Miami County

Antique Power Association

2003

“Hooked on Pulling”

MIAMI COUNTY ANTIQUE POWER ASSOCIATION

Dedicated to the preservation and continuing interest in antique farm, agricultural and related equipment. One very large part of seeing this happen is our TRACTOR PULLS. We continue to work towards attracting new and younger members in order to carry on the history.

Club President

Mark Bartel 339-7316

Vice President

Lowell Sloan

Secretary

Carol Strawser

Treasurer

Sherman Drake

Head of Antique/Classic

James Bucholtz ~ 937/239-2985

Head of Garden Tractors

Bill Garman ~ 937/335-6773

Steve Karnehm ~ 937/339-8549

Dallas Rose ~ 937/676-3408

Rules Committee

ANTIQUE/CLASSIC GARDEN

James Bucholtz Gary Luthman

Jan Strawser Dave Palmer

Pam Bartel Stan Smart

Gaynor Millhouse .

Pull Officials

ANTIQUE/CLASSIC GARDEN

Ernie Schaefer Billy Garman

Mark Bartel Levi Northup

Richard Mote Matt Reid

James Bucholtz Stan Smart

. Mark Ward

Tech Team

ANTIQUE/CLASSIC GARDEN

Richard Mote Steve Karnehm

John Mote Dave Palmer

Andy Shoemaker Dallas Rose

Jeremy Shoemaker .

SCHEDULE FOR 2003 SEASON

(Be prepared to have your Tractor Tech’d)

Sign up starts 1 hour before pull

April 26^th Sign Ups- Poor Farmers 9am-2pm

May 3rd Poor Farmers – 10am

May 17^th Poor Farmers – 6pm

June 7^th Poor Farmers – Spring Show

Antique/Classic – 10am; Lawn & Garden 6pm

June 22nd Champaign County (Urbana)

July 4^th New Carlisle Parade/Pull

Aug 9^th Miami County Fairgrounds – 10am

Aug 16^th Poor Farmers (RAIN DATE) – 6pm

Sep 20^thPoor Farmers - Fall Show 10am

Sep 27^th Poor Farmers – 10am- Championship Pull

All dates above are for points except for April 26^th.

All dates are for Lawn & Garden Tractors.

Dates in bold include Antique & Classic Farm Tractors.

Kiddy Pedal Tractor Pull

June 8^th Poor Farmers – 1pm

Sep 21^st Poor Farmers – 1pm

PARADES

Memorial Day – Casstown & Fletcher

June 7^th – Strawberry Festival

June 22^nd – Urbana

July 4^th – New Carlisle Parade of Planes

All Tractors Must be ready to pull when your Name and Number are called or YOU DO NOT PULL (this will be enforced)

RULES FOR ANTIQUE & CLASSIC TRACTOR PULLS

ANTIQUES 1939 or OLDER

CLASSIC 1940 – 1959

This pull is open to anyone 12 years of age or older who can physically operate a tractor and abide by the following rules. Those under 18 need parental and/or grandparent consent and must be present during pull. The parent must sign a form at time of sign in.

THERE WILL BE A $8.00 ENTRY FEE ($5.00 PULL $3.00 BUILDING FUND)

Drivers meeting the day of event, all drivers must attend. Any decisions made during meeting takes precedence over written rules. MUST be a member of the club. If not you can sign up at weigh-in.

Sign up 8:30am UNTIL 11:00am. Pull starts at 10:00am, if your class has started pulling or finished pulling that class is closed.

1. Weight classes as follows: ANTIQUE 3500, 4000, 4500 CLASSIC 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500

2. We would appreciate your exhibiting all four days, (have tractor there the night before the show starts and stay until 4:00pm the last day of the show.

3. Tire size 15.5x38 max. No cut, shaved or altered tires.

4. Engine RPM must be factory stock specifications with working governor.

5. All tractors checked at scales BEFORE pull (draw bar and PTO measured) and all tractors weigh-in directly after pull (no deviations or delays).

6. All contestants must use the factory hitch, and a stationary, safe draw bar, not to exceed a height of 18 inches and no closer than 18 inches from centerline of axle to the pulling point of hitch, (draw bar will be measured at check-in).

