General Rules
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SEOGTPA Rules for the 2017 Pulling Season
1) Judges/Flagman and or sled operators’ decision will be final on any point of controversy. Any disagreements will result in disqualification.
a) All tractor drivers will be paid members.
b) All tractors pulling on track will have current paid registrations.
c) Any driver under the age of 18 must have a signed permission slip from a parent or legal guardian. This will be kept on file.
2) Track Operations
a) Driver must put his/her tractor in a neutral position and be hand pushed to the sled. Tractor must be shut off before being unhooked from the sled. The flagman will enforce this rule for the safety of the track crew. SEE RULE #1
b) No portion of the tractor shall interfere with the sled hitch during the pull.
c) The hitch must be easily accessed on the tractor.
d) Any portion of the tractor touching the boundary line will result in disqualification. No portion shall be outside the boundary at the end of the pull. SEE RULE #1
e) Two attempts will be allowed to start the sled, except in pull-offs, only one attempt. The first puller in each class is a test puller, they have the option to: keep their hook, drop and come immediately back, or drop to the 6th hook position.
f) Driver will be disqualified if he/she delays the contest. A puller is expected to have their tractor running by the time the sled has returned to the starting point. If a puller delays for more than 90 seconds, he/she will have to drop as discussed in RULE 2-G
g) If a puller has a mechanical problem they have the option to drop back 6 hook positions (5 more than where they hooked) if there are less than 5 tractors remaining, they have until the end of the heat/class plus an additional 5 minutes. If they are not able to hook in the allotted time they will receive last in heat/class.
h) Hooking positions are determined by drawing numbers.
i) Driver must remain seated during the pull and have at least one hand on the steering wheel at all times.
j) At no time will there be any bouncing or jerking while hooked to the sled.
k) Only track officials and one helper are permitted to be on the track, the helper must remain out of the officials’ way.
l) NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND OR DRUGS ARE PERMITTED AT THE PULL. Possession of drugs or alcohol will be grounds for disqualification.
m) All weights must be safely secured to the tractor. Any excessive or obvious loss of weights or components may be cause for disqualification. This rule is for safety and fairness. It is the flagman’s decision if weights or components fall off and to the side of the sled, therefore not affecting the outcome. However, if the weights or components fall beneath the sled it may affect the outcome, therefore resulting in being disqualified.
n) Only one class bump, per tractor, per driver, Kids Class and Powder Puff classes are exempt. No tractor will pull more than once in each class, except as a test puller.
o) No money shall be disbursed until after the pull is over. Not after the class. If you leave early your money will be held until a later date.
p) Registration will end half an hour before the pull starts.
3) Safety
a) All tractors, except Lawn Stock, are required to have a kill switch that kills the engine and fuel pump in case of a chain or hitch breakage. The switch will be located within 6” to either side of the center, rear end of tractor, and easily accessible.
b) All tractors must be equipped with a dead man throttle and a working dry chemical fire extinguisher or equivalent. (Excluding lawn stock)
c) All exhaust must be discharged vertically and be securely attached. No more than 10 degrees out of straight upward allowed. (Lawn Stock may use original muffler)
d) All tractors are required to have a safety device to prevent turnovers. This device is to have either wheels or skid plates. Wheels are to be at least 1” wide X 5” in diameter with steel or aluminum center. Skid plates are to have at least 3”2 of ground contact surface area. Wheels or skid plates are to be no less than 5” behind the rear tires and no more than 5” off the ground, this device must be able to support the weight of the tractor.
e) All tractor must have a seat with a 3” back, Lawn Stock must use stock type seat.
f) All tractors must have fenders. At NO time may any driver wrap their fingers between the fenders and the rear tires, this WILL result in disqualification.
g) All tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times, and have working brakes.
h) All drivers are to have long pants and closed toed shoes, no sandals. Firesuits are required for all non-governed required for 2017
i) All flywheel and starter pulleys must be billet steel or aluminum (no cast or stamped pulleys). No weld on fins. All starter pulleys must have a retaining device to prevent it from coming off the crankshaft. Lawn Stock and other classes with working governors may use stock flywheels and starter pulleys.
j) All engines must have a scatter shield opposite the cam side of the motor and must be made of 1/8” steel or 3/16” aluminum. It must cover the full height and width of the block. Must be attached to the frame and the head or head plate. All final drive belts must be covered on the top 180 degrees. (Except Lawn Stock)
k) All flywheel and clutch assemblies must be covered 360 degrees with 1/8” steel or 3/16” aluminum. (Except Lawn Stock clutch only)
l) Absolutely NO racing of any form.
m) All tractors must be driven in low gear at a sensible idle when not hooked to the sled.
n) Driver must keep their tractor under control while hooked to the sled. Sled operator and flagman have the right to end a pull at anytime they feel necessary for safety reasons.
o) All drivers must wear full open-faced DOT helmets, no half helmets or bicycle helmets, baseball helmets, etc. All non-governed tractors are required this year to wear firesuits. NO EXCEPTIONS
p) Gas specific gravity .750 max. Dialectic test at -0-(3+). Fuel may be randomly tested. Fuel may be tested for alcohol content. Some pump gas may not pass! E-85 is allowed in Sport Stock only.
q) Engine dampers must meet requirements of SFI Spec 18.1 are required.
n) No nitro methane.
