RULES

ALL decisions of the track officials & rules committee are final!

1 – All operators must attend driver's meeting. No imprudent speeds on track or pit area.

2 – No one allowed in the contest area except driver and contest officials.

3 – All pulls start from a tight chain. No jerking of the sled.

4 – All tractors must be in neutral with hands and feet clear of all controls while hooking and unhooking.

5 – Operators must remain seated during the entire pull.

6 – Any consumption of alcohol by a tractor operator will be immediate disqualification for the remainder of the pull.

7 – Drivers will pull load forward until forward motion stops or is flagged by track official. Always pay ATTENTION TO FLAG PERSON and track conditions.

8 – No operators under the age of 9. Operators between 9 and 18 years of age must have written consent from parent or guardian and copy of birth certificate on file prior to pulling. Operators 9 years old to 14 years of age will pull with restrictions. JUNIOR CLASS: 1st gear, pull string on ignition wire, and mandatory wheelie bars, and tractor front end on ground. Young pullers with a minimum of 2 years pulling experience with GVATC and proven capable will be allowed to pull Div. 2+ with adult supervision. PLEASE NOTE: After two (2) years of experience in the Junior Class, youth pullers will be considered a part of regular pulling divisions. Junior class is for pullers 9-14 years old.

9 – No one allowed to enter a class after it has been announced as starting and/or begun. Drivers must register PRIOR to driver's meeting.

10 – All tractors must have original serial number plates or casting year in frame for proof of year. Date of manufacture will be determined by dealer provided serial number if necessary.

11- RPM'S: Voluntary checks will be done at start of day. Recommended to be done at your first pull of the season. Random spot checks of rpm's, weight and drawbar re-checks may be made anytime at the discretion of track officials.

12- No visual engine modifications allowed. Tractors must have stock engine, frame, transmission, rear end and axle housing or manufacturers replacement for make & model being pulled. Stock heads and their replacements are to remain unchanged in outside appearance. No seven (7) bolt blocks in Olivers, no twelve (12) port heads. No ninety-nine (99) heads, no sixteen hundred (1600) series heads. AC-WC/WD/WD45 can use a D-17 engine. IH-H 350, M450, JD-A/B/G can use power blocks. No M-M800 heads or blocks. No dual exhaust except after stock manifold.

13 – Operators will be given a re-start if they stop before the commitment cone (60 feet from start line). Sled will be re-spotted. Tractor mechanical problems before cone may get a re-start. Stop AFTER passing cone with front of skid plate, and you are done. Blow the horn AFTER passing cone with front of skid plate will result in disqualification.

14 – NO switching divisions with same tractor. Tractor can be entered only once in any class, except exhibition only. May drop one pull. NO HOOK LIMIT. Points will follow driver. Limit of 2 classes eligible for points. Midway thru season, your two highest point classes will be chosen for your possible point championship.

15 - Insurance fee/membership dues must be paid by the first pull attended. Hook fee is $15 for each driver's first hook of the day and $5 for each remaining hook of the day. Exhibition hook is $10, and tractor must be legal for the class. First pull of season is test pull-NO POINTS or HOOK LIMIT but will be charged hook fees. Regular club rules apply. POINTS FOLLOW THE DRIVER.

16 - NO imprudent speeds on the track or in pit areas.

SPECS AND CLASS INFO

1 – Pull open to all tractors commercially manufactured through 1958. Tractors manufactured in 1958 may run through their entirety. (JD 2-cylinder 30 series also allowed)

2 – No alcohol, methane, added propane, blowers, turbos, or nitrous oxide permitted.

3 – Tractors may be re-checked with photo-tach after each pull. Disqualification for exceeding RPM limits. All governors will be in stock working condition. All tractors should be checked at your first pull of the season. Speed monitoring devices are only permitted in Division 4.

4 – Tractor weight bars and weights must be securely fastened to the tractor. No chains or concrete weights. Automatic disqualification for any weights or tractor parts falling onto the track.

