUNNING ILLEGALLY BY TECH OFFICIALS FOR ANY OTHER RULE INFRACTION(S) WILL LOOSE PURSE MONEY & POINTS FOR THAT PULL.

6. TECH OFFICIAL(S) HAS THE RIGHT TO TECH/INSPECT VEHICLES AT ANY TIME DURING THE EVENT.

EVENT PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. WITHDRAW/SCRATCH: TO RECEIVE A REFUND OF THE ENTRY FEE THE PULLER IS REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE ENTRY OFFICIAL OF WITHDRAW PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS. IF THE PULLER DOES NOT OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW BEFORE THE START OF THE CLASS, THE PULLER FORFEITS ENTRY FEE.

2. VEHICLE OPERATIONS:

A. PULLING VEHICLES MUST BE OPERATED IN A SAFE MANNER WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE EVENT (TRACK, PITS, AND STAGING AREA). EVENT OFFICIALS HAVE THE RIGHT TO STOP AND DISQUALIFY ANY VEHICLE JUDGED AS NOT BEING OPERATED IN A SAFE MANNER.

B. DRIVER MUST REMAIN SEATED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS UNDER THE GREEN FLAG AND MUST HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES.

C. A COMPETENT OPERATOR MUST BE IN THE VEHICLE SEAT AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS STARTING OR RUNNING.

D. NO RIDERS ALLOWED IN/ON ANY VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN/TOWED IN THE PIT, TRACK OR STAGING AREA. THIS INCLUDES TOW TRACTORS, COMPETING VEHICLES, TOW BACK, AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OF ANY KIND.

E. ATVS AND GOLF CARTS MUST BE USED ONLY TO TOW COMPETING AROUND THE EVENT SITE. THEY ARE NOT TO BE OPERATED BY CHILDREN FOR PLEASURE RIDING – ATVS AND GOLF CARTS ARE TO BE USED AS TOOLS NOT TOYS WHILE ON THE EVENT GROUNDS.

3. WEIGHING PROCEDURES:

A. VEHICLES ENTERED IN A CLASS MUST BE OFFICIALLY WEIGHED PRIOR TO THE START OF THEIR CLASS.

A. OFFICIAL WEIGHT OF COMPETING VEHICLE SHALL BE DEFINE AS BEING THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE DRIVER ON THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE MUST BE READY TO COMPETE - FILLED WITH WATER, FUEL, AND OIL.

B. NO ADDING FUEL OR WEIGHTS WITHOUT BEING REWEIGHED.

C. NO VEHICLE THAT EXCEEDS CLASS WEIGHT WILL BE ALLOWED PAST SCALES.

2. DRAWBAR MEASUREMENT:

A. DRAWBARS TO BE MEASURED PRIOR TO HOOKING. AFTER THAT TIME DRAWBAR CANNOT BE MOVED EXCEPT WHEN MORE THAN 200 LBS. OF WEIGHT IS MOVED FORWARD OR REARWARD ON THE PULLING VEHICLE.

B. IF A COMPETITOR MOVES MORE THAN 200 LBS. FORWARD FROM REAR OF PULLING VEHICLE THAT VEHICLE’S DRAWBAR MAY BE REMEASURED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRACK OFFICIAL.

C. AIR PRESSURE IS NOT TO BE ALTERED IN TIRES AFTER DRAWBAR IS MEASURED.

D. ANY/ALL DRAWBARS ARE SUBJECT TO REMEASUREMENT AFTER THE PULL AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRACK OFFICIAL(S).

3. SAFETY - SMOKING SHOULD BE RESTRICTED AROUND VEHICLES BEING REFUELED.

TRACK

1. COMPETITION TRACK TO BE AT LEAST 30 FEET WIDE AND HAVE A FINISH LINE OF 300 FEET. TRACK MUST HAVE CHALKED/MARKED SIDE BOUNDARY LINES (STRAIGHT & PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER) TO A MINIMUM LENGTH OF 320 FEET. A FLOATING FINISH LINE WILL BE THE STANARD UNLESS A PULL-OFF IS REQUESTED.

2. TRACK BOUNDARIES WILL BE CHALKED/MARKED PAST THE 300 FOOT MARK - IN CASE THE EVENT OFFICIAL(S) DECIDE TO RUN A PULL-OFF.

3. IT IS RECCOMMENDED TO HAVE A DOT EQUAL BARRIER BETWEEN THE TRACK & SPECTATOR AREAS. THIS BARRIER SHOULD RUN THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE TRACK & A MINIMUM OF 10 FT FROM THE SIDELINE OF THE TRACK.

NON-LEGAL VEHICLES

1. THE PROMOTER HAS THE RIGHT TO ALLOW A NON-LEGAL VEHICLE TO PULL AS LONG AS THE PULLER CALLS AND ASKS FOR PERMISSION TO PULL.

2. THE PROMOTER(S) MAY ALLOW VEHICLES NOT MEETING CLASS RULES TO PULL EXHIBITION AT THE END OF A CLASS. THE PROMOTER(S) MUST ANNOUNCE THAT THE VEHICLE(S) ARE PULLING EXHIBITION ONLY BECAUSE THEY DO NOT LEGALLY MEET THE RULE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS.

PROMOTERS RESPONSIBILITY

1. RAINOUT/CANCELLATION POLICIES:

A. WHEN AN EVENT IS CANCELED BEFORE ALL SANCTIONED CLASSES ARE COMPLETED, COMPETITORS REGISTRATION MONEY WILL BE RETURNED TO THE COMPETITORS IN THE REMAINING CLASSES

B. WHEN A SANCTIONED CLASS IS CANCELLED DURING THE CLASS, ALL COMPETITORS REGISTRATION MONEY WILL BE RETURNED TO ALL COMPETITORS REGISTERED FOR THAT CLASS

2. PROMOTER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING TECH OFFICIALS.

3. PROMOTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING A DAY-OF-PULL PHONE NUMBER FOR EVENT INFORMATION

4. PROMOTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLYING A FLAT, HARD SURFACE 10 FT WIDE, 20 FT LONG FOR PLACEMENT OF SCALES.

5. PROMOTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARATION OF FACILITY (NOT INCLUDING THE TRACK) THIS DOES INCLUDE ALL PARKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECTATORS & PULLERS, PA SYSTEMS, SEATING, BATHROOM FACILITIES, AND ANNOUNCERS STAND/TABLE LOCATED CLOSE TO THE TRACK AS POSSIBLE.

6. ALL TRACK EQUIPMENT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROMOTER, THIS INCLUDES:

A. LOADER CAPABLE OF LIFTING 4000 LBS. (BACKHOE PREFERRED)

B. MOTORGRADER, TRACTOR & DISK HARROW, WATER TRUCK OR WAGON AT LEAST 1000 GALLON CAPACITY FOR TRACK PREPARATION.

C. MINIMUM 3 TRACTORS MINIMUM 50 HP FOR TRACK MAINTENANCE & TOW TRACTORS.

D. TRACK PACKER (RUBBER TIRED PREFERRED, SMOOTH DRUM ACCEPTABLE)

POINTS

1 POINTS STRUCTURE AS FOLLOWS:

A. 60 POINTS

B. 57 POINTS

C. 54 POINTS

D. EVERY FINISHING POSITION DOWN WILL RECEIVE 3 POINTS LESS

1. RAINOUT/CANCELLATION SCENARIOS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

A. IF IS CANCELLED BEFORE ANY CLASS BEGINS, ALL VEHICLES ON THE GROUNDS & OFFICIALLY ENTERED WILL RECEIVE 30 POINTS.

B. IF A CLASS IS CANCELLED BEFORE IT IS COMPLETED, EACH VEHICLE ENTERED WILL RECEIVE 30 POINTS.

C. IF A CLASS IS CANCELLED BEFORE IT BEGINS, ALL VEHICLES ON THE GROUNDS & OFFICIALLY ENTERED WILL RECEIVE 30 POINTS.

D. IF A VEHICLE THAT HAS CALLED AND CHECKED IN WITH ENTRY OFFICIAL FOR LATE ENTRY IS NOT ON THE EVENT GROUNDS BEFORE RAINOUT IS CALLED, NO POINTS WILL BE GIVEN.

E. IF A VEHICLE IS DISQUALIFIED FOR ANY REASON, NO POINTS WILL BE GIVEN.

A. IF A DRIVER OR VEHICLE IS BANNED FROM FUTURE EVENTS, ALL ACCUMULATED POINTS FOR THAT SEASON WILL BE DROPPED.

KILL SWITCH RULES

1. ON SPARK IGNITION VEHICLES - THE KILL SWITCH MUST BREAK THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THE IGNITION.

2. THE USE OF A PLUG IN THE CIRCUIT THAT COMES APART WHEN VEHICLE BREAKS AWAY FROM THE SLED OR IS PULLED BY SLED OPERATOR IS ACCEPTABLE.

3. ON DIESEL ENGINES THE KILL SWITCH MUST SHUT THE AIR OFF TO THE INTAKE. THIS CAN ALSO BE DONE BY AN ELECTRONIC SWITCH THAT SHUTS OFF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE INJECTION PUMP AND RELEASES THE INTAKE FLAP BY USE OF MAGNET OR A MECHANICAL FLAP WITH BREAK AWAY CORD RUN FROM INTAKE THROUGH 3/8" COPPER TUBE TO 2" RING.

4. ALL KILL SWITCHES TO HAVE ONE 2" MINIMUM RING ATTACHED FOR HOOKING THE SLED.

5. KILL SWITCH TO BE MOUNTED MINIMUM 4 FT., ABOVE GROUND LEVEL AND NOT MORE THAN 6" OFF CENTER EITHER WAY.

6. KILL SWITCHES WILL BE TESTED IN PRE-SESSION INSPECTION; DIESEL ENGINES WITH AIR-SHUTOFF WILL BE CHECKED WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING. KILL SWITCHES WILL NOT BE TESTED AT EVERY PULL. THE AUTHORITY TO PULL THE KILL SWITCH IS LEFT UP TO THE SLED OPERATOR AND IS A JUDGMENT CALL, NOT SUBJECT TO QUESTION.

7. IN THE EVENT, A KILL SWITCH COMES LOOSE BY ACCIDENT OR UNKNOWN REASON DURING THE PULL, AND THE FLAGMAN & SLED OPERATOR AGREE THAT NO DANGER WAS INVOLVED THE VEHICLE MAY PULL OVER.

8. IF THE KILL SWITCH IS PULLED BECAUSE OF RECKLESS DRIVING OR OTHER DANGEROUS SITUATION THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RE-PULL.

WHEELIE BAR RULES

1. WHEELIE BARS MUST HAVE PADS NO WHEELS

2. DIMENSIONS:

A. THE FRONT EDGE OF THE STABILIZER PAD CAN'T BE FURTHER FORWARD THAN THE REAR MOST PORTION OF THE TIRE.

B. 10" MAXIMUM HEIGHT OFF GROUND.

C. PAD SIZE 5 X 5 X 1/4" THICK.

D. 20" MINIMUM ACROSS PADS FROM OUTSIDE TO OUTSIDE.

NOTE:

1. THE WHEELIE BAR MUST BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IN THE HEAVIEST CLASS PULLED. TO TEST, JACK UP THE PADS SO VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY OFF THE GROUND.

2. THE WHEELIE BARS AND DRAW BARS WILL BE INSPECTED BY OFFICIALS IN PRE-SESSION INSPECTION.

WORK STOCK DIESEL

The WORK STOCK class is designed for daily-driven, on-the-road pickup trucks (full-bodied diesel pickup trucks). Valid DOT registration and license plates are mandatory. The vehicle must be four-wheel drive.

Designations: WS followed by competition number

Weight breaks: 8500 lbs. Weight is with driver

REGULATIONS

Ballast: Ballast is permitted. Front Hanging Weights are allowed, NOT to exceed 60 inches forward of the center of the front axle. THIS WILL BE MEASURED FROM CENTER OF FRONT WHEELS TO FURTHERMOST MOST POINT OF THE WEIGHTS OR WEIGHT RACK. NO Weights in cab of truck. Ballast may be added in the bed of the truck. If used, ballast must be securely fastened to the bed.

