MUSKINGUM ANTIQUE POWER CLUB
Rules approved on 12/7/2008
Up to 1957
Stock Antique Tractor Weight Classes
3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5500, 6500, 7500
1.
Maximum tire size of 14.9/15.5
2.
Pull in 1st gear or a gear not to exceed 3 MPH.
3.
No alterations to rear tires.
4.
Stock Rpm’s with governor (checked).
5.
Stationary draw bar 18” in height, 18” back from center of rear wheel minimum.
6.
Wheelie bars requested but not mandatory.
7.
No shifting of torque during pull.
Up to 1959
Pro Stock Antique Tractor Weight Classes
3000, 3500, 4000, 4500
1.
Maximum tire size 18.4
2.
Cut tires permitted in all classes
3.
No RPM limit (unchecked)
4.
Maximum 5 MPH speed limit (any gear)
5.
Stationary draw bar 20” in height maximum, 18” back from center of rear wheel minimum.
6.
Wheelie bars are mandatory.
7.
Kill switch required.
Pro Stock Tractor Weight Classes
Up to 1959
5500, 6500
1.
Maximum tire size 18.4
2.
Cut tires permitted in all classes
3.
No RPM limit (unchecked)
4.
Maximum 8 MPH speed limit (any gear)
5.
Stationary draw bar 20” in height maximum, 18” back from center of rear wheel minimum.
6.
Wheelie bars are mandatory.
7.
Kill switch required.
Up to 1964
7500, 8500
1.
Maximum tire size 18.4
2.
Cut tires permitted in all classes
3.
No RPM limit (unchecked)
4.
Maximum 8 MPH speed limit (any gear)
5.
Stationary draw bar 20” in height maximum, 18” back from center of rear wheel minimum.
6.
Wheelie bars are mandatory.
7.
Kill switch required.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR ALL CLASSES
1.
Entry fee $10 first hook and $5 second hook per class.
2.
Points awarded to tractor. Must participate at three pulls to qualify for points awards, total from 5 pulls will be used.
3.
Tractor must be operated safely at all times, with driver remaining in seat while pulling.
4.
Judges have the right to inspect tractors at anytime. Any protest initiate by a puller will result in the inspection of the protestor’s tractor also be conducted.
5.
Club is not responsible for personal injury, accidents, or damage to tractor or equipment while on grounds.
6.
Tractor engines must be original or original replacement block and accessible to pull officials.
7.
No turbos or blowers.
8.
Recommended that all tractors be equipped with a fire extinguisher.
9.
Gas tractors must have updraft or side draft carburetor and working governor.
10.
Diesel tractors must have stock injection pump.
11.
Only Gasoline, diesel, or L.P. gas permitted.
12.
Must have a twisted clevis or a hitching plate for hookup, no straight clevises permitted.
13.
No dual wheels, tire chains, steel wheels, or four wheel drive tractors.
14.
No shifting of transmission during pull.
15.
All tractors must weigh in before and after each pull.
16.
Front weights cannot exceed 11’ front center of rear wheel; rear weights cannot exceed rear tires. Except Pro Stock 7500 & 8500 which will be 13’.
17.
Payback requires a minimum of six entries per class.
18.
No more than 2 pulls per tractor per class. Only 1 place awarded per tractor per class.
19.
The tractor tires must stay inside track boundaries at all times during the pull.
20.
No jerking of sled.
21.
Membership ($10.00 for family) is required to participate in any pull.
22.
No one under age 18 permitted to pull without legal guardian release form and approval of Pull Officials.
23.
Only class participants will vote upon any requested rule deviations. Approved deviations specific to class on that day only.
24.
Class participants cannot act as Pull Officials for a class in which they are entered.