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ContestProcedure.................................... 1 GeneralRules........................................... 3 Pull-Offs.................................................... 4 Points........................................................ 5 RulesViolations........................................ 6 ReasonsforDisqualification..................... 6 Protest...................................................... 7 Rain.......................................................... 8 Brakes...................................................... 8 Chassis..................................................... 9 ClutchandBellHousing........................... 9 HitchesandDrawbars.............................. 11 Drivelineshielding.................................... 13 Engines..................................................... 13 Exhaust..................................................... 15 Fuel........................................................... 15 SafetySwitches........................................ 17 Fenders&Seats....................................... 17 StabilizerBars.......................................... 18 AutomaticTransmissions.......................... 18 Weight...................................................... 19 UnlimitedSuperStock.............................. 19 Pro-StockTractor...................................... 20 SuperFarm............................................... 22
TABLEOFCONTENTS
SuperStockTractors................................ 23 LightWeightSuperStockTractors........... 26 HotFarmTractors..................................... 26 SuperModifiedTractors........................... 27 TurbineEngines........................................ 29 SuperModified2-WheelDriveTrucks...... 31 Modified4x4Trucks.................................. 32 ProStock4x4Trucks................................ 34 SuperStock4x4Trucks............................ 35 SuperModified4X4Trucks...................... 36 ProStreetDieselTrucks........................... 37 DieselSuperStockTrucks....................... 39 HotRodSemis......................................... 41 EastCoastPullers.................................... 44 Modified4WheelDriveTrucks................. 48 Modified2WheelDriveTrucks................. 48 EastCoastPullersComboTractors.......... 49 ESP/NYTPA/ModifiedESP/NYTPA.......... 50 ESPLT-SS................................................ 54 BadgerStateLightLimitedSuperstock.... 57 BadgerStateProFarm............................. 63 466ProFarm............................................ 65 BadgerState4X4SSTrucks.................... 66 OhioStateTractorPullersAssoc............. 71 OSTPAModified....................................... 71
OSTPASuperFarm.................................. 74 OSTPASuperStockTractors................... 75 SPA........................................................... 76 SPA-5200#SUPERST370ci................... 76 SPA5500TPS2WD472ci........................ 77 SPA5200M2WD472NA......................... 77 SPA60004X4SS500ciNA..................... 78 SPA58002WDNA500ci......................... 80 SPAM4X4650ci....................................... 80 SPASF8000............................................ 85 CNYTP4X4Trucks.................................. 91 PPLOfficialContactList........................... 93
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Contest Procedure
1.Anycontestantunder18musthavewrittenconsentfromparentorguardianandpriorapprovalfromProPullingLeagueSafetyCommittee.Minimumageforcompetitionis16yearsold.2.Contestantmaynotbeallowedtoparticipateforemotionalorphysicalreasons.(I.e.includingdrinkingorillness,etc.)3.Onlydriverwillbeallowedonvehiclewhenitisbeingtowedordriven.Noridersontowtractorsortrackequipmentwillbepermitted.4.Drivermustbeindriver’sseatwhileengineisrunning.5.Vehiclemustbeinneutralorparkwhilehookingtoorunhookingfromsled.Drivermustalsoraisehandswhilehookingorunhookingfromsled.6.Anydriverorcrewmemberfoundundertheinfluenceofdrugsorusingintoxicatingagentsinthetrackareawillbedisqualified.Areaisdefinedas30feetwithinthetrack.7.Novideotapingisallowedcloserthan30feetfromtrackorunlessdirectedbyheadtrackofficial.8.Thefirstpullerintheclasswillhavetheoptionoftestpuller.Thetestpullermayaccepttheirdistance,comeimmediatelybackordropfive(5)positionsinthepullingorder.Thetestpullermaydroptolastformechanicalbreakage,ifvisibletothefinishlinetrackofficial.Thetestpullermustinformthetrackofficialoftheirdecisionbeforeleavingthetrack.9.Formechanicalreasonsonlyapullermaydroptolastpositionintheclass.Thisisallowedbytrackjudge’sdiscretion.Safetyequipmentdoesnotqualifyforamechanicalproblem.10.Oncetrackisreadyandcompetitiondirectorsignalscompetitortothetrack,competitorwillhavefour(4)minutestomakeameasurabledistanceundergreenflag
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conditions.11.Pullermayspotthesledanywhereinboundsandbehindstartinglineiftheywish.Thismustbedonewhileslediscomingbacktothestartinglinefromthepreviouspull.Onlyonesledspottingisallowed.12.Allpullswillstartwithatightchain.Nojerkingofsledispermitted.Excessivejerkingofthesledwillresultindisqualification.13.Excessivelossofliquidwillresultindisqualification,ifvehicleisunderthegreenflag.Failuretostopwillresultindisqualification.Excessiveisdefinedasanysteadyorintermittentstreamequaltoaspotonthetrackoften(10)inchesindiameter.Majormechanicalbreakagewillnotresultindisqualification.14.Pullingwillbeconsideredoverwhenforwardmotionstops.Pullermuststopimmediatelywhenflaggedorbedisqualified.15.Anyre-pullcausedbycontestmalfunction,thepullermaydropfive(5)positionsordroptotheendoftheclass.Pullermaynotmoveanyweightorcompetitorwillbedisqualified.16.Allpullswillbemeasuredtothenearestinch,unlessalaserisused.17.Whenpossible,allcontestantsmustdriveoffandonthetrack.Towstartingwillbedoneatlastresortandundertrackjudge’sdiscretion.18.Allpullingvehiclesmustpassatechinspectionandmeetallsafetyrequirementsbeforetheycanpullatanyevent.TheProPullingLeagueretainstherighttoinspectanyvehicleatanytime.Refusalwillresultindisqualification.19.Nocompetitormaycompeteinaclass,oncetheclasshasstarted,ifarrivinglate.20.Boundarylinewillbe320’longtostartthepull,eventhoughaFullPullmayonlybe300’.Competitormaynot
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touchboundarylinesatanytime.TheFullPulllinewillbeestablishedbytheHeadTrackOfficialnolessthan300feetandnolaterthanthefifthcompetitor,afterasledreset.TheFullPulllinecanbesetinfrontofavehicleevenifvehiclehasgonepast300feetateither310oramaximumof320feet.Whitedisqualificationline(s)willbe320feetforentirecontest.IfHeadTrackOfficialdeterminesafloatingfinishisneededthatwillbedecidedbythefifthcompetitoraswell.21.Whilevehicleisatscales,weighingonlyonecrewpersonallowedinscale-master’sarea.22.Onceentireshaveclosed,ChampionsTourteam-matesonly,whichwillbepredeterminedattheseason’sstart,ifhavedrawnnumberswhichmakesback-to-backhooksthesecondvehiclewilldroponepositiononthelineupsheet.Theonlyplacenotpermittedwillbethelasttwohooksoftheclass.21.Judgesdecisionsarefinal.Thereisnoappealprocess.Disagreementwillresultindisqualification.
General Rules
1.Firesuitsrequiredinallclasses,minimumofSFI3.2.Infliptopbodiedvehicleswithoutafirewallorworkingdoors,thedriverwillberequiredtowearanSFIapprovedsuit.B)Fireproofgloves,fireproofhead-sock,andfireproofshoesmustmeetSFISpec.3.3.C)AllhelmetsmustmeetSnell90minimum,orSFISpec.31.1,31.2,41.1,or41.2.2.Allpullingvehiclesarerequiredtohaveaminimumof2.5lb.fireextinguisherswhicharefullycharged.Extinguishersmustbewithinreachofdriver.3.Seatbeltsmustrequire16.1SFISpeconalldriverrestraintassembliesandbewornduringcompetition.4.Allvehicleswillhaveasafetyswitch.Thesafetyswitchwillgroundtheignitionandtheelectricfuelpumpsonsparkignitionmotorsandshutofftheairintaketodieselmotors.5.Nobatteriesareallowedinsidecabofthevehicleunless
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theyareinamarinebatteryboxandsecuredtothevehicleframe.6.Allpullingvehicleswillhaveadeadmanthrottlethatwillautomaticallyreturntotheclosedposition.Throttleswillworkinareversetoforwardmotion,reversebeingclosed.7.Allpullingvehiclesmusthaveastarterinterrupterswitchthatwillallowstarterengagementonlyinneutralorparkpositiononatransmissiongearselectorformechanicalreasonsduringtheseason.8.Allvehiclesusingafootthrottlemustuseatoestrap.9.Allvehiclesusinganautomatictransmissionmusthaveapositivegearlockout.10.Driversorcrewpersonsmustbeseatedandincontrolofthepullingvehicleanytimemotorisstartedorrunning.11.Allpullingvehiclesmusthaveaneutralsafetylight.A)Awhitelightautomotivequality,aminimumof2inchesindiameter,mustbemountedwithin30inchesofhookingpoint.Andwithin6inchesofcenterline.B)Alightinthedriver’scompartmentmustbeoperatedoffthesamesystem.C)Bothlightsandthestarterinterrupterswitchwillbeoperatedoffoftheshifterlever.D)Aneuratllightshouldilluminatewhenvehicleisintheneutralposition.Lensecolorshouldbeclear.12.ProPullingLeaguereservestherighttorefuseanycompetitortherighttoattendorparticipateatanyevent.13.ProPullingLeagueassociatedgroupsorstatemaysettheirownlimitations,butmustrunProPullingLeaguesafetyrules.
Pull-offs
1.Eachcompetitorwillhavetwo(2)attemptstomakeameasurablepull.2.Inapull-offeachpullerwillhookintheorderthattheypulledinoriginalclasslineup.Nodroppingofpositionsis
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allowedinapull-off.3.Ifthetrackofficialbelievesthatanerrorhasoccurredinsledsetting,pull-offmayberestarted.Inthiscase,thefirstpullermaycomerightbackordroptolast.4.Inapull-off,afloatingfinishlinewillbeusedforallcompetitors.
Points
1.ThefollowingistheProPullingLeaguepoint’sstructure.1st-50 7th-382nd-48 8th-363rd-46 9th-344th-44 10th-325th-42 11th306th-40 12th28 13th-262.Allremainingcompetitorswillreceive25pointsrespectively,ifameaurabledistancehasbeenmadeundergreenflagconditions.Ifcompetitordoesnotmakeameasurabledistancecompetitorwillreceive15points.3.Disqualificationswillreceivelastplacepointsandmoneyintheirclass.4.Eligibilityforanypointsatanyeventdependsoncompetitorpayingentryfeeandpassingtechinspection.Itiscompetitor’sresponsibilitytohaveatechofficialinspecttheirvehicle.5.2/3ofaclasspresentedshallmaketheclassofficial.6.Whenaclasshasbeenofficiallypresented,butmustbecalledoffbecauseofanyreason,thepurseandthepointswillbesplitequallyforallcompetitorsbasedonthenumberofentriesintheclass.7.Pointsmustbeobtainedbyvehicle.Ifframe,body,and/ordesignchangesformechanicalreasonsduringseason,orownershipchangesduringtheoff-season,mustbeapprovedbytheProPullingLeague.
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8.Norainoutpointsisawardedifentriesdonotopen.
Rules Violations
1.Anyfirsttimeviolationwillresultindisqualificationfromthatevent.2.Secondtimeviolationforthesameinfractionwillresultinseasonlongsuspension.3.Ifthereismorethanonedisqualificationinaclass,thelastavailablemoneywillbesplitequallyamongthosedisqualified.4.Anyonesuspendedwillnotbeallowedinthetrackorpitareaforthedurationofthesuspension.Ifvehicleissold,vehiclewillbeallowedtopull,butsuspendedpartymustnotbeinvolvedwithvehicleinanyway.
Reasons for Disqualification
1.Outofbounds,thisisdescribedasanypartofthepullingvehicletouchingthewhiteboundaryline.2.Lossofweightundergreenflag.3.Lossorfailureofsafetyequipmentorequipmentbelongingtovehicleunderthegreenflag.4.Illegalfuel5.Lossofexcessiveliquid6.UnsportsmanlikeConduct-AnycompetitororcrewmemberdisplayingunsportsmanlikeconductatanyPPLsanctionedeventswheterverbalorphysicalwillbereasonforthatteamslossofpointsandpursefortheeventwheretheactionstakeplace.AnysecondoffenceafterofficialnotificationinwritingbyPPLOfficewillbecauseforthecompetitorandteamsuspensionforauptooneyearandtendaysfromdateofinfracton.7.Illegalequipment
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8.Leavingthestartinglineunderredflag9.Excessiveargumentwithtrackofficial.10.Deliberatedelayonevent11.Attackingofofficial12.Intoxicationofdriver
Protest
1.Allprotestsmustbemadeinwritingandsubmittedandsignedwithinfive(5)minutesofclassbeingprotestedcompletion.Protestmustclearlydefinethreeitems:Whoisprotested,whattheyareprotestedfor(limitedtooneitemperprotest),andbywhoisprotesting.2.Allprotestfeeswillbeincash.A)Ifprotestedvehicleisfoundlegal,thenfeewillbeforfeitedtopersonfoundlegal.B)Ifvehicleisillegal,thenvehicleisdisqualifiedwithalossofpurse&pointsandfeeisreturnedtoprotester.3.Feeforprotestareasfollows:Cubicinch-$1,100.Completeteardown.A1%variancewillbegivenforwearandtear.$100.00fromprotestfeeforteardownispaidtotheOFFICIALinchargeoftheteardown.Remainderofteardownfeeisreturnedtoprotestororgiventoprotestedpartypendingoutcomeofteardown.4.Fuel,Visual,Turbo,performanceenhancements,etc.$5005.AnycompetitorknowinglycompetingwithaperformanceenhancingequipmentorillegalfuelsandverifiedbyaHeadTechOfficialattheeventwillbedisqualifiedforaperiodofoneyearandtendaysandincludingactionsdiscoveredbyprotests,atallProPullingLeagueeventsnationwide.Suspensionswillincludedriverandvehicle.5.Theofficialsandtheprotestedaretheonlypeopleallowednearthevehicleduringprotest.
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6.Anyonecausingdisruptionduringaprotestwillbedisqualified.7.IfapullerisfoundguiltyorrefusestotearenginedownwillbebarredfromallProPullingLeagueeventsforoneyearandaday.8.TheLucasOilProPullingLeaguereservestherighttosuspendacompetitorforanyrulesviolationandwillreceivewrittennoticeinfive(5)workingdays.
Rain
1.Anyclassnotcompletedforanyreasonwillbeconsideredarainout.2.Aclasswillbeofficialwhen2/3ofthepullershavemadeapull.3.Asessionofpullingwillbeofficialif1/2oftheadvertisedclassesarecompleted.4.Ifpurseisnotpaidtocancelledclass,entryfeewillberefunded.5.PromoterandProPullingLeagueOfficialwilldetermineifaclassorsessionisarainout.
Brakes
1.Allpullingvehicleswillhaveadequatestoppingbrakes.2.Allbrakesinthedrivelinewillbeshielded360°with5/16steelor3/8aluminium,aroundthebrakecomponents.Endsmustbeenclosedinthe1/8steeloraluminium,nocastmetalpermittedtobeusedaspartofshield.3.Alltractorsand2WDtruckswillhaveworkingindividualworkingrearwheelbrakes.4.All4x4truckswillhavecompleteworkingfrontand/orrearbrakes.
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Chassis
1.Allpullingvehicleswillhaveawidefrontend.Frontwheelsmusttrackwithinrearwheels.
2.TractorDivisions:Afrontaxlebracewillbemandatoryforthe2010season.
Frontaxlesupporttobemadeof2.00”X.095tubingor2.00”X.120mildsteeltubingorsamematerialastractorframerails.Frontaxlesupportsshouldconnecttoeachframerailinlineandextendtowardsfrontoftractor.Frontskid/frontaxlesupportshouldhaveradiastopreventdiggingintotrack.Frontaxlesupportframeshouldbestrongenoughtosupportfrontendweightoftractor.Supportshouldhaveamaximumof4”groundclearance.
3.Wheeltetherswillbepermitted.
Clutch /Bell Housing/Gearbox
1.Allenginesusingaclutchflywheelassemblywillrunafullblocksaverplate.Materialbeing1/4aluminiumor3/16steelminimum.2.Allautomotivetypeenginesusingaclutchwillusea1/4”inch,onepieceSFI6.1containmentbellhousing.3.Onecoolingholewillbeallowedinthebellhousing,one(1)inchmaximumdiameter.Holemustnotbeinexplosionareaofbellhousing.4.Noweldingwillbeallowedintheexplosionareaofthebellhousing.5.Nochemicalmillingpermitted.6.Therewillbefive(5)3/8”boltsorfour(4)1/2”boltstosecurebellhousingtotransmission.7.Allinspectionmaintenanceholesmustbenowiderthan
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81/2”inchesandtheendsoftheholesshallbesmoothlyandfullyradiusedtoproduceandovalshape.8.Four(4)3/8grade5orbetterboltsarerequired,inthetophalfofbellhousingtoblock.Six(6)evenlyspacedgrade5orbetterboltsarerequiredonbottomhalfofbellhousing.9.Anyvehicleusingtwoblownorturbochargedautomotiveengines,threenaturallyaspiratedoranyindustrialmarineoraircraftenginethatisturbochargedortwinstagedsuperchargedononeclutchmusthavealinerinthebellhousing.10.Nocastironclutchcomponentsorflywheelswillbepermitted.11.Billetsteel,aluminium,SFI1.1orSFI1.2flywheelswillbeaccepted.12.Clutches,flywheelsandrelatedcomponentsmustbemountedtoengineonvehiclesusingautomotivetypeengines.13.Modifieds:Allcrossboxesmusthaveatotalmaterialminiumof1-1/2”billetaluminiumor3/4”steelmaterialfromnearestpartofrotatinggeartotheoutsideedge.Ifcross-boxdoesnotmeetminimummaterialasafetyblanketmadeofaminimumof20layersofballisticnylonor15layersofKevlarwhichwillsurroundentiregearbox.Blanketwillhaveaminimumwidthof3Xthewidthofthegearboxtogiveahorseshoeeffectonend-cappinggearbox.Blanketwillbeconsidered1/4steeltohelpmeetapprovedtotalthickness.14.Allclutchesonaviation,marineandindustrialenginesmustbeapprovedbytheProPullingLeague.15.ProPullingLeaguereservestherighttospotcheckanyclutchcomponentsatanytime.
