Platte Valley Tractor Pullers Inc.

1. GENERAL RULES – See general rules that apply to all tractors.


2. ENTRY - A tractor cannot be entered in classes below its manufactured shipping weight. A Division I tractor may also pull in Division II if the tractor meets the rules for Division II. Division II tractors cannot drop to Division I.


3. MAXIMUM TIRE SIZE

   0-3500# 130 sq. in. max

   3501-4500# 145 sq. in. max

   4501-5500# 170 sq. in. max

   5501-6500# 229 sq. in. max

   6501-7500# 284 sq. in. max

   7501-8500# 300 sq. in. max

   No cut tires. See tire size chart below from Firestone Traction Field and Road and Firestone Field and Road Charts.



4. RIMS AND WHEELS - Tractors must have OEM recommended diameter rims and OEM wheels. Tires must be on rim width, not exceeding tire manufacturers recommended width. Wheels with rims for manufacturers original recommendations to include cut-downs for tractors that may have originally been on steel wheels.


5. SPEED LIMIT - 2.75 MPH. Not allowed to shift torque or gear.


6. WEIGHTS - Weights of bolt on type to either the front or the back wheels. Weights can be made. They must be round and made of metal and be as near appearing to original manufactured weights as possible. No concrete or suitcase weights allowed.


7. ENGINE - Stock block, naturally aspirated. Exceptions: Oliver 99 GM, etc. Stock head, manifold, and carburetor (by part number). Manifolds are to be replacement manufactured parts accepted for that make and model tractor. Stock RPM. Engine parts not in parts book or replacement parts book for that specific tractor cannot be used. Exceptions: Distributors can be used on Antique tractors. A factory coil must be used. No electronic ignitions, square coils, MSD coils or chrome coils allowed.


8. HITCHES - Maximum 16" height (stationary in all directions) locked at 16" on tractors such as IH fast hitch, Ford 3 point hitch, etc. Hitches must be as from factory-unaltered for that specific tractor. Operator must furnish a straight up and down clevis with a minimum opening of 2.5" bolted or pinned tightly with spacers to the draw bar. Hitch measured at hook point of clevis. Farmall H's and M's must pull from an original drawbar hooked to the original belly hook point.
   
   Drawbar must be 24 inches minimum from center of axel to hitch point, as per safety committee on 7/30/2003.


9. SAFETY - The front wheels of the tractor are not allowed to exceed 16" off the ground during a pull. Operator is to provide a linked chain or device attached parallel with the center of the front axle with a maximum of 16" on the ground. Chain must be dragging at the time tractor is hooked. Wheelie bars are optional. If wheelie bars meeting upper division requirements are used, the above nose height rule does not apply.


10. APPEARANCE - Tractors must maintain original stock appearance. If a part is not found in the manufacturers’ parts book it cannot be used. No extra accessories allowed. No aluminum or chrome allowed except for exhaust pipes. All guards, shrouds, covers and shields shall be in place as from factory and be made of original material (steel or iron) and as near like factory as possible. No homemade rear end covers allowed. Seat must be an original seat or a manufactured seat made for a farm tractor placed with stock mountings (such as TSC). Home made side - shields will not be allowed. Exception: factory side shields such as Oliver’s. Alternators and straight pipes are allowed.


11. SPONSORS - Advertising plaques or signs may be put on tractor as long as it does not interfere with teching of tractor.

1. GENERAL RULES – See general rules that apply to all tractors.


2. Age: Drivers must be 14 years of age or older. Those under 18 years of age must have written parental/guardian permission.


3. Safety: All tractors must have a working safety kill switch.


4. Draw Bar: Draw bars must not exceed 20 inches in height or be less than 18 inches from center of axle to hooking point. No part of draw bar may extend rearward beyond point of hook. Draw bars must be stationary in all directions. No clevises.
   
   Top of hitch adjuster cannot be above center line of axle or hub


5. Weights: Weights must not extend rearward beyond rear tires and cannot be more than 11 feet from the center of the rear axle to the furthest point forward.


6. Tires and Rims: MAXIMUM TIRE SIZE

   18.4 X 38 (any rim width)

   
   
   

   No radial tires. No steel wheels. Two wheel drive only. No duals. Any cut allowed on tires.



