OHIO RIVER VALLEY TRACTOR
PULLERS ASSOCIATION
2008 RULES
Contents
Officers Point Structure Membership Protest Procedures Rules Changes
General Club Rules 5800 6200 3800 8000 6000 8500 9300
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President: David Chappell Tech Official:
2300 Gratz Road Jeff Carter
Owenton, Kentucky 40359 (859)707-5824
(502) 484-5387
(502) 593-5500 Cell Phone
Vice-
President: Steve Cobb
412 Nottaway Dr
Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
(859) 509-9448
Secretary: Bonnie Ried
6527 Dunnlea Drive
Pewee Valley, Kentucky 40056
(502) 241-9263
(502) 664-7960 Cell
Treasurer: President, Vice-President, and/or Secretary
Executive Committee:
3800 – Jeff Gritton 6200— Paul Smoot
624 Hi Crest Dr 3195 Old New Liberty Road
Lexington, KY 40505 Owenton, KY 40359
(859)299-9064 (502) 484-3117
Cell-859.509-3274 Cell –
5200--Jeff Hartley 8000 – Jarred Jones
1101 Pleasant Street P O Box 1082
Paris, KY 40361 Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 988-0361 (859) 421-9920
5800—James Hardin
2461 Highgrove Road 8500– Gary Spegal
Cox’s Creek, KY 40013 1264 Bracht Piner Rd
(502) 422-0670 Morning View, KY 41063
(859) 363-7211
6000 LL SS – Travis Gordon Cell-859.393.9531
4122 Highgrove Rd
Cox’s Creek, KY 40013 9300 – Steven Bond
(502) 252-0965 1400 Old Sparta Rd
Cell-502.507.8562 Sparta, KY 41086
(859) 643-2091
Cell-859.640.9694
1ST – 50 11th - 30
2ND – 48 12th - 28
3RD -- 46 13th - 26
4TH – 44 14th - 24
5TH – 42 15th - 22
6TH – 40 16th - 20
7TH – 38 17th - 18
8TH – 36 18th - 16
9TH – 34 19th - 14
10TH – 32 20th - 12
21ST and below each receive 10 points respectively.
Points for 3800 Pro Stock Mini Trucks will start with 50 and will only drop down 1 point per position of finish all the way back to number of trucks at each pull
1). DQ’s will receive last place points and monies in their class. If more than one DQ’s per class points and monies will be divided equally.
2). A puller shall receive 10 show-up points when their competition vehicle arrives at a pull and registers with their clerks.
3). To be eligible for any points at any event, the competitor shall pay their entry fee and pass tech inspection.
4). In case of ties, points and monies will be distributed equally. Tie at end of season – most wins takes first place above other puller
New members: $ 50.00 Vehicle
$ 25.00 Driver**
$ 60.00 Insurance TOTAL $135.00
- Renewal:
$ 25.00 Driver**
$ 60.00 Insurance TOTAL $85.00
- MEMBERSHIP IS TO BE PAID BY MAY 12th OR AN ADDITIONAL $25 LATE FEE WILL BE ADDED.
**IF ANOTHER PERSON DRIVES YOUR VEHICLE THEY MUST PAY $25 MEMBERSHIP DUE TO INSURANCE AND TO ACCRUE POINTS AND FOR THE VEHICLE BEFORE THEY HOOK TO THE SLED.
- NO (1) ONE HOOK -- PULL DUE TO INSURANCE!!.
** PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF TERMINATING ANYONE'S MEMBERSHIP, IF APPROPRIATE, FOR UN-SPORTSMEN CONDUCT. AT THAT POINT YOU WILL ALSO LOSE ALL POINTS ACCUMULATED. **
- YOU MUST PULL AT LEAST 40% OF PULLS TO VOTE AND/OR SUGGEST CHANGES IN YOUR REGISTERED CLASS
- If we get rained out after you have checked your money will be carried over to next pull attend.
- Drivers are the only ones that can pick up their winning checks. DO NOT SEND ANYONE ELSE UP AFTER YOUR CHECK..
- Remember if you register in and break in order to keep in the points standing you must leave your entry fee. If you take your entry fee back and/or ask it to be applied to your next pull you do not get show up points for that pull.
2008 O.R.V.T.P.A. PROTEST PROCEDURES
1. PROTEST MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO AN OFFICIAL WITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER CLASS ENDS. MUST BE DONE THAT NIGHT.
2. PROTESTOR MUST BE IN SAME CLASS AS THE PROTESTEE. THE PROTESTOR MUST BE ABLE TO BETTER HIMSELF OR HERSELF IN PRIZE BY THIS PROTEST.
3. PROTEST MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PROTEST FEE. PROTESTOR MUST PUT UP CASH OR CHECK FOR THE PROTEST FEE.
4. PROTESTOR CANNOT BE PRESENT DURING THE CHECK OF THE PTOTESTEE’S VEHICLE, AND CANNOT PARTICIPATE.
5. PERSON OR PERSONS (INCLUDING EITHER PARTY OF A PROTEST) CAUSING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TROUBLE DURING PROTEST PROCEDURES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
6. ENGINE PROTEST:
· CHARGE ON PUMP FEE IN TRACTOR CLASSES WILL REQUIRE A $250 AND AUTOMOTIVE TYPE ENGINE CLASSES $75 PROTEST FEE TO BE PAID BY THE PROTESTOR.
