Eastern Garden Tractor Pulling

Fire suits must be worn on all tractors running on alcohol.

Any tractor running over 4000 RPM , driver must wear fire jacket and long pants.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages or drug use will be grounds for disqualification.

Pulls are open to lawn and garden tractors, rear wheel drive with rubber tires. All power must be transmitted through rear wheels. No duals or chains.

All tractors must be equipped with working brakes, fenders, hood and grill. All drive components must have protective shielding.

No portion of the tractor can interfere with the sled hook up. No portion of the tractor including weights may exceed 8 feet forward of the center of the rear axle (7 feet for stock altered & 6 feet for stock), 6 feet width or 12 inches outside the tire sidewalls.

All tractors MUST have wheelie bars to prevent turnovers. Pair of these devices is to have min 5" dia wheels 1" wide or skid plates a minimum of 1" x 4" each. Devices must be no less than 5" behind rear wheels and not more than 5" above the ground, allowing the front axle to rise no more than 24" from its normal position, and be strong enough to support the weight of the tractor.

Drawbar will be stationary in all directions and min hole of 1 1/2".

All classes are to be weighed with tractor and driver. All weights must be safely secured and cannot extend behind the rear wheels (weights may extend 2" with 23" tires), above the steering wheel, or movable during pull. Any weight or part falling off during pull will result in disqualification.

Drivers are responsible for weighing there Tractors before the class begins.

Engine speed must be controlled by lever or pedal and no bypass device is allowed. Throttles must return to idle position when released on all ungoverned engines. No nitrous oxide or pressurized fuel tanks in any class. No turbos, superchargers, or blowers allowed in any class.

The driver must remain seated during the pull and have at least one hand on the steering wheel at all times. All tractors must have a safely secured seat.

No shifting of gears is permitted. Driver may stop within the first 50ft and come back and change gears one time.

A kill switch that will stop engine in case of chain breakage is to be located within 6" of the center at rear of tractor with a 1" ring to connect to sled. This is mandatory in all classes.

Tractors will be disqualified if any part of the tractor touches the boundary line during the pull. Front wheels can go over line and back in as long as they don't touch down on or outside of line.

If the test puller goes out of bounds, the pull cannot be retaken until last position in class.

Two attempts will be allowed to start the sled except in pull-offs. Only one attempt in a pull-off. The first puller can drop 2 places, which means they will start in the 3^{rd position or they can come back last. If a puller has a mechanical problem they may drop to the end of the class plus 5 min.}

All tractors must be operated in a safe manner on and off the track. Registered drivers are to be the only persons operating a tractor. Anyone "HOT RODDING" will be asked to leave premises. No mower decks to be left on the tractor. No riders allowed on tractors at any time.

All drivers must sign a waiver. Any driver under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign for them.

Only 1 driver may register for each tractor in each class. Each tractor may pull in no more than 4 rounds.

If less than 3 tractors are registered in any class, the class will be combined with another class.

Tractors meeting safety requirements for which there is no class may be allowed to run exhibition at intermission.

The top three tractors will be checked after each class for weight, hitch height, and RPM's (in RPM limited classes). These checks are drivers' responsibility before class begins. Top drivers must wait at end of track until bumped down or class is over.

A driver in any class may protest a tractor in the same class for a fee of $100.00 per item. Limit of

3 items. RPM, weight, hitch height, and fuel are free. It will be the owner's responsibility to prove tractor legal to a designated official. If tractor does not meet the specs, the tractor will be disqualified, forfeiting winnings for that class, and protest fee is returned to protestor. If tractor is legal the protested driver keeps the protest fee. If driver refuses to tear down to prove legal the tractor is disqualified for season until proven legal. All teardowns will be conducted at the end of the pull. Any work done to the tractor after a protest is filled must be done with a tech official present.

STOCK 16 hp

YOUTH 1050#

STOCK 16 1050#

Stock appearing tractors with standard type 1 or 2 cylinder engine or equivalent replacement and stock appearing drive train for make and model.

Gasoline only. No alcohol or additives permitted. Maximum specific gravity of .750 (random testing will be done).

23 x 10.50 - 12" maximum tire size. Any bar or turf tire.

NO CUTTING permitted. No pro puller tires.

6, 8, or 10"diameter front rims. After market rims and 3 rib tires permitted.

Must maintain factory stance (no lowering).

11" hitch height, 16" maximum from center of rear axle to hook point. 1 1/2" diameter hole for sled hook, 1/2" thick at point of hook.

