Fairmont MN Pull Sat Aug 27th

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Saturday Aug 27th 11:00am start

Factory Percentage class (3mph)

Stock class (3 mph)

Limited Stock class (3.5 mph)

Open class

Vintage class (5 mph)

[b:46f61d505d]GENERAL RULES:[/b:46f61d505d]

1. All tractors will weigh with drivers before each hook. 1% allowance over said weight will be allowed in stock, limited open and open. Those who don’t weigh in will not pull, or be disqualified.

2. Tractors must have own clevis or hook: must swing freely: Absolutely no free floating hitches or swinging drawbars. IH fast hitches or similar types of control devices must be vice gripped and sealed or taped.

3. NO loose weights on platform or seat.

4. Driver must stay seated while pulling or will be disqualified.

5. Next puller must be on deck and ready to pull.

6. Drivers must observe flagman, stop immediately on red flag or driver will be disqualified.

7. Anyone found arguing excessively or using foul language directed at an individual, or official, or group will be banned from the tractor pull.

8. Ties will repull.

9. Tractor must be operated in a safe manner at all times regardless of driver’s age.

10. Individuals under 16 years of age must have signed consent from parent or guardian to compete in pull. Must be capable of handling the tractor on your own (NO sideline coaching).

11. When hooking or unhooking from weight transfer sled, tractor must be in neutral.

12. A tractor may NOT be registered in the same class more than once.

NOTE: In factory and stock class, tractors suspected of having excess horsepower or stroked can be subjected to a dynometer test. If a tractor does not have a PTO, the tractor has the option to be entered in the open class.

13. When starting hook you need to start off slow so you don’t jerk the sled.

14. Drivers need to have at least one hand on the steering wheel.

15. There will be no 1st pull repulls.

16. If anything falls of the tractor; weights, parts, etc. you will be disqualified from that class.

17. The tractor and sled must stay in bounds at all times.

18. There can be absolutely no one on the track or walking down the track while someone is pulling.

19. No limit on number of hooks per tractor.

20. Wheelie bars are required for the Stock, Limited Open, and Open Classes.

21. Those that are pulling in the factory class and want to pull in the stock class can but the drawbar must stay at 16”.

22. If you have any questions about the rules please find a judge to ask. DO NOT ask at the registration table.

[b:46f61d505d]Factory Class---Percentage Pull[/b:46f61d505d]

This class is designed for strictly stock tractors only up to 1960

1. Tractors cannot enter any class below their shipping weight.

2. Stock draw bar only within manufactures allowable adjustments. Max height 16”. Farmall H’s and M’s must pull from original drawbar hooked to the original belly hook point.

3. No weight brackets allowed. Suit case weights are allowed to be bolted to frame for front ballast only. Factory wheel weights are allowed (to be fastened on wheels only, can’t use bracket).

4. Alternators and straight pipes are allowed plus electronic ignitions are allowed.

5. Stock tire sizes according to factory options. Can be one size over. No 16.9 or 18.4 x 38’s.

6. Gasoline, Ethanol, or Diesel can be burned. Absolutely no racing fuel of any kind or injecting anything while pulling.

7. No shifting on the go (No use of TA’s, power directors, Hydra Torks etc.).

8. Low gears only, except tractors with creeper gear may use second gear. STOCK RPM ONLY.

9. No radials, chains, or cut tires. No altering of any kind allowed to tires.

10. Stock horsepower and stock RPMs only.

11. No steel pressed rims unless it was a factory option. Can have steel wheels.

12. No diff locks or limited slip differential are allowed.

13. Tractors must have stock block, stock head, manifold, and carburetor and no strokers. If an external part is not in the factory parts book for the specific tractor it cannot be used. Exception: straight pipes and alternators. Air filters must be used and hooked through factory filtering system. No electronic ignitions (Exception: an electronic pick-up inside the original stock distributor or magneto can be used, but distributor or magneto must maintain original appearance). No square coils, MSD ignitions or chrome coils allowed. All tractors must be naturally aspirated with the exception of Oliver 99 GM, JD 435, and other similar models.

14. 3 mph speed limit: you have 75 ft to adjust your speed. If the horn blows after 75 ft you will be disqualified.

[b:46f61d505d]Stock Class (Pre-1960)[/b:46f61d505d]

1. Tractors must have stock block, stock head, manifold, and carburetor and no strokers. If an external part is not in the factory parts book for the specific tractor it cannot be used. Exception: straight pipes and alternators. Air filters must be used although it can be of any kind. No electronic ignitions (Exception: an electronic pick-up inside the original stock distributor or magneto can be used, but distributor or magneto must maintain original appearance). No square coils, MSD ignitions or chrome coils allowed. All tractors must be naturally aspirated with the exception of Oliver 99 GM, JD 435, and other similar models.