· TRACTORS, ECONOMY HOT RODS, & 5800 SUPER STOCK TRUCKS A COMPLETE TEAR DOWN OF THE ENGINE WILL REQUIRE A $500 PROTEST FEE TO BE PAID BY THE PROTESTOR.
· 6200 STOCK II TRUCK: $500 PROTEST FEE FOR ENGINE CUBE CHECK. TEAR DOWN REQUIRES; CARB, INTAKE, & CYLINDER HEAD ONLY!!! FUEL SAMPLE IS INCLUDED.
· TURBO CHECK WILL REQUIRE A $25 PROTEST FEE TO BE PAID BY THE PROTESTOR.
· $125 PROTEST FEE FOR CARBURETOR FLOW TEST TO BE PAID BY PROTESTOR.
· $150 PROTEST FEE FOR TRANSMISSION CHECK TO BE PAID BY PROTESTER
· CHARGE ON NITROUS PROTEST FOR TRACTORS AND TRUCKS WILL REQUIRE A $100 PROTEST FEE TO BE PAID BY THE PROTESTOR.- PLUS LAB FEE ***NITROUS TEST CAN BE DONE AT ANYTIME AND/OR BY ANYONE
* ANY ENGINE FOUND ILLEGAL WILL LOSE ALL POINTS
*WINNING PARTY WILL RECEIVE PROTEST MONEY
7. TURBO’S TO BE CHECKED AND MARKED AT THE FIRST PULL BY THE TECH MAN. IF YOU CHANGE TURBO’S DURING THE SEASON YOU ARE TO NOTIFY TECH MAN AND RE-INSPECTION TO BE DONE. TECH MAN CAN CHECK AND/OR RE-CHECK TURBO AT ANY TIME HE WANTS. IF CAUGHT RANDOMLY AND/OR ILLEGAL YOU WILL LOSE ALL YOUR POINTS.
8. ANY VISUAL INSPECTION BY THE PROTEST COMMITTEE WILL REQUIRE A $25 FEE FROM THE PROTESTOR.
9. ANY VISUAL PROTEST INSPECTION CONSISTING OF CHECKING HITCHES, WHEELBASE LENGTH, ANYTHING CONCERNING WEIGHT BOX, OR ANY OTHER INSPECTION THAT DETERMINES THE PROTESTEE HAS A RULE VIOLATION WITH HIS OR HER VEHICLE WILL CAUSE THE PROTESTEE TO LOSE ALL THE POINTS FOR THAT PULL, THEY CAN NOT PULL AT THE NEXT PULL, AND WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR POINTS, AT THE PULL, FOLLOWING SET OUT PULL.
10. THE PROTEST COMMITTEE OR TECH MAN HAVE THE RIGHT TO OPEN THE VEHICLE HOOD OR INSPECT THE VEHICLE OR ANY PARTICIPATING PERSON AT ANY TIME IN PRESENCE OF OWNER OF THE VEHICLE.
11. PROTESTEE (OWNER OF THE VEHICLE) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TEAR DOWN OF HIS OR HER VEHICLE.
RULES UPDATE 2008
OPERATION OF CONTEST
1.) All pullers must be in the staging area when their class starts
2). A competitor will have a maximum of three (3) minutes to report to the starting line
after the sled is ready
3.) All pulls must start with a tight chain
4). All pulls must start with the sled and pulling vehicle inside the boundary lines
5.) All pulling vehicles will come into the competition area under their own power.
