Wapello County Fair Grounds we we be having a truck pull which will incldue gas trucks, diesel trucks and open to the tractors that show up. 5pm start time with weigh startin at 3:30. We are working to see if we can get a dyno to show up also. Stay tuned for more info and open diesel payout.
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Competition Eldon, IA pull Oct. 6th
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That's great come on down and tell everyone! This is our fisrt of many. There will be a stock class (NO SMOKE) that you could pull in.
DieselFite,
I'll probably just watch. I'll spread the word. I belong to two different 4wd clubs up here in the DM area.
Most of the time were working on our Jeeps, 4x4s, etc. This will give us a chance to see other people break parts.
I have to admit, my Jeep is in withdrawals because I've been spending money on my truck. Too many vehicles, not enough money.
I hope my two sons become mechanics, it'd sure cut down on the college money I could spend on my hobbies.
I'll probably just watch. I'll spread the word. I belong to two different 4wd clubs up here in the DM area.
Most of the time were working on our Jeeps, 4x4s, etc. This will give us a chance to see other people break parts.
I have to admit, my Jeep is in withdrawals because I've been spending money on my truck. Too many vehicles, not enough money.
I hope my two sons become mechanics, it'd sure cut down on the college money I could spend on my hobbies.
That will be great. Area Diesel is coming down and helping sponsor this event, they will have a both up.
What part of Iowa would this be in?
Sotheast Iowa the town is 6 miles off of highway 34 between Ottumwa and Fairfield. Our zip code is 52554 if you want to mapquest it.
Rules? Classes? Safety Equipment required?
I will post them tonight they are saved on my work computer.
6500lb - Pure Street
6500lb - Stock Street - Small Block
6500lb - Stock Street - Big Block
6500lb - Pro Street - Small Block
6500lb - Pro Street - Big Block
6500lb - Open Street
8000lb - 2WD Diesel
8000lb - Stock (NO Smoke)
8000lb - Single wheel Diesel
8000lb- Dually wheel Diesel
8000lb - Pro Diesel
6500lb - Modified
Protractor classes
ELIGIBILITY
1. Vehicle shall conform to the Safety, General and Class rules, any vehicle that does not meet the rule requirements will have until the start of their class to qualify.
2. Competitor shall be 16 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
3. Everyone entering pit shall buy a pit pass. Each competition vehicle shall be reimbursed the price of one (1) pit pass during registration or as set by the event promoter
4. Registration and weigh-in will begin two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the event.
5. Vehicle may registered only once in each class.
6. Eligible vehicles are encouraged to compete in more than one class.
7. Classes may be omitted or combined due to number of entries or as set by the event promoter.
8. Class entry fee and trophy or prize money shall be set by the event promoter.
9. Number of payback places may vary per class and per number of entries or as set by the event promoter.
10. Competitor shall attend a mandatory driver's meeting 15 minutes before the start of the event.
GENERAL RULES
1. Vehicle pulling the sled the farthest distance shall be declared the winner of the class. If more than one vehicle pulls the sled beyond 300 feet, the weight transfer machine (sled) shall be reset and those vehicles shall pull again in a ‘pull off'. The event officials reserve the right to omit a pull off in the interest of time. In such event, the class and/or event will be an ‘open gate. '
2. If the class and/or event is determined to be an open gate pull the competitors will not be flagged to stop at 300 ft. Vehicle pulling the sled the farthest distance shall be declared the winner of the class.
3. The first pull in each class is the ‘test puller' to ensure the sled is set correctly for the class. If the sled is reset after the first pull the first competitor shall pull again immediately or in last position. The second competitor then becomes the test puller. If the sled is reset after the second pull, that competitor shall pull again in order following the initial first puller in the class.
4. The test puller shall have the option to turn down their pull and pull again immediately or in last position. The competitor shall declare their intent before they are unhooked from the sled. There is no test puller during a pull off.
5. Competitor will be allowed a second consecutive attempt to pull, if their first attempt is less than 75 ft. There is no second attempt during a pull off.
6. Any vehicle that breaks down, and has not gone passed 75 ft. on the first attempt will be allowed to pull at the last of the class, if mechanically possible.
7. Vehicle shall be driven on and off the track under their own power, if mechanically possible (as determined by driver).
8. Vehicle shall be disqualified for the class if it does not stay within the side boundaries of the track while competing.
9. Vehicle shall be disqualified for the class if any ballast weight falls off while hooked to the sled.
10. Vehicle shall be disqualified for the class if not hooked within 3 minutes of when track is ready.
11. Competitor shall be disqualified for the day if competition vehicle is left running without a competent driver in the seat.