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Hitches and Drawbars
1.Hitchmustberigidinalldirections.Hitchlengthandheightcannotchangebefore,during,orafterpull.Drawbarsmusthavethepivotpinonthesameplaneasthehookpoint.Drawbarmustbeparalleltothegroundwithin2-1/4”overits18”length(SS/SF/MOD/2WD)15º.Nocam,“L”ordropdownhitchesorcamtyperearendspermitted.2.Allvehiclesarerequiredasafetyhitch.Safetyhitchmustbeasstrongasprimaryhitchandcannotbeconnectedtoprimarydrawbar.Safetyhitchmustbemountedeight(8)inchesbelowprimaryonalltractorsandtwelve(12)inchesbelowprimaryforalltrucks.3.Alldrawbarswillhaveanopeningminimumof3.75”X3”inches.4.Allclassesthrough7500#mustmeetthefollowingrequirements:Drawbarmustbeaminimumoftwo(2)squareinchestotalmaterialatanypoint.Thiswillincludeareaofthepinremoved;pinwillbe7/8minimum.Mustbeasteeldrawbar,notmorethan1-1/2”by1-1/2”squarestock,norlessthanonebyone.5.Allclassesabove7500#mustmeetthefollowingrequirements:Drawbarmustbeaminimumof21/2squareinchestotalmaterialatanypoint.Thiswillincludeareaofthepinremoved;pinwillbe15/16minimum.Mustbeasteeldrawbar,notmorethan1-1/2”by1-1/2”squarestock,norlessthan11/4by11/4.6.2WD Trucks:
A.Hitchpointmustbeclearandvisibleforhookandunhookofsledchain.B.Drawbarmustbemountedsolidtoframeandrigidinalldirections.C.Drawbarmustbeparalleltotheground.D.Hitchheightnottoexceed30inches.E.Pullingpointcanbenomorethan11/2inchesfrom
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backofdrawbar.F.Hitchlengthcanbenoshorterthan18”fromhookpointtocanterofrearaxle,measuredhorizontally.G.Nocable,chainorclevisallowedinhitchingdevice.7.4X4 Trucks:H.Pointofhooktocenterlineofrearaxleshallbenolessthan36%ofvehicleswheelbase.I.Hitchheightnotoexceed26inches.J.DrawbarmustbemountedsolidtoframeandrigidinalldirectionsK.Pullingpointcanbenomorethan11/2inchesfrombackofdrawbar.L.Nocable,chainorclevisallowedinhitchingdevice.M.Ifbedistoolongitmaybecuttoaccommodate36%drawbar.N.Hitchpointmustbeclearandvisibleforhookandunhookofsledchain.8.Tractors:8a.Minimumhitchlength18inchesfromcenterofrearaxletohookpointmeasuredhorizontally.8b.Hitchheightmaximumof20inchesandmustbeparalleltoground.Itishighlyrecommendedtohavehitchcutfromonesolidsteelpiecewithnowelds.
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Driveline Shielding
1.Loopsonalldrivelinemustberound.2.AllU-jointsmustbeshielded360ºwith3/8”thickaluminiumor5/16”thicksteel.Shieldwillbesix(6)incheslongminimumandcenteredonu-joint.Insidediameterofshieldwillbenomorethantwo(2)incheslargerthanu-joint.Ifaluminiumisusedonu-jointshield,and1/8”insertwillbeputinsideofshieldatu-jointareasix(6)incheswide.3.Allvehicleswithplanetaryrearendswillhavethedrivelinetotallyenclosedwith5/16”steelor3/8”aluminium.Theinsidediameterwillnotbelargerthantwo(2)incheslargerthanthelargestuniversaljoint.Nomorethan1/4”ofdrivelinewillbevisible.Boltsholdingshieldtogetherwillbe3/8”gradeorbetter,boltedeverytwo(2)inchesorcloser.4.Allothervehiclesnotusingplanetaryrearendswillhaveloops360ºarounddrivelinetwo(2)inchesawayfromdriveline,madeof3/8”aluminiumor5/16”steel,andspacedevery36inches.5.Maximumlengthofdrivelineonamodifiedtractoris48inches.6.4X4truckswillhavethree(3)loopspershaft,evenlyspacedondriveline,3/8”aluminiumor5/16”steelthickness,two(2)inchmaximumawayfromdriveline.7.Allintermediateshaftsbetweentransmissionandtransfercasewillbetotallyenclosedin3/8“aluminiumor5/16”steel,1/4”ofshaftmaybevisible.
Engines
1.Shieldingonvorytypeenginesmustbefromthebaseoftheheadtotwo(2)inchesbelowthecrankshaftthrow.Framemaybeusedasallorpartoftheshieldprovideditissolidandcoverstherequiredarea.2.Shieldingonin-lineengineswillrunfromhoodtotwo(2)
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inchesbelowcrankshaftthrow.Shieldmustbecomplete,noholesaccepted.Shieldingmustextendcompletelengthofblockandbesecurelyfastened.3.Allengineswillhaveadeflectionshield,runningthecompletelengthoftheblockcasting.Shieldmustbesecurelyfastenedandmustbe.060inchthick.Starters,exhausts,fuelpumps,etc.,willnotbeconsideredaspartoftheshield.4.Allsideshieldsmustbesolid.Shieldingwillbemadeofatotalof.125aluminiumor.90steelminimumofinchthick.5.Enginefansmustbecompletelyshroudedwithsteel1/16”orthicker.Electricfansexcluded.6.AllautomotiveenginesequippedwithaharmonicbalancermusthavebalancerthatisSFISpec18.1andcarrySFIidentification.7.Allsuperchargerdrivecomponentswillbeshieldedontopandsideswith.060”steelor1/8”aluminium.Sideisdefinedastothecenterlineofbottompulley.Shieldshouldbewiderthandrivecomponents.8.Allvehiclesusinganautomotivetypesuperchargerwillusealuminiumblowerstuds,SEMAspecs6061T-6tosecureblowertointakemanifold.BlowerstrapsmeetingSFISpec14.1orhighqualitynylonbraidedstrapsarerequiredatallevents.9.Carbureted,orinjected,marineoraircraftenginesusingacentrifugalsuperchargermustbeshieldedasfollows:9A.Shieldingwillbethesameonbothsidesofthesupercharger.9BTheshieldwillstartatthesameatthecenterlineandextendfive(5)inchesrearwardandeight(8)inchesforward.9C.Notchingwillbeallowedonlytofitaroundnecessarycomponents.9D.Onthefrontedgeoftheshieldtherewillbearolledlip,extendinginwardoneinchandata90ºangle.
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9E.Shieldwillbeconstructedof3/8”thicksteelandbeboltedeverytwo(2)inchesorcloserwith3/8”grade5orbetterbolts.9F.Shieldtostartatbottomofhousingandgoovertopanddowntheotherside.9G.Superchargers,asspecifiedinrulesabove,mayuseasafetyblanketwiththefollowingproperties:22plyballisticnylonor18plyKevlar.10.Alldieselengineswillhaveamanualthree-waydumpvalveinstalledaheadoftheinjectionpump,tobeoperatedfromdashpanel.11.Allturbochargedenginesmusthavetwo(2)3/8grade5boltsinverticalpositionofexhaust.Boltstobeinstalled90ºtoeachotherwithinoneinchofeachother.12.Allturbochargersmountedoutsidenormalengineshieldingwillbeshieldedin.060”steel.Allintercoolersmountedoutsideofnormalengineshieldingwillbe.060aluminium.13.Pro-Stock&LimitedPro:Inverticalportionofexhaust:2-3/8Grade5(minimum)bolts,installed90°toeachotherwithinoneinch.Inhorizontalportionofexhaust:2-5/16Grade5bolts,installed90°toeachotherwithinoneinchofeachotherandwithin4inchesfromexhausthousingflange.
Exhaust
1.Allvehiclesmusthaveexhaustdischargingverticallywithinten(10)degreesofplumb.
Fuel
1.Acceptablefuelsaregasoline,dieselfuel,alcohol,andmethanol.Nofuelsinpressurizedcontainers.2.Nooxygencarriersorcombustionacceleratorsallowedinwaterinjection.Onlywatersolubleoilpermittedinwater
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injection.3.Nonitrousoxide,nitromethane,orpropyleneoxide.4.Toplubeisallowed,butnonitrobasedtoplubewillbeaccepted.5.Intercoolerswillbepermittedtocarryonlywaterandice.6.Allcompetitorswillreporttothescalesfulloffuel.
Safety Switches
1.Allvehicleswillberequiredtouseakillswitch.2.Killswitchwillbesecurelymountedtothebackofthevehicleandhaveatwo(2)inchdiameterringtoattachthesled.3.Atiestrapwillbeusedduringtechtoshowvehicleshavebeenteched.A1/4”holewillbeusedtosecurelyholdtiestrapjustabovethekillswitch.Onlyiftiestrapisbroken,decidedbyheadtrackofficial,willcompetitorbegivenopportunitytopullagain.4.Awhitesafetylightisrequiredtoindicatethatcompetitionvehicleisinneutralduringprocessofhookingorunhookingfromsled.Anadditionalreverselight,ishighlyrecommended,amberincolorwillilliuminatewhenvehicleisinreverse.5.Killswitchesondieselmotorswillhavethefollowing:5A..Airshutoffmustbeoperatedfromdriver’seat.5B.Airshutoffwillconsistofcaporguillotinethatclosesoffairintotheengine.Thecaporguillotinewillbespringloaded.
Fenders & Seats
1.Alltractorsmusthavesometypeofbarrierbetweendriverandtire.Barriermustbecapableofsupportingweightofdriver.
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2.Allvehiclesmusthaveastrongandrigidseat.3.Fendermustbeconstructedsothatwhendriverissecuredinthecompetitionposition,nopartofdriver’sbodycantouchthetires.
Stabilizer Bars
1.Stabilizerbarsshouldberigidinalldirectionsandmustsupporttheweightofthevehiclefortheheaviestclassitwillcompetein.2.Stabilizerpadsmustnotbemorethanten(10)inchesofftheground.3.Thestabilizerpadshouldbeparalleltothegroundandmustbeaminimumoffive(5)inchessquare,withaminimumif20”allowedfromtheoutsideofonepadtotheother.4.Stabilizerbarsmaybeinnowayconnectedtodrawbarassembly.5.Stabilizerbarsmusthaveabracethatextendsverticallytwelve(12)inchesfromtherearmosttipoftheskidpads.Theremustbeasupportbraceextendinginwardtoframeaxleortopofstabilizerbararms.Verticalraceshouldextendrearwardaminimumoftwo(2)inchesfromradiusofreartire.6.Stabilizerbarsarerequiredonallclasses,exceptfor4X4trucks.
Automatic Transmissions
1.Theuseoftorqueconverters,automaticshifts,etc.willbepermitted.2.AllvehiclesusinganautomatictransmissionmusthaveanSFISpec.29.1automatictransmissionflexplate.Nocastironispermitted.3.Allvehiclesusinganautomatictransmissionwillusea
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positivegearlockout.4.Allautomatictransmissionsmusthaveanapprovedsafetyblanketoverthetorqueconverterarea.Afulllengthsafetyblanketisrequired.AutomatictransmissionshieldortractorblanketmustmeetSFISpec.4.1
Weight
1.Nolooseballastinsidethevehiclewillbepermitted.2.Novehicleweighingmorethanclasswillbepermitted.3.Anyweightlosswhilehookedtothesledandunderthegreenflagwillresultindisqualification.Anyweighttouchingtheground,althoughmaybeattachedtothepullingvehicle,thepullwillbedisqualified.Internalbreakageisanexception.4.Weightsmustnotinterferewiththekillswitch,drawbar,orchain.
Unlimited Super Stock
1.Maximumweightpermitted8000#2.Maximumcubicinchlimitis650.3.Acceptablefuelsaremethanol,gasolineordiesel.Nooxidizingagentsallowed.4.Uptofour(4)turbo-chargerspermitted,butonlythree(3)pressurestagespermitted.5.Overheadcamspermitted.6.Castoraluminiumheadsallowed.Maximumtwo(2)valvespercylinder.7.Maximumwheelbaseis114”andmaximumlengthis13’fromthecenteroftherearaxletoforwardmostpartofthetractor.8.Theengineplacementcanbenofartherforwardthan60”fromthecenterlineoftherearaxletotherearoftheblock.
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9.Frontnoseofthecrankshaftcanbenolowerthan4”ofthecenteroftherearaxle.10.Componenttractorsarepermitted.AllnewcomponenttractorsmusthaveapprovalofsheetmetalandenginecombinationfromPPLTechcommittee.11.Sheetmetalmustbeinplaceasintendedbythemanufacturer.12.1/8”cablemustbewrappedaroundstageswithmultipleturbochargers.Cablemustwraptworevolutionsaroundturbo(s),clampedbyaminimumoftwoclampsatsplices.(ie.enginecable)13.Maximumtiresizenottoexceed30.5X32.14.AllUnlimitedSuperStocktractorswillrequirea47.1SFISpecrolloverprotection.
Pro-Stock Tractor
1.Maximumweightpermitted10,000#2.Maximumcubicinchlimitis680.3.Theonlyacceptablefuelisdieselfuel.4.Nocombustibleagentsallowedinwaterinjection.5.Oneturbo-chargerisallowed,asisonepressurestageandoneaircompressingdevice.6.Maximumwheelbaseis114”andmaximumlengthis13’fromthecenteroftherearaxletoforwardmostpartofthetractor.7.Theengineplacementcanbenofartherforwardthan60”fromthecenterlineoftherearaxletotherearoftheblock.8.Thefrontnoseofthecrankshaftcanbenolowerthan4”ofthecenteroftherearaxle.9.Componenttractorsarepermitted.AllnewcomponenttractorsmusthaveapprovalofsheetmetalandenginecombinationfromPPLTechcommittee.
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10.Intercoolersarepermitted.11.Maximumtiresizewillnotexceed24.5X32.12.AllPro-Stocktractorswillrequirea47.1SFISpecrolloverprotection.
Super Farm
1.Maximumweightpermitted9,300#2.Maximumcubicinchlimitis640.3.OEMstockheadforthatmodelorseriesenginepermitted.4.Intakemanifold:Maximuminletsize3.75”measuredontheoutsidediameter.Oneinletpipeonly.5.OEMexhaustmanifoldsforthatmodelandseriesengineonlypermitted.6.Intercoolersarepermittedwiththeuseofwaterand/oriceonly.7.Overheadcamsarenotpermitted.8Chassis-8A.Componentsarenotpermitted.8B.OEMrearend,transmission,andenginemustbeinstocklocation,boltedandsecuredtoOEMchassis.8C.Enginecannotmoveindependentorrearend/transmissionhousing(s).8D.Stocktransmissionhousingormanufacturer’sreplacementandstockfinaldrivehousingsormanufacture’sreplacement.8E.Chassisandframemustremainstockfromrearofengineblocktotherearoftractor.8F.Tiebarsaremandatoryorfullframemustbemountedrigidtoengine,transmission,andfinaldrivehousings.9.FuelSystems:LargestfuelinjectionpumpallowedwillbeaP-pumpOEhousingwithonlyoneplungerper
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cylinder.Noaftermarketpumphousingspermitted.10.Turbos:10A.Alteringofaturbohousingtoaccommodateasmallerfootorbasewillnotbepermitted.10B.Exhausthousingandexhaustmanifoldboltpatternshallbenolargerthan2.75X3.5inches.12Intake:•Mapwidthenhancementisallowed.Maximummapwidth.200”.MWEgroovemustbeinsideneckareawhereintakecoveredismearsuredat3”
•Compressorwheelmustprotrudeintothreeinchbore.•Intakehousingtobenolargerthanthreeinchesatthefaceofthewheel.13Exhaust:•Allturbinewheelbladestoprotrudeintothreeinchbore.Allairmustexitthrough3”opening.•Turbinewheelexhaustbladetobenolessthan2.90”indiameteratintersectionofturbinewheelfaceandtipdiameter.•Turbinehousingtobenolargerthanthreeinchesatintersectionofturbinewheelfaceandtipdiameter.•Exhausthousingwillbemeasuredatintersectionofturbinewheelfaceandtipdiameter.14.Nowastegateswillbepermitted.15.Novariablegeometricturbospermitted.
Super Stock Tractors
1.Allengineblocksmustremaininoriginallocationasintendedbythemanufacturer.Sheetmetaltobestocklengthandlocationmustbestockappearing2.Tractorsmusthavegrillandhoodinplaceasintendedbymanufacturer.