Tow starting WILL be allowed at the track official’s discretion
TEST PULLER
1. 6200lb 4 WD:
The test puller may take the first pull or drop 6 positions after the sled is at the
Official setting for the class
2. 3800lb Pro Stock Mini Truck:
The test puller will have the option of accepting the pull or coming back 6 positions after the sled setting is deemed official
3. All other classes:
The test puller to hook to the sled in a class will be considered the test puller and
have the following options:
A] Accept the pull
B] Drop the pull and pull again immediately
C] Drop the pull and come back in sixth or last position
D] Any puller following a sled adjustment at the start of a pulling class
be considered a test puller
4. All decisions on re-pulls must be made before the competitor and pulling vehicle
leaves the track area. Track area is defined as 50 feet in any direction from the
pulling surface
5. Contest Malfunction:
A] In the event of a contest malfunction the affected puller and/or pullers will be
allowed to re-pull immediately or in last position, all decisions on re-pulls will
be at the presiding track official’s discretion
6. Loss or failure of safety equipment to function while the pulling vehicle is under the
green flag will result in disqualification
7. Pulling vehicle will be disqualified if the pulling vehicle touches or goes over the
boundary lines under the green flag, if the pulling vehicle passes the established full
pull line and crosses the boundary line the pull will be considered legal
8. SOMEONE CAPABLE OF OPERATION AND CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE
MUST BE SEATED IN VEHICLE ALL TIMES WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING
OR BEING STARTED. ENGINES RUNNING WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT
WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION
9. Pullers will be given 2 attempts to start the sled. A puller who does not make a pull
past 75 feet will be given a second attempt, if the puller makes an attempt to stop
before the sled reaches the 75 feet marker a second attempt will be given at the
starting flagman’s discretion
10. A puller who experiences mechanical problems and cannot make the scheduled hook
may request a mechanical drop, if the request is granted by the presiding track official
the puller will be allowed to pull at last position. 3800 Pro Stock Mini Trucks and
6200 4 WD Trucks will be dropped to 6th position. 3800 Pro Stock Mini Trucks will
be allowed only one (1) mechanical drop per vehicle per year
11. Any disqualification on a first attempt bars a second attempt
12. Pull Offs:
A] A pull-off will be run in the same order as the official class. There will be no
dropping positions in a pull-off
B] All pullers will be given two (2) attempts to pass the 75 feet marker in a pull-
off
C] If a contest malfunction occurs in a pull-off situation the affected puller or
pullers will be allowed to drop to last position
D] If a pull-off is not run on the same sled, the same track, or the same day the
first puller will be treated as a test puller
E] If a puller disqualifies for any reason in a pull-off they will be given last place
in the pull-off
13. Rain: Any class not completed for any reason will be treated as a rain out
14. If 2/3 of a class is declared official the class will receive points and monies as the
class finished, any remaining points and monies will be split equally among the
competitors that did not run
15. If less than 2/3 of the class is complete all points and monies will be divided equally
among the competitors in that class
16. A session of pulling will be considered complete if ½ of the ORVTPA classes are run
17. The promoter and ORVTPA officials will decide if and when a rain-out occurs
A loss of excessive liquid while under the green flag will be cause for disqualification. All pullers are to be careful in pit areas and on/or off track (watch spectators and/or families of pullers). Any un-sportsmanlike conduct and/or language on track or in pits is un-acceptable, and will not be tolerated. A grievance committee will be set up to handle problems if they arise.
GENERAL CLUB RULES FOR ALL CLASSES
1} ORVTPA Reserves the right to interpret any and all rules as they see fit. New rules may be adopted during a pulling season to promote safety or the benefit of the sport.
2} All pullers are to be careful in pit areas and on/or off track (watch spectators and/or families of pullers). Any un-sportsman conduct and/or language on track or in pits is un-acceptable, and will not be tolerated. A grievance committee will be set up to handle problems if they arise.
3} Someone capable of operation and controlling the vehicle must be seated in vehicle at all time when engine is running or being started. Engines running with no one in the seat will be cause for disqualification.
4} When suspended for cheating you are not allowed on track during your suspension for any reason at all.
5} Pulling vehicle touches line under green flat you will be disqualified.
a) Out of bounds after 300’ (or full pull) mark – legal pull.
6} Three (3) minute limit to hook to sled
Engines
1} All turbo charged engines will use 2 3/8 bolts mounted inside the exhaust pipe. The bolts will be mounted perpendicular to prevent turbo charger parts going out the exhaust pipe.
2} All automotive engines must have harmonic balancer corer (360 degrees). Must have front strap
3} All vehicles with engine powered fan must have shrouded
4} All pulling vehicles must have a starter interrupter switch, which will allow starting of vehicle only in neutral on manual transmissions and park on automatic transmissions. Switches must be mounted on the shift lever.
5} All V-8 engines must have engine side shields. Shields must run completed length of block casting. Must be from bottom of head to top of frames and must be mounted to frame.
6} All electric fuel pumps on spark ignition engines must be grounded when kill switch is pulled.
7} Air shut-offs on diesel engines will be spring loaded to a closed position. Butterflies inside the air intake pipe will not be accepted.
7-a) All super farm and pro farm tractors will be required to use a cable restraint system. One 3/8-diameter cable will be used to restrain the cylinder head. The cable will surround the engine and be mounted between the first and second cylinders. The cable will pass through the exhaust port area. The cable will use two cable clamps and will have 4 to 6 inches of slack.
8} Diesel engines will use a manual 3 way dump valve installed ahead of injection pump, must operated from the dash panel
INTERCOOLERS
All intercooler/after cooler assemblies must be shielded on all side by .060 steel or aluminum
DISCONNECT SWITCH
A disconnect switch will be installed to shut off all electric current from the battery. Switch must be operated from outside the vehicle and be mounted in the front of vehicle to provide easy access from the ground
KILL SWITCHES
Kill switches will be mounted a max of 48 inches above hook point and within 6 inches of center of pulling vehicle. Kill switches ring will be 2 inches minimum diameter and must be steel.
STABILIZER BARS:
Tractors
* Stabilizer bars will extend a minimum of 32 inches behind the centerline of the rear axle
* Stabilizer bars will be a maximum of 10 inches off the ground and have a 5-inch square pad.
