Truck Pull Rules
General Rules
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Double hooks will be permitted depending on the amount of entries
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Floating finishes for pull offs only
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All vehicles must be driven in a safe manner on & off the track
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Winners of any class are subject to being checked
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If any truck found violating any rules, registration & payback will be forfeited
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75 foot rule means; truck must make a valid attempt to stop before 75 foot mark
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All trucks must have a safe hitch point
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All trucks must go through inspection
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All drivers must have a valid drivers license
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Drives must be 16 with parental waiver signed
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All trucks must have working brakes
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ALL DRIVERS MUST WEAR HELMETS (must be approved by tech)
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Fire suit for all drivers above stock build
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Must have working fire extinguisher in cab
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If the truck breaks down: THE DRIVER OR THE PULLING TEAM WILL HOOK TRUCK TO LOADER TO BE MOVED OFF TRACK. HILLSDALE COUNTY FAIR WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO TRUCK
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If you have to drop a class; drop before class starts and you will get your money back
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Causes For Disqualification
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Loss of anything from vehicle sucks as weights, parts
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Loss of safety equipment or failure of safety equipment to function
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Excessive loss of liquid or steady stream from vehicle
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Illegal fuel
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Any part of vehicle out of bounds – start to finish
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Unsafe operation of any vehicle in pits or on the track. No ole shots or excessive speed
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Intoxication of any driver or pit crew. Any alcohol odor on driver’s breath
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Illegal equipment
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Leaving the starting line under red flag
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Un-sportsmanlike conduct
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All of the above rules will be strongly enforced for your safety and others
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CLASS 1
4X4 Small Block Stock 6500# Max
(hanging weights allowed, SECURED)
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Must be a small block (351m is a big block)
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Must be pump gas 93 octane or less. No racing fuel, no alcohol, no E85
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No nitrous, no bottles, no propane
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Must have 2-inch travel on front and rear suspension
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Must have factory wheel base
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Hanging weights allowed 6500# Max
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Tool boxes must be empty and fastened securely
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Street legal tires (DOT approved), no cut tires
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No ladders, bars or air bags
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24-inch hook point height (top of hitch)
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ONLY 1 of these 3 modifications are accepted in this class:
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Intake and carbureator
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Headers
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Camshaft
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Must have u-joint covers and drive shaft loops. NO CHAINS OR STRAPS
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MUST HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN CAB
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CLASS 2
4X4 Big Block Stock 6800# Max
(hanging weights allowed, SECURED)
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SAME rules apply as small block class (Class 1)
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Hanging weights allowed 6500# Max
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No modified truck allowed. STOCK MEANS STOCK!
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Must have u-joint covers and drive shaft loops. NO CHAINS OR STRAPS
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MUST HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN CAB
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CLASS 3
2 Wheel Drive 5200# 1 ton rear or less
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OEM cast iron production engine only
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Cast iron heads, no aluminum heads
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478 cubic inch or less
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4150, 4160 holly flange, no dominators, barry grants, no split carbs
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Naturally aspirated engines only
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SFL approved harmonic balancer or 360 degree cover SFL approved harmonic balancer or 360 degree cover
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Gas only, no alcohol, no E85, no fuel additives
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1 ton and lug rear end
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Dual disc clutches are allowed
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36” minimum hook point from center line of rear axle
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30” maximum height of hook point
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Weights not to extend more than 60” from center line of front tires
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Rigid suspension permitted
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MAX tire size is 36x12.50 DOT ADVERTISED
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All u-joints and chains to be covered 360” loop
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Must have working kill switch
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Blow proof bell housing ¼” steel around bell housing. Auto transmission needs SFI approved blanket with flywheel cover. All bolts must be in the bell housing. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Batteries in cab must be covered
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Must have hitch point protection
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Driveshaft loop to be rigid. NO CHAINS OR STRAPS
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MUST HAVE WORKING FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN CAB
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Single transmission. No double transmission or transfer case/drop box
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MAX WHEELBASE 140” (center of front wheel to center of rear wheel)
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NO part of hitch to extend forward of center line of rear wheel axle
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CLASS 4
Hot/Modified Street Legal 6500# Max (weights)
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Must be street legal
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477 cubic inch limit
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Must be pump gas 93 octane or less. No racing fuel, no alcohol, no E85
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No nitrous, no bottles, no propane
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Must have factory wheel base
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6500# Max added weights allowed
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Street legal tires (DOT approved), no cut tires
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MAX tire size is 36x12.50 DOT ADVERTISED
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24 inch hook point height (top of the hitch)
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All 3 modifications from Class 1 are allowed in the class
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MUST HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN CAB
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CLASS 5
4X4 Modified 6500# Max
(weights)
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Racing gas permitted (no methanol, no alcohol, no E85)
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No Nitrous, no bottles. Altered wheel base & blocked suspension allowed
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6500# Max may have added secure weights
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Max hitch height 24”
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Naturally aspirated engines, no after market fuel injection. 850 DFM dual pump carb max
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Ladder bars permitted
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Must have working kill switch
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No springs required, must be safely fabricated
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Any DOT approved tires, no cut tires
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Drive shaft hoops, front and rear
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Radiator must be ahead of motor behind grill
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Standard transmission must have blow proof bell housing
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Blow proof bell housing ¼” steel around bell housing, auto transmission needs SFI approved blanket with flywheel cover. All bolts must be in the bell housing. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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24” hitch height
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Reese type or pulling type hitches, no bumper hitches. Must be rigid in all directions
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Minimum 3.5 hold in hitch. No vertical hitches
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CLASS 6
2 Wheel Drive 5800# 1 ton rear or less
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OEM cast iron production engine only
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Cast iron heads, no aluminum heads
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478 cubic inch or less
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4150, 4160 holly flange, no dominators, barry grants or split carbs
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Naturally aspirated engines only
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SFL approved harmonic balancer or 360 degree cover SFL approved harmonic balancer of 360 degree cover
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Gas only, no alcohol, no E85, no fuel additives
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1 ton 8 lug rear end
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Dual disc clutches are allowed
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36” minimum hook point from center line of rear axel
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30” maxi height of hook point
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Weights not to extend more than 60” from center line of front tires
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Rigid suspension permitted
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MAX tire size in 36x12.50 DOT ADVERTISED
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All u-joints and chains to be covered 360 degree loop
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Must have working kill switch
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Blow proof bell housing ¼” steel around bell housing. Auto transmission needs SFL approved blanket with flywheel cover. All bolts must be in the bell housing. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Batteries in cab must be covered
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Must have hitch point protection
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Driveshaft loop to be rigid. NO CHAINS OR STRAPS
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MUST HAVE WORKING FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN CAB
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Single transmission. No double trans or transfer case/drop box
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MAX WHEELBASE 140” (center of front wheel to center of rear wheel
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No part of hitch to extend forward of center line of rear axle
CLASS 7
4X4 Diesel 8500# Max, 2.5 Turbo
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2.5 turbo, clean air inlet
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30” hitch height max
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DOT approved tires, no cut tires
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TURN UPS MANDITORY, no turn up ….. no hook
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CLASS 8
4X4 Modified 6500#
(weights)
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Same Tech rules apply as class 5
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6500# Max weight
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Must have working kill switch
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