Batteries: The batteries must be securely mounted IN STOCK LOCATION.

Body: The body must be the OEM truck body, including the full bed floor. The body must retain full sheet metal. Metal after-market hoods are permitted. The hood must be closed and securely latched while the vehicle is hooked to the sled.

Brakes: Four-wheel hydraulic brakes are mandatory.

Chassis: The OEM chassis is mandatory. The engine must be in the OEM location for the body used. The vehicle must retain the full OEM chassis. Wheel tubs, back-half conversions, tube chassis, etc., are prohibited.

Cooling System: Radiators must be in the stock location and be of at least stock size.

Credentials: All drivers must have a valid state driver’s license.

Driveline: An OEM transmission and transfer case are mandatory. They must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pickup

Driver Restraint System: The OEM restraint system is mandatory and must be worn.

Engine: The engine is limited to a stock-appearing, OEM make-specific compression ignition engine.

Exhaust: AFTERMARKET EXHAUST SYSTEMS ALLOWED, STACKS PREFFERED. no hoodstacks!!!

Fire Extinguisher System: A fire extinguisher system is permitted. It must be securely mounted.

Firewall: The complete OEM firewall is mandatory.

Floor: The complete OEM floor pan is mandatory.

Fuel: The fuel must be public available. Ie. No “HomeBrew” mixtures.

Fuel Injection Pump: The fuel injection pump is limited to a SINGLE stock-appearing, OEM engine model-specific PUMPS only. NO DUAL PUMPS, NO AG GOVERNED PUMPS!!!

Fuel System: The OEM fuel tank is mandatory and must be used. Racing fuel cells are prohibited and must be removed from the vehicle.

Hitch: The hitch must be a "Reese"-style hitch; reinforcements are permitted. Trick hitches are prohibited. The hooking point must be the rear-most point on the vehicle and must be rearward of the stock location of the tailgate. The hitch must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions. Bumpers may be notched or removed. The hitch's height from the ground may not exceed 26 inches. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.00 inch wide x 3.75 length inside diameter opening for the sled hook. The hooking point must be a minimum of 44" from the center of the rear axle to the center of the hooking point. The hooking point will be measured to the center of the clevis loop.

Interior: A complete interior, including dashboard, door panels, headliner, etc., is mandatory. Two matching front seats are mandatory. Aftermarket seats are permitted; they must be fully upholstered. All factory controls (lights, signals, horn, windows, wipers, etc.) must be retained and be operative. The use of hand-throttle controls are prohibited.

Rear End: Non-OEM rear-end housings are prohibited. It must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up. Rear axle bolts must be covered by a cap or shield.

Steering: The vehicle must retain the full, original OEM steering gear. The vehicle must retain the original OEM power assistance, if it was so equipped. Additional stabilizers are permitted. Non-OEM power assist methods are prohibited.

Suspension, Front: The upper mounting point for strut assemblies must be in the factory location. Adjustable caster/camber pillow ball mounts are permitted. The lower control arm may be strengthened provided factory-mounting points to chassis are maintained. The lower mounting point for the strut assembly may be modified for improved caster or camber. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are permitted. Traction bars and devices are permitted.

Suspension, Rear: An OEM-style suspension is mandatory. Lowering or raising the vehicle height with suspension modifications is permitted. Traction bars and devices are permitted; they must be bolt-on only; welds are permitted for attachment to frame or axle housing. All OEM suspension mounting points must be retained and used. Sway bars, limit straps, and camber kits are permitted. The rear suspension MAY BE SOLID, compression stops must be EASILY REMOVED OR adjustable. All rear suspensions must use at least one working shock absorber per wheel. Airbag spring assistance is permitted; airbag compressors must be disconnected.

Tires: NO STUDDED TIRES, TIRE CHAINS, OR ANY TIRES NOT SPECIFICALLY INTENDED FOR STREET USE ARE PERMITTED. TIRES MUST CARRY A DOT NUMBER ON THE SIDEWALL. NO CUT OR GROOVING ALLOWED. TIRE SIZE MUST BE MOLDED ON THE TIRE. NO DUAL REAR WHEELS UNLESS FACTORY EQUIPPED

Transfer Case: Non-OEM transfer cases are prohibited. The transfer case must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up truck.

Transmission, Automatic: Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarket torque converters, valve bodies and internal components are permitted. Transmission brakes are prohibited. Any non-OEM floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse lockout

device to prevent the shifter from accidentally being put into reverse gear. A functional neutral safety switch is mandatory.

Turbocharger: The vehicle is limited to aN O.E.M. MAKE SPECIFIC, STOCK, single turbocharger, MUST BE IN STOCK LOCATION. A stock map width enhancement (MWE) groove is allowed. No MWE groove will be allowed that has a width greater than .200”. All provisions allowing air into the wheel other than via the bore and the MWE groove are prohibited. The vehicle driver will be responsible for making TURBO accessible for tech inspectION. Vehicle will not pass tech or be allowed to compete until this happens

Water Injection: Water METHANOL injection is permitted!!! No Nitrous, or Propane.

Wheelbase: The vehicle must retain the original factory wheelbase and track width.

2.6 STREET DIESEL

The 2.6 class is designed for daily-driven, on-the-road pickup trucks (full-bodied diesel pickup trucks). Valid DOT registration and license plates are mandatory. The vehicle must be four-wheel drive.

ANY WORK STOCK TRUCK ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THIS CLASS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL 2.6 RULES, INCLUDING DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT SHEILDS, TIRE SIZE, AND UPWARD EXITING EXHAUST.

Designations; 2.6 followed by competition number

Weight breaks: 8200 lbs. Weight is with driver

REGULATIONS

Batteries: The batteries must be securely mounted. They may not be located in the driver compartment or forward of the radiator core support.

Brakes: Four-wheel hydraulic brakes are mandatory.

Cooling System: Radiators must be in the stock location and be of at least stock size.

Credentials: All drivers must have a valid state driver’s license.

Driveline: An OEM transmission and transfer case are mandatory. They must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pickup.

Driver Restraint System: The OEM restraint system is mandatory and must be worn.