* A vertical brace will extend a minimum of 24 inches upward from the pad and a horizontal brace will connect the Stabilizer bars
* Bars must be capable of supporting the vehicle weighted for the heaviest class it will compete in vertical brace to the stabilizer bar assembly
* No part of the hitch may be connected to the stabilizer bar assembly
2WD Trucks
All 2wd trucks will use stabilizer bars. The stabilizer bars will extend a minimum of 2 inches behind the rear tire and be a maximum of 10 inches off the ground with a 5 inch square pad
Rolling wheels or moving devices of any kind will not be accepted on any stabilizer bar in any class
FIREWALLS
* 2WD trucks will be required to use a complete firewall. The firewall will be the full width of the driver’s compartment and go from the dash panel to the floorboard. The firewall will be made of a minimum of .060 materials. Acceptable materials are lexan, steel, or aluminum
* All trucks will be required to pull with the hood on completely covering the engine compartment
BLOW BY TUBES
All blow by tubes must exit in front of the of the rear tires of the pulling vehicle in the track of the tire
- No tinted windows. Factory tint is acceptable.
- No dirt deflectors
- Quick release steering wheel any class with roll cages
- All Tractors: Front wheels must track with rear wheels
- All tractors must have a solid barrier between driver and rear wheels. Barrier must be capable of supporting driver’s weight
- Fenders or tire shields are required
- Wide front ends only
CLUTCHES & BELL HOUSINGS
* All Pulling Vehicles equipped with an automotive type engine using a clutch/flywheel assembly will be required to use a Billet Flywheel. Flywheel will be made of steel or aluminum and be SFI approved. Absolutely no cast iron allowed. All clutch assemblies will be steel and be SFI approved. No cast iron.
*All vehicles using automotive type engines and using an automatic transmission will use a SFI approved flex plate.
*All clutches in automotive applications will use a one piece hydro form bell housing type A, B, or C will be acceptable. No two piece bell housings.
* No welding, chemical milling, or cutting permitted on bell housings.
* Type C bell housings will be shielded around clutch release fork opening. Shield will be 3/8 steel on top and sides and be securely mounted to the vehicle frame. Shield may not be bolted or welded to bell housing.
* All vehicles using a clutch/bell housing assembly will use a SFI or NHRA approved block saver plate.
* Bell housing will be mounted with 8 (3/8 grade 8 bolts) in top half of bell housing 4 bolts will hold the bell housing to back of block and 4 bolts will hold bell housing to saver plate. The 4 bolts holding bell housing to block plate will be between he bolts holding bell housing to block. There will be a minimum of 4 ½ inch bolts securing bell housing to transmission.
All tractors classes will have SFI approved clutch/flywheel assembly. No cast iron. All tractors will use a six buckle SFI approved blanket around the transmission housing blanket will be 20 ply ballistic nylon or Kevlar equivalent
* Steel flywheel and safety bell housings and block saver plate
* ¼” steel shield 360 degrees around the engine balancer 2” wide
* Engines driven cool fans shielded 360 degrees around fan
* Shields for side of block from base of head to top frame
Shields around u-joints and driveline every 3 feet; 6” long’ 2” maximum spacing around u-joint; shield thickness 3/8” aluminum, 5/16” steel. All vehicles must have drive shaft loops every three (3) feet. Must be round 1/8” (inch) thick. All vehicles must have universal joint covers (360 degrees). 6” (inches) long centered on joint must be round.
TIE BARS
Safety tie bars will be required in all tractor classes.
Tie bars will be from frame rail to rear axle housing and be capable of supporting the tractor with all bolts removed from transmission housing.
HITCHES
All hitches will be minimum 3 ½ inches long x minimum 3 inches wide at the hook point, lateral thickness of hitch will be max 1 ½ inch minimum 1 inch cross-sectional thickness.
KILL SWITCHES
Kill switches will be mounted a max of 48 inches above hook point and within 6 inches of center of pulling vehicle. Kill switches ring will be 2 inches minimum diameter and must be steel.
PULL-OFFS
Pull-off will be run in order of the class pulled. No dropping of positions in a pull-off situation.
FIRE SUITS
All Classes; Complete fire suit and fireproof gloves is required in all classes. Must meet SFI Spec 3.3c. No tennis shoes are to be worn must have good work shoes or fire shoes.
Driver Protection
All drivers will be required to use an SFI approved 3.3 neck collar
HELMETS
All competitors will wear a full-face helmet. Snell 2005 rating or better
1. All vehicles must have working brakes.
2. All pulling vehicles must be equipped with a seat belt.
3. Any driver who is out of his or her seat during the pull will be DISQUALIFIED.
4. All vehicles must have a working fire extinguisher.
5. Driver’s seat must be directly behind the steering wheel.
6. No clutching of the truck will be allowed during the pull.
DRIVELINE SHIELDING
All remaining exposed drive shafts will be shielded 360 degrees by 3/8 inches aluminum or 5/16-inch steel. Drive shaft must be completely covered, minimum ¼ inch visible at either end.
FUEL TESTING
Beginning with the 2007-pulling season ORVTPA will be testing fuel in all pulling classes. Fuel tests will be performed to determine the legality of any and all fuels used by competitor/ members of ORVTPA. The methods fuels will be tested by will be; 1} oxygen sensor, 2) hydrometer, and 3) dielectric meter. Fuel testing may be done for any class at any time.
