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2008 Points System:
1st Place-10pts, 2nd Place-8pts, 3rd Place- 7pts,
4th Place- 6pts,
5th Place- 5pts,and all others entered will receive 4 points.
*New for
2008 - if you are a bubble buster - you will receive 2
additional points. If you win back to back tugs, you will
receive 2 additional points.
* If you have any
questions or problems on the track, please see the Class Chairman for that class: Chairman for 4000lb class is
Craig Glacken; Chairman for
6000lb. class is Justin Jones; and Chairman for 2WD 5500lb. class is
Larry Lewis. If these Chairman are not available, Eddie Wiley as
Club Chairman, will be their replacement.
2008
Rules:
1. Hitch must
be stationary and no higher than 32” from the ground (vertical or
horizontal). Hitches may be moved up or down, in or out, but not during
a one minute re-hook.
2. The
distance from the plate flange on the rear housing to where the hook of
the cable is attached, must not be more than 55” for 2wd’s and 4000 lb
trucks and no longer than 60” for the 6000 lb trucks.
3. Trucks must
remain as stock wheel base.
a. The
stock wheel base for the make of manufacture – must be short or long
wheel base for all 4wd trucks and the engine/driveline must be in stock
position.
b. 2wd
trucks same as above except must be between short and long wheel base.
4. There are
to be no hanging weights outside of body including nothing below front
frame rails. Weights in all classes must not exceed hitch point and the
weight must not be higher than 36” from the top of the frame where the
springs attach.
5. 4wd truck
bumpers must not stick out further than a stock bumper. Front bumpers
are not to be used as weight. Bumpers must not be above head lights and
no tube bumpers are allowed. 2wd optional – stock.
6. If anything
should fall off of a truck while in competition, the driver will be
disqualified for that round.
7. When the
competition is over and the lights have turned red, the competitors are
to stop. If one of the drivers should jerk the other driver
intentionally, that driver will be disqualified for that round. If the
tug is already over, and the loser intentionally jerks the other truck,
that driver will also be disqualified for the next round. No doors can
be opened while the hook is attached or you will be disqualified for
that round.
8. Tires must
be either All Terrain BFG KO’s or Dakota Definity. No cut tires or dual
tires are allowed. Rims may not be bigger than for a one ton.
9. 2wd trucks
are to have only one transmission and no transfer case. 4wd trucks are
to have only one transmission and only one transfer case.
10. Rear ends
on all trucks must not have a ring gear larger than 11.5 inches.
11. All trucks
must have bedsides or a flatbed that is the width of and extend to the
rear of the tires. If a bed is questionable, then it is to be inspected
by the Class Chairmen.
12. All trucks
must have a safety loop and a u-joint cover over the rear drive shaft.
2wd trucks must have both rear brakes (other than a driveline brake).
13. Trucks
cannot be put in reverse while in competition (while trucks are hooked
or light is green).
14. The white
line on the track is to be used as a wall. If you cross, touch, or land
on the line while in competition (while light is red or green), you will
be disqualified for that round. If one competitor quits, the other
truck will be declared the winner of that round.
15. If your
truck blows out a “pulling” tire (bead must be broke) while in
competition, you will be disqualified for that round. If both trucks
blow out a tire at the same time while hooked, both drivers will be
given a 5 minute break to repair their tires and re hook.
16. If a
battery is 18” or closer to the gas tank, the battery must be in an
enclosed battery box.
17. There will
be no coaches on the track. In addition, fans, other drivers, etc are
to remain outside the white lines and behind the lights. Drivers are
allowed only one re hook per round consisting of one minute.
18. Drivers
cannot ask the flaggers to stretch out the cable, indicate their track
position, or aid them in any way.
19. All
trucks are to have no more than ˝” clearance between U Bolts and bottom
of springs.
20. On a false start, if your tire blows out because the other driver
false started, you will be given time to fix your tire and retain your
one minute re hook.
21. Membership fees are $50 per truck and must be paid to be included in the points system.
22.
Championship tug - you must have pulled in at least 5 pulls during the
season to compete at the Championship tug.
23. Your truck
must be weighed to receive any prize money/trophies. If you are in the
top 5, do not leave the track. If any driver needs to remove their
truck from the track at any time during the competition for repairs,
water, etc, you must tell your Class Chairman first so they can go with
you.
24. If you
are overweight, you can re-weigh one time. If you are still even 1 lb
over weight, you will be disqualified.
25. In the
event of a tie with the points at the end of the year, the tie breaker
will be the driver who finished in 1st place the most times
during the season.
26. All
members must have one of the following: blow-proof bell housing, a
blanket, or a full shield around the bell housing.
27. Membership
points for 2008: 1st place = 10 pts, 2nd place =
8 pts, 3rd place = 7 pts, 4th place = 6 pts, 5th
place = 5 pts and all other trucks entered in the event = 4 pts. In
addition, if you are a bubble buster, you will receive an additional 2
points. If you win back to back pulls, you will also be given 2
additional points. |