7. All drivers must stay in seat, operate in safe manner, and maintain control at all times.

8. All tractors will pull in lowest gear (1^st) ONLY and no shifting once pull begins.

9. Must have working PTO, (power take off will be measured by tach at check-in).

10. No log chains or any other form of weights lying on operator’s platform.

11. Factory front-end weights or factory front wheel weights are permitted. Suitcase weights are permitted, but on front of tractor ONLY, not to exceed 18 inches from farthest most part on the front of the tractor. NO WEIGHTS ON SIDES OF TRACTOR FRAME, FRONT SUITCASE WEIGHTS MUST BE SECURED (bolted fast to tractor). Rear wheel weights are permitted, but not to exceed more than 12 inches side to side.

12. No visible striping of any kind in all classes. Must be stock in appearance.

13. Boundaries are plainly marked and tractor must stay within limits while pulling. No measurement will be taken if boundary is crossed by tractor tire.

14. Pull ends when engine stalls, forward motion stops, the loss of liquids, parts or weights or when the driver is disqualified.

15. Exhibition pullers will pull last in their class.

16. Failure to comply with the rules shall result in immediate disqualification.

17. No alcohol or nitrous fuels may be used in tractors.

18. If on the first pull the sled fails to pass the 50-foot mark, one restart will be allowed.

19. The tractor pull will be run in a manner that is “fair” to all those participating and drivers will participate in a “fair” manner.

20. ONLY the driver of the tractor shall be on the tractor or equipment during the working of the track and tractor pull.

21. A 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place trophy will be given. Winner of each class will receive back his entry fee.

22. Driver will be disqualified for excessive delaying of the pull.

23. No substitution of driver after tractor is on the track. (Person who is signed in on the tractor must pull). No changes after sign up have closed.

24. Judges decisions are final.

MIAMI COUNTY ANTIQUE POWER ASSOCIATION WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE TO TRACTORS, DRIVERS OR SPECTATORS.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS

Why Lawn & Garden Tractor Pulling?

Lawn and garden tractor pulling was started to attract club members of all ages. Providing a challenging and competitive activity that promotes fairness and honesty.

KIDS PULLS

Ages 14 and under

Plaques during season plus point system

Stock – Standard Classes Only

ADULT STOCK PULLS

Ages 15 and up

Point System ~ Awards at End of Season

FEATURE PULLS

Ages 15 and up

60/40 Payback for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd ~ 5 tractors or more

Otherwise 1^st place gets hook fee back

POINT SYSTEM

1^st Place ~ 10 Points

2^nd Place ~ 8 Points

3^rd Place ~ 6 Points

4^th Place ~ 4 Points

5^th Place ~ 2 Points

Hook ~ 1 Point

3 Bonus Points added at end of Season if all scheduled Pulls

are attended by tractor!

FEES ~ MUST BE A MEMBER TO PULL

$5.00 annual membership fee

$3.00 per hook – Kids Classes

$7.00 per hook – Adult Stock Classes

$15.00 per hook – Feature Classes

EXHIBITION

No hook fee – No points

Time permitting at end of pulls

STOCK

STANDARD CLASSES

Adults & Kids

4000 RPM max

Single Cylinder Engines

1” Ventura

Stock Size Tires Only – No Cut Tires

(26x12x12 in 14 & 16hp only)

Pump Gas Only

5-6 hp – up to 700 lbs.

7-9 hp – up to 900 lbs.

10 hp – up to 1000 lbs.

12 hp – up to 1200 lbs.

14 hp – up to 1400 lbs.

16 hp – up to 1600 lbs.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSES

Ages 15 & up only

Stock Tires

Stock RPM’s

Working Governor

2000 lbs. Class

2500 lbs. Class

OPEN CLASS

Any Lawn & Garden Tractor that does not fit into

Above categories “Run what you bring”

Weight not to exceed 1900 lbs.

