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Competition Diesel Pull Organization---prelim rules

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DSPA will be known as the Diesel Pullers Organization--a web site will be up soon --but here's the prelim to what we're trying---other info will be added like: points and events and etc... . feel free to comment as I need your input---chris



DIESEL PULLERS ORGANIZATION



This club is formed for the diesel sled puller in mind. Although the name implies only diesel engined vehicles, gas engined vehicles are welcome to join also. The DPO will, with the help of members, post pull locations and dates, keep points and keep members informed of events to the best of our/your ability--whether by mail, email or fax.

As this is a club in progress changes will most likely be made as time passes by. What the changes will be are unknown at this time, but we will keep an open mind to the ever growing popularity of the sport and it's members.

Rules can be found below--these are our rules and not the promoter of the event, as they may have different rules to abide by, so be prepared to make additions if necessary to satisfy the promoter's rules. You will be able to print out the rules to show to prospective promoters to lessen the burden on them and possibly give us the class or classes we would like.

Our goal is to become a recognized participant in the major sled pull events and to be treated fairly and by being organized we hope to accomplish this.

Thanks for taking the time to hear our babble and PULL ON!!!



DIESEL PULLERS ORGANIZATION

Sled Pulling Rules for 4x4’s



HITCHES

1) Hitch ht to be 26” maximum from the ground to center of hitch

2) Hitch to be mounted to the frame (no bumper hitches)

3) Hitch to be fixed in a stationary position

4) Ball, Clevis or a ring of 3” diameter will be needed for sled chain hook for stock & modified and super modified will need to have a clevis or 3" diameter ring

5) We reserve the right to determine if a hitch is acceptable



WEIGHTS

1) Weights can be hung from a front hitch to meet the weight requirement, but can not protrude further than 24” from the front bumper

2) No weights in the cab

3) No hidden weights in tool boxes or elsewhere

4) Weights will have to hung in a safe manner or bolted in the bed

5) We reserve the right to determine if the weights are hung or bolted down safely



STOCK STREET VEHICLES

1) No engine modifications

2) Lift kits and aftermarket tires are ok

3) Aftermarket air filter system and exhaust are ok

4) No blocked suspension-must have 2” of travel

5) Air Bag hoses must be unhooked or system disabled

6) Alternate fuels are not allowed-system disabled if present

Per our instructions

7) DOT tires only

8) No weights allowed

9) Must have current registration, license and insurance

10) We reserve the right to determine the safety of your vehicle



MODIFIED STREET VEHICLES

1) Same rules as stock except as outlined below

2) Engine modifications are ok—single turbo 4” outlet max







SUPER MODIFIED OPEN VEHICLES

1) Maximum of two turbos

2) Fire Extinguisher to be in cab and accessible

3) Helmet required

4) Hitch height to be 26” maximum and of solid configuration-no ball—clevis ok this year, but next year mandatory solid configuration

5) Airbags or blocked rear suspension

6) DOT tires only

7) Hanging weights in the front or bolted in bed are ok

8) Aftermarket bumpers are ok

9) Use of alternate fuels subject to promoter’s or club’s discretion

10) Alternate fuel systems to be installed in bed or cab—if in cab they must be vented to the outside—club reserves right to determine if installation is safe—

if alternate fuels are not allowed you will have to disable the system per our instructions-no alcohol systems—water injection ok

11) Fire suits are recommended (next year they will be mandatory)

12) Cross bolts of 3/8” or larger to be installed in exhaust system

13) Exhaust to exit straight up or down

14) transmission(auto) or bellhousing blankets are recommended (next year they will be mandatory)-unless you have an approved blow proof bellhousing

15) Kill switches are recommended (next year they will be mandatory)

16) Driveshaft loops are recommended (next year they will be mandatory)

17) Air shut off system is recommended

18) Engine and drivetrain to be available from manufacturer-lift kits, ladder bars, lockers are ok—

19) Must have current registration, license and insurance

20) We reserve the right to determine the safety of your vehicle





WEIGHT CLASSES

1) Weight classes will be 6500, 7500 and 8500

2) We reserve the right to add, mingle or delete classes





GENERAL RULES

1) No alcohol or drugs are allowed in the pit area and sled pull track

2) 5 mph safety speed limit in the pit area and sled pull track

3) Drivers must attend the driver’s meeting

4) Obey the flag man—green flag means ok and the red flag means stop (no matter what)

5) We reserve the right to re-tech your vehicle after your pull if we deem it necessary

6) Failure to abide will mean you will be removed from the event and disqualified

7) Cheating or Disagreeing with officials will get you disqualified from the event and possibly suspended

8) No water or foreign substance will be allowed in the tires

9) Drivers to be of legal driving age

10) Event insurance or promoter will determine use of alternate fuels
 
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"4) Ball, Clevis or a ring of 3” diameter will be needed for sled chain hook for stock & modified street"





Surely you guys have never hooked on a ball hitch?:eek:
 
Sleddy--that's only for stock trucks--I forgot to remove the modified--thanks for pointing it out---



sometimes they will hook to a ball, but it ain't for us boys that have power---chris
 
Hooking to hitch balls,:eek: and 8500 pounds :rolleyes:





Rob, you tore your truck up at 8000, and you want more?



Take the 100 gallons of cleaning products out of the back seat, you will be fine.



I made 7200 pounds at Muncie last year, with all my weights on the front.

I doubt I will this year, with bars and loops, but 8000 is easy.
 
Chris, thanks for doing the leg work and keeping us up to date. I'm still going to join, even though I doubt that there will be many pulls I can attend. How about ladder bars in the Modified Street class?