OXYGEN SENSING
Oxygen sensing will be done at random and will be performed immediately at the end of a competitors pull before the pulling vehicle leaves the track area.
HYDROMETER
A hydrometer may be used to check the specific gravity of any fuel at any time.
DIELECTRIC TESTING
The dielectric meter will be used to test the legality of diesel fuel and gasoline.
Diesel Fuel
Diesel fuel will have a maximum dielectric constant of 4.9 and a minimum of 2.1
Gasoline
Gasoline will have a maximum dielectric constant of 2.1 and a minimum of –1
Penalties For Illegal Fuel
Any competitor found using illegal fuel would be suspended for 1 calendar year plus 1 day
Dielectric Variance
Any competitor found with diesel with a dielectric reading of 5.0 to 5.4 or a gasoline reading 2.2 to 2.6 will be disqualified for the pulling session with loss of ALL points and monies earned for that session, this variance may be used once per competitor all subsequent fuel infractions will result in a 1 calendar year suspension plus 1 day
No oxygen carriers or combustion accelerators allowed
FOR TRUCKS:
Engine
1} 600 cubic inch maximum displacement. A one percent tolerance will be allowed for normal engine wear.
2} Vehicle must use a cast iron engine block.
3} Engine must be naturally aspirated.
4} One 4 barrel carburetor allowed. Carburetor must be a one-piece body (no split carburetors)
5} One 4 barrel carburetor automotive type intake manifold. (No sheet metal or tunnel-ram intake manifolds)
Frame
1} Custom built frames are allowed, if tubing is used in frame construction it is to be 4 sided tubing only. Wedge frames will be accepted.
2} Maximum length will be 15 feet 4 inches measured from the center of the rear axle to the front of the vehicle excluding the tow hook
3) Any size rear differential allowed. Planetary rear differentials will NOT be accepted
Hitch
1} Hitch may be no SHORTER than 42 inches measured from the center of the rear axle to the hook point.
2} Maximum hitch height is 30 inches
3} Hitch must be stationary in all directions
Body
1} Fiberglass is allowed for use in all body components and complete truck bodies.
2} No T-bucket type bodies will be accepted.
3} All trucks will be required to pull with the hood on completely covering the engine compartment.
4} All trucks will be required to use a complete firewall. The firewall will be the complete width of the driver’s compartment and go from the dash panel to the floorboard. The firewall will be constructed of .060 material, acceptable materials are Lexan, steel, or aluminum.
5} All truck beds must be covered.
Transmissions
1} One OEM transmission allowed, aftermarket or custom cut gears will NOT be accepted
Tires
1} All tires will be D.O.T. approved.
2} Maximum tire size is 35x 12.50
3} Maximum rim width is 12 inches
Fuel
1} Acceptable fuels are gasoline and methanol
2} No oxygen carriers or combustion accelerators permitted
Miscellaneous
All trucks will be checked for cubic inch displacement and the transmission will be inspected prior to competing. Engines and transmissions must be sealed before competition.
Rules for this class are locked in through 2010
Engine
1} 470 cubic inch maximum displacement.
2} Engine must be naturally aspirated
3} Engine block and cylinder heads will be cast iron
4} Open headers allowed, exhaust will exit straight back or vertically through the hood. (Vertical is defined as being within 10 degrees of plumb)
5} Rear of engine block can be no further forward than 12 inches measured from the center of the front axle tube.
6} No tunnel ram or fabricated intake manifolds allowed
7} One carburetor only
8} No carburetor spacer larger than 1 ½ inch thick measured from top of intake to bottom of carburetor.
Fuel
1} Gasoline only
2} Fuel not to exceed 118 octane
3} No oxygen carriers or combustion accelerators allowed
Frame
1} Must be OEM steel frame no heavier than 1 ton
2} No blocks or traction bars allowed on front axle
3} Rear traction bars may be no further forward than 80 inches measured from the center of the rear axle.
4} Rear spring blocks allowed (may be welded, springs optional)
5} Must use OEM transfer case and transmission
6} Stock wheelbase no longer than 134 inches
7} No batteries or fuel tanks may be mounted inside the cab. Factory seat tanks will be accepted
8} No military equipment allowed
9} Front differential may be no larger than a ton rating; rear differential may be no larger than a 1-½ ton rating
Weight rack
1} Weights can be mounted no further forward than 60 inches from the center of the front axle
2} No weight boxes allowed
3} No fuel tanks allowed on weight bracket
4} All weight racks will be in pulling position at time of weigh in and hitch check
5} Batteries may be mounted on weight rack
Hitch
1} Hitch will be no shorter than 36% of wheelbase
2} Hitch point must extend past the bed floor
3} Maximum hitch height is 26 inches
4} Hitch must be stationary
Tires and wheels
1} All tires must be D.O.T. approved
2} Maximum tire size 33x12.50
3} Maximum rim width 12 inches
4} Wheels can be offset no more than 3 inches from front tires to rear tires (per side)
Bodies
1} Full size truck bodies only
2) Truck must retain stock appearance
3} Cab may not be gutted must be OEM style glass, dash pad and door panels required, both side windows must roll up and down
4} All trucks must have a bed floor, either metal or wood
Miscellaneous
* All trucks will be subject to a random fuel test.