Driveshaft Loops: Any u-joint that is visible BELOW THE BODY LINE of the truck must be shielded to contain the u-joint and the end of the shaft. All SHIELDS MUST BE AT least six inchES CENTERED ON the u-joint constructed of at least 1/4 inch steel or 3/8 inch aluminum that will safely contain the u-joint and the end of the rear shaft. All shields must be securely mounted to the vehicle.

Engine: The engine block must have been available as a factory option on a one-ton or smaller pickup truck

Exhaust: All vehicles must be equipped to direct exhaust upward. HOOD STACKS ARE ALLOWED!!! two 3/8 inch diameter bolts must be installed through the exhaust pipe in a cross pattern within one inch of each other as close to the turbo as is practical.

Fire Extinguisher System: A fire extinguisher system is permitted. It must be securely mounted.

Firewall: The complete OEM firewall is mandatory.

Floor: The complete OEM floor pan is mandatory.

Fuel: The fuel must be public available. Ie. No “HomeBrew” mixtures.

Fuel Injection Pump: The fuel injection pump is limited to a stock-appearing, OEM engine model-specific pump only. The use of multiple high-pressure common-rail fuel pumps is legal. Pumps from different years in the same engine model may be interchanged.

Fuel System: The OEM fuel tank is mandatory and must be used. Racing fuel cells are prohibited and must be removed from the vehicle.

Rear End: Non-OEM rear-end housings are prohibited. It must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up. Rear axle bolts must be covered by a cap or shield.

Tires: NO STUDDED TIRES, TIRE CHAINS, OR ANY TIRES NOT SPECIFICALLY INTENDED FOR STREET USE ARE PERMITTED. TIRES MUST CARRY A DOT NUMBER ON THE SIDEWALL. NO CUT OR GROOVING ALLOWED. MAXIMUM TIRE HEIGHT IS 35”. TIRE SIZE MUST BE MOLDED ON THE TIRE. DUAL REAR WHEELS ARE ALLOWED.

Transfer Case: Non-OEM transfer cases are prohibited. The transfer case must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up truck.

Transmission, Automatic: Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarket torque converters, valve bodies and internal components are permitted. Transmission brakes are prohibited

Any non-OEM floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse lockout device to prevent the shifter from accidentally being put into reverse gear. A functional neutral safety switch is mandatory. All transmission lines must be metallic or high-pressure-type hose. All vehicles with engines running 4500 RPM or more and using an automatic transmission must be equipped with a flex plate meeting SFI Spec 29.1 and be covered by a flex plate shield meeting SFI Spec 30.1.

Turbocharger: The vehicle is limited to a 2.6 inducer single turbocharger. MUST BE A SMOOTH BORE, TRUE 2.6 DESIGN, NO CLIPPED WHEELS OR STEPPED COVERS, No bushings. The inlet will be measured using a 2.65 inch plug the plug must not be able to enter the inducer bore. A stock map width enhancement (MWE) groove is allowed. No MWE groove will be allowed that has a width greater than .200”. All provisions allowing air into the wheel other than via the bore and the MWE groove are prohibited. The vehicle driver will be responsible for making compressor wheel accessible for tech personal to measure bore and be able to inspect compressor wheel. Vehicle will not pass tech or be allowed to compete until this happens

Water Injection: Water methanol injection is permitted. No Nitrous or Propane

Wheelbase: The vehicle must retain the original factory wheelbase and track width. DUAL REAR WHEELS ARE ALLOWED, Front dual-wheel spacers may be used only with accompanying positive-offset dually wheels

2.8 SUPER STREET DIESEL

The 2.8 class is designed for streetable pickup trucks (full-bodied diesel pickup trucks). The vehicle must be four-wheel drive.

ANY WORK STOCK OR 2.6 TRUCKS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THIS CLASS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL 2.8 RULES, INCLUDING KILL SWITCH, DRIVESHAFT LOOPS & SHEILDS, TRANSMISSION BLANKETS & SHIELDS, HARMONIC BALENCER SHEILDS, TIRE SIZE, AND UPWARD EXITING EXHAUST.

Designations: 2.8 followed by competition number.

Weight breaks: 8200 lbs. Weight is with driver.

REGULATIONS

Ballast: Ballast is permitted. Hanging weights may not extend more than 60 inches from the centerline of the front axle. NO WEIGHTS ALLOWED IN CAB.

Kill Switch: Fuel safety kill or air shutoff must be installed on the rear of truck. MECHANICAL INJECTION TRUCKS MUST HAVE AN AIR SHUTOFF!!! Kill switch will be securely mounted to the back of the vehicle IN THE CENTER. and have a two (2) inch diameter ring to attach the sled.

Batteries: The batteries must be securely mounted. They may not be located in the driver compartment or forward of the radiator core support.

Brakes: Four-wheel hydraulic brakes are mandatory.

Cooling System: Radiators must be in the stock location and be of at least stock size.

Credentials: All drivers must have a valid state driver’s license.

Driveline: An OEM transmission and transfer case are mandatory. They must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pickup.

Driver Restraint System: The OEM restraint system is mandatory and must be worn.

Engine: The engine block must have been available as a factory option on a one-ton or smaller pickup truck.

Exhaust: All vehicles must be equipped to direct exhaust upward. two 3/8 inch diameter bolts must be installed through the exhaust pipe in a cross pattern within one inch of each other as close to the turbo as is practical.

Fire Extinguisher System: A fire extinguisher system is permitted. It must be securely mounted.

Firewall: The complete OEM firewall is mandatory.

Floor: The complete OEM floor pan is mandatory.

Fuel: The fuel must be public available. Ie No “Homebrew” mixtures

Fuel Injection Pump: The fuel injection pump is limited to a stock-appearing, Dual high-pressure common-rail fuel pumps or HPOPs are permitted. Ag governors are permitted on P Pump applications

harmonic balancer: all engines turning over 4500 rpms must be equipped with a balancer or damper meeting sfi spec. 18.1

interior: must have one seat properly attached for driver.

Rear End: Non-OEM rear-end housings are prohibited. The rear end must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up. Rear axle bolts must be covered by a cap or shield.

