MICHIGAN TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOCIATION

ANTIQUE PLUS CLASS RULES - 2010 

I. Eligibility of Tractor

   

     1. 1956 or older

    

     2. Dual wheels are not allowed.  Tractor must be of the two wheel drive type. 

 

     3. Rubber tires only-tire size no larger than 24.5 x 32.  Cut or sharpened tires allowed (any cut).

 

     4. Have serial number in proper place if newer than 1937.

 

     5. No alterations that change the apperance from original specifications.  Weights may be  

         added in a safe and secure manner.  No added weights behind the rear tires.

 

     6. No weight frame or weight may extend more than 11' from center of rear axle to front of

         weights.  Any ballast or external parts lost while hooked to the sled will be cause for

         disqualification. 

 

     7. Drawbar height not to exceed 20" at point of hitch.  Drawbar shall not be less than 18" from

         center of rear axle to point of pull, except when manufactured at a lesser distance (Fordson). 

         Drawbar must be secure in all directions.  Clevis must be boldted securely, 3/4" bolt

         minimum.  Drawbar must have a minimum 3 5/8" diameter opening.

 

     8. Driver must remain seated and signal that tractor is out of gear when hitching and unhitching

         from pulling device.  Driver must obey signals from track flagman. 

 

     9. Tractor can only be entered one time per class.  Driver may enter more than one tractor per

         class.

 

     10. No drawbar supports above centerline of rear axle will be allowed, unless OEM.  Must pull from original drawbar on OEM hitch. 

 

     11. No unusual modifications, tractor and engine must appear stock to the eye. 

 

     12. All tractors must have wheelie bars.  Wheelie bars must be 20" apart and independent from

           drawbar.

 

     13. RPMs limited to 10% over factory rating.

 

     14. Speed limit - 3.5 MPH.

 

     15. Kill switch and fire extinguisher on the tractor are required. 

 

     16. Tractor RPMs will be checked if flagman or sled operator thinks a tractor is running too

           many RPMs.  Any others who wish to protest RPMs must put up $100.00 protest fee.

 

     17. Track will be set at 200'.

 

     18. Floating finish if past 200'.

    

     19. Drawbars will be checked 2 to 3 tractors before hooking to the sled.

 

     20. All tractors will have a registration number on both sides of the tractor. 

 

II. Safety and Tractor Operation

    

     1. Excessive wheelies will be cause for disqualification.

 

     2. Tractor must be operated in a safe manner at all times.

 

     3. No consumption of alcoholic beverages in the track or pit area either before or during the

         contest.  If a judge believes any driver to be a potential safety hazard because of such

         consumption, said driver may be barred from the contest. 

 

     4. Tractor must be stopped immediately upon signal from the judge.  The pull shall be

         considered over when forward motion of the sled stops. 

 

     5. All tractors must be in neutral or park while being hooked and unhooked.

 

     6. No riders permitted on tractor while in motion or while engine is running.

 

III. Operation of Contest

 

     1. Number one puller will be test puller except in pulloff, and may take pull if weight machine is ok

         or he/she may pull in third position.  If weight machine needs further adjustment, first puller after

         each adjustment will be treated as number one puller.  All decisions on re-pulls must be made

         before tractor in question is unhooked from sled.  Any disqualification on first attempt bars a

         second attempt.

 

     2. Contestant must pull at position drawn within one (1) minute of time sled is ready, any delay will

         mean disqualification.

 

     3. All pulls must start with a tight hitch.  No jerking permitted.  Contestant will be allowed two (2)

         consecutive attempts and 75' to start sled.

 

     4. Tractor must remain within boundaries of contest course during the pull or will be disqualified. 

 

     5. No pace tractor will be used.

 

     6. No one allowed on track except for track officials and contestants.  NO HELPERS.  Track is

         defined as area within 35' in any direction of contest course boundaries.

 

     7. Each tractor may be entered in more than one class, but only once in each class.

 

IV. General Rules

 

     1. Violation of any rule shall constitute a disqualification.

 

     2. Contest to be governed by judge or judges with all decisions final.

 

V. Eligibility of Contestant

 

     1. All drivers must be 18 years old or 16 with written parental permission.