5 – No weights or brackets shall exceed more than 11 feet from center of rear axle forward. Wheel weights and brackets shall not exceed 24 inches from side wall of tires. No weights or brackets shall exceed beyond rear tires. No weights allowed above the hitching device and hitch must be always easily accessible with at least 12 inches of clearance above hook point. Aluminum weight brackets are acceptable.

6 – All tractors will use original factory drawbars or facsimile thereof. No draw plates in place of drawbars. Draw plates may be used to replace clevis only. “F” series Farmalls must have a chain hooked to front of tractor. All drawbars must be mounted rigid in all directions. Any hitch deemed unsafe will be addressed. Seat & steering mounts will be checked for stability and safety.

7 – No stripping of tractors to make weight. (includes but not limited to tires, hoods, shields, etc.)

8 – Pulls are open to all commercially manufactured rubber tires (except radials). These tires shall not exceed 18.4 unless original stock tires were larger. Top cut tires allowed. NO front cuts in Div.2. Tractors equipped with steel wheels shall not exceed 18 inches in width.

9 – No tire chains, dual wheels, four-wheel drives or crawler tractors allowed.

10 – WHEELIE BARS: Must be behind the vertical line of the rear tire 5 inches. 10 inches off the ground with a 5-inch pad. Wheelie bars must support the weight of the tractor at its heaviest class weight. THEY ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW PULLERS. If the tractor does not have wheelie bars, they will be allowed to pull that day with a flag on the front of the tractor but should have them installed by the next pull. Wheelie bar adjusters must be below the level of the axle. Aluminum wheelie bars are acceptable.

11 – Visual inspections may be made of any tractor at any time at the discretion of GVATC officials, and random RPM checks, weight and drawbar inspections may or may not be announced during driver's meeting.

12 – Automatic disqualification for any tractor out of bounds.

13 – New pullers will have a flag on front of tractor.

14 - Pullers new to the club will have tractor inspected for safety prior to pulling. (Drawbars, hitches, wheelie bars, etc.)

DIVISION II 3 MPH SPEED LIMIT - ANY GEAR

1 – Oliver 88, Farmall M, Massey 44, MM-U, JD-G, Case C/D, JD-A 1940 and up and like size tractors not allowed in classes below 5200#. AC-WD 45, Massey 33, Oliver 77, Farmall H, Super H, JD-A 1939 and down and like size tractors not allowed in classes below 4000#. No AC-WC, Olive

2 – Tractors must be stock appearing as manufacture intended. 10% over high idle maximum. No aluminum fuel tanks, electric fuel pumps, fans, water pumps, or front mounted batteries. Original air cleaner required and connected does not apply anymore. No carb overhangs. Duplex carbs on John Deere tractors in Div. 2. If they came stock on the tractor, they are ok. If not, (an add on) you will have to jump up to Division 2 plus.

3 – No aluminum or plastic shall be used in exchange for factory parts to make a weight class.

4 – Drawbars shall be no closer than 18 inches from center of rear axle and no higher than 18 inches from pulling surface to point of hook.

5 – Wheelie bars are highly recommended in Division II. Any new puller without wheelie bars will have a flag attached to front of tractor to alert the flag person. Please advise registration people & flag person prior to pull.

6 – Top cut tires allowed. NO front cuts. Tire sizes as per tire chart on back page.

7 -- Powder Puff classes have been eliminated.

8 -- Junior class will be exempt from multiple pullers on same tractor rule.

DIVISION II + 5 MPH SPEED LIMIT - ANY GEAR

1 – Oliver 88, Farmall M, Massey 44, MM-U, JD-G, Case C/D, JD-A 1940 and up and like size tractors not allowed in classes below 5200#. AC/WD 45, Massey 33, Oliver 77, Farmall H, Super H, JD-A 1939 and down and like size tractors not allowed in classes below 4200# No AC-WC, Oliver 66 or 70 and like size tractors below 3500#. Farmall H is allowed in the 3700#.