7. RPMs: RPM's allowed will be determined by the NATPA RPM Chart. Any tractor not listed will use manufacturer's data. A 10% margin of error will be permitted. All tractors to have positive throttle stops with a working governor in the stock location.


8. Speed: Any gear, speed limit is 3.5 MPH, to be checked by radar. No shifting of TA's. One beep after flag/cone will result in disqualification. The marker for Div III speed will also be used as the mark to stop the tractor if driver wishes to restart pull.


9. Tractors manufactured to use diesel fuel only cannot be converted to gas or LP. Tractors must be naturally aspirated. No turbos or blowers - except Oliver 99GM, etc.


10. Tractors must have the stock engine, frames, transmission, rear end and axle housings or manufacturer's replacement. Stock heads and their replacements are to remain unchanged in outside appearance. No 7 bolt main blocks in Oliver's; no (12) port heads; no 99 heads; no 1600 series heads. AC - WC/WD/WD45 can use D-17 engine; IH - H, 350; M, 450. JD - A/B/G can use power blocks. No M-M 800 heads or blocks. Dual exhaust not allowed except after stock manifold.


11. Enhanced electrical systems permitted in all classes. No rev limiters allowed.


12. Replacement carburetors with no modification of carburetor or manifold. Overhang of carburetor to manifold is not allowed. Only stock appearing manifolds are allowed.


13. No increased height in any tractors (ie: deck plates, shims, girdles) except for stock gasket.


14. OL 66, Farmall H, AC WC, Ford 800, Cockshut 30 and above and like size tractors are not allowed in classes below 3500#. Massey 33, Oliver 77, JD-A 1939, McCormick 10-20, F-20 and down and like size tractors are not allowed in classes below 4000#. Oliver 88, Farmall M, Massey 44, MM-U, JD-G, Case-C/D, JD-A 1940 and up and like size tractors are not allowed in classes below 4500#. Massey 55, IH W-9, IH WK-40, Case LA, Case 600, Moline GB, Moline GBD, Oliver 99 and all like size tractors are not allowed below 5500#.

1. General Rules: See general rules that apply to all tractors.


2. Age: Drivers must be 16 years of age or older. Those under 18 years of age must have written parental/guardian permission.


3. Safety: All tractors must have a working safety kill switch. Ladder bars, wide front ends, fenders, use of seat belts and use of rev limiters are highly recommend.


4. Draw Bar: Draw bar must not exceed 20 inches in height or be less than 18 inches from center of axle to hooking point. No part of draw bar may extend rearward beyond point of hook. Draw bars must be stationary in all directions. No clevises.


5. Weights: Weights must not extend rearward beyond rear tires and cannot be more than 11 feet from the center of the rear axle to the furthest point forward.


6. Tires & Rims: Tire size maximum 18.4 X 38 or equal size footprint. Any rim width. No radial tires. No steel lug wheels. Two wheel drive only. No duals. Any cut allowed on tires.


7. RPM's: Rpm's allowed will be 120% of 1959 manufacturer's data or 120% of that series engine: i.e., F-30 Farmall can run 20% over 450 IHC RPM's. The NATPA RPM Chart will list maximum RPM'S allowed. If 1959 manufacturer's data is not available then the Nebraska test chart will be used. For safety purposes, any tractor turning 3000 or more RPM's must have side shields of at least .060" metal and a scatter blanket. Enhanced electrical systems permitted in all classes. Rev limiters are allowed. All tractors must have a positive throttle stop with fully operational governor.


8. Speed: Any gear. Shifting of TA's allowed. The 50' marker will also be used as the mark to stop the tractor if driver wishes to restart pull. One beep after 50' will result in disqualification. NATPA of NE Four Hour Shows only will allow any gear any speed.


9. Engine: Tractors must be naturally aspirated. No turbos or blowers - except two stroke GM diesels.


10. Tractors must have stock frame, transmission, rear ends and axle housing. Front axles must be safe, sturdy and similar to stock with a stock wheel base. Crank cases must bolt to transmission in a stock appearing manner, be of the same manufacturer as the original crank case, must be the same length as the original crank case and be the same number of cylinders as the original make and model of the tractor. Heads, blocks (jugs), manifolds must be of the same manufacturer as the crank case or that of a recognized replacement manufacturer.