4000 RPM at full throttle (governed-no load, max tolerance of 100 rpm). Stock stroke and .030" maximum overbore for engine used (36.5 CID maximum).

Must have cast camshaft (NO steel). Maximum valve lift: .325".

OEM cylinder head only. No welding or modfications. Must maintain original thickness except for re-surfacing. OEM head gaskets only (.050" thick compressed). NO aftermarket heads.

OEM valve seats and valves for factory rated H.P. of engine model being used. Vales must remain in stock location in the block.

Original carburetor for engine used. NO spacers or velocity stacks. No bottom adjusts (Kohler only). NO moved throttle shafts. NO aftermarket fuel pumps, regulators, or gauges. 1.000" maximum venturi diameter. NO recast carburetors.

OEM cast flywheel only. NO cutting, welding, or adding weight to flywheel. NO rotating counter weight on opposite end of crankshaft.

Must have reverse gear unless not original equipment.

All overhead engines must use OEM valve train components. (The owner is responsible for tear down to prove legality if required.)

Tech requirements: Removal of head, fuel pump/cam cover, and/or fuel lines for components and fuel checks as requested. Refusing to comply with tech check is automatic disqualification.

STOCK 25 hp

1050#

Stock appearing tractors with standard engine or equivalent replacement and stock appearing drive train for make and model.

Must run OEM or equivalent piston and rod. Stock stroke and .030" max overbore. No billet rods.

Piston can not be higher than zero deck.

MUST have the original carburetor for engine model used. NO UPDATES ALLOWED!

NO aftermarket fuel pumps (must be stock mech pump).

Gasoline only. No alcohol or additives permitted. Maximum specific gravity of .750 (random testing will be done).

4000 RPM MAX at full throttle.

Must have cast camshaft (NO steel). All valve engines must use OEM valve train components. Maximum valve lift: .345 for solid lifters & .360 for hyd. Lifters.

OEM cylinder head, valve seats and valves for factory rated HP of engine model being used No welding or grinding of combustion chamber. Must maintain original head thickness except for re-surfacing. . NO aftermarket heads.

OEM cast flywheel only. NO cutting, welding, or adding weight to flywheel. NO rotating counter weight on opposite end of crankshaft.

Must have reverse gear unless not original equipment.

26 x 12 - 12" maximum tire size. 13" hitch height

Any bar or turf tire. NO CUTTING permitted. No pro puller tires. Stock diameter front rims for make and model. After market rims and 3 rib tires permitted.

Must maintain factory stance (no lowering).

16" maximum from center of rear axle to hook point. 1 1/2" diameter hole for sled hook, 1/2" thick at point of hook.

Max 6’ from center line of rear wheels to front of weight bar.

Removal of head and fuel checks as requested. Refusing to comply with tech check is automatic disqualification.

Drivers must be 10 years old

Single cylinder four cycle flathead engines only. Engines must be Kohler, Wisconsin, Tecumseh or Briggs.

Engines must be factory productions or their OEM replacement.

Maximum crankshaft stroke 3.25" Maximum engine bore 3.780" 36.5000 cubic inch limit

Maximum engine valve size 1.380" Maximum engine valve lift .330"

Carburetor must be Kohler-type Carburetor must be mounted to the engine with no more than 1" spacer. Maximum carburetor venturi size 1.00" Air controlled by butterfly in stock position in carburetor, no slides, no injection, naturally aspirated only. No air entering after 1.000" restriction.

Billet heads permitted Porting and polishing allowed

No external welding or external modifications allowed

Must have shielding opposite side of carb. 3/16" steel or ¼" alum and head strap

All thread through finned area is acceptable

Welding permitted in crankcase area of the block for repair.

No pressurized fuel tanks. No nitrous oxide

Racing Gasoline or Alcohol allowed. No additives.

Steel flywheel mandatory on ungoverned engines.

Governed class rpm will be 5000 rpm with steel flywheel.

Cast flywheel must be governed to 4500 RPM maximum.

Starter pulley must be billet steel or alum. Factory starter pulleys and stamp steel are not allowed

Must run a factory appearing hood and grill

Maximum wheel base of 52" Max length of tractor is 7 foot from centerline of rear axle forward

Foot pegs, platforms and seats must be in stock location

Tractors must have garden tractor rear-ends Tractors must use stock garden tractor frames Frames must maintain factory length.

Max Tire size is 26-12x12 pro pulling tires or cut tires allowed.

30 cu Tractors will be allowed to run in this class weighting 1000#. NO NITRO ALLOWED!

