SUMMIT  COUNTY  FAIR

 

  TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL RULES

 

 Saturday • July 28th • 7:30 pm

 

 Registration and Scales open at 6pm

 Registration Fee ~ $25 per Hook

 
 

 Summit County Fair General Rules Shall Apply 

CLICK HERE FOR GENERAL RULES

 
     

 MODIFIED FARM STOCK (Turbo Smoker)

       
 

   Hitch:  Hitch point will be20" high and 18" long.  Must be able to be mechanically locked.  Hitch point must be
          easily accessible.
 

   Tires:  Maximum size 24.5 x 32 cut tires are allowed.
 

   Engines:  Must be stock appearing for make & model.  Head must be OEM agricultural type for that brand engine.
          No over head cams allowed.  OEM stock type intake and exhaust manifolds for that series engine.  Turbo exhaust
          pattern no longer than 2.750" x 3.5".  No altering of housing to accomodate smaller base.  Compressor shall
          measure a maximum 3" in and 3" out.  Maximum size pump for diesel fuel injection is a P pump.  Scatter blankets,
          steel flywheels, and side shields MUST BE USED.
 

   Fuel:  No alcohol or nitrous oxide allowed.
 

   Any other guide lines will be from OSTPA/NTPA Rule Books.

 

 DIVISION 6 RULES

 
 ENGINE
  • 5000rpm limit, using soft-touch type chip, must be in place and functioning. 
  • 516c.i. maximum (8 cyl. max permitted within c.i. limits), single engine
  • $500 Teardown fee, to check internal specifications under protest
  • Naturally aspirated, single carburetor (fuel injection prohibited).  No forced induction allowed (no turbo's, blowers, or chargers, etc.)
  • Race gas only, no nitrous oxide or nitromethane
  • Diesel conversions are allowed on race gas
  • Cast iron blocks & cylinder heads required
 TRACTOR/CHASSIS & DRIVETRAIN
  • Stock wheelbase for model of tractor, with wide (spread) front end
  • Stock appearing sheetmetal, modified for necessary clearances only
  • Rearend and transmission must appear stock in outward appearance.  Internal modifications are allowed.
  • Front end mounting can be fabricated, must be safe for weight demand
  • Furthest extending length of front end is 12ft maximum from rear axle centerline (including weights)
  • Draw bar must be adjustable with 20 inch maximum height, with 3" diameter hole
  • Draw bar must be minimum 18 inches to hitch point from rear axle centerline
  • Ladder bars are required
 TIRES
  • 18.4 X 38 size, cut tires permitted
 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
  • Wheelie bars required and constructed per following specifications; (1) must extend beyond rearmost plane of tire, and support weight of tractor and, (2) skid pads to be 10 inches above ground maximum height
  • Rollbars are required
  • Fenders required OR seat belt
  • Inline cylinder tractors are required to have side shields
  • Kill switch, break-away type; must be accessible and functioning
  • Flywheels must be of a steel construction - no cast iron, no exceptions.  Must be easily viewed for inspection.
  • Clutches must be of aftermarket, or SFI rated
  • Blanket w/ SFI 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, or equivalent rating  OR 
  • Steel shield constructed around flywheel and clutch.  Shield must be made of 1/4" min. thick steel, and minimum width must be equal to width of flywheel + clutch & pressure plate assembly.  Shield can be attached to bellhousing, engine, or chassis   OR
  • Steel bellhousing w/ SFI 6.1, 6.2, or 6.3 rating
  • Deadman type throttle return required
  • Crank driven engine cooling fans must be plastic, or electrically driven
  • Driver must be minimum 16 years of age with a valid driver's license

 
     

 MODIFIED FARM STOCK (Non Turbo)     6,500# and 7,500# Classes

       
       Subject to CURRENT NWPA rules
 

   All weights must be securely fastened to tractor.  No weights permitted on seat or deck.  Any weights or external parts
          lost while under green flag will be cause for disqualification of the pull.
 

   All tractors must be equipped with both rear brakes working.
 

   Modified stock classes are open to naturally aspirated engine only.  Tractors must have rubber tires, no dual wheels,
          studs or chains with all power being transmitted through rear wheels.  Cut tires are permitted.  All factory positioned
          wheels must be in place.
 

   No R.P.M. limit.
 

   Tractor Motor, transmission and rear end must conform to each other and must be in the stock location.
          Block and cylinder head must be O.E.M. for make and model of tractor.
 