12. Competitor shall be disqualified for the day for arguing and unsportsmanlike conduct.
13. Competitor and their pit crew shall conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. Competitor is responsible and liable for their vehicle and pit crew.
2. Vehicle shall adhere to the additional safety rules of their class.
3. Vehicle is recommended to be equipped with Driveline Shielding. Adhere to class rules.
4. Vehicle is recommended to be equipped with a Fire Extinguisher. Adhere to class rules.
5. Vehicle shall have working driver's seat belt, competitor is recommended to wear seat belt.
6. Vehicle shall have working brakes.
7. Vehicle shall have working reverse lights and brake lights.
8. Vehicle shall have complete firewall and windshield.
9. Vehicle shall have tailgate removed or have tailgate in closed position during hooking and unhooking.
10. Vehicle shall have a driver in the seat while engine is running, in the pits or on the track.
11. Vehicle shall be in neutral or park while being hooked to and unhooked from the sled.
12. Maximum of 5 MPH in the pit area and entering or exiting the track.
13. No tire studs or tire chains allowed.
14. No weights and/or other ballast within the driver's compartment.
15. No fuel tanks or fuel system components allowed within the driver's compartment; except OEM.
16. No engine or transmission cooling components allowed within the driver's compartment; except OEM.
17. Competitor is recommended to wear full length natural fiber pants and shirt, leather shoes and gloves.
18. Competitor shall stop immediately upon signal to do so from the track official.
19. Competitor shall start pull with a tight chain, no jerking.
20. Only the driver permitted in vehicle during a pull.
21. Only the driver and track officials allowed on the track during a pull.
22. Only one pit-crew member allowed on the track to assist driver when vehicle is stopped. (i. e. locking & unlocking hubs)
23. No alcoholic beverages allowed until finished competing or as set by event promoter.
24. Any vehicle that is not in compliance with the rules hereby stated may be allowed to run exhibition only and will not be eligible for trophy or monetary prize. The decision to allow an exhibition run will be made by track officials, event promoter and sled operator upon inspection of the vehicle.
25. Any vehicle with significant potential risk to its driver, track officials, and/or spectators will not be allowed to pull.
26. Track officials reserve the right to stop and disqualify any vehicle not being operated safely.
GENERAL TRUCK RULES
1. Vehicle shall adhere to the weight limit of the class. Vehicle shall be weighed with driver for the class.
2. Vehicle shall adhere to the rules of the class.
3. OEM body classes: Any aftermarket flatbed or utility bed allowed. Home-built beds shall be equal in length, width and thickness to aftermarket beds of like material. Any wood floor bed shall be a minimum 3/4” thick with a maximum 1/4” between planks.
4. OEM body classes: Any aftermarket body panels that are bolt-on or a direct OEM replacement allowed. (i. e. hoods, sun-visors, fender flares, etc. )
5. No front weight brackets classes: Only an unmodified snowplow mount, brush guard or push bar shall be allowed forward of the grill or front bumper. Other bolt-on items may be allowed upon inspection of the vehicle.
6. Additional weight shall be describable and easily measured. Recommend truck beds to be clean of trash and debris.
7. All front weights and weight brackets shall be within 60” of the centerline of the front axle, except a single tow hook, not to extend forward from the weight bar more than 6”. Tow hook shall have a minimum 3” diameter opening.
8. No fuel tanks, batteries or other engine components allowed forward of the grill and front bumper; except MODIFIED.
9. No pneumatic or hydraulic suspension components with remote or driver operated controls allowed.
10. No aftermarket on-board tire inflation systems allowed.
11. Maximum one (1) engine for all classes.
12. Clevis allowed, but not included in measurement of hitch. A clevis is not stationary, therefore not considered part of the hitch, but rather part of the sled chain. Unmodified commercially available straight or twisted clevis only.
13. Hitch height for all classes shall be 26”. Measured from the hook point to the ground; except clevis.
14. Hitch length for all classes shall be measured from rear axle centerline to the hook point; except clevis.
15. Hitch (or clevis, if used) shall have a minimum 3” diameter opening to accept the sled chain hook.
16. Hitch shall be rigid in all directions.
17. No part of the vehicle or hitch shall interfere with the sled chain or hook. The chain shall drop in a direct line from the hook point to the sled.
18. Hitch area shall be clear of obstructions for a minimum 5” wide by 12” directly above hook point.
19. (Recommended but not a must) U-joint shields shall be minimum 6” wide by 5/16” aluminum or 3/16” steel 360° around each joint not more than 2” larger in diameter than the driveshaft and/or yoke and centered over the U-joint.