MODIFIED SINGLE

1050 

OEM produced engines (Kohler, Briggs, Tecumseh, Onan, etc.). After market STOCK ALTERED KOHLER blocks allowed. Crankshaft and camshaft must be in original position.

Engines must use stock stroke & 4" bore max. Any valves, cams, etc.are permitted.

No welding or cutting to jugs.

Air restricting venturi may not be larger than 1.200" diameter. Air controlled by butterfly, in stock position. Choke may be removed. Recast carburetors are permitted.

Ungoverned engines must use steel (or aluminum) flywheel. Cast flywheel must be governed to 4500 RPM maximum. Ungoverned engines must have head plates or straps. Min.1/4" x 2" steel or 3/8" x 3" aluminum.

No carburetor to block spacers. Velocity stacks permitted.

Deadman throttle spring mandatory.

Flywheel and clutch components must be shielded with 1/8" steel or 3/16" aluminum.

Starter pulleys must have sleeve, bolt, and washer on crank end.

Must have shield opposite side from camshaft- width of engine from frame to top of head, 1/8" steel or 3/16" aluminum minimum.

23 x 10.50 -12" rear tires maximum. Tire cutting allowed.

Gasoline or Alcohol, no additives. After market fuel pumps allowed.

10" hitch height, 16" maximum from center of the rear axle to hook point. 1 1/2" diameter hole for sled hook, 1/2" thick at point of hook.

Wheelbase and axle placement must be in original stock location

OEM produced 30HP engines (Kohler, Briggs, Tecumseh, Onan, etc.), no after market blocks. Crankshaft, camshaft, and valves must be in original position. Twin cyl only.

Engines must use stock OEM crank. Any bore, valves, cams, etc. are permitted. Welding to jugs or blocks permitted.

Carburetor venturi may not be larger than 1.200" diameter. Two barrel Kohler carb must be stock venturi.

Air controlled by butterfly, in stock position. Choke may be removed.

OHV motors must run OEM Heads.

Flathead motors may run billet heads.

5000 rpm governed engines must use steel (or aluminum) flywheel. Cast flywheel must be governed to 4500 RPM maximum.

All flat head engines must have head plates or straps. Minimum of 1/4" x 2" steel or 3/8" x 3" aluminum.

No home made intake manifolds allowed, welding & grinding permitted..

2" Carb to manifold spacing allowed. Velocity stacks permitted.

Dead man throttle spring mandatory.

Flywheel and clutch components must be shielded with 1/8" steel or 3/16" aluminum.

26 x 12 -12" rear tires maximum. Pro-Puller tires allowed

Racing Gasoline or Alcohol allowed. No additives. After market fuel pumps allowed.

13" hitch height, 16" maximum from center of the rear axle to hook point. 1 1/2" diameter hole for sled hook, 1/2" thick at point of hook.

Max Wheelbase is 56" Maximum length of tractor is 8 foot from centerline of rear axle forward.

Tractor must have a hood & grill – Mix & match allowed.

Rear-ends must be of a lawn and garden type, but may be of a different manufacturer.

Transmission gear ratio changes or different dia pulleys are allowed. Reverse not required.

Frames must be OEM style. Welding and cutting permitted.

Rear fenders required. Fabricated fenders must be able to hold the weight of the driver.

NQS legal side shields required on all tractors.

OEM produced 30 HP engines (Kohler, Briggs, Tecumseh, Onan etc.), no after market blocks. Crankshaft and camshaft must be in original position.

Any bore, stroke, valves, cams, etc. are permitted. Welding and cutting to jugs or blocks is allowed.

Billet or recast heads permitted.

Ungoverned engines must use steel (or aluminum) flywheel. Cast flywheel must be governed to 4500 RPM maximum. All flat head engines must have head plates or straps. Min. of 1/4" x 2" steel or 3/8" x 3" aluminum.

Tractors must have NQS legal sideshields 1/8 steel or 3/16 alum.

Any type of naturally aspirated induction is permitted.

Manifold may be home made.

Electronic Fuel Injection NOT allowed

Deadman throttle spring mandatory.

Flywheel and clutch components must be shielded with 1/8" steel or 3/16" aluminum.

26 x 12 -12" rear tires maximum. Pro-Puller tires allowed

Racing Gasoline or Alcohol allowed. No additives. After market fuel pumps allowed.

13" hitch height, 16" maximum from center of the rear axle to hook point. 1 1/2" diameter hole for sled hook, 1/2" thick at point of hook.