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3.Tractorsmusthavestockblock,agricultraltypeblock,OEMreplacementblockoritsreplica.Areplicatobeconsideredmustretainstockborespacingandoperatewiththestockcrankshaftforthemodelwithoutanyalterationsforchassismounting.Blockcannotbealteredinanywayexternally,exceptfornormalrepairorformountingfuelinjectionpumps.Internalwebbingandwaterjackettoremainintactwithprovisionstore-boremotorblock.Noautomotiveblockspermitted4.Maximumwheelbaseis114”andmaximumlengthis13’
fromthecenteroftherearaxletoforwardmostpartofthetractor.5.Uptofour(4)turbo-chargerspermitted,butonlythree(3)pressurestagespermitted.6.Allturbochargedenginesonsuperstocktractorswillhaveonecabletotallysurroundingtheengineblockandhead.Thecablewillconsistof3/8”diameterandlocatedbetweenthefirstandsecondcylinders.Cablemustpassthroughthemanifoldareas.Cablewillhavefour(4)tosix(6)inchesofslack.Therewillbeaminimumoftwo(2)clampsatallsplices.7.Adeflectionshieldbetweendriverandenginefromtopofhoodandtopoftransmissionhousingorclutchhousingisrequired.Deflectionshieldwillgofromsideshieldtosideshield.Thiswillhelpprovideabarrierduringaflashfire.8.AllSuperstockenginesarerequiredtoshieldallrotatingmassmountedonthefrontofthecrankshaft.Shieldto
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beframerailtoframerailbyaminimum.125aluminiumorsteelfastenedtotheframeoneachsidebytwoevenlyspacedbolts.(3/8-inchGrade5minimum.)9.AllSuperStocktractorsarerequiredtohaveanapprovedbellhousingblanketthatmeetsthefollowingspecifications:20plyballisticnylonor20plyKevlarstyle713bettingconstruction.Atleastseventeen(17)incheswideandlongenougharoundthebellhousingwithsix(6)inchesofoverlap,securedwithatwo(2)inchwidenylonwebstraps,withasteel“d”ringononeendandsewnthelengthoftheblanket,exceptoverlapareaandlongenoughtopassbackthroughthe“d”ringandtobetiedinasaddlecinchandwithfour(4)twoinchnylonwebsretainingstrips,eachatthefrontandbackofblanket.10.AllSuperStocktractorswillrunasafetytiebarsystemoraone-pieceframerailsecuredtotherearaxlehousing.10a.Tiebarswillbemountedwithatleastfour(4)axlehousingbolts.10b.Tiebarswillextendforwardofbellhousingareaandbefastenedtosideoftheblockwithaminimumoftwo(2)5/8bolts.10c.Tiebarswillbeofsufficientstrengthtosupportweightofthetractorwiththeboltsusedtosplittractorremoved.10d.Allsafetyblanketswillbemountedinsidesafetytiebarsystem.11.Theengineplacementcanbenofartherforwardthan60”fromthecenterlineoftherearaxletotherearoftheblock.12.Frontnoseofthecrankshaftcanbenolowerthan4”ofthecenteroftherearaxle.13.Componenttractorsarepermitted.AllnewcomponenttractorsmusthaveapprovalofsheetmetalandenginecombinationfromPPLTechcommittee.11.Nofour-wheeldrivetractorswillbepermitted.AllSuperStocktractorswillrequirea47.1SFISpec
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rolloverprotectionorbetter.
Light Weight Super Stock Tractors
1)Maximumweight6400#2)504cimaximumforalcholpoweredtractors.3)650cimaximumfordieselpoweredtractors.4)Nooverheadcamsarepermitted.4)Componenttractorsarepermitted.5)47.2SFIrollcagemustbetheminimumrollcageforalltractors.6)AllotherSuperStockTractorruleswillapply.
HOT FARM TRACTORS
1.Maximumweightpermitted9,500lbs
2.Tires:2A.20.8x38Maximumtiresize.Noradials.2B.Norimsizelargerthan38²indiameter.
3.WaterInjection:3A.Highpressurewaterinjectionisallowedinthecrossoverpipeandportedwaterisallowedintheintakemanifoldonly,notinthehead.Wateronlypermitted.3BNointercoolerspermitted
D.EnginesD1.510cubicinchlimit(+or–1percent).Twovalvefarmtractorcylinderheadsonly.(OEMorstockreplacementheadformakeandmodel).D2.OEMintakemanifolds.D3.Notallowedtocrossmanufacturer’slines.
E.Turbos
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E1.3”inlet,3½”exhaustoutlet,nowastegates.Compressorwheelmustprotrudeintothe3”bore.Intakehousingtobenolargerthanthreeinchesatthefaceofthewheel.
E2.Noadditionalopeningsincompressorhousingoutsidethe3”opening.MWEgrooveisallowedamaximumwidthof.200.MWEgroovemustbeinsideneckareawhereintakecoveredismeasuredat3”
F.Manifolds:
F1.Intakemanifoldmaximuminletsize3.75”measuredontheoutsidediameter.Oneinletpipeonly.
F2.Oneinchmaximumspacerblockallowedfordataacquistiononly.
G.LargestfuelinjectionpumpallowedwillbeaP-pumpwithonlyoneplungerpercylinder.
H.Exhaustheadersareallowed.
Super Modified Tractors
1.Anyfourreciprocating,internallycombusted,automotiveenginetypetractorswillbelimitedto8-71superchargermaximum.2.Anythreereciprocating,internallycombusted,automotiveenginetypetractorswillbelimitedto14-71superchargermaximum.3.AnytwoAllisonorRollsRoycetypepoweredtractormaystageaircompressingdevices.4.Anytwo(2)industrialengines.Maximumof2pressurestages.5.Allturbinepoweredtractorswillbelimitedupto8,600horsepowerratingincludingwaterratedas10%.
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(Ex.2850X2=5700+10%water(570)=6270totalHP.SeeTurbineEnginesforhorspowerratings.6.Competitorsmaydisableengineorenginestomeetclasslimits.7.Weight-Maximumweightpermitted7,800#8.Allautomotiveenginesarelimitedtotwo(2)valvespercylinder.9.Noscrewtypesuperchargersallowed.10.Allburstpanelsmustfaceawayfromdrivers11.Maximumborespacingis5.00”.12.Notimingdelaydevicespermitted.13.AllSuperModifiedTractorswillrequirea47.1SFISpecrolloverprotection.14.Killswitchata90degreeangleorless,toeasethefuncionofswitch15.Chassisa)Noportionofthetractormaygobeyond14feetfromthecenteroftherearaxle.b)AnyModthathastheframeboltedtothetransmissionsmusthavetheframeboltedtotheaxlehousing.Framemustbesufficientenoughtowithstandtheboltsbeingtakenfromtheplateofthetransmissionorrearend,andcanstillsupporttheweightofthetractor.c)Driveshaftswillnotexceed48inchesandnoinputoroutputshaftthatattachestoadriveshaftwillexceed4inchesbeyondabearing.d)Aoneinchmaterialminimumbelowtheendofthedriveshaftshieldandabolt.Theoneinchmaterialwillbefoundinpilotholderateachendofthedriveshaftshield.Aminimumof8318grade#8boltswillcarrybearingassemblyifattachedtoaverticalplate.e)AllcarrierbearingsmustbeapprovedbythePPL.Tires-Nomorethan30.5incheswide.
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Turbine Engines
TurbineHorsepowernumbersrecognizedbytheLucasOilProPullingLeague.
Turbine Horsepower Engine Military
Lycoming T-53-1 798
T-53-3 890
T-53-5 890
T-53-7 1000
T-53-11 1000
T-53-13 1400
T-55-1 1460
T-55-5 2200
T-55-7 2650
T-55-7c 2650
T-55-11D 3400
T-55-L712 3750
GE T-64-6 2690
T-64-7 3435
T-64-412 3695
T-64-413 3700
T-64-415 4030
T-58-3 1070
T-58-8 1150
T-58-10 1250
Pratt
12-4A 4100
12-5 3430
12-5A 4430
Isotov TV2-117L 1500
TV2-117H 1700
TV3-117 M114 1900
TV4-117 Other 2200
1.Aturbineenginethatexceeds8000RPMSontheoutputshaftwillnotuseaclutch/flywheelassemblytoanautomatictransmission.
2.Exhaustpipemustextendaminimumofsixinchesabovethebendofthepipe.
3.Noturbinewillbeoperatedbeyondmilitaryspecifications,temperatureandRPMlimits.
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4.Allairintakesshallbescreenedwithametalscreenhavinga3/16inchorsmalleropenings.
5.Turbinesunder1500HPmayuseasteelcontainmentshroud3/8minimum.1/2inchminimumisrequiredforover1500HP.Shieldmustextendaminimumoffive(5)inchesforwardandten(10)inchesaftoftheturbinesectionandmusthaveaminimumof3/8thickflanges.Withengineswheretheenginescannotbefittedintheabovesizebecauseofexhaustposition,therequiredshouldbereachedascloseaspossible.extendingradiallyinwardfromtheshroudonbothendsoftheshroud,withinamaximumofone(1)inchofengineandIDofflangemustbemaintainedforcoolingairinsidetheshroud.Flangesmaybescallopedouttoclearaccessories,bracketsortubingandmaybeeitherrollededgesortubingand/orsteelringsattachedbyweldingorrivetingtotheshroud.
6.CompositeContainmentShroudA-TheT-55hasmultiplesteelenginecastings,theinnerportionofthesandwichmaybe.032inchminimumaluminium.B-Allotherjetenginetypesrequire30pliesof328weavekevlar29materialwiththesteelkevlaraluminiumsandwichsystem.C-Numerousboltsinsertedthroughthethreesegmentsarerequired.D-A1/2inchairgapmustbemaintainedforallairmovement.E-EndflangesarenotrequiredwhenusingKevlarsandwich.
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7.Exhauststackdiametertobenosmallerthanoneinchofengineoutlet.
7a.Allturbinepoweredvehicleswiththeexhaustpipesconnectedtotheenginewillhaveacableconnectionasfollows:Engineswithmorethan1500hpratinghaveaminimumof4cables3/8”thick.Enginesunder1500hpwillhaveaminimumof4cables1/4”thickorlarger.Cablemustgoontheoutsideofcontainmentshieldandbemounted90degreesofeachother.
8.Two(2)overspeeddevicesarerequiredonturbinewheels.
9.Governorsettingnottoexceedmanufactuer’smaximumspecifications.
10.Overspeedshutdownconsistingofaspeedmonitoractivatinganormallyclosedsolenoidvalvelocatedbetweenthefuelcontrolandfuelmanifold.Tripsettingtobelowenoughtopreventoverspeedincaseofdrivelinefailure.
Super Modified 2-Wheel Drive Trucks
1.Maximumweightofcompetitionvehicleis6200#.2.Maximumwheelbaseonalltrucksis165inchesregardlessofbodytype.3.The15feetfromcenterofaxleoverallrulewillapplytoallTWDtruckswiththeexceptionofa10”inchoverlengthallowanceforcosmeticfiberglassonly.Nosteelstructure,reenforcement,orsteelbumpersallowedpasted15feet.4.Maximumwidthofvehicleis96”5.Anyautomotivetypeengine,withonlytwovalvespercylinderandmustacceptastockautomotivecrankshaft.6.Maximumsuperchargerlimitis14-71hi-helix.Noscrew
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typesuperchargerspermitted.7.Maximumborespacingis5.00”8.Allburstpanelsmustfaceawayfromdriver.9.Notimingdelaydevicespermitted.10.Anymassproducedtruckstylebodymaybeused,allotherbodieswillbesubjecttoa200#weightreductionatnationallysanctionedevents.SeePPLTechCommitteeforapproval.11.Fiberglassbodiesareaccepted.12.Fliptopbodiesmusthaveescapehatchthroughroof.Ifbodyhasdoorstheymustbeinpositionandclosed.
13.Truckbedsmustbecoveredduringcompetition.14.Grills,hoodsandfendersmustinplaceasintendedbythemanufacturer.15.Clearorfactorytintedwindowsmustbeinplace.Plexi-glassisacceptable.16.Only1/4”lexan,.060steel,or3/16aluminiumaretheonlymaterialsallowedforfirewalls.Noplexiglassfirewallspermitted17.Allvehiclesmusthaveverticalbumpers.Bumpersmustextendminimumor8”vertically.Bottomofbumpertobeamaximumof24”fromtheground.18.Nofueltanks,fuellines,pressuregaugesorpumpsallowedincabs.Allhydrauliclinesincabmustbeshieldedtopandsideswithaminimumof.060aluminium.19.Non-planetaryrearendsmustrunaxlecovers.20.Weightscannotextendmorethan12inchesfromdrawbar.
Modified 4X4 Trucks1. Maximumweightofcompetitionvehicleis6350#.2.Nocubicinchlimit.3.Anyautomotivetypeengine,mustbenaturally
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aspirated,withonlytwovalvespercylinderandmustacceptastockautomotivecrankshaft.4.Rearofengineblockcanbenofartherforwardthanthecenterlineofthefrontaxle.5.Maximumborespacingallowedis5.00”.6.Enginemustbebehindgrill.7.Frontweightsmaynotextendmorethan60inchesfromcenterlineoffrontaxle.Nolooseweightsallowedincaborunderhoodallowed.8.Truckorvanbodiespermittedandmusthavecompletefirewall.9.Planetaryaxlesarepermitted.
10.Tubeframesarepermitted.
11.Axleshieldsarerequired.Shieldtobe.060”thicknesssteeloraluminium.Shieldnottobemountedtoaxleendsorhubbolts.Asingleholemaybecutinonetoallowlockinginofhubs.
12.Maximumwheelbaseis133inchesonallModified4X4trucks.Wheelsmustbecenteredinwheelwells.Bodymustbelengthenedorshortenedbetweencabandrearwheelwells,tomaintainrearwheelscenteredinrearwheelwell.13.Maximumtiresizetobe112inchcircumference,wheninflatedto30psiwithoriginalbar,nottoexceed18inchesinwidthbeforecutting.14.Fronttowhitchwillbestrongenoughtopush,pullorpickthevehicleup.Onlya6x6pieceofsteelwithaminimumthicknessor1”andamaximumof1.25”thicknesswillbeallowed.Aroundthree(3)inchholeisrequiredinfronttowhitch.15.Clearplexi-glassorfactorytintglasspermitted.16.Nomudflapsordirtdeflectorswillbepermitted.17.Nofueltanks,fuellines,pressuregaugesorpumpsallowedincabs.Allhydrauliclinesincabmustbeshieldedtopandsideswithaminimumof.060aluminium.
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18.Allairorhydraulicsuspensionsystemscannothavehydraulic,air,orelectriclinesattachedduringtothesedevicesduringcompetition.19.Hitchheightmaximumistobe26”atpointofhookbefore,during,andafterpull.Hitchmustberigidinalldirectionsandsolidlymounted.Pullingpointcanbenomorethan1“inchesfrombackedgeofdrawbar.Noclevis,chains,orcablespermittedinhitchingdevice.Frompointofhooktocenterlineofrearaxleshallbenolessthan36%oftruckwheelbaseandshallnotslopeanygreaterthan33ºtohitchpoint.20.Nohitchsupportsoradjusters,iffastenedtotherearaxlehousingshallbeabovethecenterlineoftherearaxle.Pivotpinofdrawbarcanbenofartherforwardthancenterlineoftherearaxle.
Pro Stock 4x4 Trucks
1.Maximumweightis6200#2.CubicInchmaximumpermittedis485.3.Allenginesmustretainstockborespacing.OEMisdefinedasavailablebytheoriginalequipmentmanufactureonmassproducedvehicles.Aluminiumcylinderheadspermitted,mustretainstockintakeportconfigurationofOEMandacceptOEMintakemanifolds.NoNHRA,IHRAordragtypepro-stockheadspermitted.ExceptFordswillbeallowed“A”typeofcylinderheadsortheirreplicasandDodgewillbepermitted“B-1”typecylinderheadsortheirreplicas.4.AluminiumBlockspermitted.5.Singlenaturallyaspiratedcarburetorsonlywithnosplitsortunnelramsallowed.6.Allexhaustmustexitverticalupthruthehood.7.Wheelbase–134”maximum,sheetmetalmustconformtowheelbase.Fiberglassbodiespermitted
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8.Anymakeengineallowedwithanybody.9.HitchHeight–26”maximum,before,duringandafterthepullandmustberigidinalldirections.10. .Rearofblockmustbeatleast12”behindthecenterfrontaxletube.11. .Drivetrainwillconsistofthefollowing:Anyfrontaxle,anytransfercase,anyrearaxle.Noplanetariespermitted.12. .OEMframerailsonlypermitted.13. TotallyenclosedbellhousingsarerequiredandmustmeetSFIspec.6.1orbetter.14. Tiremaximum31x15.5x15.Streetlegaltiresmayruninthisclass,maximumis16.5x12x35.Maximummeasuredoutsidecornertooutsidecorner.15. Nomudflapsordirtdeflectorsallowed.16. Allotherrulesmaybefoundin4x4ProModifiedTrucksection.17. AllquestionsconcerningenginelegalitymustbeapprovedbyPPLtechcommittee.
Super Stock 4X4 Trucks
1.Maximumweightofcompetitionvehicleis6200#.2.Maximumcubicinchlimitis410andenginetypemustmatchbodymanufacturer.3.Anyautomotivetypeenginemustbelimitedtoasingle,four(4)barrelcarburetorandsplitswithmechanicallinkage,withonlytwovalvespercylinderandmustacceptastockautomotivecrankshaft.Aluminiumaftermarketengineblockspermitted.4.Fuelinjectionoranyaircompressingdevicesarenotpermitted.5.Rearofengineblockifmovedmustbeaminimumoftwelve(12)inchesbehindthecenterlineofthefrontaxle.