HIT & MISS CLASS

Only class allowed to run without wheely bars

FEATURE CLASSES

No RPM Limit

Naturally aspired only

Max Tire Size 26x12x12

All open governor tractors must have scatter shields

STOCK ALTERED

Pump Gas Only

1” Ventura

Run by National ¼ scale rules

7-9 hp – up to 950 lbs.

10 hp – up to 950 lbs.

12 hp – up to 1050 lbs.

14 hp – up to 1050 lbs.

16 hp – up to 1050 lbs.

Twin Cyl – up to 1100 lbs.

30 CUBIC CLASS

Alcohol Only

Single Cylinder, if OHV – OEM garden tractor engine

Open Carburetor

950 lbs. Max

50 CUBIC CLASS

Pro Stock

Alcohol Only

Single Cylinder, if OHV – OEM garden tractor engine

1.2 Ventura

1050 lbs. Max

LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR RULES

1. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times.

2. Driver must remain seated during pull and have a normal seat with 3” back or device minimum and should have fenders to safely protect driver from tires. A hand must remain on the steering wheel at all times or could result in disqualification.

3. All weights must be safely secured to the tractor. Any excessive or obvious loss of weights or components may be cause for disqualification.

4. No portion of any tractor may exceed 6 feet in width. No portion of any tractor (except Stock Altered) may exceed 8 feet forward of the center of the rear wheels including weights.

5. Any tractor adjusting RPMs must have safety shields.

6. All drivers should be clean and neatly attired. Tractors should be clean and painted.

7. Any consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification.

8. Any person who refuses to be inspected for eligibility by routine check will not participate.

9. All drivers MUST have signed Consent or Driver Information Sheet on file.

10. All drivers are required to sign a release form every year – sponsors will not be held responsible for accidents or injuries occurred on the grounds.

11. All accumulation of points will follow tractor NOT driver. A sub-driver can be used.

12. All tractors in all classes must weigh in. All tractors must weigh in after each pull.

13. Kids 14 and under must wear a helmet – club can provide.

14. Judges decision will be final on any point of controversy. Any disagreement will result in disqualification.

15. Open to two wheel drive, rubber tired tractors, no dual wheels, chains or spikes.

16. No unauthorized person or spectator allowed on the track.

17. Tractors must be equipped with dead man throttle/kill switch.

18. Exhaust must discharge vertically and be securely attached.

19. No portion of tractor shall interfere with the sled hitch during pull.

20. Any tractor touching boundary line during pull will be disqualified.

21. If on the first pull the sled fails to pass the 50-foot mark, one restart will be allowed. Puller can drop back to last place resulting in him/her starting in last position. One attempt during a pull off.

22. Delaying pulls will result in disqualification.

23. Pulling position will be determined by numbering scheme or drawing – to be determined at each pull.

24. Weight transfer sled will be used.

25. Drawbar will be horizontal and stationary in all directions. With hitching device not more than ¾” in thickness and must have a 1 ½” hole for hook. Pulling point may not be more than ¾” from back edge of hitching device parallel to and not more than 13” above the ground.

26. All tractors must have safety device to prevent turnovers. Device is to have wheels or skid plates. Wheels are to be at least 1” wide and 5” behind the rear tires and not more than 5” above the ground. This device must be able to support the weight of the tractor.

MIAMI COUNTY ANTIQUE POWER ASSOCIATION WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE TO TRACTORS, DRIVERS OR SPECTATORS.

PARENTAL CONSENT FORM

I,(parent’s name)_____________________give permission

for _____________________________ (child’s name) to

pull at ________________________(event) on this date.

A Tractor pull event of the Miami County Antique Power Association.

It is noted that the Miami County Antique Power Association or any sponsor

is not responsible for accidents, damage to tractor, driver or spectator.

DRIVER INFORMATION SHEET

Name: _______________________________________

Address:______________________________________

City/State/Zip:__________________________________

Phone No.: ___________________________________

Tractor No.: ___________________________________

Team Name: __________________________________

Coat Size: _________________Shirt Size:___________

Total Paid:_________________ Date:_______________

I hold no one responsible for accidents, club, sponsors or grounds owner.

Signature:_____________________________________