Below are proposed changes or areas for discussion
Rules Meeting, January 14 in Pilot Grove
** You MUST pay your 2012 dues in order to vote on these changes. **
No membership, no vote.
Contact Michael Nelson or Krista Moore for assistance.
All Divisions
Must hook off of drawbar, not u-bar
Division II
Drawbar changes
6500# and up can have 18.4x38 tires
Factory hitch point vs. modified
Adding 5000# class
Adding a 6000# class
Changing air cleaner restrictions
Division III
Adding 5000# class
Adding a 6000# class
Farm Class
Curved exhaust pipes
7.5 MPH
Changing engine regulations
Adding at 5500# class
Weight: Same EXCEPT the Hookmen can have the driver hook or unhook if the weight does not allow safe hooking of the chain.
Frame and Rear End: Brand lineage ONLY and Stock appearing. No aluminum allowed.
Engine: Tractor may be turbocharged or naturally aspirated; OEM or aftermarket; and stock appearing. Bolt-in conversions allowed.
Appearance: External sheet metal may be altered, but stock appearing. Delete plates must be metal ONLY, No aluminum allowed.
Safety: OEM or aftermarket fenders Mandatory. Tip-over bars recommended. Seats must be OEM or aftermarket but, steel mounted ONLY.
Points Rules
Changing the way to award points to non-members at each pull
Tie breakers at the end of the points season to eliminate co-winners