OLD YELLER PULLING
GENERAL RULES
Tractor / Pulling Rules
1.Contest is open to “Garden Tractors” with rubber tires, NO four-wheel drives, or ATVs allowed.
NO studs or Chains permitted. 6X6X12 Duals are permitted.
2.Driver will operate his/her tractor in a safe manner and at such speed as to be in full control at all
Times. Any outside help will be grounds for disqualification.
(8-years old and under is exempt from this rule.)
NO one other than track officials will be allowed on track.
3.Drivers 8-years old and younger MUST wear a helmet, Helmet Must fit each child pulling
tractor, Also will ware it when pulling in any other class.
Also have Kill switch or Brake away BY 2010
4.Any competitor or any member of his/her crew found to be under the influence of an intoxicating
agent,drugs,or having a measurable Blood alcohol content during the contest activities shall be barred
from any further involvement or participating in the event and may face suspension or termination.
5. NO Smoking while driving tractor, or while being hooked to the sled.
6.Driver Must remain in the seat during the pull and have complete control of the tractor at all times
with foot within easy reach of the brake or clutch, and have one hand on the steering wheel at all times.
NO Bouncing in the seat during the pull. Non-compliance with any of the above is grounds for
disqualification by any track official, which are, but not restricted to flagmen, and/or sled operators, and
hook man NO EXCEVE BOUNCING OF THE FROUNT END OF YOUR TRACTOR DURING A
PULL......
7. All pulls must start with a tight hitch; NO jerking of the sled is permitted.
8. All tractors must have working brakes – hydrostats exempt.
9.All weights must be stationary and secured safely to the tractor. Loss of any part(s) of the tractor or
weights or personal items while hooked to the sled will result in immediate disqualification. No weights
will be placed: in the seat, on the hood. Weights are not to extend more than 6 inches beyond the rear
face of the rear tire, nor shall they be positioned more than 8 feet in front of the center of the rear axle.
Wheelie bars, Bumper bars, or Skid plates excluded. Weights must not extend more than 6 inches on the
outer side of the rear tires. Weights shall not interfere with the hitch. Over all width not to exceed 54
inches
10. Slogans or Sayings on Tractor MUST BE family oriented.
NO PROFANITIES OR GESTURES ALLOWED
11. The tractor must remain within the boundaries of the track during the pull. If a tractor goes out of
track boundaries, it will not be disqualified, and will be given measurement to point of being flagged out.
12. Straight pipe exhaust must discharge vertically (+ or – 10 degrees) up ward and extending at least 12
inches from the exhaust port. Stock OEM exhaust systems are exempt.
13.Maximum of one entry per tractor per weight class. Maximum of two entries per tractor per event.
Numbers are subject to change at discretion of the promoter. Number of pulls will be determined at
drivers meeting due to conditions of events or less than 40 entry’s and only one trophy per tractor if
entered in a class more than once.
a.The 8-year old and under class is exempt from this rule. A tractor can make 2 pulls in the 8-year old
and under assisted with 2 different drivers, and 2 pulls in an UN-assisted class. 4 PULLS
MAXIMUM.
14. Wheelie bars must be installed on all tractors in all classes. Wheelie bars wheels may be a
Minimum of 5 inches and a Maximum of 18 inches from the back of the rear tire, with a Max of 5 inches
from bottom of wheelie bar wheel to the ground.
15. The hitch must be NO more than 13 inches high (off of ground) with a minimum of 1-1/2” diameter
opening. The hooking official will not install a clevis. No balls will be allowed. It is the drivers’
responsibility to have tractor ready to be hooked to the sled, not the track officials.
16.All pullers will weigh in. All weights must include driver, fuel, and safety equipment. 8-years and
under are exempt.
17. There will be a drivers meeting within 30 minutes prior to pull time.
18. All tractors must be in neutral or park while being hooked to the sled, with both hands readily visible to
the flagman.
19. The rules committee at each pull will make all rule interpretations. Upon a lodged protest, the rules
committee will make the interpretations. Their decision will be final. Will also include sled operator
20. Drivers must adhere to the off-throttle idle at all times. This means idle before, and after completing
your pull, including the pit area.
21. You may run any type of”PUMP” gas, with the exception, NO ALCOHOL or NITRATED FUEL. Except
for exabtion only and no trophy
22. Factory type engines only, NO motorcycle, snowmobile, ATV, or automotive engines and/or components
allowed. Single or twin cylinder motors will be allowed in stock classes. 19+ hp retrofitted (NONOEM)
engines will be classed as modified.
23. The pull will end when forward motion of the sled stops, or when the sled goes beyond the end of
the track or finish line.
24. All Drivers on the field to enforce rules. And SAFTY RULES. A hitch height gauge and
tachometer will be available at the scales.
25. ALL pullers MUST sign waivers .
26. NO shifting gears while pulling. Hydrostats and Variables exempt.
27. Max wheel diameter of 12 inches.
28. Max tire size of “26 x 12 x 12” or as noted in Pulling Class Specifications. Agriculture, Turf tires
may have bars removed but NOT beveled or sharpened in anyway, or ATV tires only on stock. NO cut
tires EXCEPT in Stock-Altered, and Modified classes.