11. Any updraft agricultural type carburetor will be allowed. Diesels must have the injection pump in the stock location. Diesel tractors may be converted to gas as long as they use gas heads and comply with all the other Division V rules.


12. Any integral plates, girdles or reinforcement devices that enhance the engine rigidity and improve safety will be allowed. Deck plates can be no thicker than 1" material; girdles can be no thicker than 1" material; spacers plates can be no thicker than 2" combined.

1. The follow safety items are highly recommended but not required: Ladderbars,wide front ends, 3/8 inch steel plate over the flywheel and clutch housing or approved safety blanket, steel flywheels, dead man throttle, and fenders. (Tractors with fenders will be allowed an extra 50 pounds if the fenders are as high as the tallest point of the tires and will support the weight of the driver)


2. 1958 and older tractors only.


3. 30% over RPMS per NATPA RPM chart for the specific tractor not to exceed 3000 RPM.


4. No weight limitations on tractor models.


5. Unlimited speed.


6. Any width rim is allowed.


7. Cut tires are allowed.


8. Tire size based on NATPA Div II tire sizes as follows:
   
   

   0 - 4500# class 170 sq. in.
   (13.6 x 38 = 168 sq. in.)

   
   

   4501 - 6500# class 229 sq. in.
   (14.9 x 28 = 170 sq. in., 15.5 x 38= 189 sq. in., 14.9 x 38 = 200 sq. in., 16.9 x 38= 229 sq. in.)

   
   

   6501 - 8500# class 300 sq. in.
   (18.4 x 28 = 250 sq. in., 16.9 x 38= 252 sq. in., 18.4 x 38 = 300 sq. in.)

1. 5mph speed in the pits area or going to or from the sled.
2. All spectators will have to be 25 feet from the edge of the track.
3. Only track officials and pulling vehicle allowed on the track
4. Can not leave pulling vehicle unattended if they are running
5. You can only cross the track when any the pulling vehicle or sled is not moving
6. Must have a fire extinguisher at the track.
7. Pulling vehicle must be out of gear when hooking to and from the sled
8. Only the driver is permitted on or in the pulling vehicle. NO RIDERS!
9. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Abuse will result in disqualification from the pull.
10. Pulling vehicles must stay within the boundary lines.
11. Drivers must remain seated when pulling. (if tractor was equipped with a seat when it was new) with one hand on the steering wheel at all times. NO BOUNCING!
12. Drivers will have a meeting before each pull starts to make announcements and answer questions.
13. DoubleTree Pull, drivers must be 18 yrs or older.
14. Tractor drivers must be 18 yrs. of age or older. Drivers 8-18 yrs of age may pull in Division I if their parents or legal guardians are present and the driver can demonstrate proficiency in safe tractor operation and pulling procedures and must sign a waver or release form saying that PVTP is not responsible for any accidents. Prior to a child’s first pull this must be certified by at least two club officers.
15. Pickup pullers must have a valid driver’s license in order to pull.
16. All participants must sign a waiver or release form saying the PVTP is no responsible for any accidents.
17. Only pullers and or there helpers allowed in the pit area. Visitors must be accompanied with a puller if visiting the pit area.

STOCK AND LIGHT MODIFIED PICK UP CLASSES:
2 WD AND 4WD - 5500 LBS, 6500LBS
9600LBS GAS AND DIESEL ENGINES

General Rules:

Driver must be 16 years old or older and have valid drives license. Single driverno passengers during pull. All stock vehicles must be licensed and insured. All vehicles must be inspected by Tech Crew to be able to pull. Any parts lost on the track will result in a disqualification. Vehicle must stop immediately upon sight of Red Flag Signal from the Judge. Use of Alcohol before or during your pull will result in disqualification. All decisions are final. Judges have the right to accept, reject or DQ the vehicle at anytime during the contest if it is being operated unsafely or the rules are not being followed. CNP and PVTP are not responsible for any accidents or theft occurring at a pull.

Classes: STOCK AND LIGHT MODIFIED

1. 2WD Gas 5500lb


2. 4WD Gas 5500lb


3. 2WD Gas 6500lb


4. 4WD Gas 6500lb


5. 2WD Gas and Diesel 9600lbs


6. 4WD Gas and Diesel 9600lbs

STOCK CLASS SPECIFICATIONS: VEHICLE MUST BE STREET LEGAL

BODY: Must be OEM truck body. Including a full box or flatbed. No Fiberglass hoods. Must have OEM Chassis. No lengthening or shortening. No back halves, Tube Chassis, ETC.

