2005 – 2007 RULES

NEW ENGLAND GARDEN TRACTOR PULLERS, INC.

CLASSES
1050lb 14hp Garden Tractors Jr1050lb 25hp Modified Tractors1250lb RV Modified Tractors
1250lb 14hp Garden Tractors Jr1050lb Super Stock Tractors1400lb RV Modified Tractors
1050lb 14hp Garden Tractors Sr1250lb Outlaw Modified Tractors1400lb Super Mod Tractors
1250lb 14hp Garden Tractors Sr1450lb Outlaw Modified Tractors1500lb Super Mod Tractors
1050lb 20hp Garden Tractors
1250lb 20hp Garden Tractors
GENERAL RULES
  1. All tractors must be safe.
  2. In all classes the driver is responsible for safe operation of his/her tractor. A driving test and or verbal test is required for all new pullers and a one time drivers license issued to Jr. drivers under 13 years of age.
  3. Drivers must be able to properly operate controls while seated.
  4. All tractors with drivers will be weighed in and have hitch height checked before pulling in each class and remain in designated area. All new tractors must be inspected prior to first hook. All tractors may be inspected at any time for safety and to ensure they meet class rules.
  5. All tractors must have sufficient shielding of all moving parts; fenders and floorboards required in all classes. All tractors with custom or modified exhaust must be vertical ± 10°.
  6. A properly fitted DOT approved helmet is required for all drivers and must be strapped before entering the track. In all classes drivers must wear closed toed footwear. All classes over 20hp must have SFI approved jacket and pants.
  7. No one is allowed on the track except for track officials and contestants when the vehicle is under the green.
  8. A tractor must be disengaged from power unit while being hitched to the sled
  9. Nothing may protrude more than 20” from the front of the tractor and 6” beyond sidewall.
  10. Wheely bars are required. The bars must support the weight of the tractor and be no more than 5” off the ground and must extend at least 4” beyond the exterior of the tire and be separate from the hitch as per sketch.
  11. All pulls start with a tight hitch; no jerking permitted. Contestants will be allowed second attempt if shut down before;10 feet for 14hp and 20hp, 25 feet for 25hp Modified, Super Stock, Outlaw Modified, RV Modified and Super Modified tractors to start the sled, if time allows. In the event of a pull-off only one attempt will be allowed. In pull-off, order of pull must be followed.
  12. An attempt is defined as moving the sled a measurable distance (1” or greater).
  13. Top five (5) drivers and tractors may be weighed after pull.
  14. 4-wheel drive tractors are allowed if the front axle is disengaged.
  15. NO DUAL WHEELS, TIRE CHAINS, STUDS or ATV tires are allowed in any class.
  16. Decision of the track officials, flagman and sled operator, will be final. Three minute rule: once the sled is in position and track is ready, if puller is not ready the announcer/scorer will announce the start of the 3 minutes to pull. You will have 3 minutes to hitch to the sled and start your pull. If you have a problem and notify the announcer/scorer before your time is up you may drop back to pull last in that class where the three minute rule is in effect. The ability to drop back to last does not apply in a pull off situation.
  17. Test puller will be the person who draws the lowest number. Once determined that the sled is set for the class the puller must notify track official if he/she wants to take that distance pulled, come back right away to pull again immediately, come back after the next two pullers or come back last in that class. Once you decide to try another attempt, the first distance is erased and you will be put in the line up just as all other pullers. You must notify the announcer/scorer of your decision to keep your pull or when you will come back to the start of the next hitch. If the announcer/scorer is not notified, the first hitch will be the official hitch. If you forfeit your test pull before sled is set you go to the end of line.

  18. A tractor may be entered in only one division.

  19. Dead man throttle required for all classes except 14hp and 20hp tractors.

  20. No consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to or during an event.
  21. Any non member pulling for the day must sign a club waiver.
  22. Maximum track length to be determined by tire size (if track allows):
    23 x 10.50 x 12 = 100’, 26 x 12 x 12 = 125’. 31 x 15.50 x 15 = 150’
  23. No rescheduling of pulls or classes unless rescheduled by the fair.

  24. Once a class has started to pull, there will be no more entries for that class. NEGTP Board of Directors has the right to start a pull with any class, according to track conditions.

  25. All RPM restricted classes must have a club issued sticker visibly attached to a crank-related part (for tachometer reading).

  26. Drivers must have at least 5 years experience driving 0-20hp tractors before competing in 25hp classes and up.
  27. Kill switch with 1” ring centrally located at rear of tractor on ALL TRACTORS.
  28. Fuel applicable to class. No nitrous oxide or Nitro or any pressurized fuel boosters permitted.
  29. Tractor must have 2” tractor numbers displayed on both sides of tractor.
  30. Must attend 50% of scheduled pulls to receive year end award.



RULES FOR CLASSES


1,050lb and 1,250lb 14hp JR & SR GARDEN TRACTORS
  1. Factory appearing tin work, frame and engine with no visible performance alterations.
  2. Hitch must be no higher than 13” off the ground and rigid in all directions.
  3. Gasoline or diesel 0-14hp flat head single cylinder engines.
  4. Tires must be turf or agricultural. No cut tires or professional pulling tires. Tire size must be no larger than 23 x 10.50 x 12.
  5. Jr. Division drivers must be 13 years old or younger as of the date of the first pull of the year. Drivers must register as a Jr. or Sr. for the year.
  6. Tractors may not override the governor, 4000 RPM maximum.
  7. Tractors may not have the following: electric fuel pumps, overhead valves, locked or posi rear ends.