2 – Any cut on tire. Tire sizes as per tire chart on back page. A new yellow speed cone for 2 plus classes will be placed on track part way between the Div. 2 and Div. 4 cones.

3 – Drawbars shall be no closer than 18 inches from center of rear axle and no higher than 18 inches from pulling surface to point of hook.

4 – 20% over high idle maximum. (Division 2 and 4 no change)

5 – May have altered or shop built front ends but must be SAFE and as close to stock appearing as possible.

6 – Aluminum fuel tanks, electric fuel pumps, fans and water pumps, front mounted batteries and aftermarket air cleaners are allowed.

7 – Wheelie bars and operating kill switches are MANDATORY, and fenders are highly recommended. Kill switches will be hooked up.

DIVISION 4 ANY SPEED - ANY GEAR

1 – Oliver 88, Farmall M, Massey 44, MM-U, JD-G, Case C/D, JD-A 1940 and up and like size tractors not allowed below 4700#. Any Turbo tractors will be required to run in Div. 4 and follow Div.4 rules. Kill switches, side panels, etc. EXCEPTIONS: 2-cylinder tractors- 1500 RPM’S 4&6 cylinders -2800 RPM’S. Must have working mechanical governors and electrical fan. Unsafe tractors will be addressed.

2 – 20% over factory high idle. Olivers-7 Main Blocks are allowed.

3 – Stock manifolds. No headers. No pan seats. Seat must have a back, minimum of 12 inches high.

4 – Drawbars no closer than 18 inches from center of rear axle and no higher than 20 inches from pulling surface to point of hook.

5 – Wheelie bars, working kill switch, side panels covering motor and fenders are MANDATORY.

6 – Any cut on tires. Tire sizes as per tire chart below.

7 -- Will use short chain when hooking to sled. Long chain will be used if necessary to stop tractors.

8 -- Distance speed cone will be placed at or near the midpoint length of the track. Speedometers allowed. Help is needed to monitor distance cone. ALL Div. 4 classes are 8 MPH.

NEW RULES FOR 2024

1.Stay in seat no leaning over tires.

2.Hook fees are $15 for first pull $5 after that (Dues next year will go from $30 single $35 family}

3.Tachometers are allowed on all tractors.

4. No steel lug wheels. Front mounted batteries are allowed on all tractors.

5.No limitations on certain tractors in certain weight classes. If you can make weight, tire size, draw bar, wheelie bar ect. rules you can pull.

6. Turbow class speed limit is 10 mph. unless conditions prohibit it.

NEW FOR 2024 . New class for Div. 2 UNCUT TIRE CLASS. Follow all Div. 2 rules.But NO CUT TIRES. This is a trial basis this year.

TIRE SIZES AND WEIGHT CLASSES (200# allowed for driver)

Division II
3000# Maximum Tire 13.6
3500# Maximum Tire 13.6
4000# Maximum Tire 13.6
4500# Maximum Tire 13.6
4500# Maximum Tire 13.6(Jr. Class)
5000# Maximum Tire 15.5
5500# Maximum Tire 15.5
6000# Maximum Tire 15.5
6500# Maximum Tire 15.5
7000# Maximum Tire 18.4
7500# Maximum Tire 18.4
8000# Maximum Tire 18.4
8500# Maximum Tire 18.4

Division II + Class
3500# Maximum Tire 15.5
4000# Maximum Tire 15.5
4500# Maximum Tire 15.5
5000# Maximum Tire 15.5
5500# Maximum Tire 15.5
6000# Maximum Tire 15.5
6500# Maximum Tire 15.5
7500# Maximum Tire 18.4
8500# Maximum Tire 18.4

Division IV Class
3500# Maximum Tire 18.4
4000# Maximum Tire 18.4
4500# Maximum Tire 18.4
5000# Maximum Tire 18.4
5500# Maximum Tire 18.4
6000# Maximum Tire 18.4

Div.4 Plus (Turbo) 4500#--6000#
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