INTERIOR: Must be complete and include two front seats, must have OEM or improved restraint system which must be worn during staging and when hooked to the sled. Full glass and functional windows are required. All factory headlights and taillights must be functional.

ENGINE: Blocks and Heads must be from a factory one ton or smaller pick up. Must be in factory location. Aftermarket intakes, cams(hydraulic lifters only), headers, and single carburetor allowed.

TRANMISSION: OEM transmissions and transfer case are required. Must be from a one ton Chassis or smaller. Stall converters or dual disc clutch not allowed. All trucks must be in neutral or park when hooking to the sled. Manual equipped vehicles must not be able to start without the clutch being depressed. Automatic vehicles must be equipped with neutral safety switch that is operational.

SUPENSION: Axles must have been a factory option on a one ton or smaller pickup. There must be at least one shock per tire. Suspension blocks are not allowed. Traction bars are permitted. They must be a bolt on. (brackets can be welded to the frame and or axle).

TIRES: Must be DOT approved. No cut tires, studs, chains, etc.

EXHAUST: Full exhaust to a point that is 6 inches behind passenger compartment or to rear axle.

HITCH: It can be no higher than 26 inches from the ground to hook point. Must be rear bumper or receiver type hitch bolted solid or welded within the last 12 inches of OEM frame. Hitch must protrude past rear of the bumper. Must have a straight clevis bolted to the hitch or a d-ring with a 3” hole with a 1” material thickness.

FUEL SYSTEM: (Gas Engines) Factory fuel tank must be retained. Can be relocated if factory cab mounted. No racing cells allowed. Pump gas, E85. or LP only. Must be naturally aspirated. No race fuel. Be honest here guys! It’s a stock Class!!! (Diesel Engines) Factory fuel tank must be retained. Diesel fuel must be run and can be clear on road #1, #2, or BIO Diesel only. Off road Diesel is not allowed. No water injection. Stock injection pumps only. Air to air intercooling only! No water to air or air to water intercooling. Stock CAC tubes and intercoolers only. Turbos - Stock Turbos only. OEM dual Turbos allowed if it is factory equipped.

WEIGHTS: Weights must be secured in the bed of the truck only. No hanging weights or weights in the cab.

LIGHT MODIFIED CLASS SPECIFICATONS: Same as stock rules except for the following:

Interior: Must have OEM or improved restraint system and must be worn in staging and when hooked to the sled. Does not have to have complete interior. Full glass and functional windows are required. All street legal lights must be operational.

Fuel System: (GAS) Race fuels allowed. (DIESEL) Water injection is allowed. Water only, no alcohols or other foreign substance additives. No Nitrous. Light fuel cells allowed in the box.

Suspension: Suspension Blocking or Bolt on Suspension Components (IE. Helper Springs, Coil over shocks, or Air bags) are allowed. Welded solid allowed.

Tires: Off road tires allowed. 35 inch maximum height, Tread width not to exceed 18 inches. No studs or chains.

Exhaust: Open Headers allowed. Diesels must have exhaust blown up or down and have two 3/8 bolts in a cross pattern thru the exhaust as close to the Turbocharger as possible.

Saftey Requirements: Drive shaft loops are required. Must be made of at least ¼ inch thick steel or 3/8 inch aluminum. Should be placed in a location that will safely catch a broken driveshaft that is pulling in a forward direction. Also recommended is a 3/8 inch steel plate over the flywheel and clutch housing or an approved scatter safety blanket may be used. Steel flywheels are highly recommended.

Weights: Hanging weights are permitted. Must not extend further than 60 inches from the center of the front axle. Must be securely attached. Any weights falling from the truck will result in a DQ.

Turbo: Single or Twin Turbos allowed. Single Turbos are unlimited. Twin Turbos must have maximum 3 inch diameter opening at intake wheel.

Injection pumps: Must be stock appearing. Dual HPOP’s and CP3’s are allowed. P7100 pumps must have stock appearing Governers. Nitrous, Propane, and Methanol injection is not allowed. Bottles must be removed from truck. For those who are wondering, it is OK to move your battery to the box location but should have remote battery shut off.

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