20. Each driveshaft shall have two (2) evenly spaced containment loops. Loops shall be a minimum 3/4” wide and equal thickness and diameter as U-joint shields.
21. Kill switch for spark plug engines shall be pull out type to ground or break circuit to ignition and electric fuel pump.
22. Kill switch shall have a 2” diameter ring to accept sled kill switch cable and be located near the hitch hook point, in plain sight and easy reach for hooking and unhooking.
6500lb - Stock Street - Small Block
6500lb - Stock Street - Big Block
6500lb - Pro Street - Small Block
6500lb - Pro Street - Big Block
6500lb - Open Street
8000lb - 2WD Diesel
8000lb - Stock (NO Smoke)
8000lb - Single wheel Diesel
8000lb- Dually wheel Diesel
8000lb - Pro Diesel
6500lb - Modified
Protractor classes
ELIGIBILITY
1. Vehicle shall conform to the Safety, General and Class rules, any vehicle that does not meet the rule requirements will have until the start of their class to qualify.
2. Competitor shall be 16 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
3. Everyone entering pit shall buy a pit pass. Each competition vehicle shall be reimbursed the price of one (1) pit pass during registration or as set by the event promoter
4. Registration and weigh-in will begin two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the event.
5. Vehicle may registered only once in each class.
6. Eligible vehicles are encouraged to compete in more than one class.
7. Classes may be omitted or combined due to number of entries or as set by the event promoter.
8. Class entry fee and trophy or prize money shall be set by the event promoter.
9. Number of payback places may vary per class and per number of entries or as set by the event promoter.
10. Competitor shall attend a mandatory driver's meeting 15 minutes before the start of the event.
GENERAL RULES
1. Vehicle pulling the sled the farthest distance shall be declared the winner of the class. If more than one vehicle pulls the sled beyond 300 feet, the weight transfer machine (sled) shall be reset and those vehicles shall pull again in a ‘pull off'. The event officials reserve the right to omit a pull off in the interest of time. In such event, the class and/or event will be an ‘open gate. '
2. If the class and/or event is determined to be an open gate pull the competitors will not be flagged to stop at 300 ft. Vehicle pulling the sled the farthest distance shall be declared the winner of the class.
3. The first pull in each class is the ‘test puller' to ensure the sled is set correctly for the class. If the sled is reset after the first pull the first competitor shall pull again immediately or in last position. The second competitor then becomes the test puller. If the sled is reset after the second pull, that competitor shall pull again in order following the initial first puller in the class.
4. The test puller shall have the option to turn down their pull and pull again immediately or in last position. The competitor shall declare their intent before they are unhooked from the sled. There is no test puller during a pull off.
5. Competitor will be allowed a second consecutive attempt to pull, if their first attempt is less than 75 ft. There is no second attempt during a pull off.
6. Any vehicle that breaks down, and has not gone passed 75 ft. on the first attempt will be allowed to pull at the last of the class, if mechanically possible.
7. Vehicle shall be driven on and off the track under their own power, if mechanically possible (as determined by driver).
8. Vehicle shall be disqualified for the class if it does not stay within the side boundaries of the track while competing.
9. Vehicle shall be disqualified for the class if any ballast weight falls off while hooked to the sled.
10. Vehicle shall be disqualified for the class if not hooked within 3 minutes of when track is ready.
11. Competitor shall be disqualified for the day if competition vehicle is left running without a competent driver in the seat.
12. Competitor shall be disqualified for the day for arguing and unsportsmanlike conduct.
13. Competitor and their pit crew shall conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. Competitor is responsible and liable for their vehicle and pit crew.
