Grease, Steam & Rust Association, Inc.
ANTIQUE & CLASSIC ANTIQUE TRACTOR -- Pull Rules
This pull, as a part of the annual engine and machinery show, is conducted to demonstrate the pulling ability of modern farm tractors and for the entertainment of spectators. We expect this to be a friendly competition and anticipate that all owners and operators will maintain this attitude at all times. We feel the following conditions are quite liberal and fair.
There are 2-age classes: ANTIQUE 1938 and older, CLASSIC ANTIQUE 1939 – 1960
WEIGHT CLASSES: ANTIQUE 1938 and older
Weights: 3000, 4000, & 5000 pounds
CLASSIC ANTIQUE 1939 – 1960 Weights: 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, & 8000 pounds
TROPHIES—are awarded to the top three places in each class. We must have 5-pullers per class to run the class. There will be a
$5.00 SLED FEE per tractor, per class, payable on registration. No tractor may pull in more than one class. We reserve the right to alter or add to these weight classes if the need arises. All tractors are required to weight, before they pull as well as coming off the track.
If you pull in Antique, Classic Antique, then you cannot pull in farm stock.
All tractors must pull in the class nearest their actual factory weight. You may
exceed a weight class by no more than 250 POUNDS. This weight includes permanently attached bolted (with no more than 2-per wheel) wheel weights and front frame weights. No after-market weight brackets.
Engines: Stock engines only. We realize that with the age of these tractors many of these engines will be over-bored. We rely on the integrity of the participants. If you have major modification (turbo, etc.) we don’t want you. Fuel metering devices may be set anywhere. You may not exceed factory rated
RPMs and OR horsepower by more than 20%. We reserve the right to check any questionable engine on a dynamometer.
Hitches: All tractors must have original factory hitch, drawbar mounted in original position. No hitch may exceed
18-inches from ground level to center of drawbar. Hitch heights will be checked on scales during weigh-in. In the absence of a pulling loop, use a clevis and a ¾” bolt, tightened. This too will be checked on the scales. Be sure your hitch is approved.
Drivers: All drivers must be a least sixteen years (16) old. Young drivers may be required to provide proof of age. All operators will be required to sign a release relieving the sponsor from all personal and property liability.
Safety: The head flagman will determine when a condition is unsafe (front end float, bounce, speed, weight or parts falling off tractor, fire, etc.) and; will
“RED FLAG” the puller immediately. Front-end float not to exceed knee height or at the decision of the flagman. The tractor must be kept within the boundaries of the track at all times. The
FLAGMAN’S DECISION IS FINAL. Only track officials are permitted on the track after a tractor starts to pull.
Pulling: The first puller in a class has the option of taking the distance of his first pull or re-pulling in third place. If he re-pulls, the second distance becomes official and final. A puller may stop within the 75-foot mark for any reason. Any tractor pulling less than 75-feet will be returned to the starting line and re-started. The re-start is final.
Traction Devices: All types rubber tires (solid, pneumatic, and radial) as well as steel wheels are permitted. NO cut tires permitted. No tracked vehicles or four wheel drive are permitted to pull in competition.
If you have any questions about anything, please ask track officials. We want everything clearly understood in order to avoid the possibility of disputes after the pull starts. In the event of a deadlocked dispute, the final decision lies with the officers and directors of the organization. Their decision will stand and is not open to appeal. We expect this to be a friendly competition and anticipate that all owners and operators will maintain this attitude at all times.
IF YOU FARM WITH IT, WE WILL PULL IT…we thank you for coming and wish you good luck. Rev: 6/02