   Clutch housing, transmission case, rear end housing and axle housing must be O.E.M. for make and model of tractor.
 

   Minimum drawbar length is 18" from the center of rear axle to point of hook up.  Drawbar must be stationary in all
          directions.  Maximum height is 20" from top of hitching device parallel to the ground.  Any vertical clevis will be
          measured to center of loop.  No bracing above center of rear axle.
 

   Drawbar must be equipped with steel hitching device with thickness no less than 1" square or 1-1/8" round stock
          and no more than 1-1/2" square or round stock.  A 3" wide by 3-1/2" long hole is required or 3" round.  A cross
          sectional thickness of 1 square inch minimum must be maintained at any given point of hitch loop.
 

   Tire size limit will be 24.5" maximum.
 

   Diesel can use any fuel system.  Gasoline powered tractor must use only one updraft carburetor.  Tractors must use
          fuel that engine was designed for.  No Alcohol fuel allowed.  Electric fuel pumps are permitted.  Engine must use
          O.E.M. manifolds.  No fuel injection of any type, except for diesel engines.  Carburetor flange will be no more than
          1" from stock length.  No water injection.  No overhead cams.  All propane tractors should have only one
          regulator.
 

   All tractros must have all safety equipment, (I.E. side shields from top of block extend 2 inches below center throw of
          crankshaft, must be 1/8" steel or aluminum).  Must have fenders, kill switch and return spring on throttle plate.
 

   Maximum length from center of rear wheel to forward most portion or tractor is 13'.  Maximum wheel base is not
          to exceed 114".
 

   Officials may order driver/owner to remove shields for inspection.  The driver/owner will be present at inspection.
          A closed inspection will be honored.
 

   Power shift and clutch update are okay, if no modifications are made to chassis.  Any tractor in question of being
          legal will be ruled on by the rules committee and board of directors.
 

   Full face helmets , fire suits and leather shoes are required. 
 

   Cubic Inch Limit for all makes and models is 680 cubic inches with unlimited rpm.
       a.  Engines from 681 to 850 cubic inches will have a 4200 rpm limit.
       b.  Engines under 680 cubic inches and under 4200 rpm shall receive a weight varience to be set by the board of directors.
 

   A protest rule will be in place for these classes.  A fee (tear down money) of $500.00 cash must be posted by the
          protestor(s) at the event.  The burden of proof of the legality of the tractor in question is placed on the vehicle's
          owner.
 

   Wheelie bar specifications:
          a.  Maximum height from the ground 10".
          b.  Maximum length 32" from center of axle to back of wheelie bar.
          c.  5" square plate on bottom of wheelie bar.
          d.  Must not be attached to the hitching devices.
          e.  A random check can be made where the tractor is jacked up using the wheelie bar.  The wheelie bar must
                  hold the weight of the class the tractor is pulling.
       Non-cast flywheels are required.  Must have a 3/8" plate around the whole bell housing or a 5 strap blanket required.
       Any steel shrouding must be fastened by 3/8" Grade 5 bolts and nuts or better with a maximum spacing of 6 inches.
       A maximum 1-1/2 inch spacer between the intake manifold and the head will be permitted
       Special Exceptions:  Allis Chalmers D19 tractors may move the intake flange 2" towards the center.
       Non-cast structure steel or aluminum from back axle housing to front frame that will support the tractor
       The Baord of Directors may entertain additional weight variances and the addition of other tractor types to the class.

 
     

 DIVISION 5 CLASSIC SUPER STOCK (Turbo)     7,700# Classes

       
       Age of Tractor:  1970 and older but including total run of that model
 

   Age of Driver:  18 year or older
 

   Fuel:  Diesel fuel only, no pressurized fuel tanks.
 

   Tires:  18.4 x 38 maximum radials allowed
 

   Cylinder Block or Crank Case:  Must be from the same manufacturer.  All up graded blocks must be approved by the committee. 
 

   Tractor Motor, transmission and rear end must conform to each other and must be in the stock location.
       Examples:  IH 68 series 466, JD 40 series 466, JD 5010 & 5020 must run 531 block, AC 426, Case 504, Ford 478, MM 504,
       Oliver 478 and others to be approved by the committee ALL ENGINES MUST BE 531 CUBIC INCHES OR SMALLER.
       All tractors that hook 3 or more times in one season must have a cubic inch, turbo, and Safety inspection.
 