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6.OEMborespacingmustberetainedinengine.7.Grillmustbeoriginalposition.8.Truckbodiespermittedandmusthavecompletefirewall,nofiberglassorplasticbodiesunlessOEM.OEMframerailssameasmanufacturerastruckonlypermitted.9.Axleshieldsarerequired.Shieldtobe.060”thicknesssteeloraluminium.Shieldnottobemountedtoaxleendsorhubbolts.Asingleholemaybecutinonetoallowlockinginofhubs.10.Maximumwheelbaseis134inchesonallSuperStock4X4trucks.11.Maximumtiresizetobe112inchesincircumferenceoncetireisinflatedto30psi.Theoutsideedgeofthenarrowaxlemustoverlapthecenterlineofthetireonthewideaxlebyatleastoneinch.12.Clearplexi-glassorfactorytintglasspermitted.13.Nomudflapsordirtdeflectorswillbepermitted.14.Nofueltanks,fuellines,pressuregaugesorpumpsallowedincabs.Allhydrauliclinesincabmustbeshieldedtopandsideswithaminimumof.060aluminium.15.Allairorhydraulicsuspensionsystemscannothavehydraulic,air,orelectriclinesattachedduringtothesedevicesduringcompetition.16.Hitchheightmaximumistobe26”atpointofhookbefore,during,andafterpull.Hitchmustberigidinalldirectionsandsolidlymounted.Pullingpointcanbenomorethan1“inchesfrombackedgeofdrawbar.Noclevis,chains,orcablespermittedinhitchingdevice.Frompointofhooktocenterlineofrearaxleshallbenolessthan27%oftruckwheelbase.17.AllotherrulesnotstatedwillfallundertheModified4X4truckcategory.
Super Modified 4X4 Trucks
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1.Maximumweightofcompetitionvehicleis6200#.2.Maximumwheelbasepermitted133inches.3.Maximumenginesizepermitted500cubicinches.4.Rearofengineblockcanbenofartherforwardthancenterlineoffrontaxle.5.Enginemustremainbehindgrill.6.Hitchheightmaximumistobe26”atpointofhookbefore,during,andafterpull.Hitchmustberigidinalldirectionsandsolidlymounted.Pullingpointcanbenomorethan1“inchesfrombackedgeofdrawbar.Noclevis,chains,orcablespermittedinhitchingdevice.Frompointofhooktocenterlineofrearaxleshallbenolessthan36%oftruckwheelbaseandshallnotslopeanygreaterthan33ºtohitchpoint.7.Plaetarytransmissionispermitted.SFI4.1mustcovertransmission.8.AllotherrulesnotstatedwillfallundertheModified4X4truckcategory.
Pro Street Diesel Trucks
1.Classwillrunat8000lbs.Trucksmustremainstockappearing.2.Maximumwheelbasepermitted158”.3.Maximumenginesizewillbe460cubicinches.Enginemustcomefromfactoryinonetonorsmallerpickuptruck.Enginemustremaininstocklocationasintendedbymanufacturer.4.Frontofengineblockcanbenofartherforwardthan17”ofthecenterlineofthefrontaxle.5.Hookpointmustbenocloserthan44”ofcenterlineofrearaxle,hitchheightmaximumof26”,withaminimumofa3.5”X3.0”opening.Hitchpointmustbeeasilyaccessed.No“trick”typehitchespermitted.Hitchmustbestationaryinalldirections.6.Oneturbowithonepressurestagepermitted.Maximum
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of3.0”openingonintakewheel.Mapwidthenhancementisallowed.CompressorwheelmustprotrudeintothreeinchboreIntakehousingmaynotexceedthreeinchesTurbomountingplatesarepermitted.7.Exhaustmustexitstraightup,minimumofcabheightwith(2)-3/8”inchboltsmountedinacrosspattern.8.Nocastironclutchesorflywheelspermitted.9.Fuelsafetykilland/orairshutoffmustbeinstalledonrearoftruck.Killswitchwillbesecurelymountedtothebackofthevehicleandhaveatwo(2)inchdiameterringtoattachthesled.10.Nofuellinesortankspermittedinsideoftruckcabunlesssecurelymountedinmarinebox.11.Computerchipsandboxespermitted.12.FuelSystems:LargestfuelinjectionpumpallowedwillbeaP-pumpwithonlyoneplungerpercylinder.(NoSigmapumps)13.Stockappearingfuelinjectionpumppermitted.14.MustbeD.O.T.approvedtire.Maximumtireheight35”.Nostuddedtiresorchains.Noalterationtotiresallowed.Nobarorterratires.Dualrearwheelsarepermitted.15.Waterinjectionpermitted.16.Frontweightsmustbenomorethan60”fromthecenterlineofthefrontaxletoforwardmostpointandbesecurelyfastened.17.FuellimitedtoDieselfuelandBio-dieselonly.Noalcohol,nitrous,propaneoranyoxygenenhancingagentsallowed.18.Drivetrainwillconsistofthefollowing:Anyfrontaxle,anytransfercase,anyrearaxle.Noplanetariespermitted.19.Axleshieldsarerequired.Shieldtobe.060”thicknesssteeloraluminium.Shieldnottobemountedtoaxleendsorhubbolts.Aholemaybecutinonetoallowlockinginofhubs.
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20.S.F.IBellhousingBlanketsand/orS.F.IBlowproofBellhousingsrequired21.AllU-jointsmustbeshielded360degreeswith3/8”thickaluminiumor5/16”thicksteel.Shieldwillbe6incheslongminimumandcenteredonU-joint.Insidediameterofshieldwillnomorethan2incheslargerthanU-joint.22.Allintermediateshaftsbetweenthetransmissionandtransfercasewillbetotallyenclosedin3/8”aluminiumor5/16”steel,1/4”ofshaftmaybevisible.23.Suspensionmodificationsarepermitted.Removablesuspensionblocksarepermitted.24.FireExtinguishers,helmets,andseatbeltsrequired.
Diesel Super Stock Trucks
1.Weightclasswilloperatedatan7500lb.maximum2.Trucksmusthavestockblock,OEMreplacementoritsreplica.Areplicatobeconsideredmustretainstockborespacingandoperatewiththestockcrankshaftforthemodelwithoutalterationsforchassismounting.Maximumenginesizewillbe460cubicinches.Enginemustcomeinonetonorsmallertruck.Frontofengineblockmustremainbehindthegrill.3.Wheelbasemaximum158”4.Nonitrous,propaneoralcohol--#2DieselOnly5.WaterInjectionispermittedinthisclass6.Turbochargers-Limitedto2stageconfiguration7.Hangingweightsallowed-Weightsmustnotextendmorethan60”fromcenterlineoffrontaxle(Weightsmustbesecure)8.26”Hitchheight9.Hitchhookpointmustnotbelessthan44”fromcenterlineofrearaxle.3”X3.5”drawbaropening.10.Secondaryhitchesrequired.200#deductioninweight
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fornothavingasafetyhitch.11.Hitchmustnotexceedamaximumof33degreeanglefrompivotpointtohookpoint12.RigidSuspensionallowed13.Dropboxes,Reversersallowed14.Snell85orbetterhelmetsrequired15.S.F.I.Firesuitsrequired.16.Nocastironclutchesorflywheelspermitted.17.S.F.IBellhousingBlanketsand/orS.F.IBlowproofBellhousingsrequired18.AllU-jointsmustbeshielded360degreeswith3/8”thickaluminiumor5/16”thicksteel.Shieldwillbe6incheslongminimumandcenteredonU-joint.Insidediameterofshieldwillnomorethan2incheslargerthanU-joint.19.Allintermediateshaftsbetweenthetransmissionandtransfercasewillbetotallyenclosedin3/8”aluminiumor5/16”steel,1/4“ofshaftmaybevisible.20.FireExtinguishers,helmetsandseatbeltsrequired21.Exhaustmustexitstraightup,minimumofcabheight,with(2)-3/8”inchboltsmountedinacrosspattern.22.AirShutoff’srequired-consistingof(1)cabletotherearofthetrucktobeoperatedbythesled,andalsoacableinsidethedriver’scompartment23.Killswitchwillbesecurelymountedtothebackofthevehicleandhaveatwo(2)inchdiameterringtoattachthesled.24.Axleshieldsarerequired.Shieldtobe.060”thicknesssteeloraluminium.Shieldnottobemountedtoaxleendsorhubbolts.Aholemaybecutinonetoallowlockinginofhubs.25.35”tiremaximumheight,treadwidthnottoexceed18”.26.CutorSharpenedtiresallowed
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27.Mechanicalorelectronicfuelinjectionpermitted.28.Allengineswillhaveadeflectionshield,runningthecompletelengthoftheblockcasting.Shieldmustbesecurelyfastenedandmustbe.060”thick.29.Tiresandwheelsmuststayinthecenterofthewheelwellsasintendedbythemanufacture.
Hot Rod Semi
1.Maximumweightforcompetitionis20,000#.2.Truckmustbestockappearanceforthatyear,modelandmakeoftruck.3.Ifhoodisconsistedoffiberglassanadditionalpieceofeither.125steeloraluminumshallbeplaceinsidehoodwhereturbochargersarelocated4.Tubularchassisarenotpermitted.5.Onecommercialtruckengineonlypermitted.Enginemusthavebeenavailableinroadusetrucks.Nonon-commercialorspecialityenginespermitted.(QSK-19hasbeenapprovedforcompetition)Itshighlyrecommendedthatacablesurroundthehead(s)andengineblock.6.Two(2)airstagesmaximumarepermittedonengine.7.Transmissionsandrearendsmustbecommercialtruckfactorycomponents.8.Automatictransmissionsmustbecoveredbyanapprovedscatterblanket.9.Vehiclesarerequiredtohavesteelflywheelandclutchcomponents.Nocastclutchcomponentspermitted.Allbellhousingsmustbecoveredbyapprovedscatterblanket.9.Mechanicalclutchesonlywillbepermitted.10.Vehiclesarerequiredtohaveastarterinterrupterswitch,whichwillonlyletvehiclestartwheninneutral.11.Batteriesmustbelocatedandmountedoutsideofdriver’scompartment.
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12.Adivertervalvethatwillpermitfueltoreturntothefueltankinthecaseofanemergencyisrequired.13.Pressurizedtanks,bottles,orcylindersarenotpermittedwiththeexceptionofairsupplytanksusedforairbrakeequipment.14.DrawbarA.Drawbarmustmountedtotheframe.B.Maximumhitchheightis18inches.Drawbarmustadjustbetween16and20inches.C.Minimumdrawbarlengthis34inchesfromcenteroftherearaxletothefarthestpointonhitch,andnolongerthan30%ofthewheelbase.DDrawbarmustbeequippedwitha3X3.5inchroundholeandfreefromanyobstructionsduringhitching.E.Hookpointmaynotbemorethantwoinchesfrombackedgeofdrawbar.F.Drawbarmustbedesignedwithaminimumofthreeinchesoftotalmaterialatanypoint.G.Pivotpinmustbegreaterthanoneinchindiameter.H.Nochainsorcablespermittedasdrawbar.15.KillSwitch
A.Safetyswitchwillactivatetheairshutoffwillbewithintwelve(12)inchesofdrawbar.B.Vehiclesthathaveelectricfuelpumpswillhaveswitchconnectedtokillswitchtostopfuelbeingpumpedtoengine.C.Vehiclesmusthavemasterelectricaldisconnectclearlyvisibletoofficial.D.Engineignitionandfuelsupplymasterswitchesmustbewithineasyoperatingreachofdriverfordisconnect.
16.TiresA.DOTtiresonly.Maximumtiresizetobe11X24.5X8.25or10X22X8.25or315/80RX22.5B.Musthavedualwheelsanddualtiresonrearaxles.Only“Bud”typewheelspermittedC.Nochainsorcablespermitted.D.Cuttiresarenotallowed.
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17.AxlesA.Tandemaxledrivesemitruckswillbeallowedtocompete.
B.Noairormechanicalliftsforfrontaxlesarepermitted.C.Therearaxledrivemustbesecuredtotheframetokeepaconstanthitchheightwhilehookedtosledduringcompetition. D.Thereardriveaxlemustberigidtotheframeinalldirections.Rearaxlemustnotmovefrommainframeoftruck.18.Chainingofaxles
A.Thereardriveaxlemustberigidtotheframeinalldirections.Rearaxlemustnotmovefrommainframeoftruck.B.Chainbindersarenotpermitted.C.Iftiresonanyreardriveaxleloosecontactwiththeground,underthegreenflag,isunderpossibledisqualification.Actionisprotestable.
19.WeightsA.Weightsmustnotinterferewithhookingofsledtodrawbar.B.Weightscannotextendrearwardmorethan51inchesfromthecenteroftherearaxle.C.Weightscannotextendmorethan24inchesfromstockforwardmostpoint.
20.FluidtestingproceduresA.Onlyfuelpermittedisdieselfuel.Fuelmaybetestedateachoftheeventsinthepoint’sraceseason.B.Theonlyadditiveforwaterinjectionisasolubleoil.Testingofwaterwillbedoneonacasebycasebasis.Windshieldwasherfluidisnotpermitted.
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EAST COAST PULLERS2010 COMPETITION RULES
1.Modifiedtractorsarelimitedtothefollowing:A)Three(3)blownautomotiveWEDGEHEADmotorswith8-71blowerlimit,orasingleStagedturbo.Nointercoolerswillbeaccepted.Portfuelinjectionisacceptable.B)Pontiac,OldsmobileorheadsofthatnaturewillnotbeacceptedonblownChevybigblocks.AllcylinderheadsintakeportsmustremaininanO.E.M.configurationandacceptO.E.M.intakemanifold.C)Five(5)naturallyaspiratedsmallblockspermitted.D)Four(4)naturallyaspiratedbigblocks(nonHemi)permitted.E)Two(2)blownHemiorwedgemotorswith14-71blowermaximumor2stagedturbos,nointercoolerpermitted.F)Three(3)naturallyaspiratedHemi’spermitted.G)One(1)AllisonV-12witheithera2turbosetuporanaux.stage,plusanaturallyaspiratedAutomotivemotor.H)One(1)AllisonV-12withasinglestagedsuperchargerorturbo.FuelinjectorsystemorCarburetors,plusone(1)wedgeautomotivetypeenginewithablowermaximumof8-71.I)One(1)marineorindustrialengineanddieselsmayhaveupto2pressurestages.J)AnycombinationofTurbineenginestotaling5,000horsepowerasratedbythemilitary.Wateralcoholinjectionpermitted.
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K)Two(2)Packard’srunninggasoralcoholwitha6.51supercharger.StockPackardbutterflymustbemaintainedandused.L)Nomorethantwo(2)Allison’songas,withasuperchargerrationotexceeding8.8-1.Two(2)Allison’sonalcoholmaynotexceedsuperchargerratioof8.1-1.Butterflyareamaybenolargerthan28.4squareinches.M)AnyotherenginecombinationmustbeapprovedbytheEastCoastPullersBoardofDirectors.N)Allautomotiveengineslimitedtotwo(2)valvespercylinder.O)Amaximumborespacingof5.00”isallowed.P)Allengineswithburstpanelsmustfaceawayfromthedriver.Q)ApullermaydisableanengineiftheircombinationisoverEastCoastPullerslimitations.2.Modifiedchassis:A)Noportionofthetractormaygobeyond14feetfromthecenteroftherearaxletofurthestmostforwardpoint.B)AnyModifiedthathastheframeboltedtothetransmissionsmusthavetheframeboltedtotherearaxlehousing.Framemustbesufficientenoughtowithstandtheboltsbeingtakenfromtheplateofthetransmissionorrearend,andcanstillsupporttheweightofthetractor.C)Driveshaftswillnotexceed48inchesandnoinputoroutputshaftthatattachestoadriveshaftwillexceed4inchesbeyondabearing.Aminimumof8grade#8,3/8boltswillbeusedtoattachanycarrierbearingassemblymountedtoaverticalplate.D)Alldriveshaftsmustbeshielded360degrees,withminimum3/8inchaluminiumor5/16inchsteelfortotallength.Shieldingmustbeattachedbyatleast1inchminimummaterialateachend.3.Tires:Nomorethan30.5incheswidewillbepermitted.
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4.Weight:7,500lbs.*ALLTRACTORSAREREQUIREDTOHAVE47.1SFISPECROLLOVERPROTECTION*
MODIFIED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS
1.Maximumweightofpullingvehicleis6,200lbs.2.Maximumcubicinchlimitis650.3.Anyautomotivetypeengine,mustbenaturallyaspirated,withonlytwovalvespercylinder.4.Maximumborespacingallowedis5.00”.5.Theuseofairbags,airshocks,hydrauliccylindersorelectroniccontrolsascomponentsofachassis’ssuspensionsystemisnotallowed.Thisshallnotprohibittheuseofconventionalsealedcircuitshockabsorbersthathavenoexternalplumbinglinesorexternalreservoirs.6.Hitchheightmaximumistobe26”atpointofhookbefore,duringandafterpull.Hitchmustberigidinalldirectionsandmountedsolidly.Pullingpointcanbenomorethan11/2inchesfrombackedgeofdrawbar.Noclevischainsorcablespermittedinhitchingdevice.Frompointofhooktocenterlineofrearaxleshallbenolessthan30%oftruckwheelbaseandshallnotslopeanygreaterthan33degreestohitchpoint.7.Theuseofhydrauliccylinderstoretractandorprojectaweightboxispermittedif:A:Thecylindersthemselvesinternallylimitthetravelwithintheallowable60”.Noremovableorfixedpins,orexternalstops,tolimittheprojectiontravel.B:Duringtechitwillbepinnedatexactposition,andmuststayinthatpositionduringweigh-in,hitchpadadjustment,andcompetition.8.AllotherruleswillfollowtheModified4x4truckrules.