29. No Professional pulling tires or added “Chevron” lug tires EXCEPT in Modified Classes.
30. Stock or Stock-Altered tractors will NOT be allowed to enter into a modified Class and NO Modified
tractors in Stock or Stock-Altered Classes. A Stock-Altered tractor may NOT be entered into a Stock
Class. And vise a versa.
31. No Locked differentials in stock classes. Factory OEM lockers are allowed on Stock classes. Locked
differentials are allowed in Stock-Altered, and Modified classes only.
a. A Locked differential is defined as a differential that when has 1 wheel suspended, and 1 wheel
planted on the ground, the suspended wheel is not able to make a complete 360 degree revolution freely.
IF the suspended wheel DOES NOT freely make the full revolution, then the differential is classified as
LOCKED and the tractor will be classed accordingly, or disqualified.
32. All stock tractors will have working governors, NO OVERIDES, NO EXCEPTIONS! 4000-
RPM Rule will be strictly enforced in all stock and stock alt. classes AND on tractors with Cast Iron
flywheels. Rule will be enforced.
Modified tractors may exceed the 4000 RPM limit IF they are equipped with a steel or billet flywheel
and a scatter-shield.Steel or billet Flywheels
WILL BE VARIFIED BY TRACK OFFICIALS!
33. 30’ False Start Line
34. Clutches, Belts and pulleys MUST HAVE factory installed shielding or shielding of any kind for All
Tractors must have a Hood, Grille, AND Fenders if OEM Equipped. WILL BE ENFORSED…….
35.13 weight classes:
A. CLASS 8 years of age and younger.
A parent or guardian may assist the driver in this class ONLY. AND
MUST HAVE A KILL SWITCH OR BRAKE AWAY BY 2010...
NO ASSISTANCE TO DRIVERS IN CLASSES “B” thru “M” after the tractor is hooked to the sled.
Outside assistance to the puller while tractor is in motion is grounds for disqualification. Anyone 8yrs.
Old or under entering in any other class must wear a Helmet And have a adult with a KILL SWICTH
OR BRAKEAWAY BY 2010 walking beside the track……
(No one other than track officials will be allowed on track)
STOCK Classes:
Stock Classification consists of, bone stock tractors:
NO ALUMINUM WHEELS ALLOWED IN STOCK CLASSES!
FRAME AND CHASSIS: All stock tractors MUST RETAIN the OEM Frame and Chassis, for
that make and model of the tractor WITHOUT
ALTERATIONS OF ANY KIND! Except for safety items.
ENGINE: Must be stock engine for that make and model. Straight pipe exhaust Is permitted on a stock
tractor.
TIRES: MAX REAR: For 600 – 1000 lb stock classes is 23 x 10.5 x 12
For 1200 lb stock class is 26 x 12 x 12
MAX FRONT: ALL stock classes must be OEM Diameter Wheels And tires
B. 600 lb 9 & OLDER
C.700 lb
D. 800 lb
E. 900 lb
F. 1000 lb
G. 1200 lb
STOCK-ALTERED Class
Stock-Altered Classification consists of, but not limited to:
FRAME AND CHASSIS:All stock-altered tractors must have a stock frame and chassis, but may
be of another make and model tractor. i.e. Cub Cadet differential, in a John Deere Frame. All
tractors must have Hood, Grille and Fenders if OEM equipped.
All tractors may have up to a MAXIMUM wheelbase of 52”
ENGINE: Maximum 18HP. Must be a stock engine, with a maximum over-bore per OEM specs
for THAT engine. Dead Man Throttle and Kill Switch recommended. By 2010 ALL
STOCK ALT. MUST HAVE KILL SWITCH TO HOOK TO SLED
No strapped heads. Electric fuel pumps allowed.
ALUMINUM WHEELS ALLOWED IN STOCK-ALTERED CLASSES!
TIRES: MAX REAR: 26 X 12 X 12, May be Cut, but no added chevron lugs.
DIFFERENTIALS: Locked allowed (see rule #30a. for classification)
DID AWAY WITH 700# STOCK ALT . DUE TO LOW NUMBERS…
H.800 lb
I.900 lb
J.1000 lb
K.1200 lb
MODIFIED Classes
Modified Classification consists of, but not limited to
FRAME AND CHASSIS:Modified from OEM, or custom fabricated.
ENGINE: May have 1 or more engines, May be 19+ horsepower, NO ATV,
Motorcycle, Snowmobile, or Automotive engines.
ALUMINUM WHEELS ALLOWED
TIRES: MAX REAR: 26 X 12 X 12, May be Cut, added chevron lugs, or
Professional pulling tires i.e. “Lawntec”, “PitBull”, “Dick Cepek”.
DIFFERENTIALS: Locked allowed (see rule #30a. for classification)
L.1000 lb
M.1200 lb
Our main goals have always been:
Safety First
Keep the playing field fair for all
KEEP IT FUN!
NEW THIS PULLING SEASON:
Hook fees: $10.00 a HOOK
Trophies and plaques will be limited to the “First” and “Second” places in all classes except
8 years and younger; they will receive a plaque if they pull. .
If you have any questions or comments, contact:
Philip and Ramona Parsons
343 W. North St.
Scranton, KS 66537
E-mail oldyeller-pulling@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.oldyeller-pulling.com
Phone: (785) 793-2272
Cell: (785) 640-7596