   Heads:  Must be from same manufacturer and must bolt in stock location without modification.  No over head cams allowed.
 

   Draw Bar:  Draw bars must not exceed 20 inches in height or less than 18 inches from center of axle to hooking point.
       No part of draw bar may extend rearward beyond point of hook.  Draw bars must be stationary in all directions.  No clevis
 

 

 Hood, Grill, Frame, Transmission, Rear End, Axle:  Must be for that make and model and must maintain stock appearance
       and dimension.  Front ends may be homemade but must maintain stock appearing wheelbase.  Frames may be altered to
       except upgraded blocks.  No cast iron engine frames.
 

   Total Length of Tractor:  Maximum length 12' from center of rear axle to the furthest point forward, including weights.
     Safety Equipment:  Helmet, fire suit, wheelie bars, roll cages, kill switches, fire extinguishers, fenders, side shields, SFI flywheels
       and pressure plates, scatter blanket or steel shields, no steel fans, all electric fuel pumps must be wired to the kill switch.  Wide
       front axles.  No cast iron engine frames.  (ladder bars are recommended).
     Injector Pumps:  P - Pump maximum, one plunger per cylinder.  No computerized fuel systems allowed.  The committee will
       monitor the new pump rule and may make changes to level the playing fioeld as they deem necessary.
     Manifolds:  No inner coolers, no after coolers.  OEM stock intake and exhaust manifolds for that series engine, alteration for
       turbo mounting allowed.
     Turbo, one only:  One single stage turbo allowed.  Turbo  must not extend through hood. 
       (a)  Exhaust bolt pattern no larger than 2.750 in x 3.250 in.
       (b)  No altering of a housing to accommodate a smaller base; e.g. T-18A95 with a smaller base welded to it.
     

      No external altering of housings.  Compressor housing must be 3LM style with 2" OD outlet.

       (c)  A compressor measurement to be measured at the face of the wheel inlet of a maximum of 2.7 in.  The wheel may be no
            larger than this measurement at the inlet.  Tips of wheel must protrude into opening at least 1/8".  No slots or grooves.
            A maximum of 2 in. OD at the outlet.
       (d)  An exhaust measurement to be measured at the face of the wheel outlet of a maximum of 3 in.  The wheel may be no larger
            than this measurement at the outlet.
     ALL RULES WILL BE INTERPRETED BY THE COMMITTEE.  ANY UNFORESEEN PROBLEMS OR OVERSIGHTS
       WILL BE RULED ON BY THE COMMITTEE.

 
     

 4WD SUPER STOCK      6,200# Classes

       

   Maximum weight of competition vehicle is 6200#
 

   Maximum cubic inch limit is 410
 

   Any automotive type engine must be limited to a single, four (4) barrel carburetor with mechanical linkage, with only two
       valves per cylinder and must accept a stock automotive crankshaft.
 

   Fuel injection or any air compressing devices are not permitted
 

   Rear of engine block if moved must be a minimum of twelve (12) inches behind the centerline of the front axle
 

   OEM bore spacing must be retained in engine
 

   Grill must be original position
 

   Truck bodies permitted and must have complete firewall
 

   Axle shields are required.  Shield to be .060" thickness steel or aluminum.  Shield not to be mounted to axle ends or hub bolts.
       A single hole may be cut in one to allow locking in of hubs.
 

   Maximum wheelbase is 134 inches on all Super Stock 4x4 trucks
 

   Maximum tire size to be 112 inches in circumference once tire is inflated to 30psi.  The outside edge of the narrow axle
       must overlap the centerline of the tire on the wide axle by at least one inch.
     Clear plexi-glass or factory tint glass permitted
     No mud flaps or dirt deflectors will be permitted
     No fuel tanks, fuel lines, pressure gauges or pumps allowed in cabs.  All hydraulic lines in cab must be shielded top and
       sides with a minimum of 0.60 aluminum.
     All air or hydraulic suspension systems cannot have hydraulic, air, or electric lines attached  to these devices during competition.
     Hitch height maximum is to be 26" at point of hook before, during, and after pull.  Hitch must be rigid in all directions and solidly
       mounted.  Pulling point can be no more than 1-1/2 inches from back edge of drawbar.  No clevis, chains, or cables permitted in
       hitching device.  From point of hook to centerline of rear axle shall be no less than 27% of truck wheelbase
     All other rules not stated will fall under the Modified 4x4 truck category.