Suspension, Rear: An OEM-style suspension is mandatory. Traction bars and devices are permitted; they must be Bolt on only; welds are permitted for attachment to frame or axle housing. Control arms may be strengthened or replaced, provided all original mounting points are retained. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, limit straps, and camber kits are permitted.

Tires: NO STUDDED TIRES, TIRE CHAINS, OR ANY TIRES NOT SPECIFICALLY INTENDED FOR STREET USE ARE PERMITTED. TIRES MUST CARRY A DOT NUMBER ON THE SIDEWALL. NO CUT OR GROOVING ALLOWED. MAXIMUM TIRE HEIGHT IS 35”. TIRE SIZE MUST BE MOLDED ON THE TIRE. DUAL REAR WHEELS ARE ALLOWED.

Transfer Case: Non-OEM transfer cases are prohibited. It must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up truck.

Transmission, Automatic: Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarket torque converters, valve bodies and internal components are permitted. Any non-OEM floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse lockout device to prevent the shifter from accidentally being put into reverse gear. A functional

neutral safety switch is mandatory. All transmission lines must be metallic or high-pressure-type hose. All vehicles using an automatic transmission must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1 and must be labeled accordingly. A blanket-type shield is permitted; it must be appropriately labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1 and it must extend from the rear of the block to the front of tailhousing with a minimum six inch overlap where it is fastened. All non-blanket-type shields must incorporate two (or one, per manufacturer’s instructions) 3/4 inch by 1/8 inch straps that bolt to the shield on each side and pass under the transmission pan unless the transmission pan is labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1. All vehicles with an automatic transmission must be equipped with a flex plate meeting SFI Spec 29.1 and be covered by a flex plate shield meeting SFI Spec 30.1.

Transmission, Manual: Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarket internal components are permitted. A clutch meeting minimum SFI Spec 1.1 or 1.2 is mandatory on all vehicles. All manual transmissions must be clutch assisted. Sequential shifters are prohibited. All vehicles must have a flywheel shield labeled as meeting minimum SFI Spec 6.3 or greater. Applications for which an SFI Spec flywheel shield is not available may use a properly attached SFI 4.1 or 4.2 blanket that completely covers the bellhousing; it must be attached to the block and extend rearward to the transmission with a minimum six inch overlap where it is fastened.

Turbocharger: The vehicle is limited to a single turbocharger; a 2.8 bushing will need to be used if the compressor wheel exceeds 2.8 If a bushing is used, it must be round, at least 3/4 inch long, mounted within 0.050 inch of the compressor wheel, and the inside diameter of the bushing may not exceed the 2.8 inch limit.. The inlet will be measured using a 2.85 inch plug. A stock map width enhancement (MWE) groove is allowed. No MWE groove will be allowed that has a width greater than 1/4 inch. All provisions allowing air to the wheel other than via the bore and the MWE groove are prohibited. TWIN TURBO’S MAY BE UTILIZED IN THE 2.8 SUPER STREET DIESEL CLASS IF THE TRUCK IS STREET LICENSED AND IS APPROVED A “STREET TRUCK” BY TECH OFFICIALS. MAY BE SUBJECT TO A SHORT ROAD TEST DRIVE.

Water Injection: Water methanol injection is permitted. No Nitrous or Propane.

Wheelbase: The vehicle must retain the original unaltered factory wheelbase and track width. DUAL REAR WHEELS ARE ALLOWED, Front dual-wheel spacers may be used only with accompanying positive-offset dually wheels

6,800lb. STREET stock Gas 4X4

1. 4X4 STREET LEGAL PICKUP TRUCKS ONLY. ONLY STOCK OFFERED ENGINES ARE ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS.

2. MUST PRESENT VALID INSPECTION STICKER & REGISTRATION CARD AT ENTRY.

3. MUST HAVE SOLID FLOORED BED.

4. TRUCKS CAN USE ANY OCTANE RATING COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE PUMP GAS. NO ALCOHOL, METHANOL, NITROMETHNAE, NITROUS, OR THE LIKE.

5. TWO BOLT ON MODIFICATIONS TO ENGINE IS ALLOWED. MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE INTAKE SYSTEMS, ALUMINUM INTAKE MANIFOLDS, MAGNETO IGNITION, HEADERS, ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS AND REGULATORS, AND ELECTRIC FAN(S). CARBURATOR OTHER THAN STOCK COUNTS AS BOLT-ON. ONLY ONE CARBURATOR ALLOWED.

6. THE VEHICLE MUST HAVE A WORKING SUSPENSION, FRONT AND REAR. BLOCKED SOLID REAR SUSPENSION IS ALLOWED BUT MUST BE ABLE TO REMOVE. MUST HAVE STOCK FRAME FOR MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE. LIFT KITS ALLOWED.

7. HITCH MUST BE STOCK REESE STYLE. NO PULLING FROM BUMPERS. MUST SUPPLY 3.75” OPENING CLEVIS. MAXIMUM HITCH HEIGHT 24 INCHES.

8. D.O.T. STREET APPROVED TIRES ONLY ALLOWED, TIRE SIZE MUST BE STAMPED ON SIDEWALL.

9. ANY VEHICLE, DAMAGE, DRIVING STYLE DEEMED UNSAFE BY ANY OFFICIAL WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

10. ALL BODY PARTS MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE CAB OF THE TRUCK WHEN COMPETING. SEAT BELTS MUST BE IN USE.

11. ALL SAFETY RULES APPLY. NO RIDERS IN VEHICLE.

6,800 LB. PRO STREET SMALL BLOCK GAS

1. ALL RULES ARE IDENTICAL TO RULES FOR PRO STREET BIG BLOCK CLASS WITH EXCEPTION OF SMALL BLOCK V-8 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES ONLY ALLOWED.

2. FACTORY TYPE FUEL INJECTION IS ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS ONLY, NOT IN BIG BLOCK PRO STREET.

6,800 LB. PRO STREET BIG BLOCK GAS 4X4

1. ALL TRUCKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY FEATURES:

A. 2 ½ LB HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHER THAT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

B. MINIMUM OF A D.O.T. APPROVED LAP BELT MUST BE WORN WHILE PULLING.

C. IGNITION KILL SWITCH (MUST ALSO KILL ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP) MUST BE MOUNTED IN CENTER OF TRUCK/TAILGATE, AND AT LEAST 30" OFF THE GROUND.