MODIFIED TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS
1.NobodyrestrictionswillbeineffectfortheEastCoast
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Pullers.2.Maximumlengthtobe15feetfromcenterofrearaxletofurthestmostforwardpoint.Frontwheelsmustbeinthecenterofwheelwell.Maximumwheelbaseonalltrucksis165inchesregardlessofbodytype.NOBODYRESTRICTIONSwillbeineffectfortheEastCoast.Maximumweightofallcompetitionvehiclesis6200lbs.3.AnytimingdelaydevicesMUSTBEREMOVEDfromthepullingvehicle.4.Maximumcubicinchwillbe575.5.Fliptopbodiesmusthaveescapehatchthroughroof,ifdrivercannotgetoutthruwindow.6.AllotherruleswillfollowtheModifiedTwoWheelDriveTruckrules.
EAST COAST PULLERS COMBO TRACTOR CLASS
ProStockTractorswillweighamaximumor10,000lbs.SuperStockTractorswillweighamaximumof9,500lbs.
SuperStockTractorsusingAlcoholforfuel:A)Willnotbelargerthan504cubicinchesB)Nooverheadcamspermitted.C)Maximumoftwo(2)turbochargerspermitted.**WEIGHTCANANDWILLBEADJUSTEDDOWNFORTHESUPERSTOCKTRACTORSFORTHE2010SEASONIFTHEEASTCOASTPULLERSBOARDOFDIRECTORSDETERMINESADOMINATIONFACTORISOCCURRINGINTHE2010SEASON**
AlltractorswillhaveaSFI47.1Specrolloverprotection.
Unlessstatedotherwise,allotherGeneralRuleswillapplytoEastCoastPullersComboTractorclass.
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EastCoastSportsmanClasses:
Pro-FarmTractors-3,000RPMmaximumlimit.StreetDieselTrucks-Alldieseltrucksmusthavevalid¤tinsuranceandregistrationforvehicleentered.
2010 Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League COMPETITION RULES
presented for Empire State Pullers, & NYTPA
MODIFIED TRACTORS1.Modifiedtractorsarelimitedtothefollowing:A)Three(3)blownautomotiveWEDGEHEADmotorswith8-71blowerlimit,orasinglestagedturbo.Nointercoolerswillbeaccepted.Portfuelinjectionisacceptable.B)Pontiac,OldsmobileorheadsofthatnaturewillnotbeacceptedonblownChevybigblocks.AllcylinderheadsintakeportsmustremaininanO.E.M.configurationandacceptO.E.M.intakemanifold.C)Five(5)naturallyaspiratedsmallblockspermitted.D)Four(4)naturallyaspiratedbigblocks(nonHemi)permitted.E)Two(2)blownHemiorwedgemotorswith14-71blowermaximumor2stagedturbos,nointercoolerpermitted.F)Three(3)naturallyaspiratedHemi’spermitted.G)One(1)AllisonV-12witha2turbosetuporanaux.stage,plusanaturallyaspiratedautomotivemotor.H)One(1)AllisonV-12withasinglestagedsuperchargerorturbo.Fuelinjectorsystemorcarburetors,plusone(1)wedgeautomotivetypeenginewithablowermaximumof8-71.I)One(1)marineorindustrialengineanddieselsmayhaveupto2pressurestages.J)AnycombinationofTurbineenginestotaling5,000horsepowerasratedbythemilitary.Wateralcoholinjectionpermitted.
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K)Two(2)Packard’srunninggasoralcoholwitha6.51supercharger.StockPackardbutterflymustbemaintainedandused.L)Nomorethantwo(2)Allison’songas,withasuperchargerrationotexceeding8.8-1.Two(2)Allison’sonalcoholmaynotexceedsuperchargerratioof8.1-1.Butterflyareamaybenolargerthan28.4squareinches.
M)AnyotherenginecombinationmustbeapprovedbytheLucasOilProPullingLeagueTechcommittee.N)Allautomotiveengineslimitedtotwo(2)valvespercylinder.O)Amaximumborespacingof5.00”isallowed.P)Allengineswithburstpanelsmustfaceawayfromthedriver.Q)ApullermaydisableanengineiftheircombinationisoverModifiedTractorlimitations.
2.Modifiedchassis:A)Noportionofthetractormaygobeyond14feetfromthecenteroftherearaxletofurthestmostforwardpoint.B)AnyModifiedthathastheframeboltedtothetransmissionsmusthavetheframeboltedtotherearaxlehousing.Framemustbesufficientenoughtowithstandtheboltsbeingtakenfromtheplateofthetransmissionorrearend,andcanstillsupporttheweightofthetractor.C)Driveshaftswillnotexceed48inchesandnoinputoroutputshaftthatattachestoadriveshaftwillexceed4inchesbeyondabearing.Aminimumof8grade#8,3/8boltswillbeusedtoattachanycarrierbearingassemblymountedtoaverticalplate.D)Alldriveshaftsmustbeshielded360degrees,withminimum3/8inchaluminiumor5/16inchsteelfortotallength.Shieldingmustbeattachedbyatleast1inchminimummaterialateachend.
3.Tires:Nomorethan30.5incheswidewillbepermitted.
4.Weight:7,500lbs.
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*ALLTRACTORSAREREQUIREDTOHAVE47.1SFISPECROLLOVERPROTECTION*
SUPER STOCK TRACTORS
1.Maximumweightpermitted8,200lbs.
2.Allengineblocksmustremaininoriginallocationasintendedbythemanufacturer.Sheetmetaltobestocklengthandlocationmustbestockappearing
3.Tractorsmusthavegrillandhoodinplaceasintendedbymanufacturer.
4.Tractorsmusthavestockmotorblock,OEMreplacementblock,oritsreplicathatwilloperatewiththestockcrankshaftforthemodelwithoutanyalterationsforchassismounting.Blockcannotbealteredinanywayexternally,exceptfornormalrepairorformountingfuelinjectionpumps.Internalwebbingandwaterjackettoremainintactwithprovisionstore-boremotorblock.
5.Maximumwheelbaseis114”andmaximumlengthis13’fromthecenteroftherearaxletoforwardmostpartofthetractor.
6.Componenttractorsarepermitted.
7.Theengineplacementcanbenofartherforwardthan60”fromthecenterlineoftherearaxle.
8.Frontnoseofthecrankshaftcanbenolowerthan4”ofthecenteroftherearaxle.
9.Uptofour(4)turbo-chargerspermitted,butonlythree(3)pressurestagespermitted.
10.Allturbochargedenginesonsuperstocktractorswill
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haveonecabletotallysurroundingtheengineblockandhead.Thecablewillconsistof3/8”diameterandlocatedbetweenthefirstandsecondcylinders.Cablemustpassthroughmanifoldareas.Cablewillhavefour(4)tosix(6)inchesofslack.Therewillbeaminimumoftwo(2)clampsatallsplices.
11.Adeflectionshieldbetweendriverandenginefromtopofhoodandtopoftransmissionhousingorclutchhousingisrequired.Deflectionshieldwillgofromsideshieldtosideshield.Thiswillhelpprovideabarrierduringaflashfire.
12.AllSuperstockenginesarerequiredtoshieldallrotatingmassmountedonthefrontofthecrankshaft.Shieldtobeframerailtoframerailbyaminimum.125aluminiumorsteelfastenedtotheframeoneachsidebytwoevenlyspacedbolts.(3/8-inchGrade5minimum.)
13.AllSuperStocktractorsarerequiredtohaveanapprovedbellhousingblanketthatmeetsthefollowingspecifications:20plyballisticnylonor20plyKevlarstyle713bettingconstruction.Atleastseventeen(17)incheswideandlongenougharoundthebellhousingwithsix(6)inchesofoverlap,securedwithatwo(2)inchwidenylonwebstraps,withasteel“d”ringononeendandsewnthelengthoftheblanket,exceptoverlapareaandlongenoughtopassbackthroughthe“d”ringandtobetiedinasaddlecinchandwithfour(4)twoinchnylonwebsretainingstrips,eachatthefrontandbackofblanket.
14.AllSuperStocktractorswillrunasafetytiebarsystemoraone-pieceframerailsecuredtotherearaxlehousing.
10a.Tiebarswillbemountedwithatleastfour(4)axlehousingbolts.10b.Tiebarswillextendforwardofbellhousingareaandbefastenedtosideoftheblockwithaminimumoftwo(2)5/8bolts.10c.Tiebarswillbeofsufficientstrengthtosupportweight
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ofthetractorwiththeboltsusedtosplittractorremoved.10d.Allsafetyblanketswillbemountedinsidesafetytiebarsystem.
15.Nofour-wheeldrivetractorswillbepermitted.
16.AllSuperStocktractorswillrequirea47.1SFISpecrolloverprotectionorbetter.
17.Unlessstatedotherwise,allGeneralandSafetyRulesmustbefollowedsetforthbytheLucasOilProPullingLeagueRulebook.
SpecializedforHeavySuperStockTractorsinEmpireStatePullers&NYTPA
WEIGHT
AlcoholSuperStockTractorsweighamaximumof7,500lbsandamaximumcubicinchlimitof504.
Alcoholtractorsunder410cubicincheswillweighamaximumof8500#.
AlcoholSuperStockTractorswithcastironheadsweighamaximumof8,000lbsandamaximumcubicinchlimitof504.
DieselSuperStockTractorsweighamaximumof8,500lbs.
Pro-StockandSuperTractorsweighamaximumof9,000lbs.
LIGHT WEIGHT SUPER STOCK TRACTORS
1.Allengineblocksmustremaininoriginallocationasintendedbythemanufacturer.Sheetmetaltobestocklengthandlocationmustbestockappearing
2.Tractorsmusthavegrillandhoodinplaceasintended
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bymanufacturer.
3.TractorsmusthavestockmotorblockorOEMreplacementblockthatwilloperatewiththestockcrankshaftforthemodelwithoutanyalterationsforchassismounting.Blockcannotbealteredinanywayexternally,exceptfornormalrepairorformountingfuelinjectionpumps.Internalwebbingandwaterjackettoremainintactwithprovisionstore-boremotorblock.
4.Nooverheadcamspermitted.
5.Maximumwheelbaseis114”andmaximumlengthis13’fromthecenteroftherearaxletoforwardmostpartofthetractor.
6.Componenttractorsarepermitted.
7.Theengineplacementcanbenofartherforwardthan60”fromthecenterlineoftherearaxle.
8.Frontnoseofthecrankshaftcanbenolowerthan4”ofthecenteroftherearaxle.
9.Uptofour(4)turbo-chargerspermitted,butonlythree(3)pressurestagespermitted.
10.Allturbochargedenginesonsuperstocktractorswillhaveonecabletotallysurroundingtheengineblockandhead.Thecablewillconsistof3/8”diameterandlocatedbetweenthefirstandsecondcylinders.Cablemustpassthroughmanifoldareas.Cablewillhavefour(4)tosix(6)inchesofslack.Therewillbeaminimumoftwo(2)clampsatallsplices.
11.Adeflectionshieldbetweendriverandenginefromtopofhoodandtopoftransmissionhousingorclutchhousingisrequired.Deflectionshieldwillgofromsideshieldtosideshield.Thiswillhelpprovideabarrierduringaflashfire.
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12.AllSuperstockenginesarerequiredtoshieldallrotatingmassmountedonthefrontofthecrankshaft.Shieldtobeframerailtoframerailbyaminimum.125aluminiumorsteelfastenedtotheframeoneachsidebytwoevenlyspacedbolts.(3/8-inchGrade5minimum.)
13.AllSuperStocktractorsarerequiredtohaveanapprovedbellhousingblanketthatmeetsthefollowingspecifications:20plyballisticnylonor20plyKevlarstyle713bettingconstruction.Atleastseventeen(17)incheswideandlongenougharoundthebellhousingwithsix(6)inchesofoverlap,securedwithatwo(2)inchwidenylonwebstraps,withasteel“d”ringononeendandsewnthelengthoftheblanket,exceptoverlapareaandlongenoughtopassbackthroughthe“d”ringandtobetiedinasaddlecinchandwithfour(4)twoinchnylonwebsretainingstrips,eachatthefrontandbackofblanket.
14.AllSuperStocktractorswillrunasafetytiebarsystemoraone-pieceframerailsecuredtotherearaxlehousing.
10a.Tiebarswillbemountedwithatleastfour(4) axlehousingbolts. 10b.Tiebarswillextendforwardofbellhousingarea andbefastenedtosideoftheblockwithaminimum oftwo(2)5/8bolts. 10cTiebarswillbeofsufficientstrengthtosupport weightofthetractorwiththeboltsusedtosplittractor removed. 10d.Allsafetyblanketswillbemountedinsidesafety tiebarsystem.15.Nofour-wheeldrivetractorswillbepermitted.
16.AllLightWeightSuperStocktractorswillrequirea47.2SFISpecrolloverprotectionorbetter.
17.Unlessstatedotherwise,allGeneralandSafetyRules
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mustbefollowedsetforthbytheLucasOilProPullingLeagueRulebook
SpecializedforLightWeightSuperStockTractorsinEmpireStatePullers:
WEIGHTAlcoholSuperStockTractorswillweighamaximumof6,000lbsandamaximumcubicinchlimitof504.
DieselLightSuperStockTractorswillweighamaximumof6,400lbs.
DrawbarsSecondarydrawbarsshouldhaveaminimumthicknessof
3/8”
BADGER STATE
* P8600InjectionpumpnotpermittedinLLSS,640PF&466HF.
ThelargestpumpallowedisBoschP7100injectionpumpwithoneplungerpercyclinderandoneinjectorpercyclinder.Theinjectionbody(mainhousing)maynotexceed2.75wX8.25tX9.5l.Noelectronicallycontrolledsystems.
LIGHT LIMITED SUPERSTOCK
CHASSIS1.Musthaveoperationalrearbrakes2.Musthavewidefrontaxles.Frontwheelsshalltrackwithintherearwheels.3.Chassismustconformtoenginebeingused.Mustretainfactory(OEM)clutchhousing,transmissioncase,rearendhousing,andaxlehousings.
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4.Anyupgradeof“sheetmetal”musthavewrittenapprovaloftheBSTPboardofdirectors.5.Amaximumof114inchwheelbaseisallowedunlesstractorwasoriginallyproducedwithalongerwheelbase.Inthelatercase,thewheelbasemustremainstock.Amaximumlengthof13feetfromthecenterwheelaxletotheforwardmostpointoftractor,includingweights.7.Mustbeequippedwithfendersorsolidshieldbetweendriverandtires.Thefendershieldmustbeaminimumof6”wideatthebottomincreasingto36”wideatthetop.Thefendershieldmustcurlaminimumof6inchesfromverticaloutoverthetire.8.Mustbeequippedwithrollcageincluding5pointharnessseat.9.Tiresizelimitis24.5”x32”.Nochains,noduals,or4-wheeldrivesallowed.10.Mustbeequippedwithsideshields(minimumof.060”steeloraluminium)whicharesecurelyfastenedtothetractor.Quickreleasefasteners(i.e.wingedDUStypeorcotterpintypehoodpins)mustbeused.Sideshieldsmustcoverfromtopoftheframetothehoodandthelengthofengine.11.Mustbeequippedwithametaldeflectionshieldbetweenthedriverandtheenginefromtopoftorquetube,transmissionhousing,orclutchhousing,totopofhoodfromsideshieldtosideshield.12.Noetherbottle(startingaids)allowedonboardwhilepulling.13.Mustruneitheraonepieceframeextendingfromthefrontofthetractortorearaxlehousingmountingbolts,orsafetytiebarsmountedtorearaxlehousing(withatleast4axlehousingbolts)extendingforwardaheadofflywheelareaandfastenedtothemainframewithatleasttwo5/8”bolts.Frameortiebars&mountingboltsmustbesufficienttosupportweightoftractor.Clutchsafetyblanketmustbeontheinsideofthetiebar.
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14.Weightsmustbesecurelyfastenedtothetractor.Norubberstraps(i.e.bungeecords)allowedholdingweightsinplace.
STABILIZERBARS
1.Mustbeequippedwithstabilizerbars.2.Stabilizerbarsmustextendaminimumof32”behindthecenterlineoftherearaxles.Padsmustnotbemorethan10”offthegroundatthe32’’point.Padsmustbeaminimumof5’’3.squareandminimumof20”fromoutsideofonepadtotheother.4.Stabilizerbarsmusthaveabracethatextendsvertically12”fromtherearofthepads.5.Stabilizerbarsmusthavesupportbracesextendinginwardtoframe,axle,ortopofstabilizerbarsarms.6.Verticalbraceshouldextendrearwardaminimumof2”fromtheradiusofthereartire.7.Stabilizerbarandbarassemblymustnotbemountedtoordrawbarassembly.8.Eachstabilizerbarmustsupporttheweightofthetractor(i.e.jackingunderthepadsuntiltractoriscompletelyoffthegroundisagoodtest).9.Nocrossbarsbetweenstabilizerbarsbehindthepointofthedrawbarhook.
