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2009 Truck Pulls
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Erie County Fair
Sandusky, Ohio
Gates Open at 5:00 - Pull Starts at 6:30
SEMI & DUMP TRUCK CLASS & PURSE:$425 = 150*100*75*50*50
DIESEL CLASSES & PURSE:
7500 lb. Street Stock Diesel - $450 = 200*100*75*50*25
8000 lb. Pro Stock Diesel - $825 = 400*200*100*75*50
GAS CLASSES & PURSE:
6500 lb. Street Gas - $475 = 200*150*100*75*50
6500 lb. Pro Street Gas - $750 = 250*200*150*100*50
TEST & TUNE: After last class and time permitting until 11:00pm - $10 per hook
1.The contest is to be governed by judges and all decisions will be final.The judges have the right to stop any pull if it is being operated in an unsafe manner.
2.A 5-minute drivers meeting will take place 10 minutes before the pull starts.
3.A truck may be entered multiple times per class with different drivers; but only one driver will be awarded.
4.Semi & Dump Truck hitch height is 26 inches; NOT over.
5.All trucks must weigh-in before each pull or be disqualified.
6.Weights must be secure.Lost weight under green flag conditions is immediate disqualification.
7.No horseplay in the pit area or on the track.
8.Each pull must start with a tight chain.No jerking.
9.Trucks will have 25 ft. to start. Sled must not move beyond 25 ft. marker for a contestant to be awarded a second chance at the pull.Judges will determine if a driver made a valid attempt to stop.
10.If a truck breaks down before 75ft. and the contestant is able to successfully repair their vehicle before the class has ended, they may return in last position.
11.All minors must have written consent of parents of guardian to enter the contest.All contestants must have a valid drivers license.
12.We will hand out pulling order numbers when you sign up for each class.Please display your number on the drivers’ side window or on the dash.Please pay attention to the pulling order so we do not have to delay the event to search for you.
13.When staging for your class, if you are not to your vehicle after the second call you will be disqualified and not permitted to pull.
14.Clevis must be furnished, with a minimum 4-inch hole for hooking to sled and must be in normal bumper position.
15.A $20 entry fee will be required for (1) truck with one (1) driver per class.Each additional class entered requires an additional $20 fee.
16.All drivers, pit crew and spectators will pay Regular Fair Admission price.
17.There will be NO Smoking in the Grandstand, Arena, or Staging Area.
18.No Alcoholic beverages permitted on Erie County Fairgrounds Property.
19.Erie County Fairgrounds will not be held responsible for accidents or damage to tractors, trucks, drivers or spectators.
20.All vehicles must be licensed and have proof of insurance.
21.Performance Truck & Tractor Pulling Series Rules will be followed for all Gas and Diesel Classes.
22.All vehicles will be teched by Enterprise Engine Performance officials.
23.Any questions will be answered by Pull Committee.
24.All Rules subject to change by Pull Committee.
8000LB. "STREET LEGAL DIESEL" 4X4 CLASS
1. TRUCKS CAN BE TRAILERED IN, BUT MUST MEET THE REST OF OUR RULES FOR THE STREET LEGAL CLASS.
2. TRUCKS COMPETING IN THIS CLASS MUST BE STOCK IN APPEARANCE.
3. ENGINE, AND DRIVETRAIN MUST COME FACTORY IN A 1 TON OR LESS PICKUP.
4. THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO A SINGLE CHARGER. THE INDUCER BORE CAN'T EXCEED 2.60". THIS WILL BE TECHED USING A 2.65" PLUG, IF THE PLUG GOES IN YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. THE LARGEST DIAMETER OF THE INTAKE COMPRESSOR WHEEL MAY NOT EXCEED 100mm. NO REDUCERS OF ANY KIND PERMITTED TO MAKE A LARGER TURBO PASS INSPECTION. THIS ALSO INCLUDES WELDING AND REMACHINING INDUCER BORE TO MAKE A LARGER TURBO PASS. THE STOCK MAP WIDTH ENHANCEMENT (MWE) GROOVE IS ALLOWED. NO MWE GROOVE WIDER THAN A 1/4" WILL BE PERMITTED. NOTE LARGER CHARGERS AND TWINS ARE PERMITTED AS LONG AS THEY ARE O.E.M. FOR THAT YEAR OF TRUCK.