D. UNIVERSAL JOINT SHIELDS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL DRIVE SHAFT U-JOINTS AND MUST BE AT LEAST 6" WIDE, MADE OF AT LEAST 1/4” STEEL OR 3/8” ALUMINUM, AND CENTERED OVER U-JOINT.

E. ALL DRIVESHAFTS OVER 30" LONG, INCLUDING THOSE WITH CARRIER BEARINGS, MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AT LEAST ONE DRIVESHAFT LOOP MADE OF AT LEAST 1" WIDE METAL OR RIGID ½" ROD (NO CHAINS ACCEPTED) AND MUST BE 360 DEGREES AROUND DRIVESHAFT BUT MAY BE TWO PIECES BOLTED TOGETHER TO MAKE A LOOP.

F. BLOW PROOF BELLHOUSING WITH A BLOCK PROTECTING PLATE REQUIRED. PLATE MUST BE SECUREDWITH ALL BOTTOM BOLTS AND AT LEAST 2 TOP BOLTS. NO CAST IRON FLYWHEELS ALLOWED. BLANKETS AND/OR SHIELDS MUST COVER CONVERTER AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION – TOP AND BOTTOM.

G. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MUST HAVE SHIELDS COVERING TOP AND SIDES, OR BLANKET COVERING TRANSMISSION AND CONVERTER HOUSING. IF TOP AND SIDE SHIELDS ARE USED, A BLANKET OR SHIELD SHOULD BE USED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION.

H. ENGINE BLOW SHIELDS FROM TOP OF FRAME RAILS TO THE BOTTOM OF HEADER FLANGES (MUST BE AT LEAST 1/16" METAL).

I. SFI APPROVED DAMPER OR SHIELD AROUND DAMPER

J. MUST HAVE BACK-UP (REVERSE) LIGHTS EITHER STOCK OR MOUNTED WITHIN 6” OF THE KILL SWITCH. THE TRANSMISSION OR THE REVERSE SHIFTER LINKAGE MUST ACTIVATE THE REVERSE LIGHT – DRIVER OPERATED TOGGLE SWITCH IS NOT ALLOWED. A BACK-UP ALARM IS OPTIONAL.

1. ALL TRUCKS MUST HAVE STOCK WINDOW GLASS AND STOCK SHEET METAL ON EXTERIOR OF TRUCK. A 4" MAXIMUM SPACING AROUND OUT OF HOOD HEADERS IS REQUIRED. ALL HOLES GOING THRU CAB TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THROUGH CAB FLOOR MUST BE CLOSED OFF TO WITHIN 1/2 INCH.

2. TRUCK BEDS MUST HAVE FULL FLOOR, OR A CANVAS COVER SECURELY FASTENED OVER TOP. IF NO TAILGATE IS USED, COVER MUST CONTINUE DOWN TO COVER THAT AREA.

3. D.O.T. STREET APPROVED TIRES ONLY, 35x16 MAX TIRE SIZE WITH NO MODIFICATIONS (NO GROOVING, RECAPS, PADDLES, ETC.).

4. AFTERMARKET GEARBOXES, TRANSFER CASES & PROFABS ARE NOT ALLOWED, FACTORY 1 TON DRIVELINE COMPONENTS ONLY

5. SOLID REAR SUSPENSION IS ALLOWED AS LONG AS WELDS AND FRAMING IS SAFE, STRONG AND SECURE (CHECKED BY OFFICIAL).

6. FRONT SUSPENSION MUST BE FACTORY COIL SPRING OR FACTORY LEAF SPRING STYLE, TWIN SHOCKS ARE ALLOWED.

7. STOCK WHEELBASE ALLOWED. NO STRETCHING OF CHASSIS TO BE CHECKED UNDER VEHICLE BY OFFICIAL (TRUCK BODY ALTERATIONS TO WHEEL WELL AREA IS NOT PERMITTED, HOWEVER, TRIMMING OF FRONT FENDERS TO ALLOW TIRE CLEARANCE WHEN TURNING IS ACCEPTABLE).

8. TRUCKS MUST HAVE WORKING BRAKES.

9. ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE STOCK PICKUP MANUFACTURE’S FRAME FROM FRONT SPRING TO REAR SPRING (NO TUBE FRAME OR FRAME RAILS ALLOWED). TRIMMING ENDS OF FRAME ALLOWED.

10. MOVING OF ENGINE FROM STOCK LOCATION IS NOT ALLOWED.

11. RADIATOR MUST BE MOUNTED SECURELY AND MAY BE OTHER THAN OEM. ALL TRUCKS MUST HAVE CATCH CONTAINERS FOR EXCESS WATER AND/OR ANTIFREEZE THAT MAY DISCHARGE OUT OF THE VEHICLE.

12. ALL HITCHES MUST BE SAFE AND SECURE, RIGID IN ALL DIRECTIONS, AND MUST NOT EXCEED 24" IN HEIGHT. HITCH OPENING MUST BE AT LEAST 3.75" IN DIAMETER. NO HYDRAULIC HITCHES ALLOWED. MINIMUM HITCH LENGTH FROM CENTER OF REAR AXLE BACK MUST BE AT LEAST 36” HITCH MUST BE HORIZONTAL – NOT VERTICAL.

13. FRONT END WEIGHTS ARE NOT TO EXCEED MORE THAN 60" FROM CENTER OF FRONT REAR TO FARTHEST POINT FORWARD OF WEIGHTS OR WEIGHT BRACKET. WEIGHTS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 10” OFF THE GROUND. THERE NEEDS TO BE A METAL TAB WELDED ON BOTH THE FRONT DIFF AND REAR DIFF AT CENTER POINT TO HOOK A TAPE FOR MEASURING.

14. PERMITTED EQUIPMENT IS AS FOLLOWS:

A. NO SUPERCHARGERS, TURBOCHARGERS, OR FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS ALLOWED. NO SHEET METAL INTAKES. ALUMINUM HEADS ARE ALLOWED

B. OPEN HEADERS, UNDER CHASSIS OR UP THROUGH HOOD ALLOWED. WHEN HEADERS DISCHARGE DOWN, THEY MUST GO OUT TOWARDS BACK NOT DOWN & EXIT AT LEAST 12” BEHIND CAB.

