NISBET VOL FIRE CO.                   ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL RULES .

  1.  No one under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to participate in any event.

  2.  Tractors must be 1960 or older to qualify to pull.  DRIVERS must be 16 years of age or older.

  3.  There will be a $5.00 pulling donation per class.  This will allow one tractor in any one class.

  4.  ALL TRACTORS WILL RUN STOCK RPMS. (10% ALLOWANCE).

      A.  THROTTLE STOPS AT 10% MUST BE INSTALLED.  NO RUNNING BY TACH.

  5.  TRACTORS WILL BE ALLOWED TO RUN SECOND GEAR (MAX).  (3MPH MAX).

  6.  No shifting of gears, or torque amplifier, or factory auto shift, while pulling sled.

  7.  TIRE SIZES, 15.5 MAX, 0-7000# CLASS, 16.9 MAX 7500-12,500# CLASS, unless factory equip.

  8.  No tires allowed, to be cut or sharpened on front of cleats, No chains, No duals.

  9.  If tractor is setup of (4) wheels & tires, it must have (4) wheels and tires.

10.  Wheel weights will not exceed more than 12” past outside edge of rear tires.

A.      Rear weights will not exceed beyond rear tires.  EXCEPTION Orchard, utility style

B.       Front weights will not exceed more than 11 feet forward from center of rear axle.

C.       ALL WEIGHTS MUST BE SECURELY MOUNTED.  (OFFICIALS DECISION).

11.  All Drawbars must be secured in fixed position, NO MOVEMENT DURING PULL.

A.      Drawbar heights are 18” (MAX) for ALL classes.

B.       Drawbar length is 24” (MIN) from center of axle to hooking point.

12.  Hitch Plate or clevis (3” hole min) for chain hook.

A.      Plate thickness (1/2” min) & (1” max), Distance from hole to back plate (1” min)(2”max).

13.  When hooking or unhooking from sled, tractor in neutral, brakes on, hands in air.

14.  Drivers must remain seated & at least one hand on steering wheel during the pull.

15.  Start all pulls with a tight hitch (NO JERKING).

16.  Pullers will be allowed a second try if front of sled pan is not past 30 ft. on first try.  1 time only!

17.  Tractor classes (1939 & older) & (1940 to 1960) in all weight classes.

18.  NO TRACTORS will be allowed to pull 39 & older & then pull 40 & newer in any class.

19.  PROTESTED TRACTORS will be checked at any time, before or after their pull.

20.  DISQUALIFICATIONS: are as follows.

A.      Unsafe operation or equipment of any kind.  (NO REMAINING CLASSES & NO REFUNDS).

B.       If anything drops or falls off of the tractor during the pull. EXEMPT, PAPER NUMBER TAGS.

C.       If rpms are over the allowable %. When checked. (NO REMAINING CLASSES & NO REFUNDS) 

D.      If tractor tires, or sled pan touch boundary lines on the track at any time.

21.  The track & rule officials may inspect any or all tractors at any time.

A.     RULES ARE RULES, OFFICIALS DECISIONS ARE FINAL.                                                                            New For 2005 :      NEW TIRE CLASS        And       CUT TIRE CLASS                                                                     

WEIGHT CLASSES                                           (NO CLASSIC CLASSES)

 1.  2500 ANTIQUE              6.  5000 ANTIQUE              11.  7500 ANTIQUE               16.  10,000 ANTIQUE

 2.  3000 ANTIQUE              7.  5500 ANTIQUE                           12.  8000 ANTIQUE                              17  10,500 ANTIQUE

 3  3500 ANTIQUE                             8.  6000 ANTIQUE                           13   8500 ANTIQUE                 18  11,000 ANTIQUE

 4  4000 ANTIQUE                             9.  6500 ANTIQUE              14.  9000 ANTIQUE                 19.  11,500 ANTIQUE

 5. 4500 ANTIQUE              10. 7000 ANTIQUE               15  9500 ANTIQUE                 20.  12,000 ANTIQUE 

22 Oliver 77, Farmall M, Massey 101Sr, 333, 44, MM-U, 445, JD-G, JD-A, WD-45 and like sized (1940 and up), are not allowed in any classes below, (5000 pound class).

23.  IF Tractors cannot be started by means of manufacturers methods, (NO TOWING) they will not be allowed in any classes, (NO EXCPETIONS).

24.  CLASSIC CLASSED TRACTORS are not allowed in any ANTIQUE CLASSES.

25.  TRACTOR OWNERS and OPERATORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE

26.  THE number of classes to be pulled will be determined the day of the pull. (Min 3) will be allowed.

27.  PLEASE REMEMBER PULLING IS FOR FUN, (YOUR FUN). THANK YOU.

ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT KEN HAFER (570)- 322-1703                                                                                CALL FOR INFORMATION ON PULL DAY (570)-322-1703 Listen to Message                                                  Or Call Cell (570)-279-1718