2. Tractor must have an operational P.T.O., to hook to a dyno if necessary. Unless factory equipped without.

3. No diff locks or limited slip differential are allowed.

4. Hitch height no higher than 20” and must not be any closer than 18” from the center of the rear axle. Front weights must not exceed 11 feet from center of rear axle.

5. R.P.M. maximum of 10% over factory high idle specifications. Throttle must be against a stop, no wire or other homemade throttles. Tractor will be checked the first time they pull for the day and again if it seems that the RPM’s have changed throughout the day. If the RPM’s are over when checked again you will be disqualified for the day.

6. No radials, chains, steel wheels or cut tires. No altering of any kind allowed to tires.

7. Gasoline, Ethanol, or diesel can be burned. Absolutely no racing fuel is allowed or injecting anything while pulling is also not allowed.

8. Tractors may enter their weight class or heavier, but cannot enter any class below their shipping weight.

9. Tractors can have weight brackets but cannot be made of aluminum. Weights cannot be hanging on hitch or 3 pt. Hitch.

10. 3 mph speed limit: you have 75 ft to adjust your speed. If the horn blows after 75 ft you will be disqualified

11. No shifting on the go (No use of TA’s, power directors, Hydra Torks etc.).

12. Wheelie bars are mandatory for stock class tractors.

13. Tire sizes are according to Firestone Field and Road sq. in. chart. Max rim diameter is 38 inches.

(3500 lbs-7000 lbs)-Maximum tire size 14.9.38 or 200 sq. in.

(7500 lbs-12,500 lbs)-Maximum tire size 18.4.38 or 300 sq. in.

[b:46f61d505d]Limited Open [/b:46f61d505d]

1. Hitch height no higher than 20” and must not be any closer than 18” from the center of the rear axle.

2. Wheelie bars are mandatory for all tractors in the limited open classes.

3. Maximum tire size - 18.4 X 38; any rim width. No radial tires. No steel wheels. Two wheel drive only. No duals. Cut tires allowed.

4. R.P.M. maximum of 10% over factory high idle specifications. Throttle must be against a stop, no wire or other homemade throttles. Tractor will be checked the first time they pull for the day and again if it seems that the RPM’s have changed throughout the day. If the RPM’s are over when checked again you will be disqualified for the day.

5. Any gear, speed limit is 3.5 MPH. No shifting of TA’s. One beep after flag/cone will result in disqualification.

6. Tractors manufactured to use diesel fuel only cannot be converted to gas or LP. Tractors must be naturally aspirated. No turbos or blowers - except Oliver 99GM, etc.

7. Tractors must have the stock engine, frames, transmission, rear end and axle housings or manufacturer’s replacement for make and model of tractor being pulled. Stock heads and their replacements are to remain unchanged in outside appearance. No 7 bolt main blocks in Oliver’s; no (12) port heads; no 99 heads; no 1600 series heads. AC - WC/WD/WD45 can use D-17 engine; IH - H, 350; M, 450. JD - A/B/G can use power blocks. No M-M 800 heads or blocks. Dual exhaust not allowed except after stock manifold.

8. Enhanced electrical systems permitted in all classes. No rev limiters allowed.

9. Replacement carburetors with no modification of carburetor or manifold. Overhang of carburetor to manifold is not allowed. Only stock appearing manifolds are allowed.

[b:46f61d505d]Vintage Class [/b:46f61d505d]

1. This class is strictly designed for tractor made from 1960-1977

2. Block must match tractor.

3. RPMs should be within reasonable limits.

4. No duals, cut tires, chains, or strokers.

5. No homemade manifolds.

6. Factory drawbars only.

7. Gasoline, Ethanol, or Diesel can be burned. Absolutely no racing fuel of any kind or injecting anything while pulling.

8. Tractors may enter their weight class or heavier, but cannot enter any class below their shipping weight.

9. No weights on 3 point hitch. Wheel weights or suitcase weights with brackets only.

10. No shifting on the go (No use of TA’s, power directors, Hydra Torks etc.).

11. Can use any gear within reason.

12. 5 mph speed limit: you have 75 ft to adjust your speed. If the horn blows after 75 ft you will be disqualified

Open Class

1. Universal joints, bell housings, drive shafts, and flywheel must be covered or shielded.

2. Hitch height no higher than 20” and must not be any closer than 18” from the center of the rear axle. Front weights must not exceed 11 feet from center of rear axle.

3. Wheelie bars are mandatory on open class tractors.

4. All open class tractors must have dead man switch.

5. No automotive V8 engines allowed

6. No Radials

7. Absolutely no more than 3000 RPMs
 

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