4) Chassis
a) Open to two-wheel drive, rubber tired tractors. No dual wheels, chains or spikes.
b) Drawbar will be horizontal and stationary in all directions. With hitching device not more that ¾” in thickness and must have a 1 1/4” hole for the hook. Pulling point may not be more than ¾” from the back edge of the hitch device parallel to the ground
c) Front weight shall not exceed 7’ from the center of the rear axle, 6’ for Lawn Stock/Sport Stock. No portion of the tractor may exceed 6’ in width.
d) All tractors must have factory appearance hood and grill. Lawn Stock must have stock hood and grill, no aftermarket hoods or grills.
e) No reverse port engines, carburetor must remain on stock intake port.
5) Teardown/Protest Procedure
a) $35.00 protest fee for top-end teardown
b) Protest fee for complete teardown will be and additional $60.00
c) Owner will be obligated to tear down the tractor that is being protested, while Tech Officials look on.
d) If the tractor is found to be legal by the Tech Official, the owner will receive the protest fee.
e) If the tractor if found to be illegal by the Tech Official, the protester will receive the fee back.
f) All tractors may be checked for legality. Teching will include, but is not limited to the engine. Remember, if you do not want the Officials to see parts not involved in the protest cover them up.
g) Any person who refuses to be checked for eligibility will not be able to pull until Tech Officials check eligibility
h) Tractor that fail engine tear-down will lose ALL points up to that point in the season.
i) Over weight, over length, hitch infractions, failing fuel tests or carb check will result in no points or money for that class for that day.
j) Top placing tractor may have engine teardown and fuel checked by Tech Officials.
k) All tractors must weigh out after pulling. Failure to do so will result in disqualification for that class.
l) If any tractor is found to be illegal twice in one year, that tractor and owner will not be able to compete in those classes for the remainder of the year and will forfeit all points and membership fees for that year.
1) Judges/Flagman and or sled operators’ decision will be final on any point of controversy. Any disagreements will result in disqualification.
a) All tractor drivers will be paid members.
b) All tractors pulling on track will have current paid registrations.
c) Any driver under the age of 18 must have a signed permission slip from a parent or legal guardian. This will be kept on file.
2) Track Operations
a) Driver must put his/her tractor in a neutral position and be hand pushed to the sled. Tractor must be shut off before being unhooked from the sled. The flagman will enforce this rule for the safety of the track crew. SEE RULE #1
b) No portion of the tractor shall interfere with the sled hitch during the pull.
c) The hitch must be easily accessed on the tractor.
d) Any portion of the tractor touching the boundary line will result in disqualification. No portion shall be outside the boundary at the end of the pull. SEE RULE #1
e) Two attempts will be allowed to start the sled, except in pull-offs, only one attempt. The first puller in each class is a test puller, they have the option to: keep their hook, drop and come immediately back, or drop to the 6th hook position.
f) Driver will be disqualified if he/she delays the contest. A puller is expected to have their tractor running by the time the sled has returned to the starting point. If a puller delays for more than 90 seconds, he/she will have to drop as discussed in RULE 2-G
g) If a puller has a mechanical problem they have the option to drop back 6 hook positions (5 more than where they hooked) if there are less than 5 tractors remaining, they have until the end of the heat/class plus an additional 5 minutes. If they are not able to hook in the allotted time they will receive last in heat/class.
h) Hooking positions are determined by drawing numbers.
i) Driver must remain seated during the pull and have at least one hand on the steering wheel at all times.
j) At no time will there be any bouncing or jerking while hooked to the sled.
k) Only track officials and one helper are permitted to be on the track, the helper must remain out of the officials’ way.
l) NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND OR DRUGS ARE PERMITTED AT THE PULL. Possession of drugs or alcohol will be grounds for disqualification.
m) All weights must be safely secured to the tractor. Any excessive or obvious loss of weights or components may be cause for disqualification. This rule is for safety and fairness. It is the flagman’s decision if weights or components fall off and to the side of the sled, therefore not affecting the outcome. However, if the weights or components fall beneath the sled it may affect the outcome, therefore resulting in being disqualified.
n) Only one class bump, per tractor, per driver, Kids Class and Powder Puff classes are exempt. No tractor will pull more than once in each class, except as a test puller.
o) No money shall be disbursed until after the pull is over. Not after the class. If you leave early your money will be held until a later date.
p) Registration will end half an hour before the pull starts.