* All trucks needing to be cubic inch checked at an event will arrive a minimum of 2 hours prior to start time.
* The test puller may take the first pull or drop 6 positions after the sled is at the official setting for the class
* More frequent checks at all pulls
Rules for this class will be locked from 2008 through 2010
Engine
1} Small block engines only, 366cbic inch maximum displacement.
2} Camshaft must be solid lift or hydraulic lift only
3} Stamped steel or roller rockers only
4} No roller camshafts
5} No roller lifters
6} Factory cast iron cylinder heads only
7} 2 or 4 barrel intake, may be cast iron or aluminum
8} Maximum height from base of carburetor to top of engine block 61/2 inches
9} 1 500 CFM carburetor allowed, no milling or polishing on the inside of the carburetor will be permitted. No modifications to the body of carburetor to alter airflow permitted. (I.e. flatting the shafts or re-shaping throttle plates).
10} Choke plates may be removed from carburetor, however, the choke housing must remain complete and in tact.
11} Any after market ignition allowed. No magneto type ignition systems allowed
12} Engine exhaust must exit vertically. Vertical is defined as within 10 degrees of plumb
Frame
1} Factory frame only, frame may be reinforced front to back cannot add on to length of factory frame in the rear.
2} Maximum wheelbase 109-¼ inches
3} Maximum length 153inches measured from the center of the rear axle to front of weights
4} Rear weights must stay inside of frame – not past the end of factory frame
5} One-ton differential maximum
6} One ton OEM 4 speed transmission maximum, no aftermarket, gears no cut gears
Hitch
1} Hitch may be no SHORTER than 39 ¼ inches measured from the center of the rear axle to the hook point
2} Hitch must be stationary in all directions
3} Maximum hitch height 24 inches
4} No L shaped hitches allowed
5} Hitch anchor point can be no higher than 36 inches off the ground
6} Anchor pinhole will be 7/8-inch minimum
7} Anchor point will be no further forward than the inside front of the truck bed
8} Hitching device will be a minimum of 3 inches round; there will be a minimum of 1- inch material around the hitching device
9} Hitch height adjusters may not be past the end of the factory frame
10} No more than 3-inch drop or rise from hitch tube to hooking point
Tires
1} D.O.T. approved tires only
2} Maximum tire size 31x10.50x15 tread width maximum
3} Maximum rim width 8 inches
4} Tires must be covered
5} Liquid may be used in front tires only no calcium allowed
Body
1} Factory sheet metal only
2} Firewall must remain in original position
3} Drivers seat must remain in the original stock location
4} No fuel tanks or lines allowed in drivers compartment
5} Battery must be enclosed if mounted in driver’s compartment
6} Top of bed must be covered
7} Windshields will be used other glass optional
8} Factory window tinting only
9} Seat belts are required to be mounted in the driver’s compartment
Fuel
1} Gasoline is the only acceptable fuel
2} No oxygen carriers or combustion accelerators permitted
Miscellaneous
1} Weight 3800 pounds no tolerance will be given
2} 1 mechanical drop per pulling vehicle per year puller to be dropped 6 positions
3} The test puller will have the option of accepting the pull or coming back 6 positions after the sled setting is deemed official
4} Rules locked until 1/ 2010
8000 lb PRO STOCK DIESEL TRUCKS
1. 8000 pound maximum weight
2. DOT street legal tires; no chains, cut tires, or studs. 35” maximum diameter
3. Single or Dual wheels are allowed
4. 26” hitch height – Hook point will be at rear bumper or Reese hitch, must be the
furthest point rear of the vehicle. NO under-bed pulling hitches
5. One turbocharger – Maximum 3” inducer – Checked with 3.0” plug – Inducers may be
reduced down with a bushing
6. No alcohol, nitrous oxide, or propane injection
7. Engine must be derived stock from the factory in a one-ton pickup truck or less
application. Engine does not have to be the same manufacturer as the truck; for
example: a Cummins engine may be transplanted in a Ford or Chevy truck
8. Front hanging weights are allowed, but not to exceed 60 inches forward of the
center of the front axle
9. Drive-train must be OEM from one tone or less pickup truck – for example: no drop
boxes or reversers
10. Rear suspension may be blocked – Blocks must be easily removed and no solid
suspensions
11. Trucks with manual transmissions must run a scatter proof blanket on the bell
housing
12. 3/8” bolts must be through the exhaust in a cross pattern as close to the turbocharger
as possible
13. Puller will start with a tight chain – NO jerking
14. Axle bolts must be covered
15. Must have U-joint shields at least 6” long around rear U-joint
16. All trucks must have fuel shut offs, kill switches, driveling loops, and a fire
extinguisher
17. Exhaust must go up or down only
18. 5lb fire extinguisher mandatory
5200 lb ECONOMY HOT ROD TRACTOR
Engines
1} Tractors are limited to 1 automotive type engine
2} 482 cubic inch maximum displacement, a 1% tolerance will be given for normal engine wear
3} Engine blocks will be cast iron; no aluminum engine blocks will be accepted
4} All cylinder heads will be stock configuration, spread bore heads will not be accepted
