FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8TH - 6:00 PM Contact Scott Graham 705-322-0896

Registration & Weigh-In 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

1. Number of competitors will be limited in each class.

2. Tractors must be pre-registered, with local residents living within a 25 km radius of Elmvale having until September 15th, 2009 to register. After September 15th, registration will be opened up to non-residents. A “Grandfather Exemption” may apply at the discretion of the tractor pull committee.

3. Participants must provide proof of insurance coverage for their tractor at time of registration.

4. Each driver is only allowed to drive one tractor in one class during the pull. If registering more than one tractor, each additional tractor must have a new driver. Note: New “open” classes will be exempt from this rule.

5. Drivers will not be allowed to move up to the next class.

6. A puller and one helper will be allowed free admission to the grounds.

7. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age. If under 18 years of age, driver must have parent’s consent.

8. All vehicles are subject to an inspection. Each tractor may only be entered by one driver in a class. Each driver may only drive one tractor in a class, except specialty classes.

9. No one is allowed on the track except persons running the tractor pull, and the contestant.

10. All pulling vehicles must be weighed prior to the competition.  The maximum weight per class includes both the pulling vehicle and the driver.

11. All pulling vehicles must have an operator in the driver’s seat while being started.

12. All pulls must be started from a tight chain, and on the raising of a green flag by the flag man.

13. All pulls shall operate with 2 flag men on the lefthand side of the track. The starting flag man will be responsible for the readiness of the track, pulling machine and contestant. The second flag man will be responsible for the balance of the course, under the guidance of the Track Official.

14. All vehicles must be in neutral or park (transmission selector) while being hitched or unhitched. Driver must raise both hands while hooking and unhooking.

15. Puller may have the sled spotted in the location of his choice with sufficient notice to the pull-back tractor operator during the return of the sled to the starting line following previous pull. If preceding puller moves the sled any measurable distance, the next puller may have the sled relocated prior to his first attempt.

16. Any contestant who wishes to make his draw in a different gear from which he started his pull, may opt to stop his vehicle before the 75 foot mark. At this point the sled will be returned to the starting position and one new draw will be allowed.

17. At the discretion of the pull committee, the first contestant of each class will be the “test puller” and at the completion of his or her pull may elect to pull again in 3rd position. If a driver elects to do this, his first pull will not be counted. All decisions or re-pulls must be made before the pulling vehicle is unhooked from the sled.

18. Tractors must be stopped immediately upon signal from the flag man. The signal will be the raising of a red flag by the flag man located alongside the edge of the track on the left hand side of the pulling vehicle. The pull will be considered over when the forward motion of the sled stops.

19. Drivers must remain seated at all times during their pull.

20. No riders in or on pulling vehicles while pulling.

21. All vehicles must have functioning brakes.

22. All weights must be securely fastened on brackets and NOT in the cab or on the platform (no chains). The weights must not obscure the forward or rear vision of the driver.

23. The hitch must be rigid in all directions, and solidly mounted to the vehicle frame.

24. “D” Hitching Device: The diameter of the square or oval hole is a minimum of 3 inches at the longest measuring points of the hole. From the rear point of the hole to the rear point of the hitching device is a maximum of 1-1/2 inches.

25. Hitch point must be visible and clear for sled hook-up.

26. All tractors must be put in a staging area following weigh-in, and not returned to the pit area.

27. Pressurized fuels such as propane or nitrous oxide are not allowed as a secondary fuel.

28. The persons competing must drive the tractor onto the track and off (unless disabled) after competing, with no change of driver.

29. The contestant must proceed with pull at position drawn within 3 minutes of the time the sled is ready. If a puller has a mechanical problem he must drop to the last position. Rule called by Track Official.

30. All participants must obey the rules of the Ontario Tractor Pullers Association.

31. Stock tractors must have hood, floorboards, grill, fenders and be stock appearing. Engines must be stock or manufacturer’s replacement for that model.

32. No four-wheel drive or dual-wheeled tractors shall compete against two-wheel drive tractors.

33. On tractors weighing up to 8,500 lbs. The maximum drawbar height is 18 inches from the top of the hitching device to the ground. On tractors weighing 10,000 lbs. or over, the maximum height is 20 inches from the top of the hitching device to the ground. The minimum drawbar length is 18 inches from the centre of the rear wheel to the point of the hook.

34. Stock tractors with a turbocharger may pull all stock tractor classes, as long as the turbo is/was factory warranted with the tractor.

35. Tractor exhaust systems with no mufflers must be pointed away from the crowd. Turbo tractors with no mufflers must have two 3/8 grade 5 bolts in vertical portion of exhaust pipe.  Bolts to be installed 90 degrees and within 1 inch of each other.

36. No weight behind the rear axle.

DEFINITION OF ANTIQUE - 25 YEARS & OLDER

Fee $20.00

7 Classes of Antiques, as well as, 3 “Field Stock” classes will all be held on Friday night.

Classes: 1st 0 - 3,499 lbs

2nd 3,500 - 4,499 lbs

3rd 4,500 - 5,499 lbs

4th 5,500 - 6,499 lbs

5th 6,500 - 7,499 lbs

6th 7,500 - 9,499 lbs

7th 9,500 - 11,499 lbs

8th 11,500 lbs and over

9th Field Stock 4X4 Tractors 100 hp to 150 hp

10th Field Stock 2-Wheel Drive Open

11th Field Stock 4-Wheel Drive Open

Prizes for each Class

1st - $50.00, 2nd - $30.00, 3rd - $20.00