2009 Huntingdon Co. Fair Antique Tractor Pull Rules

1) The tractor model must be in production in 1959 or before, not serial number specific, to qualify as an antique and pull in the 2,500lb, 3,000lb, 3500lb, 4000lb, 4500lb, 5,000lb, 5,500lb, 6,000lb, 6,500lb, 7,000lb, 7,500lb, 8,000lb, and 8500lb classes. There will not be scales available. Tractor weights will be based on book weights or placed in classes by official’s opinion. A certified weight ticket will count for class placement. There will be a 100lb allowance in each class (example a tractor that weighs 5600lb will pull 5500lb class)

2) Tractor tires must be:

A. All classes are permitted to use tires two sizes wider than manufactures specifications or a maximum tire size of 18.4/38.

B. No Tire tread can be cut, ground, or altered in any way other than normal wear.

C. No Dual wheels or Tire Chains

D. 14.9 and 15.5 size tires will be considered the same size.

3) Tractors must have proper part number on the block for year of manufacturer or a manufacturers’ replacement number based on tractor serial number.

A. Engine cylinders must be not bored or sleeved more than .125 than the manufacturers’ standard specifications.

B. Outside components on the engine that would affect the horsepower of the tractor must be to factory specifications.

C. Tractor must have stock cooling system in operation.

D. Crankshaft cannot be stroked.

E. Tractors may have electric ignitions contained within stock distributors.

4) If standard equipment, tractor must have belly-type drawbar and cannot be connected to the top control arms unless arms are made stationary or are mounted as stock equipment. Drawbar and hitching device should have no more than 1 inch movement in all directions, excluding a clevis.

A. The steel hitching device will be horizontal with a 3” round hole, maximum 31/2” round hole and will be 1” round or square steel, if drawbar doesn’t meet above specifications, a twisted clevis will be provided.

B. The top of the hitching device must be no higher than 18 inches from the ground and the hitching point no less than 18 inches from the center of the axle.

5) Duration of pull: any time tractor is hooked to sled.

6) Drivers must be seated at all times while pulling. Track officials and Safety Committee have the authority to enforce rules and all decisions are final.

7) All weights must be secured; if any drop off and touch the ground during the pull, you will be disqualified.

A. Weights are not allowed to extend beyond the rear edge of the rear tire. No weight should be placed beyond 24 inches measuring from further most point of tractor, excluding weight bracket and crank.

8) All tractors must be equipped with hood and grill if standard, (side curtains optional).

A. If tractor is set up for four wheels, it must have four wheels and tires.

B. Press steel wheels will be allowed but no weld on hubs.

9) Rear-ends and transmission gears must be stock per factory specifications and be complete.

A. After a participant has begun his or her pull, shifting gears are forbidden. Shifting of TA or similar power-shift devices will be allowed without stopping forward motion.

10) All pulls are to be started from a tight hitch; no jerking.

11) When hooking and unhooking an area of 12 inches above and 6-8 inches wide at the hooking point must be clear of everything but stock equipment. No weights are permitted in this area.

12) Tractor tires must stay within the boundaries, which will be 30 feet wide or you will be disqualified.

13) Drivers must be properly dressed; this includes shirts, blouses, pants, skirts, shoes, etc.

14) Contestants will be allowed a second attempt if he or she does not pull beyond the 50 foot mark.

A. Pull-offs are allowed one attempt only.

15) First puller in each class is a test puller and has the option to drop to third position. Driver must tell the track official before leaving the track if he/she wants to pull on third position.

16) The only fuels permitted are gasoline, diesel, LP gas and kerosene. No other fuels are permitted.

17) After track official (flagman) indicates sled is ready, contestant has three minutes to position tractor for hook up.

18) Tractor operator must be able to operate all tractor controls from a seated position.

19) Track official must tell puller status of pull before tractor leaves the track.

20) Tractor operators, officials and track workers may not be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs before or during the pull.

21) Tractors are classed for pulling by weight and year of manufacture. The driver weighing the tractor must pull the tractor in that class. To enter a class competitively tractor plus driver must not exceed the weight for the class they are pulling.

22) Hook fee will be $10 and hooks are limited to 3 hooks for the night but, only pull one time in each class.

If you have any questions feel free to Call Aden Russell @ 814-599-5908