Do we get little stickers to put on the trucks with our membership?;)



Brian
 
ladder bars are ok--thanks for pointing it out--dang I even have them---sticker, hat or t-shirt or something along that line--still need to work on things like that... chris
 
updated rules:



DIESEL PULLERS ORGANZATION

Sled Pulling Rules for 4x4’s



HITCHES

1) Hitch ht to be 26” maximum from the ground to center of hitch

2) Hitch to be mounted to the frame (no bumper hitches)

3) Hitch to be fixed in a stationary position

4) Ball, Clevis or a ring of 3” diameter will be needed for sled chain hook for stock & modified street--

5) We reserve the right to determine if a hitch is acceptable



WEIGHTS

1) Weights can be hung from a front hitch to meet the weight requirement, but can not protrude further than 24” from the front bumper

2) No weights in the cab

3) No hidden weights in tool boxes or elsewhere

4) Weights will have to be hung in a safe manner or bolted in the bed

5) We reserve the right to determine if the weights are hung or bolted down safely



STOCK STREET VEHICLES

1) No engine modifications

2) Lift kits, ladder bars and aftermarket tires are ok

3) Aftermarket air filter system and exhaust are ok

4) No blocked suspension-must have 2” of travel

5) Air Bag hoses must be unhooked or system disabled

6) Alternate fuels are not allowed-system disabled if present

Per our instructions

7) DOT tires only

8) No weights allowed

9) Must have current registration, license and insurance

10) We reserve the right to determine the safety of your vehicle



MODIFIED STREET VEHICLES

1) Same rules as stock except as outlined below

2) Engine modifications are ok—single turbo

3) Weights ok to hang in front or bolted in bed

4) Ball hitches not allowed—clevis or 3” diameter ring









SUPER MODIFIED OPEN VEHICLES

1) Maximum of two turbos

2) Fire Extinguisher to be in cab and accessible

3) Helmet required

4) Hitch height to be 26” maximum and of solid configuration-no ball—clevis ok this year, but next year mandatory solid configuration

5) Airbags or blocked rear suspension

6) DOT tires only

7) Hanging weights in the front or bolted in bed are ok

8) Aftermarket bumpers are ok

9) Use of alternate fuels subject to promoter’s or club’s discretion

10) Alternate fuel systems to be installed in bed or cab—if in cab they must be vented to the outside—club reserves right to determine if installation is safe—

if alternate fuels are not allowed you will have to disable the system per our instructions-no alcohol systems—water injection ok

11) Fire suits are recommended (next year they will be mandatory)

12) Cross bolts of 3/8” or larger to be installed in exhaust system

13) Exhaust to exit straight up or down

14) transmission or bellhousing blankets are recommended (next year they will be mandatory)

15) Kill switches are recommended (next year they will be mandatory)

16) Driveshaft loops are recommended (next year they will be mandatory)

17) Air shut off system is recommended

18) Engine and drivetrain to be available from manufacturer-lift kits, ladder bars, lockers are ok—

19) Must have current registration, license and insurance

20) We reserve the right to determine the safety of your vehicle





WEIGHT CLASSES

1) Weight classes will be 6500, 7500 and 8500

2) We reserve the right to add, mingle or delete classes





GENERAL RULES

1) No alcohol or drugs are allowed in the pit area and sled pull track

2) 5 mph safety speed limit in the pit area and sled pull track

3) Drivers must attend the driver’s meeting

4) Obey the flag man—green flag means ok and the red flag means stop (no matter what)

5) We reserve the right to re-tech your vehicle after your pull if we deem it necessary

6) Failure to abide will mean you will be removed from the event and disqualified

7) Cheating or Disagreeing with officials will get you disqualified from the event and possibly suspended

8) No water or foreign substance will be allowed in the tires

9) Drivers to be of legal driving age

10) Event insurance or promoter will determine use of alternate fuels
 
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Chris, looking good man, looks like you have put some time into this and are doing it the right way. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out.



BBD
 
what do you guys think of this -let me know if you think we should add, delete or change something--chris



Diesel Pullers Organization





This club is formed for the diesel sled puller in mind . Although the name implies only diesel engined vehicles, gas engined vehicles are welcome to join also. The DSPA will, with the help of members, post pull locations and dates, keep points and keep members informed to the best of our/your ability--whether by mail, email or fax.

As this is a club in progress changes will most likely be made as time passes by. What the changes will be are unknown at this time, but we will keep an open mind to the ever growing popularity of the sport and it's members.

Rules can be found below--these are our rules and not the promoter of the event, as they may have different rules to abide by, so be prepared to make additions if necessary to satisfy the promotor's rules. You will be able to print out the rules to show to prospective promotors to lessen the burden on them and possibly give us the class or classes we would like.

Our goal is to become a recoginzed participant in the major sled pull events and to be treated fairly and by being organized we hope to accomplish this.

Thanks for taking the time to hear our babble and PULL ON!!!





























Fees: will be $35. 00 per year to help pay for the website, awards, supplies and entry gift---we will then hold the remainder of the monies to help build this organization for future endeavors.



Points system: points will be awarded as follows---



1st -------------100

2nd ------------- 75

3rd ------------- 50

4th ------------- 25

5th ------------- 10

participation----5



We intend to give something to the puller with the most points, the puller with the best finish average to pulls entered and possibly to the puller who brings up the end of the line based on the above formula-no sandbagging to win this award—a monetary award is what I’d like to do, but of course this will depend on how many members join and what’s available in the coffers—it may be that the first year or two this may not happen, we will have to see. You must enter a minimum of TBD pulls to be eligible to win.
 
Sounds like a plan to me. Let me know when and where to send the check. I'm pretty sure I'll just be a paying member, not a participating one, since there probably won't be many pulls down here.



Brian
 
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