C. ENGINES MUST BE NATURALLY ASPIRATED, SINGLE OR DUAL CARBURETORS WITH NO COMBINED FLOW RATING OF MORE THAN 1250 CFM’S.

D. FUEL MAY BE GASOLINE OR ALCOHOL ONLY; NO DIESEL FUEL, NITROMETHANE, OR NITROUS OXIDE ALLOWED. NO NOS COMPONENTS ALLOWED ON TRUCKS-THIS INCLUDES BOTTLE, LINES, PLATES, SOLENOIDS, ETC.

1. ALL COMPETING VEHICLES MUST HAVE A TOW OFF HOOK ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. HOOK MUST BE A DROP “D” STYLE, INSIDE WIDTH OF ‘‘D” TO BE 3 INCHES MINIMUM, 4 INCHES MAXINUM, AND MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE 60 INCH MAXIMUM FRONT WEIGHT RULE.

2. ALL TRUCKS SHOULD HAVE A REAR BUMPER OR VERTICAL BUMPER BARS STRONG ENOUGH TO STAND A REAR IMPACT O F THE SLED.

3. 4X4 DRIVERS MUST WEAR A SINGLE LAYER, OR BETTER, SFI APPROVED FIRESUIT, GLOVES, SHOES, & DOT APPROVED FULL FACE HELMET.

6,200 LB. OUTLAW GAS 4X4

1. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL NTPA MODIFIED 4X4 TRUCK RULES

2. ANY PRO STREET TRUCKS THAT WISH TO ENTER THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY ALL THE SAME SAFETY RULES AS SPECIFIED IN THE NTPA RULEBOOK.

8,000 LB. OPEN 4X4

1. MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF 8,000 LBS, 26” HITCH HEIGHT.

2. ALL TRUCKS IN THIS CLASS MUST HAVE OEM 1 TON OR SMALLER DRIVELINE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING ALL AXLES, TRANSFER CASES, TRANSMISSIONS, & CLUTCHES. (EXCEPTION, GAS POWERED TRUCKS MAY USE AN AFTERMARKET TRANSFER CASE AND/OR TRANSMISSION. MUST STILL USE OEM AXLES)

3. ALL TRUCKS MUST USE D.O.T. STREET APPROVED TIRES MAXIMUM 35” TALL, SIZE MUST BE STAMPED IN SIDEWALL. CUTTING OR GROOVING IS ALLOWED.

4. ALL DIESEL TRUCKS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL SAFETY RULES AS SPECIFIED IN THE 2.8 SUPER STREET DIESEL CLASS.

5. ALL DIESEL TRUCKS CAN USE ANY DIESEL, COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE WITH A MAXIMUM OF 8 CYLINDERS.

6. ALL GAS TRUCKS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL SAFETY RULES AS SPECIFIED IN THE BIG BLOCK PRO-STREET CLASS.

7. ALL GAS TRUCKS CAN USE ANY V-8 AUTOMOTIVE TYPE ENGINE.

8. ANY FORM OF FORCED INDUCTION MAY BE USED ON GAS OR DIESEL TRUCKS WITH A MAXIMUM OF TWO PRESSURE STAGES. TURBOCHARGERS, SUPERCHARGERS, BLOWERS ARE ALL ALLOWED.

9. NITROMETHANE IS THE ONLY FUEL PROHIBBITED IN THIS CLASS. IF USING ALCOHOL, NITROUS, OR PROPANE, DRIVER MUST WEAR A FULL FACE D.O.T. HELMET, SINGLE LAYER OR GREATER SFI APROVED FIRE SUIT WITH GLOVES & SHOES.

7,500 LB. TURBO FARM TRACTORS

1. ALL SAFETY RULES APPLY TO ALL TRACTORS, CLASSES, AND PERSONS.

2. TRACTOR MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL FRAME, TRANSMISSION, & REAREND. NO COMPENENT FRAMES!!! NO FACTORY PARTS CAN BE MOVED OR REPLACED BY ALUMINUM, FIBERGLASS OR PLASTIC

3. ENGINE MUST FIT INTO THE ORIGINAL BELL HOUSING. NO CAST FLYWHEELS!!! ENGINE MAY HAVE MORE OR LESS CYLINDERS THAN THE ORIGINAL, NO MORE THAN 6 CYLINDERS. DIESEL FUEL ONLY, NO ACCELERANTS!!!

4. MUST USE FACTORY CAST CYLINDER HEADS FOR SPECIFIC MODEL ENGINE, MAX CUBIC INCH LIMIT=466 CI

5. TURBOCHARGERS-LIMITED TO ONE TURBO, MUST HAVE TWO 3/8" GRADE FIVE BOLTS WITHIN 1" OF EACH OTHER NO FURTHER THAN 6” FROM FACE OF EXHAUST TURBINE WHEEL NO SUPERCHARGERS, NO NATURALY ASPIRATED TRACTORS.

6. FUELING-LIMITED TO ONE FUEL INJECTION PUMP UP TO BOSCH P-PUMP

7. TURBO CHARGER MUST BE SURROUNDED BY SHEET METAL SAME THICKNESS AS HOOD

8. REMOVAL SIDE SHIELDS ARE ALLOWED

9. WELD ON HUBS AND AFTERMARKET CLAMP ON HUBS ARE ALLOWED, FACTORY CAST HUBS PROHIBBITED.

10. MAX TIRE SIZE IS 24.5-32, CUT TIRES ARE ALLOWED, MAX HITCH HEIGHT IS 20”

11. WHEELIE BARS REQUIRED TO MEET STANDARDS SPECIFIED ABOVE.

12. ROLL OVER PROTECTION DEVICE IS STONGLY RECOMMENDED, HIGH BACK SEATS ONLY. NO PAN STYLE SEATS!!! SEAT BELTS REQUIRED.

10,500 LB. HOT FARM TRACTOR

1. MUST BE STOCK APPEARING.

2. STAMP STEEL WHEELS OR ALUMINUM REQUIRED -- MAX. RIM SIZE IS 38".

3. MAY USE CUT TIRES MAXIMUM TIRE SIZE 24.5X32, 23.1X34, 20.8X38.

4. ALL WEIGHT BRACKETS MUST BE FIXED IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

5. HITCH HEIGHT TO BE 20” HIGH, MIN. OF 18” FROM CENTER OF REAR AXLE. HITCH MUST BE RIGID IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

6. WELDED ON HUBS ALLOWED. FACTORY CAST HUBS PROHIBITTED
NO FACTORY PARTS CAN BE MOVED OR REPLACED BY ALUMINUM, FIBERGLASS OR PLASTIC. CAN USE THIN SHEET METAL.

