4x4 TRUCK PULLERS
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2006 GENERAL RULES 2006
1) Contestants must be 18 years of age. 16 and 17
year olds must have parents written permission.
2) NO USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED BEFORE OR DURING
THE PULL!
3) Vehicles must be
4) Contestants must pull at assigned position within 3
minutes of time the sled is ready.
5) Officials may move contestant to last position due to
mechanical trouble.
6) Maximum height of hookup and pulling point cannot
exceed 26" to top of drawbar.
7) Drawbar must be ridged in all directions (may be
adjustable). Hitch will be measured at the hook point.
8) All pulls must start with a tight hitch. No
jerking of the sled. Two consecutive attempts to start the sled will be
allowed if not pulled beyond 100 feet on first attempt. All pullers must
furnish their own clevis or 3" hook hole.
9) No weight may extend more than 60" forward from
the centerline of the front axle.
10) Automatic disqualification for any weight falling off
while hooked to the sled.
11) All vehicles must have working brakes.
12) No dual wheels, chains, studded tires, or welded
shocks allowed.
13) Pull will be disqualified if vehicle runs out of
bounds.
14) Vehicle must stop immediately upon signal from track
flagman.
15) Any weight protest to pulling vehicle must be made
before vehicle leaves the track.
16) A pull official must be present at the scale.
All trucks must be weighed with driver.
17) Helmets must be worn in all classes.
18) Driver must wear a seatbelt or restraint system.
19) No nitrous oxide or LP will be allowed in any classes.
20) Trucks will be inspected at the beginning of the
season and during the season.
21) The pull officials will govern contest after
consulting with the Executive Council with all decisions final!
22) No fuel tanks, pumps or lines in the driver
compartment in all classes unless factory installed.
23) Must have functioning kill switch and a automatically
engaging reverse light within 18" of hitch, starter operation is only
allowed in park or neutral,
24) Must have 360-degree drive shaft loops in the
middle and each end of each shaft and 360 degree shields completely covering
the u-joint for all power delivering shafts.
25) Loops and shields must be able to retain and all
moving parts of drive shaft, u joints, yokes, slip joints etc., No cast
material allowed for loops or shielding, no welding to cast housings, no
threaded rod or rebar may be used in loops or supports, loops and shielding
must be strong and secure and of quality workmanship and is the responsibility
of the owner for maintenance and proper performance.
26) Must have SFI approved bellhousing on clutch.
SFI approved shield on automatic transmission body and have SFI flexplate and
shield
27) Must have Harmonic balancer shield, 360 degrees, plus
straps to prevent forward movement, or SFI approved damper.
28) Must have fire extinguisher mounted within reach of
driver.
29)
Driver must be
in drivers seat when engine is running.
30)
Must have motor
side shields if fender liners are removed, vehicle must have radiator, grill or
mesh in front on motor.
31) Must have Pickup box, hood, fenders, doors,
windshield, rear window and seat belt must be worn.
32) Must have a complete firewall, steel, aluminum, or
lexan. Only holes allowed are that for controls and wiring.
33) Driver must be in control of truck at all times.
34) The Council will deal with un-sportsmanlike conduct as
needed. ZERO TOLERANCE
|
Class |
Representative |
|
Pro Stock |
Gary Thom |
|
Street Modified |
|
|
Modified |
Brad Johnson |
|
4000 |
Scott Jones |
|
Modified * |
Dan Brzozowski |
|
4000 |
Ben Loutsch |
|
Diesel |
Jeff Johannsen |
|
Improved Stock |
Rich Shelby |
|
* Denotes council president |
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**Note – these rules were updated 20 November 2005