Sarpy County Fair Antique Tractor Pull

Sunday - August 3rd @ 12:00 Noon

Registration 9:30 am ñ 11:30 am At the Fair Grounds

SOUTH PARKING LOT

                  Stock, classic & open classes; 3,500, 4,000, 4,500, 5,000, 5,500, 6,000, 6,500, 7,500, 8,500 lbs

                                 Open to all tractors 1958 and older through production years

GENERAL RULES

 

         *     Tractor can pull in only three classes and only once in any weight class.  EXCEPTION:   (A three or more pull). A tractor may pull twice in any weight class but will place only once (the longer of the two).  The driver may pull only once in each weight class.

       *      Weights must not extend rear-ward beyond rear tires and cannot be more than eleven (11) feet from the center of the rear axle to the furthest point forward.  Weights must be able to clear the ground of scale at all times. Anything falling off tractor during the pull will mean disqualification.

        *      All tractors must have a stop or kill switch reachable from the seat.

        *      If there are any questions of rule violations, tractors may be checked after pulling and before leaving the track area.  Failure to comply will result in disqualification of that pull.  The complainantís tractor will also be checked.

        *      A 5-MPH speed limit will be in effect in the pit area and while leaving the track after completing the pull.  Any violation will result in disqualification. 

       *      Entry fees will be $15.00.

       *      Drivers and officials will have a meeting immediately before the pull starts.  Pull judges will be

                  introduced.  Announcements made at this time will over-rule published rules.

          *      There will be a 1% weight tolerance.

          *      Prizes will be awarded to First, Second and Third places.

 

RULES FOR PURE STOCK

         *      Tractors must pull in low gear.  STOCK RPMíS AND NO SHIFTING.

         *      Drawbar will be stationary in all directions and have a clevis or loop.  Drawbar will be no higher than16 inches and a minimum of 24 inches from the pull point to center of the rear axle and pull from original factory pull point of the tractor.  The driver has the option to make changes on weights within the first 50 feet of the track only (BUT ONLY ONCE).

         *       Wheels hubs and tires must be factory type and size.

         *       Factory wheel weights or suitcase weights may be used but no extended brackets!

RULES FOR CLASSIC TRACTORS                                                                                                                                                                                                    WHEELIE BARS ARE REQUIRED OR A TATTLE CHAIN WILL BE USED

          *      A speed of 3 ‡ MPH and no faster.  10% OVER STOCK.  NO SHIFTING.

          *      All tractors must have original block and cylinder heads.

          *      No altered or cut tires.  Tire size will be no bigger than 18.4x38.  Tire and rim factory specifications. No tire chains, duals or radial tires

          *      Drawbar will be stationary in all directions and have a clevis or loop.  Drawbar will be no higher than 20 inches and a minimum of 18 inches from the pull point to the center of the rear axle and pull from original factory pull point of tractor.

RULES FOR OPEN CLASS

          *     WHEELIE BARS ARE REQUIRED! All tractors must have working kill switch 

          *     Cut tires are allowed, No radial tires, No tires larger than 18.4x38, any gear not to exceed 5 mph, Shifting of Taís allowed 

          *     Tractors must be naturally aspirated. No turbos or blowers, except Oliver 99GM, etc

SPONSORED BY ñ ELKHORN VALLEY ANTIQUE POWER ASSOC.

                                            FOR INFORMATION AND COMPLETE RULES, CONTACT

                                            RICH BRAESCH                           WORK PHONE (402) 332-3100