RULES & REGULATIONS

GENERAL:

1.) MANDATORY OF 3 (THREE) TRACTORS MUST BE
REGISTERED FOR COMPETITION PER CLASS OR SAID
CLASS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PARTICIPATION AT EVENT

2.) WEIGHT- THE MAXIMUM LIMIT PER CLASS

(INCLUDING DRIVER, TRACTOR & ALL REQUIRED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT)

3.) TRACTOR(S) MAY MOVE TO ANY APPROPRIATE CLASS

AVAILABLE; TRACTOR MAY NOT MOVE TO A LOWER CLASS

4.) SAFETY OFFICER(S) MUST INSPECT & APPROVE ALL

TRACTORS BEFORE TRACTOR IS ALLOWED TO
PARTICIPATE FOR COMPETITION (INCLUDING ON
TRACK & HOOKED TO SLED)

5.) COMPETITION IS OPEN TO TWO-WHEEL DRIVE, REAR-WHEEL

DRIVE & RUBBER TIRES. NO DUAL WHEEL, CHAINS OR STUDS ARE ALLOWED.

EACH INDIVIDUAL CLASS HAS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

PULLING FEES & MEMEBERSHIP DUES:

	FAMILY MEMBERSHIP:	$75.00
	INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP:	$50.00
	ONE-DAY MEMBERSHIP:	$10.00
	HOOK FEE:	$15.00/HOOK

2022 GTPOMMA CLASSES:

900# STOCK 10 HP & UNDER (KIDS 16 & UNDER)
OUTLAW- 30 CUBE & STOCK ALTERED 1000#
HOTSTOCK 1050# 16 HP
MO SUPER STOCK 1050# 16 HP
MOTORCYCLE 1150#
1350# OPEN (MINI ROD)
1400# OPEN (MINI ROD)
1050# STOCK 16 HP & UNDER "YS" (GOVERNED 4000 RPM)
V-TWIN (18-25HP)
STU'S CLASS 1000# 14 HP

POINTS:

All GTPOMMA tractors will receive points for participating in sanctioned,

sponsored events in the following manner:

5 Points to Show (You must pay hook fee to get points)
1 Point to Hook (You must register a distance for hook)

PLACING POINTS AS FOLLOWS:

PLACE	POINTS
1ST	16
2ND	15
3RD	14
4TH	13
5TH	12
6TH	11
7TH	10
8TH	9
9TH	8
10TH	7

Age Requirements:

1.) Pullers under the age of 16: Parents must sign a responsibility waiver and must be accompanied by an adult on the track.

2.) Pullers under the age of 10: One adult is required to walk alongside tractor. Safety officer will determine if the driver is qualified to handle the tractor in a safe manner.

3.) Pullers in the mini rod class must possess a valid driver’s license.

No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to work on or around the track-including the sled and scales.

EVENT PROCEDURES:

1.) GTPOMMA requires a pull back tractor and blade weighing 1000# or more at each event. The pull sight must furnish this equipment.

2.) Local classes at the sponsored event may make their own rules, but tractors must pass a safety inspection by GTPOMMA safety officials before hooking to a GTPOMMA sled.

3.) Admission fees to the event will be determined by the sponsors of the event.

4.) No trophies will be given by GTPOMMA at sanctioned pulls. Sponsors of events may award trophies if they choose to.

Inspection:

1.) Safety Officers will inspect all tractors at the play pulls or before allowing tractor to pull at the first pull attended.

2.) Tractor will be marked and signed-off on by the Safety Official and the puller to verify it passed inspection.

3.) Possible random fuel checks for every class at every contract pull.

Sign In:

1.) Table will be set up and ready to sign-in tractors/pullers one and a half hours (1.5 hours) before scheduled pull time.

2.) All pullers will sign in by the name of puller and the tractor name.

3.) Sign in will close 30 minutes before the scheduled time of pull.

Exceptions will be made in case of road emergency and evaluated on case-by-case basis with approval of the

President of the association.

Scales:

1.) Scales will be placed in close proximity to sled.

2.) Scales will open one hour before scheduled pull time for the operators to check the weight of their equipment and make necessary adjustments.

3.) Scales will close to all but the class pulling 15 minutes before the first class starts to allow the garden tractors sufficient time to line up for the official weigh-in just before pulling.

4.) After scales close for pull time the only tractors that need to be in line to weigh are the tractors that are getting ready to pull.

5.) Weight bars must be pushed in before crossing the scales.

6.) Zero tolerance will be allowed on weight overage. Tractors will be weighed just prior to hooking to the sled. Underage will be the operator option.

Line Up Board:

1.) Pullers will be responsible to check the line up board or sheet for the order of the tractors for the pull.

2.) 1st class will start lining up and getting ready to weigh-in 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

3.) 1st puller in the class will be weighed and ready to hook by the start time, next puller will be ready to weigh.

5.) All pullers in a class will be lined up and ready to pull by the time the class starts.

PULL-OFF RULES:

This is when any of the competitors pull past the full pull mark, if one is available, they get to re-hook and pull-off against each other. If you disqualify during this you automatically drop to the next place of the pull off competitors.

Sled and Tractor:

1.) Chain length from sled will be 33".

2.) No portion of the tractor may interfere with the chain of the sled during the pull.

3.) Chain and kill switch cable must be easily hook-able without interference.

4.) Once the tractor is hooked, in gear and ready to pull, the driver will be the only person allowed to touch the tractor and start it up the track. Adult helping the puller under the age of 16 cannot be touching the tractor after it is hooked and in gear.

