Point Competition Rules

(Rules good 2006 though 2008, Rules updated every three years, except for safety issues, which could change during the year)

*Changed in 2006

1. Only those tractors registered to members is good standing will receive points.
2. All points will apply to the tractor only; as long as the driver is a current MATPA member.
3. MATPA rules will apply to each pull.
4. Entry fees will be $10.00 per year for each class entered. (First class free with paid membership).
5. Each tractor may be entered in a maximum of two Division II, III or V Classes.
6. *You are allowed to change points classes and/or divisions after the season starts, but you start with 0 points at the time of change (you cant count your hooks in that class before you changed into it).
7. In case of a tie, both tractors will be considered Co-Champions.
8. Weight classes will be as follows:

   Division II	3250#	3500#	4000#	4500#	5500#	6500#	7500#	8500#
   Division III	3250#	3500#	4000#	4500#	5500#	6500#	7500#	8500#
   Division V	3750#	4000#	4250#	4500#	5500#	6500#	7500#	8500#
   Div V – TURBO					5250#	6250#	7250#

   
   
   
   
9. Points will be awarded as follows:
   
   
   
   
   
   
10. All other tractors in the class will receive 3 hook points.
11. Each tractor must be hooked to and attempt to move the sled to receive hook points.
12. Each tractor will receive points according to how it actually placed in any given points class.
13. Disqualified tractors will receive no hook points for that class.
14. The best 8 finishes in each registered class will be counted toward point total for each tractor.
15. You must attend a majority of the pulls during the season to qualify for points awards. Example: total of 12 pulls during a season, you must pull 7 of those pulls.

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