5. DIESEL FUEL AND BIO DIESEL ARE THE ONLY FUELS PERMITTED IN THIS CLASS.
6. SUSP. MUST HAVE 1" OF TRAVEL. TRACTION BARS ARE PERMITTED AS LONG AS THEY DON'T RESTRICT SUSP. TRAVEL.
7. MUST PULL OFF OF A REESE TYPE HITCH, MOUNTED SOLID TO THE FRAME W/NO MOVEMENT. HOOKING POINT MUST BE THE FURTHEST POINT BACK OF THE TRUCK AND A MAXIMUM OF 26" HIGH.
8. FRONT WEIGHTS AND BRACKETS CAN'T EXCEED 60" FROM CENTER OF FRONT AXLE.
9. ANY D.O.T. APPROVED TIRE IS PERMITTED. NO CUTTING OR SHARPENING OF TIRES PERMITTED.
10. NO NITROUS, PROPANE, OR ANY OTHER PRESSURIZED FUEL PERMITTED. ANY TANKS, LINES, OR ETC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM TRUCK BEFORE COMPETING.
If you have any questions, please call Andy Schoewe, 419-656-7389.
8000LB. PRO STREET DIESEL 4X4
1. TRUCKS COMPETING IN THIS CLASS MUST RUN TRANSMISSIONS, TRANSFERCASES, FRONT ENDS AND REAR ENDS THAT CAME FACTORY IN A 1 TON OR LESS PICKUP. HOWEVER THE INTERNAL DRIVETRAIN PARTS CAN BE UP GRADED AND MODIFIED.
2. ENGINES MUST BE OEM AND AVAILABLE IN 1 TON OR LESS PICKUPS. NO AFTERMARKET HEADS OR BLOCKS PERMITTED.
3. NO SIGMA INJECTOR PUMPS PERMITTED.
4. SINGLE CHARGERS ARE LIMITED TO A 3.0" INDUCER BORE. THIS WILL BE TECHED USIN A 3.05" PLUG.
5. LIMITED TWIN CHARGER SET UPS ARE PERMITTED AS LONG AS THEY FIT THESE RULES. TOP CHARGER MUST BE A DIRECT BOLT ON AND THE BOTTOM CHARGER MUST HAVE A 3" OR SMALLER INDUCER BORE AND WHEEL SIZE. NO RESTRICTORS OF ANY KIND MAYBE USED TO PERMIT A LARGER TURBO TO PASS INSPECTION. A 3.05" PLUG WILL BE USED TO TECH THESE TRUCKS.
6. NO NITROUS, OR PROPANE. ALL TANKS AND LINES MUST BE REMOVED FROM TRUCKS BEFORE COMPETING.
7. FRONT WEIGHTS AND BRACKETS MAY NOT EXCEED MORE THAN 60" FROM CENTER OF FRONT AXLE.
8. REAR SUSP. BLOCKS AND TRACTION BARS ARE PERMITTED.
9. PULLING TYPE HITCHES ARE PERMITTED, HOOK POINT ATLEAST 36" BEHIND THE CENTER OF REAR AXLE.
10. ANY D.O.T. APPROVED TIRE PERMITTED. NO CUTTING OR SHARPENING OF TIRES PERMITTED.
11. SAFTEY REQUIREMENTS. MUST HAVE DRIVE SHAFT LOOPS AND U-JOINT SHIELDS ON FRONT AND REAR SHAFTS. BLOWPROOF BELLHOUSINGS, OR BLANKETS OR BELLHOUSING SHIELDS REQUIRED. AIR OR FUEL SHUT OFF KILL SWITCHES REQUIRED.
12. SMOKE MUST EXIT STRAIGHT UP. TURN UPS REQUIRED ON TAIL PIPES.
If you have any questions, please call Andy Schoewe, 419-656-7389.
6500LB "CHEATER STOCK” GAS 4X4
ENGINES & DRIVETRAIN
1. BLOCKS AND HEADS MUST BE CAST IRON.
2. ALUMINUM INTAKES, SINGLE FOUR-BARREL CARBURETORS AND EFI PERMITTED.
3. 4500 SERIES DOMINATORS, TURBOS AND SUPERCHARGERS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
4. HEADERS PERMITTED WITH MUFFLERS AND MUST EXIT BEHIND CAB.
5. ENGINE MUST BE SAME MAKE AS TRUCK AND IN STOCK LOCATION.
6. 514 CU. IN. LIMIT.
7. TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFERCASE MUST BE OEM, 1 TON OR LESS.
8. FRONT AND REAR AXLES MUST BE OEM, 1 TON OR LESS.
CHASSIS
1. FACTORY FRAMES 1 TON OR LESS REQUIRED WITH COIL OR LEAF SPRINGS FRONT AND REAR.
2. TRACTION BARS ARE PERMITTED.
3. REAR SUSPENSION BLOCKS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
4. CREW CAB AND EXTENDED CAB TRUCKS ARE PERMITTED.
WEIGHTS
1. NO FRONT WEIGHTS, HEAVY PIPE BUMPERS, BRUSH GUARDS, OR SNOW PLOWS.
2. WEIGHTS MUST BE SECURED IN BED, NOT IN CAB OR IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
HITCH
1. HITCH POINT MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 48” FROM THE CENTER OF THE REAR AXLE AND A MAXIMUM OF 24” HIGH.
2. NO PART OF HITCH CAN EXTEND FORWARD PAST THE CENTER OF THE REAR AXLE AND NO HITCH ADJUSTMENT PERMITTED FROM REAREND.
TRUCK
1. MUST HAVE COMPLETE FACTORY SHEET METAL AND WINDOWS.
2. NO REMOVING OF BED FLOOR.
3. FLAT BEDS ARE PERMITTED AS LONG AS THEY ARE FACTORY BUILT OR HEAVIER.
4. FIBERGLASS HOODS AND HOOD SCOOPS PERMITTED.
5. BATTERIES AND FUEL TANKS MUST BE IN STOCK LOCATION OR IN BED.
TIRES
1. ANY STREET LEGAL DOT APPROVED TIRE IS PERMITTED.
2. MAXIMUM TIRE SIZE 36” TALL X16” WIDE.
3. NO CUT OR SHARPENED TIRES ALLOWED.
SAFETY
1. NO NITROUS OR ANY PRESSURIZED FUELS.
2. PUMP GAS OR RACING GAS ONLY. NO ALCOHOL OR NITRO PERMITTED.
If you have any questions, please call Andy Schoewe, 419-656-7389.
6500LB PRO STREET GAS 4X4
ENGINES & DRIVETRAIN
1. CAST IRON BLOCKS ONLY, ALUMINUM INTAKES, ANY CAST IRON OR CONVENTIONAL TYPE ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS PERMITTED. NO PRO STOCK TYPE CYLINDER HEADS, SHEET METAL, OR TUNNEL RAM INTAKES PERMITTED. NO DRY SUMP OILING SYSTEMS.
2. A 585CU. IN. LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED.
3. DOMINATOR CARBS. PERMITTED. NO TURBOS, SUPERCHARGERS, INJECTION, EFI, SPLIT OR DUAL CARBS.
4. OPEN HEADERS PERMITTED MUST EXIT DOWN AND BACK.
5. ENGINE MUST BE SAME MAKE AS TRUCK AND THE BACK SIDE OF THE BLOCK MUST BE ATLEAST 15" BEHIND THE CENTER OF FRONT AXLE.
6. TRANSMISSION, TRANSFERCASE FRONT, AND REAR END MUST BE OEM, 1 TON OR LESS.
7. HEAVY DUTY AFTERMARKET DRIVETRAIN PARTS CAN BE USED IN OEM HOUSINGS.
CHASSIS
1. FACTORY FRAMES ONLY NO TUBE CHASSIS.
2. TRACTION BARS ARE PERMITTED.
3. SOLID OR BLOCK SUSPENION PERMITTED FRONT AND REAR.
4. CREW CAB AND EXTENDED CAB TRUCKS ARE PERMITTED.
WEIGHTS
1. FRONT WEIGHTS AND BRACKETS MAY NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 195 INCHES FORWARD FROM THE CENTER OR REAR AXLE.
2. THIS MEASUREMENT IS USED TO COMPENSATE FOR ALLOWING LONGER WHEELBASE TRUCKS TO COMPETE.
HITCH
1. HITCH MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 36” FROM THE CENTER OF THE REAR AXLE AND A MAXIMUM OF 24”-26"HIGH DEPENDING ON EVENT.
