B & T Pulling

LAWN/GARDEN TRACTOR PULLING RULES

Lawn/Garden tractors not meeting the following requirements as deemed by the rules committee will pull exhibition at the end of the closest weight class.

 

1. Weight classes (1% weight allowance)

     1/Y) 700 lbs.              1) 700 lbs.

     2/Y) 800 lbs               2/SecA)  800 lbs.       2/SecB) 800 lbs. 

     3/Y) 950 lbs.              3/SecA) 950 lbs.        3/SectB) 950 lbs.       3/Open) 950 lbs.

     4/SecA) 1050 lbs.      4/SecB) 1050 lbs.      4/Open) 1050 lbs.

     5/SecA) 1250 lbs.      5/SecB) 1250 lbs.

     6/SecA) 1500 lbs.

     7) 2000 lbs

2. Weight classes 1/youth, 2/youth and 3/youth are open to children 12 years of age or younger and the driver must have a parent, responsible adult or track official to walk along side as they pull. Anyone 12 years or under must be able to prove their ability to handle the lawnmower to an official before being allowed to compete in other classes.

3. All tractors should be of the Lawn/Garden tractor variety with stock engines with a maximum of three cylinders. Exhibition only for any other type of engine (i.e. motorcycle).

4. Lawn/garden tractors may pull more than once in each class but only the first pull counts. Subsequent pulls must be after all those competing for a trophy have pulled.

5. No restrictions on fuel.

6. Cut tires allowed in Section B and Open classes only.

7. Each lawn/garden tractor must have operating brakes.

8. Front weights brackets shall not extend more than 16 inches from front of lawnmower frame or hood to the end of the bracket and front and side frame weights must be mounted and secured. Suitcase weights are allowed.

9. Tractor draw bar point of hook (clevis) maximum height is 13” and must be stationary in all directions.

10. Any part falling off the tractor after being hooked and until the tractor is unhooked will result in disqualification.

11. The tractor must remain within the defined “in bounds” track area during the pull.

12. No “full throttle” starts or jerking sled. First offense — restart, Second offense —disqualification.

13. Immediately after pulling, all tractors may be required to go through technical inspection again.

14. Driver must exhibit the ability to control the tractor at all times. This is to include during technical inspections, before pull, backing up to sled and after pulling.

15. Drivers must stay on the seat of the tractor at all times. Hands must be on the steering wheel, hand brakes, hand clutch or throttle at all times during the pull.

16 No alcohol or intoxication allowed. Obscene language will not be tolerated.

17. Any questionable modifications or alterations will be reviewed by the rules committee to establish eligibility.

18. All rules will be interpreted by the Garden Tractor Rules Committee. Any unforeseen problems or oversights will be ruled on by the rules committee with their rulings being final.

19. Track and safety officials have the authority to enforce all rules as stated herein and to disqualify any tractor for violations or unsafe conditions. All decisions are final.

20. Wheelie bars are required. Helmets are recommended.

21. Drivers must abide by the speed limit for their class. Two blows from the horn for speeding will serve as warnings. If the horn blows the third time, the driver is disqualified.

22. Lawn/garden tractors will be limited to run a maximum of 3 1/2 mph in all classes except Section B classes. Section B classes will have a 10 mph speed limit. No speed limit for Open classes.

23. Any lawn/garden tractor that is registered in a class with the lower speed limit (Youth Classes, Class 1, 7 or Section A classes) is allowed to pull in Section B classes as exhibition only.

24. Any lawn/garden tractor that is registered in a Section B class is allowed to pull in classes with the lower speed limit (Youth classes, Class 1 and 7 and Section A classes) as exhibition only.

 

FDOP LAWN/GARDEN TRACTOR PULLING RULES
Lawn/Garden tractors not meeting the following requirements as deemed by
the rules committee will pull exhibition at the end of the closest weight class.

1. Weight classes (1% weight allowance)

     1Y)  700 lb.   1A)   700 lb.

     2Y)  800 lb.   2A)   800 lb.  2B)   800 lb.

     3Y)  950 lb.   3A)   950 lb.  3B)  950 lb.  3 Open)   950 lb. 

     3W (Women Only)  950 lb.

     4A)  1050 lb.  4B)  1050 lb.  4 Open)   1050 lb. 

     5A)  1250 lb. 

     6A)  1500 to 2000 lb.  

2. Weight classes 1/youth, 2/youth and 3/youth are open to children 12 years of age or younger and the driver must have a parent, responsible adult or track official to walk along side as they pull. Anyone 12 years or under must be able to prove their ability to handle the lawnmower to an official before being allowed to compete in other classes.

3. All tractors should be of the Lawn/Garden tractor variety with stock engines with a maximum of three cylinders. Exhibition only for any other type of engine (i.e. motorcycle).

4. Lawn/garden tractors may pull more than once in each class but only the first pull counts. Subsequent pulls must be after all those competing for a trophy have pulled.

5. No restrictions on fuel but drivers using alcohol or methanol fuel must wear long pants and fire jacket.

6. Cut tires allowed in Section B and Open classes only.

7. Each lawn/garden tractor must have operating brakes.

8. Front weights brackets shall not extend more than 16 inches from front of lawnmower frame or hood to the end of the bracket and front and side frame weights must be mounted and secured. Suitcase weights are allowed.

9. Tractor draw bar point of hook (clevis) maximum height is 13” and must be stationary in all directions.

10. Any item falling off the tractor after being hooked and until the tractor is unhooked will result in disqualification.

11. The tractor must remain within the defined “in bounds” track area during the pull.

12. No “full throttle” starts or jerking sled. First offense — restart, Second offense —disqualification.

13. Immediately after pulling, all tractors may be required to go through technical inspection again.

14. Driver must exhibit the ability to control the tractor at all times. This is to include during technical inspections, before pull, backing up to sled and after pulling.

15. Drivers must stay on the seat of the tractor at all times. Hands must be on the steering wheel, hand brakes, hand clutch or throttle at all times during the pull.

16 No alcohol or intoxication allowed. Obscene language will not be tolerated.

17. Any questionable modifications or alterations will be reviewed by the rules committee to establish eligibility.

18. All rules will be interpreted by the Garden Tractor Rules Committee. Any unforeseen problems or oversights will be ruled on by the rules committee with their rulings being final.

19. Track and safety officials have the authority to enforce all rules as stated herein and to disqualify any tractor for violations or unsafe conditions. All decisions are final.

20. Wheelie bars are required and must not come in contact with crossbars or chain attached to the sled.

21, Helmets are required for all minors and Dot or Snell approved helmets are required for any puller in Open and B classes.

22. Drivers must abide by the speed limit for their class. Two blows from the horn for speeding will serve as warnings. If the horn blows the third time, the driver is disqualified.

23. Lawn/garden tractors will be limited to run a maximum of 3 1/2 mph in all classes except Section B classes. Section B classes will have a 10 mph speed limit. No speed limit for open classes.

24. Any lawn/garden tractor that is registered in a class with the lower speed limit (Youth Classes, Class 1, 7 or Section A classes) is allowed to pull in Section B classes as exhibition only.

25. Any lawn/garden tractor that is registered in a Section B class is allowed to pull in classes with the lower speed limit (Youth classes, Class 1 and 7 and Section A classes) as exhibition only.

26. Drivers must wear closed toe shoes with backs. No sandals, flip flops or slides.