DRAWBARS
1.Drawbarsmustbeconstructedofminimumof2”squaresteelatanypointincludingareaofpinwithpinremoved.Pinsizemustbeaminimumof7/8”.Thehitch(athitchingpoint)mustbeaminimumof1”squareor11/2”roundstockandamaximumof11/2”squareor11/2”roundstock.Hitchopeningmustbe3”to3/4”wideby33/4”long.Hitchingpointmustnotbecloserthan18”tocenterlineoftherearaxles.2.Hitchingpointmustbeparallelwith,andnotlowerthan
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thedrawbar(i.e.no“dropdown”hitchesallowed).3.Noportionoftractorisallowedtointerferewiththesled,chain,orhookduringapullorwhilebeinghookedorunhooked.4.Anareaof5”wideand12”highimmediatelyabovethedrawbarmustbefreeofallobstructionsincludingweights,stabilizerbars,andsecondhitchforeaseofhookingandunhooking.5.Seconddrawbarmustbe8”belowtheprimarydrawbar.Seconddrawbarmustnotinterferewiththemeasurementoftheprimarydrawbar.Holeonseconddrawbarisrecommendedtobecoveredifnotinuse.6.Drawbarscannotbeconnectedtohydraulicsoranytypeoftrickhitch.Notoplinkadjustmentallowed(i.e.turnbucklemounteddirectlyfromtopofdrawbar).7.Drawbarsmustbeconstructedsothatintheeventofdrawbarbreakage,thedrawbarsupportsdonotpullfromatoplinkorbraceabovethecenterlineoftherearaxleofthevehicle.8.Itisrecommendedthatthetractornotbetieddowntotowvehiclefromthedrawbarinanymanner.
ENGINE
1.EnginemustbetheOEMmanufacturerblockforsaidtractoratthetimeofmanufactureorfactoryreplacementblock.Enginemustconformtoclutchhousing,transmissioncase,andtearendhousingbeingused.2.Maximumof315cubicinches(notolerance)fortwinturbochargedengines.3.Maximumof410cubicinches(notolerance)forsingleturbo-chargedengines.4.Nolargercubicinchenginesasproducedbythemanufacturermaybede-cubedtobeconsideredlegal.Theonlyexceptiontothisruleisifthefactoryreplacement
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blockexceedsthecubicinchlimit-inthiscase,theenginecanbede-cubedtothenearestlegalcubicinchlimit.5.Cylinderhead(s)mustbetheOEMmanufacturercastingforsaidtractorandengineblockorfactoryreplacementblockatthetimeofmanufacture.Originalcastingmustberetained.Portingandpolishingoftheoriginalportsisallowed.Modificationstothecylinderhead(s)toacceptforbillet,casted,recasted,molded,oranyotherkindofinsertisnotallowed.Cylinderhead(s)arelimitedtotwovalvespercylinder.Nooverheadcamshaftsallowed.6.Turbocharger(s)shallnotexceeda3inletanda4”outletmeasuredatthefaceofthewheels.No“stepdown”intakehousing,exhausthousing,orwheelsofanykindallowed.Theintakewheelandexhaustwheelmustprotrudeintothemaximumallowedinletandoutletdimensionsatleast1/8”.Nosecondarysourceofairandnoslotsofanykindallowed.Housingslotsmustbepermanentlydisabledbybeingweldedshut.Notemporaryinsertsorplugsallowed.7.Turbocharger(s)mustbeunderstockhoodorshroudedendtoendand360degreesaroundwith.060”steelorheavier.Turbocharger(s)mustalsobeshroudedifunderafiberglassorplastichood.8.Useofsupercharger(s)isnotallowed9.Onlydieselenginesoperatingondieselfuelallowed.10.Thelargestfuelsystemallowedisa‘P’—pumpwithoneplungerpercylinderandoneinjectorpercylinder.Noelectronicallycontrolledfuelsystemallowed.11.Nosecondarysourceoffuel(liquidorgas)oroxygenenhancerallowed.12.Waterinjection(limitedtoH20andBSTPapprovedlubricants)andintercoolersallowed.13.Exhaustmustbedischargedvertically.Noraincapsorcurvedpipesatoutletallowed.Exhaustpipesmustbesecurelyfastenedtotractor.
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14.Exhaustpipesmusthavetwo3/8”gradefiveboltssetwithin1”at90degreestoeachotheratleast1footbelowopeningintheexhaust.15.Harmonicbalancermustbeshieldedwithatleast1/8”metalunderneaththefrontoftheblockandsecuredtotheframewithfour3/8”bolts.16.Enginesmusthaveone3/8”safetycabletotallysurroundingtheblockandheadpassingbetweenthefirstandsecondcylinders,throughtheexhaustmanifoldportarea,withaminimumoftwoclampsatallsplices,with4to6inchesofslack.17.Musthaveaspringloadedclosingmechanismairshutoff.Tobedeemedacceptable,whenactivated,theshutoffmechanismmustpreventboostoftheengine.Thekillswitchmustbemountedsecurelytothebackofthetractorandhavea2inchdiameterring(minimum1/8”thick).Operatormustalsobeabletooperatefromthedriverseat.18.Fuelsystemmusthavemanualthree-waydumpvalveinstalledaheadoftheinjectionpump,tobeoperatedbytheoperatorfromthedriverseat.19.Musthave“deadman”throttlewithtworeturnspringsthatautomaticallyreturnstoidlewhenreleasedbyoperator.20.Nomechanicalfansallowed.
CLUTCH/FLYWHEEL
1.MusthaveSFI1.1or1.2approvedbilletflywheel&clutchassemblycomponents.Absolutelynocastmetalallowedinflywheelorclutchassemblycomponents.
2.MusthaveSFI4.2clutch/flywheelblanketthatmeetsthefollowingminimumspecifications:17”wide-Longenoughtowraparoundbellhousingwithatleast6”ofoverlap-Fastenedwithsix2”widenylonwebstrapssewnthelengthoftheblanketwithsteelD-ringsontheend-Securedtothe
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tractorchassiswithfour2”widenylonwebstrapseachatthefrontandbackofblanket.
OTHERREQUIREMENTS
1.Musthaveatleast200#.ofmoveableweight.2.Tractorsmustbeequippedwithstarterinterrupterswitchonthegearshiftwhichwillonlyallowthetractortobestartedinaneutralgearshiftposition.Nobypassswitchallowed.3.Asafetylightsystemisrequired.Awhiteautomotivequalitylight,minimumof2”indiameter,mustbedirectlymountedaboveorbelowthesafetykillswitchattherearofthetractor.Thelightistobeactivatedbyashiftleversuchthatitwillonlybeilluminatedwhenthetractorisinreverseorneutral.4.Musthaveatleast21/2lb.Fireextinguisherandbeconvenienttotheoperator.5.Driverisrequiredtowearafiresuit,gloves,shoes,andheadsock(minimumSFI3.2)andhelmet(minimumSnell85orSFI31.1,32.2,41.1,or41.2).
BADGER STATE PRO FARM
1.AProfarmtractorshallconsistofthefollowing:StockmotorblockorOEMblockthatwilloperatewiththestockcrankshaftforthatmodelwithoutanyalterationsforchassismounting.Replacementblocksareacceptable.StocktransmissionorOEMreplacementtransmissionmustbeexternallystockappearing,aftermarketgearboxeswillbeallowedinsideofthestocktransmission.OEMblockcannotbealteredinanywayexternallyfornormalrepairorformountingoffuelinjectionpumps.Internalwebbingandwaterjackettoremainintactwithprovisionstoreboremotorblock.FramemustremainstockfromrearofblocktorearoftractoronallProfarm.Clutchhousing,transmissioncase,rearendhousingmustbeOEM,noaluminium
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replacements.AnyalterationsinthisruleconcerningstockmotorblockorOEMmustbeapprovedbytheBSTPandPPL.2.Maximumweight10,000#.3.ProFarmtractorsuseOEMcylinderhead,intakemanifoldandexhaustmanifoldforthatmodelorseriesengine.5.Nocomputersallowedfordataandacquisitionortocontrolfunctionsofthetractor.6.Nooverheadcamshaftspermitted.7.Turbos:8.650cimaximumwithintercoolerA-Exhaust-Turbomustmeasurenolargerthan3.70”atthefaceoftheturbinewheel.Allturbinewheelfinsmustprotrudeintothe3.70”opening.LargegootturbinehousingT6(2.75X4.44)exhaustmanifoldboltpatternisallowed.
B-Intake-Turbomustmeasurenolargerthan3.00”atthefaceofthecompressorwheel.Allprimarycompressorwheelfinsmustprotrudeinto3.00”opening.Nointakeslotallowed.Nosecondaryairsourceofairandnoslotsofanykindallowed.Housingslotsmustbepermanentlydisabledbyweldedshut.Notemporaryinsertsorplugsallowed.C-Upto650cinointercoolerpermittedorupto466ciwithintercooler.Intake-Turbomustmeasurenolargerthan3,00”atthefaceofthecompressorwheel.Allprimarycompressorwheelfinsmustprotrudeinto3.00”opening.Mapringallowed,maximumslotwidthdimension.200”Entireslotwidthmuststaywith3.00”boredimension.9.Acceptablefuelsarediesel,gas,orpropane.Tractormustruntheoriginalstockfuelformakeandmodeldeclared.10.Nocombustibleagentsallowedinwaterinjection.
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11.ProFarmtractorswillbelimitedtoonecarburetororoneP-Seriesinjectionpumpwiththesamenumberofplungersasenginecylinders.12.3,000RPMmaximummonitordevicerequiredandshallbepurchasedfromtheassociation.13.Allengineblocksmustremaininoriginallocationasintendedbythemanufacture,sheetmetaltobestockinlengthandlocationmustbestockappearance.14.AllsheetmetalupdatesmustbeapprovedbythePPLandBSTP.Profarmtractorsmusthavehoodandgrillsinplaceasintendedbythemanufacture.15.Wheelbasemaximum114inchesunlessoriginallyproducedbymanufacturelonger,thenmustremainstocklength.Maximumlength13feetfromthecenteroftherearaxletoforwardmostpart.16.Tiresizelimitis20.8X38or18.4X32.Tractorssmallthan466ciwillbeallowedtoruncuttires.Tractorsover466ciwillrunbuffedtiresonly.Nocuttingontheleadingedgeofthebar.17.Nofourwheeldrivetractorsallowed.18.Allrulesinthegeneralrules.AllsafetyruleswillbefollowedasSuperFarmclass.
BADGER STATE 466 HOT FARM1.Maximumweightpermitted9,500#2.Maximumcubicinchlimitis466.3.Maximumtiresize20.8X38.Cuttiresnotpermitted.4.OEMstockheadforthatmodelorseriesenginepermitted.5.ChassisrequirementsarethesameasSuperFarmdivison6.OEMstockintakeandexhaustmanifoldsforthatmodelorseriesenginepermitted.
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7.Waterinjectedpermitted.8.Intercoolersarenotpermitted.9.Overheadcamsarenotpermitted.10.FuelSystems:LargestfuelinjectionpumpallowedwillbeaP-pumpwithonlyoneplungerpercylinder.DieselandBio-dieselfuelonlyaccepted.11.Turbos:11a.Exhausthousingandexhaustmanifoldboltpatternshallbenolargerthan3.0X3.0inches.11b.wheelfinsmustprotrudeintohousingsandhavesamenumberoffinsonbothwheels.12.Intake:*Intakehousingtobenolargerthan3.0”inchesatthefaceofthewheel.*Nosecondaryairslotspermittedormwegroove.13.Exhaust:*Allturbinewheelbladestoprotrudeintothreeinchbore.Allairmustexitthrough3”opening.*Turbinehousingtobenolargerthanthreeinchesatintersectionofturbinewheelfaceandtipdiameter.*Exhausthousingwillbemeasuredatintersectionofturbinewheelfaceandtipdiameter.14.Nowastegateswillbepermitted.
Super Stock 4X4 Trucks
BADGER STATE 4X4 SUPER STOCK TRUCKS
Note:Anyrulechangeswillbeineffectfor3yearsunlessrelatedtosafetyissues.Body:
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1.Thepickuptruckmusthavenomorethan133”wheelbasewithfactorysteelpickupbox,cabandfenders.Mayuseplasticboxlinersorcustomcoverssecurelyfastened.Alldrivetraincomponentsmustbeinoriginalpositiononframeexcepttransfercase.
2.Frontweightsmaynotextendmorethan60inchesfromcenterlineoffrontaxle.Nolooseweightsallowedincaborunderhoodallowed.
3.Trucksmustrunfullhoodandbeinclosedpositionwhilepulling.Tiltfrontendsallowedwithgrillesinoriginalposition,Frontandrearbumpersoptional.Noone-piecefiberglassbodiesallowed.
4.Hoodscopesallowed3”maximumheight.
5.Allpickupsinaclassmusthavegrilleinandinoriginalposition.
6.Iforiginalvehiclehasdoors,theymustopenfrominsideandout.
7.FrontandbackglassorPlexiglasrequiredontrucks.Drivermustbevisiblefront,back,andside.Factorytintonwindowsisallowed.
8.Alltrucksmusthaveahighbackseat.
9.Allclasseswillberequiredtouseonlyautomotivetypefrontandrearaxlehousings.
10.Trucksmusthavecompletefirewallandbesecurelyattachedwhilehooked.Compositionmuststopairflowandbefireretardant.
11.Allliftbodiesmusthaveasafetystop.
12.Anytypeof1/16”metalshieldtocoverallaxle
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boltsismandatoryandtheymustbesecurelyheldinplace.
13.Nomudflapsofdirtdeflectorslowerthanfenders.
Engine:1.Enginecan’thaveadisplacementlargerthan530cubicincheswithaleewayof5cubicinchesforclean-up.
2.Engineandtruckmustbemadebythesamemanufacturer;headsmustbefactoryproductiontypeheadswithstocktypevalvetrainavailableincastoraluminum.Nomorethan3Degreesplusorminusofsamemanufacturerintakevalveangle.AlsoNOSPREADPORTHEADS.
3.AllenginestobenaturallyaspiratedwithaSingle4barrelcarburetorwithanystockconfigurationintakemanifold.Gasolinefuelonly.Electricfuelpumpsallowedandanyignitionmaybeused.
4.Headersandopenexhaustallowedmustexittowardrearoftruckparalleltoframe.Nouprightorverticalexhaustheadersallowed.
5.Aftermarketcastironblocksallowed,butmustbeoriginalOEMborespacing.
6.Randompumpand/orvalveanglecheckatleastonceduringpullingseasonforeverypullingvehicle.
7.FourwheeldrivepickupsandvansonlyautomotivetypeV8,V6,orV4cylinderengines.
8.Enginemustbeinenginecompartment.Allenginecomponentsincludingpumps,drives,andharmonic
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balancersmustbebehindthegrille,inoriginalgrilleposition.Enginelocationistobenolessthan14”fromthecenterofthefrontaxletorearofengineblock.
9.Fuels:Pumpgasolinenoperformanceenhancingadditivesallowed.(Nitrousoxide,alcohol,nitropropenol,nitromethane,ect.)
10.Fueltankcannotbeinsideofcabunlessfactoryinstalledinstocklocation.Otherwiseitmustbeintheboxorinfrontofthegrille.
11.Fuellinemustbeencasedinsteelifinsideframerailandsecured,oroutsideofframerailintheclutchandtransmissionarea.
12.Allfuelpumpsmuststopwhenkillswitch(es)arepulled.
13.Engineshields,havea1/4”steelshield1”wide,360degreesaroundharmonicbalancerwearpumpmaybeused,SFIexcluded.Musthavestraps1/4”x1”thatwillkeepharmonicbalancerfromworkingforward.
14.Enginedrivenfanmusthaveshroud1/16”minimum360degreesaroundfan.Shroudnomorethan1”fromradiatorandnolessthat1/4”pastedgeoffanblades.
15.Alltrucksmusthave.060”steeloraluminumenginesideshieldspresentthatextendfromthebottomofthecylindertothetopoftheframerail.
16.Noformsofelectronicorhydraulictractioncontrolledallowed.
DriveTrain:1.Mustbe1transmission/1transfercaseora
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combinationofthetwotobeapiece.
2.Brakesmustslideallfourwheels.
3.Alldrivelinebrakesmustbeshielded360degreesarounditwith1/8”steelor1/4”aluminum.Thecalipermaybeusedaspartoftheshield.
4.AnySFIapprovedclutchhousing,flywheel,pressureplate,clutchdisksmustbeused.Allscattershieldboltsmustbeinplace,thespacingoftheboltsisyettobedetermined.
5.Anystallconvertermaybeusedwithautomatictransmissions.Scatterblanketmustcover360degreesaroundconverterandvalvebodyofSFIapprovedshield.
6.AllchaindriventransfercasesmusthaveshieldswiderthanchainandextenddowntocenteroflowersprocketandmustbemadeOD1/8”steelor1/4”aluminum.
7.Vehiclesthathaveashaftbetweenthetransmissionandthetransfercaseneedonly1loopiftheshaftisnomorethan12”longandheloopisinthemiddle.
8.Loopsminimum3/4”x1/8”orlargerandnotlessthan6”fromU-Jointorifmorethan2loopsareusedtheymustbeevenlyspaced.MaximumHorizontalclearance2”,maximumverticalclearance8”.
9.Nocableorchainloops.
10.AlldrivelineU-Jointsaretobeenclosedin360degreesshield1/8”steelor1/4”aluminum.AllU-Jointcoversmustbeaminimumof3”wideandamaximumof2”clearancefromU-Joint.Shieldshould
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restrainanybrokenparts.Jointshouldnotbevisiblefromside,top,orbottom.
TIRES:1.Frontandreartiresmusttrackwithincenterlineofeachother.
2.Tires1700seriesDOTtiresmaximumonly,maximum10”rimsmeasuredinsidebeadtobead.Maximumtireheightis35”NOBARTIRES.NOMORETHAN12.5WIDTH.
3.Tiresmusthaverubbercompoundcontactbetweentiresandground.