7. SFI APPROVED ROLL CAGE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CAGE MUST HAVE SFI STAMP AND DOCUMENTATION, YOU MUST USE A FIVE POINT HARNESS & SFI APPROVED RACING BUCKET STYLE SEAT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROLL CAGE. OEM ROPS IS ACCEPTABLE WITH UN-MODIFIED MOUNTS, LIFT HOUSING STILL IN PLACE, AND FACTORY SEAT WITH SEAT BELT.

8. DOT APPROVED HELMET & SINGLE LAYER OR BETTER SFI APPROVED FIRE SUIT IS REQUIRED

9. MAXIMUM SINGLE TURBOCHARGER, 4.1 INLET, NO BILLET WHEELS. MUST HAVE TWO 3/8" GRADE FIVE BOLTS WITHIN 1" OF EACH OTHER, NO FURTHER THAN 6” FROM FACE OF EXHAUST WHEEL

10. MAX FUEL INJECTION PUMP=BOSCH P-PUMP, NO MULTI-CYLINDER OR SIGMA

1. NO INTERCOOLERS, AFTERCOOLERS, OR ANY TYPE OF COOLING SYSTEM FOR CHARGE AIR INDUCTION.

2. MUST USE OEM CAST CYLINDER HEADS FOR SPECIFIC ENGINE MODEL. MUST USE STOCK INTAKE & EXHAUST MANIFOLDS.

3. KILL SWITCH=AIR SHUT OFF - MUST BE ABLE TO BE OPERATED MANUALLY (BY THE OPERATOR FROM THE SEAT OF THE TRACTOR) AND BY THE SLED OPERATOR.

4. EXHAUST PIPE MUST BE SECURED.

5. SIDE SHIELDS RECCOMENDED, MUST BE EASILY REMOVED WITH CLIPS OR LATCHES. IF BOLTED IN PLACE AN ONBOARD FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM MUST BE USED & IN OPERATING ORDER.

6. TURBO MUST BE COVERED WITH SHEET METAL, SAME THICKNESS AS HOOD

7. NO HOLE DRILLING IN TURBO HOUSING.

8. WEIGHT RACKS NOT TO EXTEND MORE THAN 18" PAST FRONT FRAME OF TRACTOR. REAR WEIGHT RACK NOT TO EXTEND PAST BACK OF REAR TIRES. ALL WEIGHT RACKS TO BE STATIONARY.

9. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL MOTOR OR FACTORY REPLACEMENT.

10. MAXIMUM CUBIC INCH -- 600.

11. MAXIMUM RPM LIMIT OF 3500, ANY TRACTOR RUNNING OVER 3500 RPMS WILL BE RETAINED TO A WEIGHT LIMIT OF 10,000 LBS.

12. ALL TRACTORS TO HAVE WIDE FRONTS, NO TRICYCLE.

13. NO FACTORY CAST FLYWHEELS!!! SFI BELLHOUSING OR CLUTCH BLANKET IS REQUIRED.

14. NO ACCELERANTS!!! WATER INJECTION ALLOWED. FACTORY FUEL ONLY.

8,500 LB. LIGHT PRO-STOCK TRACTOR

ALL NTPA OEM CHASSIS PRO-STOCK RULES, INCLUDING SHIELDING, SAFETY & SFI REQUIREMENTS, APPLY TO THIS CLASS PLUS THE FOLLOWING RULES.

1. ENGINES: 600 CI LIMIT, HEAD MUST BE OEM AG-TYPE FOR THAT BRAND ENGINE (NO BILLET). NO OVERHEAD CAMS ALLOWED. MAX 2 VALVES PER CYLINDER. NO INNER/AFTER COOLERS. DIESEL FUEL ONLY. MAXIMUM ALLOWED “P” PUMP 3000 OR 7100 SERIES ONLY (NO AFTERMARKET HOUSING), ONE PLUNGER PER CYLINDER.

2. NO COMPENET CHASSIS ALLOWED.

3. TRACTORS WITH 540 CI OR LESS WILL BE ALLOWED AN ADDITIONAL 300 LBS WEIGHT.

4. TURBO: 4.1 MAXIMUM INLET, NO BILLET WHEELS.

5. TIRES: ANY CUT ALLOWED, MAX SIZES ARE 20.8X38, 23.1X34, 24.5X32

6. IF SUPER FARM TRACTORS WISH TO RUN THIS CLASS THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO RUN UNDER THEIR OWN DIVISIONAL RULES AT THE SAME 8,500 LB WEIGHT & 20” HITCH HEIGHT.

7. ON SOME OCCASIONS THIS CLASS MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEIGHT UP TO 9,000 LBS.

8,000 LB. SUPER STOCK TRACTORS

1. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL NTPA REGIONAL HVYSS RULES WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS.

2. ALCOHOL TRACTORS WILL RUN 8,000 LBS WITH A 18 INCH HITCH HEIGHT

3. DIESEL TRACTORS WILL RUN 8,300 LBS WITH A 20 INCH HITCH HEIGHT

4. IF LIGHT PRO-STOCK TRACTORS WISH TO RUN THIS CLASS THEY WILL BE ALLOWED 8,500 LBS WITH A 20 INCH HITCH HEIGHT

9,300 LB. SUPER FARM TRACTORS

1. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL NTPA RULES

2. IF LIGHT PRO-STOCK TRACTORS WISH TO RUN THIS CLASS THEY WILL BE ALLOWED 9,000 LBS WITH A 20 INCH HITCH HEIGHT

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