Grease, Steam & Rust Association, Inc. FARM STOCK 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.

WEIGHT CLASSES: 7500, 9500, 12,500, 15,500 & 17,000 & over---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 $15.00 SLED FEE per tractor, per class, payable on registration.
No tractor may pull in more than one weight 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.

A tractor’s initial pull must be in a stock weight configuration. This is calculated as the tractor’s FOB-weight and may include liquid ballast, factory wheel weights, frame weight’s and suitcase or wafer weights, mounted in the front on factory brackets. You may exceed a weight class by 250 POUNDS if that weight does not include any temporary weights. If you wish to pull in a second heavier class, you may add any weights of any type anywhere on the tractor that’s in the opinion of the pulling directory is safely attached.

Engines: Stock engines only. Turbos are permitted, factory installed only.  No after-market turbos. No superchargers. The injector pump must be stock. Fuel metering devices may be set anywhere. May not exceed factory rated RPM’s 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. Be sure to have a pulling loop on your drawbar. This too will be checked on the scales. Be sure your hitch is approved by the pulling director.

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: Only pneumatic, conventional or radial rubber tires are permitted. Tires may be up to maximum of 2-inches oversize, with a maximum width not exceeding 20.8-inches. No cut tires are permitted. No four-wheel drives may 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