Rules For Stock Farm Tractor Pulls

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2. Only tractors on rubber are eligible. No caterpillar tractors, four wheel drive tractors, home made tractors, steel wheels, dual wheels or cut tires may be entered.

3. No cut or Groomed Tires.

4. No tire chains will be allowed.

5. All tractors must remain intact. No exterior modification.

6. Safety equipment is optional.

7. For stock classes, 3,000 RPM maximum.

8. Stock turbo charger limit on farm stock. No down-draft carburetors. Electric fuel pumps permitted.

9. Use of fluid in tires is permitted. Any weights falling off tractor means automatic disqualification.

10. Each contestant must furnish his own clevis. Clevis must be bolted clevis. Height not to exceed 20 in. Measurement will be from top of clevis or top of bolt, whichever is the highest. No axle hitching.

11. Each contestant must hitch to a stationary draw-bar or stabilized bar. Raising or lowering of draw bar will disqualify tractor and driver immediately.

12. Start to be made with a tight chain. Length of chain to be a 4 ft. minimum.

13. Contestants will be give on 75 ft. trail to move any load the furthest distance possible without spinning tires or stalling out.

14. Only the driver shall be allowed on tractor while trails is being made. Driver must stay in seat. Tractor must be under control at all times. Front end must not be off ground more than 2 feet high.

15. Any driver wanting to change gears or rearrange weights may do so in 75 ft. trial and error zone.

16. Boundaries will be plainly marked and tractors must stay within these limits while trail is being made. Failure to do so will nullify the trial.

17. The Committee shall have full power to decide all questions arising in connection with the contest subject to the rules and Administrations as provided. In any event not covered by the rules, the Committee shall have full power to decide in a manner that is fairest to the majority.

18. The Committee shall determine the winners and shall award prizes in accordance with the rules.

19. Failure to comply with the directions of the Committee shall result in immediate disqualification of the contestant.

20. St. Joseph Church, Volunteers, and the Diocese of Youngstown will not be responsible for accidents or damage to tractors, drivers, or spectators.

21. Judge reserves the right to deny participation to any vehicle or driver.

IN CASE OF SOFT TRACK, PULLING WILL BE CANCELED.