MICHIGAN TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOCIATION
CLASSIC CLASS RULES - 2012
I. Eligibility of Tractor
1. 1965 or older
2. Rubber tires only-no larger than 18.4 x 38. Cut or sharpened tires allowed-any
cut.
3. Dual wheels not allowed. Tractor must be of the two wheel drive type.
4. Have serial number in proper place if newer than 1937.
5. No alterations that change the appearance 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 secrue in all directions. Clevis
must be bolted securely, 3/4" bolt minimum, opening to be minimum of 3 5/8".
8. Driver must remain seated and signal that tractor is out of gear when hitching
and unhitching from pulling device. Driver must remain seated during pull.
Driver must obey signals from track flagman.
9. Tractor can only be entered one (1) 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 visual modifications, tractor and engine must appear stock to the eye.
12. All tractors must have stabilizer bars; minimum of 20" apart, independent from
drawbar.
13. RPMs limited to 20% over factory rating. 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 a $100.00 protest fee.
14. All tractors must be equipped with a kill switch.
15. Track will be set at 200'.
16. Floating finish if past 200'.
17. Drawbars will be checked 2 to 3 tractors before hooking to the sled.
18. All tractors will have a registration number on both sidesw of the tractor.
19. Speed Limit: 10mph.
20. Must have fenders.
II. Saftety 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 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 on 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 the 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
boundaries.
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.