5} All cylinder heads will be limited to 2 valves per cylinder
6} All intake manifolds must be of the low rise type, tunnel ram or sheet metal intakes will not be accepted
7} Engines will be limited to 1 stock appearing carburetor, split carburetors will not be accepted
8} Spacer and/or adaptor plates under the carburetor will be a maximum 2-inch thickness
9} Engines must be naturally aspirated
10} No 18% head
11} All Economy Hot Rod Tractors must use a shield over the top of the automatic transmission, the shield will conform to the shape of the transmission and run from frame rail to frame rail. The shield will be ¼” thick, a minimum 4” wide and have maximum 4” clearance from the transmission
Frame
1} All tractors will use a full frame securely fastened to the rear end housing of tractor
2} All tractors will use a wide front end
3} Original agricultural tractor rear-ends only
4} Tractor rear end must have been 2WD only
5} Aftermarket gear- boxes will not be accepted
6} Maximum frame length is 14 feet measured from the center of the rear axle to the furthest most point forward excluding the tow hook
7} Weights will not extend back past the furthest point on the rear tire
Hitch
1} Drawbar must be clear and visible for sled hook up
2} Drawbar must be rigid in all directions and securely mounted to vehicle frame
3} Drawbar must use a steel hitching device no more than 1 ½ and no less than 1-inch thickness in all directions
4} Hitch hole will measure 3 ½ x 3 inches
5} Drawbar will be no SHORTER than 18 inches measured from the center of the rear axle to the hook point
6} Maximum drawbar height 20 inches, all drawbars will be locked in place after the hitch height is set
7} No cables or chains will be used in the hitching device
Tires
1} Maximum rear tire size is 18.4x 38
Fuel
1} Acceptable fuels are, gasoline, racing fuel, or methanol
2} No oxygen carriers or combustion accelerators will be permitted
*Must pay full membership to pull at anytime with Economy Hot Rod class*
These rules are locked through the 2009 season
6000 LB LIGHT LIMITED SUPER STOCK TRACTOR
*Drop 2 hooks per year in the LL SS class only*
Engine
1} Cubic inch
(A) Diesel Engine- 470
(B) Spark ignition on alcohol-370
(C) Spark ignition on gasoline naturally aspirated-850, there will be no 850 cid naturally aspirated tractors allowed in the class after the 1 competitor now competing (David Bewley) rebuild
2} A1% tolerance will be given on cubic inch limitations to allow for normal engine wear
{a) All engines will be checked for cubic inch before the first pull
3} No V-8 engines permitted
4} Cast iron OEM cylinder heads only, cylinder head must match block
5} Cylinder heads limited to 2 valves per cylinder
6} Engine must match brand of tractor
7} No intercoolers and/or after coolers allowed
8} Rear of engine must be in stock location for make and model of rear end and transmission housing, maximum 1-inch adapter plate
9} No super chargers allowed
10}
WHEEL---
----HOUSING
Single turbo charger of a size not to exceed a 3-inch diameter measured at the front face of the wheel with one single air inlet with no additional openings in compressor housing outside of the 3 inch inlet
(a) Compressor wheel must enter into the compressor housing
(b) No MAF enhancement, all plugs will be welded non- removable
11} No fuel injection pump larger than a 6- cylinder P series pump will be accepted
12} Water injection allowed with oil lubricant only, no additives allowed in injection water
Frame
1} Maximum length 13 feet measured from center of rear axle to forward most point excluding tow hook
2} Maximum wheelbase 114 inches
3} OEM tractor rear end and transmission housings only will be accepted, no component tractors allowed
4} Hitch will be no SHORTER than 18 inches measured from the center of the rear axle to the hooking point.
5} Maximum hitch height 20 inches
Tires
1} Maximum tire size 30.5x 32
2} Minimum tire size 18.4x 38
Fuel
1} Acceptable fuels are diesel fuel, alcohol, and gasoline
2} No oxygen carriers or combustion accelerators will be permitted
3} No Ether starting aid can be on the tractor
Weight
1} Weight for the class is 6000 pounds with no tolerance given at time of weigh in
2} All tractors must carry at least 200 pounds of moveable weight
Tech top 3 tractors each night
Rules locked through 2008 through 2010
Engine
1} 470 cubic inches maximum displacement, 100% vote required to change rule
2} Brand of engine must match brand of tractor
3} Aluminum heads are not allowed.
4} Only 2 valves per cylinder.
5} Engine must mount to tractor rear end – with no modification.
6} Fuel pump – any pump maximum P pump.
7} Water injection allowed – water with oil lubricant only
8} OEM intakes and exhaust manifolds only, no homemade manifolds. No intercoolers or after -
coolers allowed.
9}
WHEEL ----HOUSING
Intake housing to be no larger than 3” at the face of the wheel. Single compressor wheel must protrude into 3” bore. Stock map width enhancement is allowed
Sheet metal and Frame
1} Tractor must retain stock appearance and sheet metal stock location. Allow for updates
2} Front weights must not extend more than 13 feet from the center of rear axle. 114” maximum wheelbase.