2. Vehicle shall adhere to the additional safety rules of their class.
3. Vehicle is recommended to be equipped with Driveline Shielding. Adhere to class rules.
4. Vehicle is recommended to be equipped with a Fire Extinguisher. Adhere to class rules.
5. Vehicle shall have working driver's seat belt, competitor is recommended to wear seat belt.
6. Vehicle shall have working brakes.
7. Vehicle shall have working reverse lights and brake lights.
8. Vehicle shall have complete firewall and windshield.
9. Vehicle shall have tailgate removed or have tailgate in closed position during hooking and unhooking.
10. Vehicle shall have a driver in the seat while engine is running, in the pits or on the track.
11. Vehicle shall be in neutral or park while being hooked to and unhooked from the sled.
12. Maximum of 5 MPH in the pit area and entering or exiting the track.
13. No tire studs or tire chains allowed.
14. No weights and/or other ballast within the driver's compartment.
15. No fuel tanks or fuel system components allowed within the driver's compartment; except OEM.
16. No engine or transmission cooling components allowed within the driver's compartment; except OEM.
17. Competitor is recommended to wear full length natural fiber pants and shirt, leather shoes and gloves.
18. Competitor shall stop immediately upon signal to do so from the track official.
19. Competitor shall start pull with a tight chain, no jerking.
20. Only the driver permitted in vehicle during a pull.
21. Only the driver and track officials allowed on the track during a pull.
22. Only one pit-crew member allowed on the track to assist driver when vehicle is stopped. (i. e. locking & unlocking hubs)
23. No alcoholic beverages allowed until finished competing or as set by event promoter.
24. Any vehicle that is not in compliance with the rules hereby stated may be allowed to run exhibition only and will not be eligible for trophy or monetary prize. The decision to allow an exhibition run will be made by track officials, event promoter and sled operator upon inspection of the vehicle.
25. Any vehicle with significant potential risk to its driver, track officials, and/or spectators will not be allowed to pull.
26. Track officials reserve the right to stop and disqualify any vehicle not being operated safely.
GENERAL TRUCK RULES
1. Vehicle shall adhere to the weight limit of the class. Vehicle shall be weighed with driver for the class.
2. Vehicle shall adhere to the rules of the class.
3. OEM body classes: Any aftermarket flatbed or utility bed allowed. Home-built beds shall be equal in length, width and thickness to aftermarket beds of like material. Any wood floor bed shall be a minimum 3/4” thick with a maximum 1/4” between planks.
4. OEM body classes: Any aftermarket body panels that are bolt-on or a direct OEM replacement allowed. (i. e. hoods, sun-visors, fender flares, etc. )
5. No front weight brackets classes: Only an unmodified snowplow mount, brush guard or push bar shall be allowed forward of the grill or front bumper. Other bolt-on items may be allowed upon inspection of the vehicle.
6. Additional weight shall be describable and easily measured. Recommend truck beds to be clean of trash and debris.
7. All front weights and weight brackets shall be within 60” of the centerline of the front axle, except a single tow hook, not to extend forward from the weight bar more than 6”. Tow hook shall have a minimum 3” diameter opening.
8. No fuel tanks, batteries or other engine components allowed forward of the grill and front bumper; except MODIFIED.
9. No pneumatic or hydraulic suspension components with remote or driver operated controls allowed.
10. No aftermarket on-board tire inflation systems allowed.
11. Maximum one (1) engine for all classes.
12. Clevis allowed, but not included in measurement of hitch. A clevis is not stationary, therefore not considered part of the hitch, but rather part of the sled chain. Unmodified commercially available straight or twisted clevis only.
13. Hitch height for all classes shall be 26”. Measured from the hook point to the ground; except clevis.
14. Hitch length for all classes shall be measured from rear axle centerline to the hook point; except clevis.
15. Hitch (or clevis, if used) shall have a minimum 3” diameter opening to accept the sled chain hook.
16. Hitch shall be rigid in all directions.
17. No part of the vehicle or hitch shall interfere with the sled chain or hook. The chain shall drop in a direct line from the hook point to the sled.
18. Hitch area shall be clear of obstructions for a minimum 5” wide by 12” directly above hook point.
19. (Recommended but not a must) U-joint shields shall be minimum 6” wide by 5/16” aluminum or 3/16” steel 360° around each joint not more than 2” larger in diameter than the driveshaft and/or yoke and centered over the U-joint.
20. Each driveshaft shall have two (2) evenly spaced containment loops. Loops shall be a minimum 3/4” wide and equal thickness and diameter as U-joint shields.
21. Kill switch for spark plug engines shall be pull out type to ground or break circuit to ignition and electric fuel pump.
22. Kill switch shall have a 2” diameter ring to accept sled kill switch cable and be located near the hitch hook point, in plain sight and easy reach for hooking and unhooking.
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We are throwing in a Show-n-shine starting at 2 pm. Ice Truck works of Des Monies will be there with a truck on display.
Just wanted to clear this up this is a truck pull and the only tractors that we will pull will be the Twin States tractors. So if you fit in that classes they will pull last.
No farm stock or antique tractors will be pulling.
No farm stock or antique tractors will be pulling.
No I don't know Luke. The person I know from there is Joel Fleming. He use to do that stuff down here.
Anyone coming?
I might be down to watch. My truck's nothing special, so I'm not gonna hook it up.
Sounds great we'll be looking forward to seeing you there.
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