1,050lb and 1,250lb 20hp GARDEN TRACTORS

  1. Factory appearing tin work, frame and engine with no visible performance alterations

  2. Hitch must be ho higher than 13” of the ground and rigid in all directions.

  3. Gasoline or diesel engines only 16-20hp. Must be O.E.M. Tires must be turf or agricultural. No cut tires or professional pulling tires. Tire size must be no larger than 23 x 10.50 x 12.

  4. Tractors may not override the governor, 4000 RPM maximum.


1,050lb 25hp MODIFIED GARDEN TRACTORS

  1. Stock appearing garden tractors may have reinforced drive line, must be safe.

  2. Engine up to 25 hp before modifications

  3. Naturally aspirated carburetion only, 1.2 venturi, must run on gas type fuel.

  4. Stock head castings, restraint required.

  5. Maximum tire size is 26 x 12 x 12, may be cut

  6. No welded jugs.

  7. Hitch must be no higher that 13” off the ground and rigid in all directions.







1,050lb SUPER STOCK TRACTORS

  1. Single cylinder, air-cooled, four cycle, flathead, 2 valves (must be on same side).

  2. Displacement maximum of 50.5 cubic inches.

  3. Any type of naturally aspirated induction is permitted.

  4. Sleeves and welding permitted.

  5. Gasoline or alcohol fuel only, no pressurized fuel tanks, no Nitrous Oxide.

  6. Auxiliary fuel pumps permissible.

  7. Billet steel or aluminum flywheel and/or starter pulley required.

  8. Stock block engines bored .040“ and over manufacturer’s standard specification require a cylinder head restraint from ¼ “ steel or 3/8” aluminum or equivalent material. Restraint not required on after market ductile iron or fabricated billet blocks and jugs.

  9. Clutch and open drive train components must be covered 360 degrees with 1/8” steel or equivalent material.

  10. Must have scatter shield opposite the camshaft side of the motor from 1/16" or .090” aluminum, from bottom of engine to 4½” above center line of crankshaft and 7” width attached to chassis at bottom and under hood at top in a secure manner.

  11. Maximum tire size 26 x 12 x 12.

  12. Maximum wheel base 56”, any garden tractor chassis having a stock wheelbase of 56” or longer must retain the stock wheelbase for that model tractor

  13. Maximum distance from center or rear axle to farthest point forward to be 96”

  14. Chassis and transaxle must be from an O.E.M. produced garden tractor. Lengthening of stock chassis allowed, provided that frame remains stock appearing and the same material type, size and dimensions as stock are used.

  15. Tractor must have a stock appearing hood and grill (nose piece). Switching to another factory sheet metal is permissible.

  16. Maximum width of tractor is 72”

  17. Hitch height not more that 13” and stationary in all directions.

  18. All tractors are required to have a switch (with a 1” ring) that will kill engine and fuel pump located on back of tractor within 6” of center.

  19. All tractors must be equipped with a dry chemical fire extinguisher or equivalent

  20. Fire suit and helmet are mandatory.

  21. Class to pull twice at 1,050lb for ribbons/trophies at scheduled events.


1,250lb and 1,450lb OUTLAW MODIFIED TRACTORS

    1. No more than 6 foot long from center of the rear axle to the furthest part forward including weights.

    2. No more than 54” in width to outside of tires.

    3. Hitch must be no higher than 13” off the ground and rigid in all directions.

    4. Maximum tire size is 26 x 12 x 12, may be cut.

    5. No automotive engines.

    6. 4 cylinder maximum.

    7. Must have rear fenders, hood and grill

    8. Must be naturally aspirated and run on gasoline type fuels (no Alcohol).


1,250lb and 1,400lb RV MODIFIED TRACTORS

  1. Tractors will be no more than 116” long from rear axle center to front most part of weights or bracket and no more than 71” wide outside of tires.

  2. Single engine up to 4 cylinders and 1,500 cc motorcycle and snowmobile engines only. NO AUTOMOTIVE TYPE ENGINES.

  3. Maximum rear tire size 31 x 15.50 x 15

  4. Mufflers are required on 2 cycle tractors.

  5. Must be naturally aspirated and run on gasoline type fuels (no Alcohol).

  6. Hitch must be no higher than 13” off the ground and rigid in all directions.



1,400lb and 1,500lb SUPER MODIFIED TRACTORS

  1. Maximum number of four cylinders, any combination reciprocating engines.

  2. Maximum rear tire 31 x 15.50 x 15,

  3. Maximum of 2337 cc.

  4. Hitch must be maximum of 13” high, rigid in all directions.

  5. Maximum tractor length of 8 feet from center of rear axle to the furthest point forward of tractor.

  6. Automotive in line engines must have national specification side shield, and drive line shields.

  7. Rear bumper pads 8” – 14” high, 3” behind rear tires minimum

  8. All turbo’s will have a .060” thick steel shield around them and their exhaust pipe will discharge vertically with cross bolts in end.

  9. All Super Modified drivers will wear a SFI approved single layer fire suit, full face helmet and protective footwear.

  10. May run with alcohol containing no additives.





CAUSES FOR DISQUALIFICATION AND

POSSIBE LOSS OF POINTS FOR YEAR

  1. Driver must remain seated when tractor is in motion with one hand on the steering mechanism.

  2. If tractor tire touches the boundary line while hooked to the sled, the driver will be disqualified for that hitch.

  3. Any loss of weight or tractor parts, while hooked to sled, is grounds for disqualification for that hitch.

  4. Leaving the starting line under the red.

  5. Unsafe operation of competition vehicle at any time.

  6. Un-sportsmanlike conduct.

  7. All tractors must remain in the ring until their class has ended.


DEFINITION OF NATURALLY ASPIRATED – NO BLOWERS, TURBO CHARGERS OR NITROUS OXIDE



Daniel LaBelle - President
phone: (401) 539 - 0040
cell: (401) 641 - 7848


www.negtp.org