5.) If any tractor is having problems (i.e., won't start, carburetor needs adjustment, flat or low tire, etc) and it is the tractor's turn to pull, the driver may elect to drop to the last position in the class. If all tractors have pulled and you still are not in position, you will have 3 minutes to get into position or be disqualified.

6.) The 1st puller in each class is the "TEST PULLER", this puller can decline that pull only while still hooked to the sled. The puller must notify the flagman at this time and tell the flagman if they wish to re-pull in the 3rd or last position of that class. If the 1st tractor goes out of bounds, the puller still has the option to re-pull.

7.) Tractors that pull 75 feet or less have the option of a second pull and must tell the flagman at the time of the unhook if they wish to pull again, and if they will move to pull in 3rd or last position.

8.) If a driver raises his/her hand to indicate that they want to stop and re-pull before the 75 foot mark and the tractor coasts by the 75 foot mark, the tractor will be allowed to re-pull.

9.) If the first two pullers go out the gate, the sled will be reweighed or the sled speed will be changed. The class will restart, with the 1st puller having the option to be the 1st hook or drop to the last position in the class that is pulling.

10.) The tractor has to stay within the boundaries of the track during the pull or it will be disqualified (i.e. If a tractor tire has chalk on it etc.)

11.) If two or more pullers pull out of the gate for a full pull, a pull-off will be held after the last tractor in that class has pulled. The puller will only hook one time, and there will be no options to re-hook in the pull-off (i.e. in a pull off if the tractor only pulls 70 feet, that will be your distance).

12.) If there is a tie for first place, there will be a pull off.

13.) If there is a tie for second place, they will split the 2nd and 3rd place money.

14.) The pull for the tractor will not end until the tractor is unhooked from the sled. Unhooking will not occur until the forward motion of the sled stops or when the sled goes beyond the end of the track (out of the gate).

15.) Pullers and flagman should hold digging of the track by the tractor to a minimum.

16.) The driver must remain in the seat of the tractor and at least one hand on the steering wheel at all times or they will be disqualified.

17.) A puller attempting to pull before proper signal of flagman will be disqualified.

18.) If any part of the tractor, apparatus of the tractor or the driver falls off during the pull, the tractor will be disqualified. There is no distance consideration, the tractor will be disqualified (the exception of the 1st puller in the class, who will be allowed to refuse the pull and re-pull in the 3rd or last place of the class).

19.) All tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times.

20.) All tractor pullers/operators must wear the required safety equipment (See safety requirements and special requirements in individuals classes). Shirt and shoes are required during all pulls.

21.) To encourage spectator attendance and family participation, there will be no loud profanity, fighting or arguments allowed on the premises by our members during the pulls. Individuals acting in such a manner will not be allowed to pull and will be asked to leave. This will be strictly enforced at all times.

Alcohol and Drug Prohibited:

Members will refrain from using alcohol and/or drugs, before and during any pull. This will be strictly enforced at all pulls.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TRACTORS:
(INDIVIDUAL CLASS REQUIREMENTS WILL BE POSTED SOON)

1.) A helmet is mandatory.

2.) Tractor must be equipped with a fire extinguisher with a working gauge.

3.) Must have a working kill switch attached to the rear of the tractor and must be easily accessible (the switch must kill the ignition and fuel pump).

4.) Must have an anti-tip device, either skid plates or dolly wheels, located on either side of the drawbar, not interfering with the hitch of the sled chain.

5.) Skid plates or dolly wheels (center of the wheels) are to be no less than 5" behind rear most point of rear tires and not more than 5" above the ground, must have bumper bars incorporated into anti-tip device and must prevent the sled from hitting the dolly wheels or pads of the anti-tip device. Point-of-hook on the draw-bars to be stationary on all directions.

6.) The hitching device is not to be more than 3/4" thickness and must have 1-1/2" hole for hooks. The hitches must be stationary in all directions., the pulling point may not be more than 3/4" from the back edge of the hitching device.

7.) All pulls will start with a tight chain.

8.) Starter-generator pulleys and belts must be shielded with 0.60 steel or 0.90 aluminum.

9.) Starter side shielding (scatter shield), with block on side of the head attached securely to the frame, is to be .125 steel or .187 aluminum.

10.) All exhaust must discharge vertically and be securely attached, unless stock muffler is used.

11.) No stamped steel pulleys on horizontal shaft engines allowed, must be billet steel or aluminum with bolt and washer in end crankshaft to keep pulley from sliding off.

12.) Tractors must have 360 degree shielding covering the clutch and flywheel. The shield must be a minimum of .125 steel or .187 aluminum.

Shifting will not be allowed.

13.) Tractors must be equipped with workable brakes.

14.) The jug of the engine block must be strapped down. (exceptions: After-market block and motorcycles).

15.) Tractors must have a self return throttle (dead man throttle).

16.) Weight bars must be installed and pushed in before crossing the scales.

17.) Rear fenders must shield the operator from foot to seat, minimum width of 5".

18.) Seat-upright back support must be a minimum of 3" to keep the puller from sliding off the seat.

19.) Eyelet tie-rod ends required with bolt, washer, and lock nut. Cannot use stock type ball joint (stock tractors exempt).

20.) All plastic seats must have a metal frame.

Safety officials will inspect all tractors at or before the first pull of the season.

All tractors must be declared safe before being allowed to pull.

Apparel:

1.) All drivers must wear: shirt, long pants and shoes (no sandals), if driver has long hair it needs to be up and away from tires

2.) If using alcohol for fuel driver must wear a fire suit (coat and pants or one piece coverall type) & they must be worn properly (zipped, snapped and all loose ends in place). If not worn properly, the tractor and driver will be disqualified.

*Rules subject to change with puller deliberation.*

See SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TRACTORS for additional setup requirements.