4.Nodualwheelsorchainsallowed.Nostuddedtiresallowed
5.Machinecutsippedtiresallowed,nootheralterationsallowed.
Hitch:1.Fromthepointofhitchtothecenterlineoftherearaxleshallbenolessthan27%ofthewheelbase.
2.Formeasuringhitchdistancefromcenterlineofaxle,theremustbea1”x1”x1/4”thicktabandvehiclewillhaveahitchheightof26”.
3.Ifthepickupbedistoolongitmustbecuttoallowthehitchtobeclearandvisibleforhookup.
4.Highpointofhitchcan’texceed26”before,during,orafterthepull.
Ohio State Tractor Pullers AssociationModifiedTractorsarelimitedtothefollowing:
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1.Three(3)blownautomotiveengineswith8-71lowerlimitorsinglestagedturbocharger.Nointercoolerspermitted,withportfuelinjectiononly.
1A- Wedge heads that will accept a stock OEM intake manifold bolt pattern are limited to 70% overdrive.
1B- Big Chief or any wedge head without a stock OEM intake manifold bolt pattern are limited to 50% overdrive.
1C- Hemi heads are limited to a maximum overdrive of 45%
2. Two (2) blown automotive engines with 14-71 superchargers will be permitted to run a 70% maximum overdrive or single staged turbocharger. Nointercoolerspermitted,withportfuelinjectiononly.
3.Four(4)naturallyaspiratedBigBlockautomotiveengines.
4.Five(5)naturallyaspiratedsmallblocksautomotiveengines.
5.Amaximumborespacingof5.00forautomotiveenginesisallowed.
6.Allengineswithburstpanelsmustfaceawayfromdriver.5.One (1) Allison V-12 with a 2 turbo setup or an aux. stage, plus a naturally aspirated automotive motor.
7.One(1)AllisonV-12withasinglestagedsuperchargerorturbo.Fuelinjectorsystemorcarburetors,plusone(1)wedgeautomotivetypeenginewithablowermaximumof8-71.
8.Two(2)Allisonsongaswithamaximumof8.8-1superchargedratio,ortwo(2)Allisionsonalcohol,withamaximumof8.1-1withstockAllison9.5inchblowerwheelwithwater.Allengineairmustenterthruarestrictorplatewhichishastwoholes3.5inchesindiameterandmaterial
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is.25”thick,noroundededges,thenintoastockAllisontypetwoportbutterflyoramaximumthree(3)Holly850CFMautomotive-typecarburetors,mustuseSFISpec4.2blowercontainmentdevice.
9.Oneindustrialormarineenginetwelve(12)limit.Dieselallowed.Onlytwo(2)compressionstagespermitted.
10.Turbinepoweredtractorswillnotexceedamaximumof5050total“takeoff”horsepower.SeeTurbineEnginesforenginehorsepowerratings.
11.Two(2)industrialengineswith504cimaximumandonestageofboostat“B”pulls.
12.Maximumweight7,500#.At“B”&“C”pullsrunsameweightandenginelimits.
13.Allengineswithburstpanelsmustfaceawayfromdriver.
Super Modified 2WD Trucks
1.NobodyrestrictionswillbeineffectfortheOSTPA.2.Maximumlengthtobe15feetfromcenterofrearaxletofurthestmostforwardpoint.Frontwheelsmustbeinthecenterofwheelwell.Maximumwheelbaseonalltrucksis165inchesregardlessofbodytype.NOBODYRESTRICTIONSwillbeineffectfortheOSTPA.Maximumweightofallcompetitionvehiclesis6200lbs.3.Notimingdelaydevicespermitted.4.Maximumcubicinchwillbe575.5.Fliptopbodiesmusthaveescapehatchthroughroof,ifdrivercannotgetoutthruwindow.6.AllotherruleswillfollowtheModifiedTwoWheelDriveTruckrules.
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Pro-Stock Semi
1.Maximumweightforcompetitionis20,000#.2.Truckmustbestockappearanceforthatyear,modelandmakeoftruck.3.Tubularchassisarenotpermitted.4.Onecommercialtruckengineonlypermitted.4aOneturbomaximum.4b-OEMcylinderheadforsamemodelandseriesenginerequired.5.Fuelpumpsarelimitedtoonlyoneplungerpercylinder.6.TruckscontainingDetroitDiesel71SeriesEnginetocompetewithtwo(2)turbosmaximuminanyconfiguration.7.Dieselfuelandwateraretwofuelsaccepted.8.AnyProStockSemiunder750citoruna20”hitchheightandaftermarketheads.9.AllothersafetyruleswillfollowHotRodSemirules.
Super Farm
1.Maximumweightpermitted9,300#2.Maximumcubicinchlimitis640.3.OEMstockheadforthatmodelorseriesenginepermitted.4.OEMintakeandexhaustmanifoldsforthatmodelandseriesengineonlypermitted.5.Intercoolersarenotpermitted.6.Overheadcamsarenotpermitted.7.FuelSystems:LargestfuelinjectionpumpallowedwillbeaP-pumpOEhousingwithonlyoneplungerpercylinder.Noaftermarketpumphousingspermitted.8.Turbos:8A.Alteringofaturbohousingtoaccommodateasmallerfootorbasewillnotbepermitted.
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8B.Exhausthousingandexhaustmanifoldboltpatternshallbenolargerthan2.75X3.5inches.9.Intake:•Compressorwheelmustprotrudeintothreeinchbore,1/8ofinch.•Intakehousingtobenolargerthanthreeinchesatthefaceofthewheel.-Nomapringspermitted.-Oneintletpipefromintakemanifoldtoturbopermitted.
10.Exhaust:•Allturbinewheelbladestoprotrudeintothreeinchbore1/8inch.Allairmustexitthrough3”opening.•Turbinewheelexhaustbladetobenolessthan2.90”indiameteratintersectionofturbinewheelfaceandtipdiameter.•Turbinehousingtobenolargerthanthreeinchesatintersectionofturbinewheelfaceandtipdiameter.•Exhausthousingwillbemeasuredatintersectionofturbinewheelfaceandtipdiameter.11.Nowastegateswillbepermitted.12.Novariablegeometricturbospermitted.13.AllotherOSTPASFruleswillfollowSuperFarmcompetitonrulesandPro-Stocksafetyrules.
* OSTPA to allow the 11,000 Series AC engine legal replacement for all tractor classes.
PRO Stock Tractors
A. V-8componentPROStocktractorstousea68”centerlineofrearaxletobackofengineblock.
Super Stock Tractors
1.DieselSuperStocktractorswillweighamaximumof8600#witha20”maximumheightdrawbar.
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2a.AlcoholSuperStocktractorswithastock/OEMstyleheadwillweigh8300#witha20”maximumheightdrawbar.2b.AlcoholSuperStocktractorswithanaftermarketheadwillweigh8000#andcompetewitha18”maximumheightdrawbar.2c.AlcoholSuperStocktractors505ciwithaftermarketheadengineswillruna19”hitchfor2010only.3a.NocoolantallowedininnercoolersonSuperStocktractors.3bOnlyonepossiblefuelpermittedpervehicle.4.AllotherSuperStockruleswillfollowundertheSuperStockcategory.
SOUTHERN PULLERS ASSOCIATION
5400lbProStreet2WD370CubicInchesNaturallyAspirated
TRUCKBODY
1. 5400#weightlimit.2. 370cubicinchlimit.3.106Rockwellrearendisallowed.4.Nolimitationonclutch.5.Noaluminumflywheel.6.136”maximumwheelbase.7.Maximumhitchheightis26inches8.Hitchpointminimusix(6)inchesbehindunalteredbody.9.Maximumtireandrimsize-33X12.5X17DOTuncut.10.Nodriveshaftliimitationsmustmeetsafetyrequirements.11.Dualplaneintakeallowed.12.Noaftermarketblock.13.Flat-toppistonsonlyallowed.14.Novalvetrainlimitations,rollerallowed.
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15.Cyclinderheads-a. Maximum valve diamater allowed 2.02” intake, 1.60”exhaust.b.Nopolishingorportingallowed.c.Castironproductionheads,noaluminumoraftermarket(novortecorbowtieChevy,noW-2Dodge,noSVOFord).No special high performance or special production headallowed(stockorotherwise).d.Nogasketmatchingallowed.e.Maybowlhogamaximumof3/4”to1”belowthetopoftheseat.16.Onlysteelconnectingrodsallowed.17.Mayusecranktriggeredignition.18.Holleycarburetor1850or1850sonly.19.HEadersallowedwithexhaustextendingbeneathtruckadntotherear.20. Stock 4 speed transmission - no aftermarket customratiogears.21.Gasolineonlypermittedfuel.22.Allsafetyrulesapplies.
Pleaserefertoallgeneralandsafetyrulesthatapplytothisclass.AllsafetyequipmentrequiredasdescribedundersafetyrulesandregulationsoftheSouthernPullingRuleshandbook.
5200lb2WDModified
472CubicInchMaxNaturallyAspirated
1. Trucksmaybeenteredinoneclassandonetimeonly.2. Alltrucksmusthaveseals.3. Onlyonecarburetorallowed.Stockborecenteronly.Nohigh-pressurefuelsystem.12PSImax.Noelectronicallycontrolledfuelsystem.4. Gasolineonly.Noalcohol,nooxidizer.5. Specialhitchesallowed--Maximum26”hitchheight.Hitchmustbeminimumof36”fromcenterofrearaxletohitchpoint.Eyehook,minimum3”diameterhorizontal.6. Notrickhitches.Drawbarmustberigidinalldirections.
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7. Openexhaustallowed(insafedirectiononly).8. Nodualwheels.9. Noplanetaryrear-ends.10.Weightsmustbesecuredsafely.Noweightsincab.11.Iftruckbediscutout,bedcoverrequired.12.472cubicinchenginelimit.Noaluminumblocks.Nomagnetos.13.Notunnelrammanifoldsorsheetmetalintakes.14.Maximumwheelbase:140inches.15.Maximumframelength:15feetfromcenterofrearaxletofurthermostpointatfrontofvehicle.16.Truckframerequired.Fiberglassbodiesallowed.Alltrucksmusthavefrontandrearfenders.17.Noaftermarketgearbox(ProFab--SCS--etc.)Noaftermarketmodifiedtransmissiongearkits.TransmissionsAlldecisionsbytrack judges/techofficialsarefinal. Referbacktoyourgeneralrulesformoreinformation.
Please read general and safety rules for all that apply tothisclass.Allsafetyequipmentrequiredasdescribedundersafety rulesandregulationsof theSouthernPullingRuleshandbook.
6000lb4x4SuperStock
500CubicInchMaxNaturallyAspirated
1. Trucksmaybeenteredinoneclassandonetimeonly.2. Alltrucksmusthaveseals.3. Onlyonecarburetorallowed(nosplitcarburetors).Noelectronicfuelmanagementsystems.4. Gasolineonly.(Nooxygenatingfueloradditives).5. Specialhitchesallowed--Maximum26”hitchheightathookpoint.Hitchmustbeminimumof36”fromcenterofrearaxletohitchpoint.(Addtabtorearendforeasymeasurements.)6. Notrickhitches.7. Openexhaustallowed.Uprightokay,ifdown,exhaust,headersshouldberuninasafedirection.8. Nodualwheels.
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9. Noplanetariesallowed.10.Weightbarcannotextendforwardmorethan60inchesfromcenteroffrontaxle.(Axlemustbeinstocklocation,youcannotrelocatewheelwells.)11. Iftruckbediscutout,bedcoverrequired.12. Backofengineblockmustbelocatednocloserthantwelveinchesfromcenteroffrontaxle.(Axlemustbeinstocklocation,cannotrelocatewheelwells.)13. 500cubicinchenginelimit.Noaluminumblocks.14.Maximumwheelbase:136inches.Maximumwidthrear8feet,front8feet6inches. 15. Truckframerequired.Maybereinforced.Norearspringsrequired.16. Aftermarketgearboxandtransfercaseallowed.17.Mayuseairbagsinsuspension.Nocontrolsinsidecaboraccesstodriverwhiledriving(undergreenflag).18. Radiatormustbewithintheconfinesofthebodyofthetruck.(Inenginecompartmentorthebedarea,notinthecab).19. Nofueltanksorbatteriesindrivercompartment.Frontfueltankokay.20. Trucksusingstandardtransmissionwithgearstickincabmusthavea5/16-inchchainor2”x1/8”strapinplace.Refertosafetyrule#31intheSPA.,Inc.rulebook,safetysection.21. Fiberglassbodiesandlift-upbodiesareallowed.Lift--upbodiesmusthavealockonthelifttopreventfalling.22. Cylinderheads--intake port configuration of OEM and accept OEM intake manifolds. No NHRA, IHRA or drag type pro-stock heads permitted. Except Fords will be allowed “A” type of cylinder heads or their replicas and Dodge will be permitted “B-1” type cylinder heads or their replicas.23. TIRES--35inchDOTtires,cutor-31”x15.5”X15”cepektype.24. Alldecisionsbytrackjudges/techofficialsarefinal.Referbacktoyourgeneralrulesformoreinformation.25. Pleaserefertogeneralandsafetyrulesforallthatapplytothisclass.Allfiregloves,suits,boots,headsock
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andneckcollarrequiredasdescribedundersafetyrulesandregulationsoftheSouthernPullingRuleshandbook.
5800lbSuperModified2WD
500CubicInchMaxNaturallyAspiratedNow the same as Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League
Super Modified 2WD
6200lb4WDModified
650CubicInchLimit
BODY/CHASSIS1. Vehiclemusthavehood,grill,andfenders inplaceasintendedbymanufacturer.2. Vehiclebodystylemustbeorhavebeenavailablefromadealerasmass-produced.3. Vehiclemustmaintainoriginalappearance.4. Vehicleappearance a.Nocabandbarechassis,orflatbedspermitted. b.Musthavemetalfenders,doors,frame,hoodand bedshell. c.Non-metalfloorallowedinbed. d.Fiberglasshoodscoops,spoilers,fenderflaresare allowed. e.Allowedtousestockappearingpickuptruckandvan fiberglassbodiesandbodyparts.5. Sidedoorsmustbemountedandclosedifvehiclewasmanufacturedwithdoors.6. Truckdoorsmusthaveasingle latchdesign,allowingthedoortobeopenedfrombothinsideandoutside.7. Flip-top-bodytypevehiclesandvehiclesthatdonothavetwo(2)workingwindowsmusthavedoorglassloweredor8. Vehicles with less than stock size window openingsmusthaveanescapehatchwithaminimumsizeof17”x18”.Escapehatchwillnotbecountedasaworkingdoor.
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9. Airshocktypedevicesareallowedaslongastherearenolinesorcontrolsgoingtoorfromthem.
10.Adjustablefrontsuspensionstopsmustbemechanical.Pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical adjustable stops notallowed.
11.Vehicles must have safety glass or plexiglass inwindshieldandrearwindow.Factorytintispermitted.
12.Tintedwindowsthatimpairthetrackofficial’sviewofthedriver’scompartmentarenotallowed.
13.Vehicles in thisdivisionmusthaveverticalbumpersatthe rearmost point of vehicle. Bottomof bumper to be aminimumof8inchesvertically.Mustberigid.
14.Hood linevariance: originalhood lineshouldbekeptand a 3”-maximum clearance opening will be allowed forspeedequipment.
15.Truckmusthavefloororbedcover.
16.Truckmaycompetewithout tailgateor reardoor(s) forgreaterhookpointvisibility.
DRAWBARS1. Nodrawbargreaterthantheangleofthesledchain.(Acceptableangle:0degreestoamaximumof25degrees.)2. Drawbarheight26-inches.3. Drawbarlength30%ofwheelbase.
Driveline/DrivelineShielding1. Vehiclemusthavethree(3)roundmetalloopsshieldingmetalloops. a.360-degreeloopmustbeaminimumof3/8-inch aluminumor5/16-inchsteel,3/4-inchwide(or wider)andnotmorethan2inchesfromtheshaft inanydirection. b.Endloopstobeplacednofartherthan6inches fromuniversaljoints,withthirdloopincenterof shaft.
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c.Mayuseasolidtube(3/8-inchaluminumor5/16- inchsteel)tomeettheaboverequirements.2. Ifplanetaryreductionsatwheelsareused,thefollowingdriveshaftshieldingcriteriawillapply.Nocastmetal. a.Allremainingdrivetrain,excludingadditional manualtransmissions,mustbeenclosedin5/16 inchminimumsteelor3/8inchaluminum, round,insidediameternottoexceed 2inchesmorethattheoutsidediameter ofthelargestuniversaljoint,fastened every6inchesorcloser,with3/8 inchorlargerbolts,Grade#5,orbuttandseam weldedandsecurelymountedtovehicle’s frame.Appliestoallvehicleswithexposeddrive shaft.Nomorethan1/4inchofendofdriveline shallbevisiblewithdrivelineshieldinginplace. IfU-jointsareusedinanydriveshaftapplication, theshieldingmustbe5/16-inchsteelor3/8inch aluminumwith1/8-inchsteelinsertinaluminum. Theinsertmustbeaminimumof6incheswide. b.ShieldoveranyyokeorU-jointmustbewithin 1/4inchofgearcaseandextendaminimumof4 inchespastcenterlineofU-joint. c.AllFWDvehiclesengine/automatictransmission combinationsmusthaveeither:(i.)Twofrontenginemounts,tworearenginemounts,andasupportsaddleforrearoftransmission,with1/2inchmaximumclearance;OR(ii.)Twofrontenginemounts,supportsaddleatrearofengine,with1/2inchclearance,andamountatrearoftransmission.Thisistopreventengineortransmissionfromdroppingifbreakageoccurs.3. Driveshaftsbetweenengineandtransfercasemusthavesolidshieldingaminimumof3/8-inchaluminumor5/16-inchsteel.4. Vehiclemusthave360-degreemetalshieldaroundtheuniversaljoints,3/8-inchaluminumor5/16-inchsteel,minimumwidth6inches.Ifsplitdesignisused,mountasinRule2:aabove.
