Pioneer Days

Classes:

1.  Drivers must be at least 14 years of age or older in order to pull.  14 year old drivers MUST provide a valid tractor safety certificate at time of registration.  16 year old drivers MUST provide a valid driver's license at time of registration.  Failure to provide the required documents will result in driver NOT being registered and allowed to pull.  This is required by our insurance company and THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!
2. Antique tractors must be 1938 or older.  Any tractor in question as being 1938 or older must have the serial number in the proper place and must be read easily.  Tractors must have stock blocks, stock carbs, and no external parts manufactured for tractors built later than 1938.  Any tractor that has a serial number or parts to make a newer tractor appear legal will be disqualified.
3. Antique tractors can pull in the classic or open classes if they choose, but open and classic tractors cannot pull in the antique class.  Tractors that are modified with aftermarket accessories (oversized tires, etc) must pull in open classes.
4. All tractors must weigh in BEFORE pulling.  (Allowed 100 lbs. over for each class)  The shift lever must be in neutral while hooking up.
5. 1st puller in each class does not have the option to re-pull, unless there is a tie or a pull through.
6. Anyone caught tampering with another puller's tractor wil be disqualified from pulling.  No drinking while pulling.
7. No parts can be removed from tractor to make weight class.  All tires and hoods must be on while pulling.
8. Antique and classic tractors must not exceed the speed limit of 3 m.p.h.  No speed limit for open classes.
9. Tractors 5000 lbs and under are limited to a 14.9-38 maximum tire size.  Tractors above 5000 lbs. are limited to a 18.4-38 maximum tire size.  No cut tires in antique or classic classes.  Cut tires will be allowed in open classes.  No locking or welded rear ends.
10. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times.  Speeds must not exceed 3 m.p.h. on or off the track.  A pace tractor can be used (except in the open classes) if the judges choose, otherwise the speed will be controlled by the flagman or person operating the eliminator.  Horn will sound if you are exceeding the speed limit.  2nd horn and puller is disqualified.
11. While pulling, the driver must remain on the seat (if so equipped) with on hand on the wheel, no jumping or bouncing will be allowed, however, leaning will be allowed.  Torque amplifiers can be shifted once during pull.
12. Tractors must be wheel driven, no crawlers or dual wheels.
13. Rigid draw bar must not exceed 20 inches in height, nor be closer than 18 inches from the centerline of the rear axle.  Every puller must have a clevis or an eye hook.
14. Original steel wheels will be allowed to pull where permitted.  Steel wheels shall pull last in class.  One set of original equipment extension rims allowed.  Front-wheel cannot be used while pulling.
15. Tractors must stop immediately upon red flag signal from flagman, or be disqualified.  If the track judge stops a puller for any reason the puller takes the distance where he or she is stopped.
16. Limited to 4 pulls per tractor - 3 classes plus 1 open if puller chooses.  Only one pull allowed per tractor in each class, unless the track judge rules otherwise of if a tie is declared in top placing tractors.  If disqualification is ruled on top placing ttractor, all other tractors move up on place.
17. Tractors will be stopped if the front end raises higher than the track judge decides is safe.
18. Extra weights must not exceed beyond 24 inches behind the center of the rear axle.  Weight must not interfere with the hook-up.  Your tractor must have weight brackets, no weights are allowed on the driver's platrform or seat.
19. Extra weights must be securely fastened to the tractor.  If any weightsfall off before the pin ispulled, the tractor will be measured at that point.  Driver can stop to adjust weights in the first 30 feet if he can restart the pull on his own power.
20. Engine speed must be controlled by throttle lever only.  No strings, wires, or foot feeds allowed.  Decision of track judge is final.
21. Any tractor violating the track boundary will be stopped and measured.  You must stop immediately when the red flag goes up.
22. Any gas operated tractor must use gasoline only.
23. The sponsering organization must provide a method to unload tractors on the grounds and must remain on the grounds and hour after the pull for reloading tractors.
24. The decision of the track judges and officers will be final on areas of dispute not covered by these rules.
25. All decisions of the track judges are FINAL!