3} No component tractors allowed.
Fuel
1} No compressed air, nitrous oxide or fuel conversions, no propane, or nitro methane allowed) with exception of starting aid.
A) Diesel fuel will be the only fuel accepted.
B) No oxygen carriers or combustion accelerators allowed in fuel.
Tires
1} Maximum tire size 20.8 x 38 tires (cut or uncut) allowed.
Hitch
1} Minimum hitch length 18 inches measured from center of rear axle.
2} Maximum hitch height will be 20 inches.
3} Hitch must be stationary in all directions.
Voting rights
1} Any rule change requires a 75% majority vote, unless stated otherwise.
2} Voting rights will be for those attending 40% of all sanction pulls.
Locked in for 5 years (2005-2009) are Cubic Inch, Turbo Charger, and Tire Size rules
Engines (ANY ILLEGAL ALTERATIONS WILL RESULT IN A ONE (1) CALENDAR YEAR PLUS 1 DAY EXPULSION FROM DATE OF INCIDENT)
a. Cubic limit of 640 CID with 1% tolerance
b. Stock engine block or OEM block that will operate with the stock crankshaft for that model without alterations for chassis mounting. Mount to rear with no modification
c. Engine block must remain in the original location as located by the manufacturer. Engine block bolted solid to rear-end housing with no movement allowed
d. Stock transmission housing or manufacturer’s replacement and stock final drive housing or manufacturer’s replacement
e. OEM engine block cannot be modified externally except for normal repair or mounting of fuel injection pumps
f. OEM cylinder head required with a maximum of two valves per cylinder. No overhead cam
g. One fuel pump no larger than a ‘P’ series or single fuel delivery device with one outlet per engine cylinder
h. (No Nitrous Oxide or fuel conversions, no propane, or nitro methane)
i. No oxygen carries or combustion accelerators allowed; no methanol or alcohol
j. Either aid allowed but, no can on tractor during pull
k. Diesel fuel only in all diesel class. No pressurized fuel
l. Water injection allowed
m. No combustible agents allowed in water injection
n. All exhaust systems must discharge vertically and be securely attached
o. Stock OEM intake manifold for that series engine. Alternation for inlet hole size or location allowed. No other alterations. Maximum hole size 3 ½ inches.
p. OEM exhausts manifold assembly for that series engine. No altered or modified manifolds (no tubing or box type manifolds)
q. Complete OEM manifold
Computers
Computers allowed for Acquisition of data only. No controlling features
Drawbars
r. Drawbar lengths are measured from the center of the rear wheels to the point of the hook
* Drawbar height 20- inches maximum
* Drawbar length 18-inches minimum
s. Drawbars must be rigid, with no movement allowed
Drawbar pivot pin must be in the same plane as the hitch point and parallel to the
ground, within 1 ½-inches plus or minus. Max allowed angle is 10 degrees
Weights
t. Weights must not extend rearward beyond rear tires
u. Weights must not interfere with the kill switch, drawbar, or chain
Vehicle will be weighed with driver
Tires
v. 24.5 X 32 tire size. NO RADIALS
w. Any width rim allowed
x. No dual wheels
y. Rear cast wheel hubs must have a secondary support
Misc
z. 3x3 Turbo Charger
aa. An Exhaust Housing bolt pattern of no larger than 2.750 inches x 3.5 inches
bb. No altering of the turbo exhaust housing to accommodate a smaller base; e.g. T-18A95 with a small base welded to it.
cc. Waste gated, although the waste gate must be securely closed off. No reroute tubes will be allowed for exhaust to escape around exhaust bore of housing.
1. No exhaust housing slots or grooves permitted.
2. No reducer rings slid forward to allow any exhaust to bypass.
3. All exhaust on waste gated housings must pass through the three (3) inch exhaust bore. No exhaust will be allowed to bypass the three (3) inch exhaust-housing bore.
dd. Reducer rings must be welded securely in place with no provisions for removal.
ee. MWE enhancement grooves will be allowed – with .200 maximum grove widths (Size, width, etc.)
ff. Turbocharged engines must have two (2) 3/8-inch bolts in the vertical portion of the
exhaust pipe. Bolts are to be installed 90 degrees to each other within 1-inch of each other.
Turbocharger rules will be enforced by the tech official. Rulings by the tech official will be made based on tech official’s interpretation rules.
gg. Any infraction of the turbocharger rules will result in an automatic disqualification at that event with no points or premiums awarded. Any second violation will result in the competition vehicle being barred from any and all ORVTPA sanctioned events for a period of 1 calendar year and 30 days.
hh. In case of rain out and/or if class is not finished split money and points
evenly between pullers
hh. Water, Nitrous, and Fuel can be protested at anytime
ii. Lifetime band for nitrous and for propane
** In case of rain out and/or if class is not finished split money and points evenly
between pullers
** 8500 Pro Farm class can run for points must meet Super Farm rules, but they do not have any voting rights in the 9300 Super Farm class.
2008 ORVTPA