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5. Axleandhubboltshieldrequired,exceptwhereplanetaryfinaldrivesareused. a.Shieldmustbeatleast0.060inchthick. b.Minimumdiameterofaxleendorhubboltstobe coveredonbothfrontandrearaxles. c.Mountingshieldcannotbemountedtoaxleendor hubbolts. d.Aholemaybeinstalledincenteroffrontshieldso lockcanbeoperated,solongashubendoraxlebolts arecovered.6. Nocounterbalancerspermittedindriveline.
ENGINELIMITATIONS1. Vehiclesarelimitedtoasingleautomotive-typeengine.Automotiveengineisanyengineoritsreplicaavailable inapassengercarortruck.Maximum(8)cylinders.A replicatobeconsideredlegalmustacceptandswinga stockcrankshaft.Nodieselenginespermitted.2. Maximumof650cubicinchnaturallyaspiratedengine.3. Acceptablefuelsaregasolineandalcohol.4. Exceptforhighperformancetypestarterswith crankshaftdrive,rearofengineblockmaynotbemoved forwardofcenterlineoffrontaxle.5. Vehiclemayrunwithoutradiator,andenginemaybe movedforward,butenginemuststaybehindthegrill. Entireenginetomeananythingthatisboltedtothe engineblock.Exceptforhighperformancetype starterswithcrankshaftdrive,rearofengineblock maynotbemovedforwardofcenterlineoffrontaxle.6. Nosuperchargersorturbochargersallowed.7. Automotiveenginesareonlyallowedtorunamaximumof(2)valvespercylinderandonesparkplugpercylinder.8. Fuelinjection(andcarburetors)andheadersmay protrudethroughthehood.Bubbleorscoopis optional,butifused,thescooporbubblemustcoverthe carburetor(s)orfuelinjection,ifinductionsystem protrudesthroughthehood.9. Maximumboringspacetobe5.0inchesoncenter.
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10. Vehiclemusthaveverticalexitingexhaust.Height ofpipemustbeaminimumofonefootabovethebend. Verticalisdefinedas“beinginplumb”witha10-degree varianceinanydirectionpermitted.11. FWDvehiclesmusthaveprovisiononcrankshaftto accommodate1/2-inchsquaredriveat1to1ratio foruseofcubicinchtest.
FRAMES
1. Maybedifferentthanthemakeandmodeloftruckbody.2.Mustbemainsupportingmemberofchassis,OEMtruckframe.3. Tubularsteelframeisallowed.4. Centerofwheelscannotexceedplusorminus6inchesoffenderwellsforwheelbasebeingused,whichmeans thatavehiclemayrunuptoamaximumof133-inch wheelbase.5. Wheelsmustbeinfenderwellsasdescribedabove. Bodymaybestretchedinmiddletoaccommodatethis.6. Theoutsideedgeofthetireonthenarrowaxlemust overlapthecenterlineofthetireonthewideaxleby atleastoneinch.
HITCH
1. Noportionoftruckmayinterferewithsled,chainorhookduringpullorwhilebeinghookedorunhooked.2. Anarea5incheswideand12incheshighimmediatelyabovethedrawbarmustbefreeofallobstructions (includingweights,wheeliebarsandseconddrawbars) foreaseofhookingandunhooking.3. Vehiclemusthavetowhitchonfrontofvehicle. a.Itcanextendnomorethan6inchesaheadof thefarthermostfrontportionofthevehicle. b.Itwillnotbecountedwhenmeasuringlength ofvehicle. c.Itmusthavea3-inchdiameterhole,positioned horizontally. d.Itmustbestrongenoughtopushorpull thevehicleatitsheaviestweight.
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4 Truckswheredrawbarheightadjustlinkisattachedto reardifferentialhousingtheattachingpointmustbe ataxlecenterlineorbelow.
SAFETYAllfiregloves,suits,boots,headsockandneckcollarrequiredasdescribedundersafetyrulesandregulationsoftheSouthernPullingRuleshandbook.
1. Vehiclemusthaveacompletefirewallwithnoholes exceptforcontrols.Holesnottoexceed1/2inchlarger thancontrol.2. Vehiclesthatdonothaveworkingdoorsmustcarry anonboardhalonfiresystemwithaminimumof (3)nozzleslocatedwithinthedriver’scompartment/ enginecompartment.3. Flip-toporfunnycartypevehiclesmusthavebodyinloweredpositionbeforevehiclemaybemovedunderits ownpower.4. Flip-toptypebodiesmusthaveasafetylocktoholdupthebody.5. Bodymayberaisedtostartengineandmaystayin raisedpositionwhileengineisrunningaslongas vehicleisnotinmotion.6. Operator’scompartment a.Nofueltanks,fuelpressuregauges,fuel pumpsand/orfuellinesareallowedin theoperator’scompartment. b.Ifthefueltankislocatedbehindthedriver, afirebarrierisrequiredfromthefirewall totherearofthedriver’sseat.(0.060inch aluminumorsteelisacceptablefirebarrier material.)7. Vehiclesmustusewheelsforweightrack,nomorethan6inchesofftheground,within6inchesoftheforwardmostpartofthevehicle. a.Wheelsmustbeaminimumof6inchesin diameterby2incheswide. b.Wheelsmustsupporttheweightofthevehicle.
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c.Wheelsmustberaisedorremovedforthe purposeofgroundclearancewhenvehicleisnot oncompetitiontrack. d.Wheelsmustbeatleast3feetapart.8. Weightsmustbesafelysecuredtovehicle,andmustnotextendforwardmorethan60inchesfromthecenterlineoffrontwheel.9. AllSPA,Inc.safetyrulesapplytothisclass.
TIRES1. Maximumtiresizetobe112inchcircumference,wheninflatedto30psiwithoriginalbar,nottoexceed17 inchesinwidthbeforecutting.2. Therulesinthisclassaresubjecttomodificationand changesinordertocomplywithothersanctioning bodies.
8000lbSuperFarmTractors
TIRES1. Maximum24.5x32reartires.
ENGINES
1. 500cubicinchlimit.Theonlyexceptionstothe500 cubicinchruleare:504Case.540MasseyFerguson. Theseenginesmustremainstockcubicinches.2. TwovalvepercylinderO.E.M.cylinderheadsonly.Noaluminumheads,nooverheadcams,norollercams.All cylinderheadsmustbewetheads.3. O.E.M.exhaustandintakemanifoldsforthatseries engine.Noaftermarketorcustommanifolds. Allexhaustpipesmustdischargeverticallyandshould besecurelyattached.4. Acceptablefuelsaredieselandgas.Tractormustruntheoriginalstockfuelformakeandmodeldeclared.
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TURBOANDEXHAUST
1. Theinletatthefaceoftheturbowheelnottoexceed three(3)inchesacross.Exhaustmeasurementat thefaceofthewheelnottoexceedthree(3)inches.
2. Turbochargedenginesmusthavetwobolts(minimumof1/4”)intheverticalpositionoftheexhaustpipe. Boltstobeinstalled90degreestoeachother,within1” ofeachother.
3. Turbobuyoutrule:Inordertomaintaincompetitivenessandtokeepcostslow.AllSuperFarmtractors competingwiththeSouthernPullingcircuiton aconsistentbasis(morethantwopullsina givenyear)arerequiredtoabidebythefollowing buyoutrule.Ifanotherpullerbelievesyou havemoreinvestedinyourturbothanthemaximumallowedof$3250.00,thenthatpersonhasthe righttopurchaseyourturbooffofyourtractorattheendofthepullfor$3250.00.Failuretocomply(i.e.sayingyouwillnotsellyourturbo)willresultinaone-yearsuspensionfrompullingwiththeSouthernPullersAssoc.,Inc.Thissuspensionappliestothedriverandthetractor.Theperson(buyer) wantingtobuytheturbomusthavecashoracertified checkfortheamountof$3250.00.Ifthebuyerdoes nothavecashoracertifiedcheckatthattime, theturbodoesnothavetobesolduntilthe \buyercanproducethemoneyatafuturepull. Itisthesellers’responsibilitytoremovetheturbofor thebuyer.Theturbo-buyoutruledoesnotincludeany plumbingthatleadstoorfromtheturbo,onlytheturbo itself.Theturbocannotbeboughtmorethatonetimein sixmonths.
FUELSYSTEM
1. ThelargestfuelsystemallowedwillbeaP-pump withone(1)plungerpercylinder.Tractorsmust haveanoperator-controlledfuelshut-offordumpvalve tostoptheflowoffueltotheinjectorpump.
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Thiscannotsimplybetheshutoffleveronthe injectionpump,butavalvetostopordivertthe flowoffuelawayfromtheinjectionpumpintheeventof anemergencyshutdown.Thisvalvemustbelocated18 inchesoftheinjectionpump.Waterinjectionisallowed.
2.Afuelpumpbuyoutrulewillalsoapplywiththesame guidelinesastheturbobuyoutrule.Ifanother pullerwantstopurchaseyourinjectionpump offyourtractorfor$4500.00thenhe/ shehastherightto.Ifthepersonrefuses toselltheinjectionpump,thenhe/shewillnot beallowedtopullforoneyear.This one-yearsuspensionappliestothedriverandthe tractor.Thebuyermusthave$4500.00in cashorcertifiedcheckatthetimeofpurchase.Itisthe seller’sresponsibilitytoremovetheinjectionpumpfor thebuyer.Timebuyoutruleonlycoverstheinjection pump;noinjectionlines,brackets,gears,orinjectors areincluded.Thefuelpumpcannotbebought morethatonetimeinsixmonths.
BRAKES
1.Functionalrearbrakesaremandatory.
CLUTCHANDFLYWHEEL
1.AlltractorsmusthaveaSFI-approvedblanket.All tractorsmusthaveSFI-approvedrollcageand SFI-approvedclutchandflywheel.
HITCHANDDRAWBARS
1. Maximumhitchheightis20inches.2. Drawbar length is to be a minimum of 18” from thecenteroftherearaxle.3. Hitchmustberigidinalldirections,nofloatingdrawbars.
KILLSWITCHES
1. Tractormustbeequippedwitha“deadman”throttle, meaningthethrottlemustreturntoidlewhenreleased.
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2. ONalldieselenginestheremustbeanairshutoffthatwillcoverorcloseofftheintake(raincaponanintake pipe).Thiscapmustbeabletobeactuatedfrom thedriversseat(mustbeabletoreachacable ordevisetoshutintakeifneeded)andbytheoperator ofthesled.3. Ondieselengines,thekillcablemustactivatetheair shut-off.Noelectricalairshutoffdevices.4. Killswitchesmustnotbeobscuredorblockedby hangingweightsoranyotherpartofthetractor, permanentortemporary.Killswitchesmusthaveaminimum1.5-inchdiameterring;thecablefromthesled willbeattachedtothisring.5. Kill switch on a gas enginemust shut the tractor offwhenactivated.
CHASSIS,FRAMEANDSHEETMETAL1. Tractorsmustbeagriculturaltractors,havingchassis, engine,clutchhousing,transmission,hoodandgrilleof onemanufacturer.2. Tractorsmusthavewidefrontaxles.Frontwheelsshalltrackwithintherearwheels.3. All tractors shall have fenders, or a shield, whichconsists ofasolidbarrierbetweenthedriverandanypartofthereartireexposedtothedriver.Thefenderorbarrier mustbemountedontheoutsideoftherollcage. Alltractorsshallhavearollcagebetweenthedriverand thereartires.4. Adeflectionshieldisrequiredonbothsidesofthe engineblock;thethicknessshallbeminimumof 0.060”aluminumorsteel.Theshieldmustbeableto beremovedwithouttheuseoftools.Wingnutsarenotallowed.Adeflectionshieldshallcoverallenginedriven fans.5. Adeflectionshieldbetweendriverandenginefromtopofhoodtotopoftorqueortransmissionhousing orclutchhousingisrequired.Deflectionshieldwillgo fromsideshieldtosideshield.Thisalsoprovides flashfirebarrier.
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6. Allturbosmountedoutsidethehoodmustbeshieldedwithaminimumof0.060”aluminumorsteel.7. Tractorsmusthaveahoodandgrilleinplaceas intendedbythemanufacturer.8. Maximum114”wheelbase,unlessoriginallyproduced withalongerwheelbase,inwhichcasestock lengthmustremain.9. Sheetmetalcanbeupgradedtoanewerorlargertractoraslongasitisofthesamemanufacturer(International 966toaInternational1066)10. Safetytiebarsmountedtorearaxlehousingextendingforwardofflywheelareaoneachsideoftractor,ora onepieceframeextendingfromfrontoftractorto rearaxlehousingmountingboltsarerequired.
STABILIZERBARS(WHEELIEBARS)
1. Stabilizerbarsmayinnowaybeconnectedtodrawbarassembly.2. Stabilizerbarsmustsupporttheweightofthetractor fromtheheaviestclassitwillcompetein.3. Padstobeaminimumof5”square.4. Padsonbottomofstabilizerbarshallnotexceed10”offoftheground.5. Padstobeaminimumof32”rearwardfromthecenteroftherearhousing.Inadditiontothestabilizer barstheremustbeabracethatextendsvertically 12inchesfromtherearmosttipsofskidpads.
WEIGHTS1.Weightsmustnotinterferewiththedrawbar,chain,orkillswitch.2.Ifweightsfalloffafteryouhavebeenflaggedtoastop, measurementwillbetakenandrecordedaslegalpull.3. Ifweightsfalloffduringthegreenflag,youare disqualifiedforthatpull.
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SAFETY1.All fire gloves, suits, boots, head sock and neck collarrequiredasdescribedundersafetyrulesandregulationsoftheSouthernPullingRuleshandbook.2.AlltractorsmusthaveSFIapprovedrollcagesandSFI approvedclutchesandflywheels.3.Allpullersmustwearaseat/lapbeltwhenpulling.4.Alltractorsmusthaveaworkingfireextinguishereasily accessiblebythedriverortrackofficial.5.AllSPA,Inc.,safetyrulesapply.
CNYModified4X4Trucks1. Maximumweightofcompetitionvehicleis6200#.2. Maximumcubic inch limit540. Onlysingle four-barrelcarburetors allowed no fuel injection, dual carburetors orsplitsallowed.2A.650ciEastCoastMod4X4truckswillbeallowedtorunwithCNY.CNY540ciwillbeallowedtorunuptoa28”hitchheightwhenpullingagainstEC650.PointswillbegivenonlytotrucksthataremembersofthePPLNYTPAandCNY.3. Anyautomotivetypeengine,mustbenaturallyaspirated,withonly twovalvespercylinderandmustacceptastockautomotivecrankshaft.4. Rearofengineblockcanbenofartherforwardthanthecenterlineofthefrontaxle.5. Maximumborespacingallowedis5.00”.6. Enginemustbebehindgrill.7. Frontweightsmaynotextendmorethan60inchesfromcenterlineoffrontaxle.Nolooseweightsallowedincaborunderhoodallowed.8. Truckorvanbodiespermittedandmusthavecompletefirewall.9. Planetaryaxlesarepermitted.10.Tubeframesarepermitted.11.Axleshieldsarerequired.Shieldtobe.060”thicknesssteeloraluminum.Shieldnottobemountedtoaxleendsorhubbolts.Asingleholemaybecutinonetoallowlockinginofhubs.
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12.Maximumwheelbaseis133inchesonallModified4X4trucks.Wheelsmustbecenteredinwheelwells.Bodymustbe lengthened or shortened between cab and rearwheelwells,tomaintainrearwheelscenteredinrearwheelwell.13.Maximumtiresizetobe112inchcircumference,wheninflatedto30psiwithoriginalbar,nottoexceed18inchesinwidthbeforecutting.14.Fronttowhitchwillbestrongenoughtopush,pullorpickthevehicleup.Onlya6x6pieceof steelwithaminimumthicknessor½”andamaximumof1.25” thicknesswillbeallowed.Aroundthree(3)inchholeisrequiredinfronttowhitch.15.Clearplexi-glassorfactorytintglasspermitted.16.Nomudflapsordirtdeflectorswillbepermitted.17. No fuel tanks, fuel lines, pressure gauges or pumpsallowedincabs.Allhydrauliclinesincabmustbeshieldedtopandsideswithaminimumof.060aluminum.18. All air or hydraulic suspension systems cannot havehydraulic, air, or electric lines attached during to thesedevicesduringcompetition.19.Hitchheightmaximumistobe26”atpointofhookbefore,during, and after pull.Hitchmust be rigid in all directionsandsolidlymounted.Pullingpointcanbenomore than1½inchesfrombackedgeofdrawbar.Noclevis,chains,orcablespermittedinhitchingdevice.Frompointofhooktocenterlineof rearaxle shall beno less than30%of truckwheelbaseandshallnotslopeanygreaterthan33ºtohitchpoint.20.Nohitchsupportsoradjusters,iffastenedtotherearaxlehousingshallbeabovethecenterlineoftherearaxle.Pivotpinofdrawbarcanbenofartherforwardthancenterlineoftherearaxle.21.EastCoastMod4X4willbeallowed to runwithCNY.CNY540’swill beallowed to runup toa28”hitchheightwhenpullingagainstECMOD650’s.PointswillbegiventothetruckswhoaremembersofPPLNYTPA&CNY.
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