2. HITCH CAN BE ADJUSTABLE, BUT IT MUST BE STATIONARY IN ALL DIRECTIONS WHEN PULLING.
TRUCK
1. CAB MUST HAVE FACTORY SHEET METAL AND WINDOWS.
2. MUST HAVE GOOD SOLID BED FLOORS.
3. FLAT BEDS ARE PERMITTED AS LONG AS THEY ARE FACTORY BUILT OR HEAVIER.
4. FIBERGLASS HOODS AND HOOD SCOOPS PERMITTED.
5. BATTERIES AND FUEL TANKS MUST BE IN STOCK LOCATION OR IN BED.
TIRES
1. ANY STREET LEGAL DOT APPROVED TIRE.
2. MAXIMUM TIRE SIZE IS 36” TALL X 16” WIDE.
3. NO CUT OR SHARPENED TIRES ALLOWED.
SAFETY
1. NO NITROUS OR ANY PRESSURIZED FUELS.
2. PUMP GAS OR RACING GAS ONLY, NO ALCOHOL OR NITRO PERMITTED.
3. DRIVE SHAFT LOOPS, U-JOINT SHEILDS, BLOWPROOF BELLHOUSING OR TRANSMISSION BLANKET AND KILL SWITCHES ARE REQUIRED.
If you have any questions, please call Andy Schoewe, 419-656-7389.
AUGUST 12, 2009 6:30 P.M.
ERIE COUNTY FAIR
SANDUSKY, OHIO
FARM TRACTOR PULL
CLASSES & MPH
- 17,000# Farm Stock Tractor - 6.5 mph
- 13,000# Farm Stock Tractor - 5.5 mph
- 9,000# Farm Stock Tractor - 4.5 mph
- 7,500# Farm Stock Tractor - 4.0 mph
- 6,500# Farm Stock Tractor - 3.5 mph
- 5,500#Farm Stock Tractor - 3.5 mph
- OCTPA 5,700# SB Hot Rod
GENERAL RULES
- Judges will have final say in any matters that need addressed.
- Purse for classes 1-5:$300 = 100*80*60*40*20
- Speed limits are set for each class.The sled will sound a horn if the tractor exceeds the set speed limit.There will be two warning horns.The third horn the driver is disqualified.
- Tractors are not to exceed 115% of manufacturer engine RPM data.Tractors are subject to a random check.
- All tractors must weigh-in before each pull or will be disqualified.
- No cut or ground tires, no duals or steel driving wheels, rubber bolted to flat steel accepted.No steel crawler tractors.
- No weights to exceed 24 inches from front most point of tractor, no booms or extensions
- Exhaust shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the hood or to the rear of the tractor.
- Tractors are to have hood and grill (stock appearing) in place.
- Drawbars 20 inches high maximum.18 inch minimum distance from center of rear axle, pull point shall be clevis or horizontal plate with a 3 inch hole or larger.No lifting of hitches under pull.
- Contestants must be 18 years old or have parents’ written consent.
- A tractor may be entered multiple times per class with different drivers; but only one driver will be awarded.
- Drivers will draw for position at time of entry.
- When staging for your class, if you are not to your tractor after the second call you will be disqualified and not permitted to pull.
- No alcoholic beverages allowed on the grounds.
- There will be NO smoking in the Grandstand, Arena, or Staging areas.
- Contestants will conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner or risk being disqualified.
- Tractor and sled must remain inbounds or be disqualified.
- No intentional jerking or hole digging allowed
- Any exposed turbochargers will be shielded by 1/16 inch or thicker metal.
- Any loss of weights during a pull, the puller will be disqualified.
- The first puller has the option to come back and pull again immediately or drop to the sixth or last spot if not satisfied with pull, puller must decide before unhooked from sled.If mechanical problems, a puller may drop to last position.
- Each puller will have 2 attempts to move the sled 25 feet. Second attempt will be measured and official.
- Any safety items, such as fire extinguishers or safety blankets, are accepted.
- Tractor is to run on one fuel only, gasoline, LP, or diesel fuel only – no mixing of fuels.
- No turbochargers on gasoline or LP tractors.
- Diesel tractors must have standard injection pump for make and model of tractor.
- NO one admitted free at the gate.
- Puller must drive on track, hook to sled and drive off track by themselves.
- Tractors must have stock engine or manufactured replacement.
- No weights are to interfere with the person hooking the tractor to the sled; they must have a clear, unobstructed view of hitch.
- For the 13,000# & 17,000# classes - maximum tire size 20.8.
- For the 9,000#, 7,500# & 6,500# classes – maximum tire size 18.4-38.
- For the 5,500# - maximum tire size 15.5-38.
- A $20 entry fee will be required for one tractor with one driver per class.Each additional class entered requires an additional $20 fee.
- The OCTPA 5,700# SB Hot Rod class will follow all OCTPA rules.
- Erie County Fairgrounds will not be held responsible for accidents or damage to tractors, drivers or spectators.
- All Rules subject to change by Pull Committee.
- Any Questions will be answered by Pull Committee.
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