3) Safety
a) All tractors, except Lawn Stock, are required to have a kill switch that kills the engine and fuel pump in case of a chain or hitch breakage. The switch will be located within 6” to either side of the center, rear end of tractor, and easily accessible.
b) All tractors must be equipped with a dead man throttle and a working dry chemical fire extinguisher or equivalent. (Excluding lawn stock)
c) All exhaust must be discharged vertically and be securely attached. No more than 10 degrees out of straight upward allowed. (Lawn Stock may use original muffler)
d) All tractors are required to have a safety device to prevent turnovers. This device is to have either wheels or skid plates. Wheels are to be at least 1” wide X 5” in diameter with steel or aluminum center. Skid plates are to have at least 3”2 of ground contact surface area. Wheels or skid plates are to be no less than 5” behind the rear tires and no more than 5” off the ground, this device must be able to support the weight of the tractor.
e) All tractor must have a seat with a 3” back, Lawn Stock must use stock type seat.
f) All tractors must have fenders. At NO time may any driver wrap their fingers between the fenders and the rear tires, this WILL result in disqualification.
g) All tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times, and have working brakes.
h) All drivers are to have long pants and closed toed shoes, no sandals. Firesuits are required for all non-governed required for 2017
i) All flywheel and starter pulleys must be billet steel or aluminum (no cast or stamped pulleys). No weld on fins. All starter pulleys must have a retaining device to prevent it from coming off the crankshaft. Lawn Stock and other classes with working governors may use stock flywheels and starter pulleys.
j) All engines must have a scatter shield opposite the cam side of the motor and must be made of 1/8” steel or 3/16” aluminum. It must cover the full height and width of the block. Must be attached to the frame and the head or head plate. All final drive belts must be covered on the top 180 degrees. (Except Lawn Stock)
k) All flywheel and clutch assemblies must be covered 360 degrees with 1/8” steel or 3/16” aluminum. (Except Lawn Stock clutch only)
l) Absolutely NO racing of any form.
m) All tractors must be driven in low gear at a sensible idle when not hooked to the sled.
n) Driver must keep their tractor under control while hooked to the sled. Sled operator and flagman have the right to end a pull at anytime they feel necessary for safety reasons.
o) All drivers must wear full open-faced DOT helmets, no half helmets or bicycle helmets, baseball helmets, etc. All non-governed tractors are required this year to wear firesuits. NO EXCEPTIONS
p) Gas specific gravity .750 max. Dialectic test at -0-(3+). Fuel may be randomly tested. Fuel may be tested for alcohol content. Some pump gas may not pass! E-85 is allowed in Sport Stock only.
q) Engine dampers must meet requirements of SFI Spec 18.1 are required.
n) No nitro methane.
4) Chassis
a) Open to two-wheel drive, rubber tired tractors. No dual wheels, chains or spikes.
b) Drawbar will be horizontal and stationary in all directions. With hitching device not more that ¾” in thickness and must have a 1 1/4” hole for the hook. Pulling point may not be more than ¾” from the back edge of the hitch device parallel to the ground
c) Front weight shall not exceed 7’ from the center of the rear axle, 6’ for Lawn Stock/Sport Stock. No portion of the tractor may exceed 6’ in width.
d) All tractors must have factory appearance hood and grill. Lawn Stock must have stock hood and grill, no aftermarket hoods or grills.
e) No reverse port engines, carburetor must remain on stock intake port.
5) Teardown/Protest Procedure
a) $35.00 protest fee for top-end teardown
b) Protest fee for complete teardown will be and additional $60.00
c) Owner will be obligated to tear down the tractor that is being protested, while Tech Officials look on.
d) If the tractor is found to be legal by the Tech Official, the owner will receive the protest fee.
e) If the tractor if found to be illegal by the Tech Official, the protester will receive the fee back.
f) All tractors may be checked for legality. Teching will include, but is not limited to the engine. Remember, if you do not want the Officials to see parts not involved in the protest cover them up.
g) Any person who refuses to be checked for eligibility will not be able to pull until Tech Officials check eligibility
h) Tractor that fail engine tear-down will lose ALL points up to that point in the season.
i) Over weight, over length, hitch infractions, failing fuel tests or carb check will result in no points or money for that class for that day.
j) Top placing tractor may have engine teardown and fuel checked by Tech Officials.
k) All tractors must weigh out after pulling. Failure to do so will result in disqualification for that class.
l) If any tractor is found to be illegal twice in one year, that tractor and owner will not be able to compete in those classes for the remainder of the year and will forfeit all points and membership fees for that year.