Max Wheelbase is 56" Maximum length of tractor is 8 foot from centerline of rear axle forward.

Tractor must have a hood & grill – Mix & match allowed.

Rear-ends must be of a lawn and garden type, but may of a different manufacturer.

Transmission gear ratio changes or different dia pulleys are allowed. Reverse not required.

Welding and cutting permitted on frames.

Rear fenders required. Fabricated fenders must be able to hold the weight of the driver.

PRO STOCK 1050#

50.5 CUBIC INCH LIMIT

Single cylinder Pro-Stock is defined as having a one cylinder, air cooled four cycle flat head, two valves same side, commercially produced manufactured cast block engine. Sleeves and welding permitted. Commercially produced manufactured cast block means made by Kohler, Wisconsin, Briggs, Tecumseh and etc. If copy is being made, copied block must meet basic manufactures specs for that engine being copied. Crank and cam location, deck height, two valves same side, valve angle (maximum valve angle of 6 degrees), intake and exhaust port location and factory head gasket bolt pattern.

A stock appearing Kohler type carburetor must be used if other than stock for the model engine being used. Stand off pipe or ram tubes are permitted. Choke may be removed. Single carburetor only. Air restricting venturi must be in stock position or carburetor not to be larger diameter than 1.200". Air controlled by butterfly in stock position in carburetor, no slides, no injection, naturally aspirated only. No air entering after 1.200" restriction.

All tractors must have hood and grill.

Tractors must run alcohol (NO ADDITIVES). Fuel must remain essentially clear during water test. Fuel can also be checked via Hydrometer-- .7928 Specific Gravity maximum. Comment: The NQS uses as a rule for clarity is that in a 2" diameter jar the tech person must be able to see through the fuel to their fingers on the other side jar. No fingers--no pass. PULLERS: You can check yourself before the pull with plain tap water.

No pressurized fuel tanks, No Nitrous Oxide.

All final drive belts must be covered top 180 degrees and all flywheel and clutch assemblies must be covered 360 degrees with 1/8" steel or 3/16" aluminum.

No weights to extend beyond rear tires.

Max Wheelbase is 56" Maximum length of tractor is 8 foot from centerline of rear axle forward.

Any type of Naturally Aspirated induction is permitted.

All pro stock rules apply except carburetion.

Compact Diesel Pro Stock

(1) Engine will be no more than 3 cylinders. May be liquid or air cooled. .

(2) Engine will be no more than 75 cubic inches

(3) Water injection will be allowed.

(4) Engine modifications are permitted = Rods, Pistons, Cam, Fuel system.

(5)Head work is permitted on stock heads. No Billet heads. No overhead cams.

(6) Injector and injector pump modifications allowed. No Billet injector pumps.

(7) Turbo charging is permitted, but limited to one turbo only.

Turbo will be fitted with a shut down guillotine on the compressor inlet side of the

turbo. Exhaust "L" of turbo must have minimum of 5/16 cross in elbow with exhaust to

discharge vertically

(8) Electric fuel supply pump is permitted with positive power wire to have disconnect

at rear of tractor

9) No propane or nitrous of any kind will be permitted.

(10)Stock frames or stock appearing frame rails with full hood, grill and side shields

will be permitted- No tube frames. Chassis may be modified to accept engine.

(11) Must use a lawn mower rear end / transaxle. No cut down automotive rear ends or

Panzers

(12) Full metal side shields to cover engine area (minimum 16 gauge)

(13) Must run 5/16" cable around oil pan over top of valve cover in a complete circle

connected with cable clamps

(14) Must run steel flywheel and front engine pulleys should also be billet steel or aluminum,

no stanped steel, cast iron or cast aluminum pulleys.

(15) Clutch assembly and fly wheel must be surrounded 360 degrees with 1/8" metal or

3/8" aluminum

(16) 56" wheel base max.

(17) 7 feet from center of rear axle to front most portion of weights

(18) 13" hitch height.

(19) 26" x 12 x 12 tires max.

(20) 1100Ibs.Weight class.

(21) Dead man throttle required.

(22) Kill switch device mounted on rear of tractor must disconnect power to electric

fuel pump along with activating turbo guillotine

(23) Min. of 1 lbs fire extinguisher required.

(24) Wheelie bars are required, same specifications as all other classes.

(25) Engine block must have factory casting model and serial numbers, not ground off

(26) Full faced helmet required

(27) Engine must have OEM intake manifolds and exhaust manifolds, polishing is permitted