Lawn Tractor Pull Rules

Lawn Tractor Pull — Rules

1. All tractors must be operated in a safe and responsible manner while on the Crapaud Exhibition property. Violations result in removal.
2. The Exhibition is not responsible for loss, theft, and/or injury to any participants or property competing.
3. Entry fees: $5.00 per class for Stock & Altered Stock tractors; $10.00 per class for Modified Lawn Tractors.
4. Drivers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
5. Only lawn tractors with rubber tires qualify. No dual tires or chains permitted.
6. Stock models require original powertrains and a stock-appearing muffler.
7. Stock lawn tractors use non-cut turf tires only, size 26×12×12. No bar lug tires allowed.
8. Total tractor dimensions must not exceed 4 ft. wide or 9 ft. long (excluding wheelie bars).
9. No turbo chargers, except on diesel engines (one turbo permitted). No Nitrous Oxide Kits allowed.
10. Tractor weight includes the driver.
11. Weights must be securely fastened to the tractor. Dropped items during a pull result in disqualification.
12. Only one driver may drive the same tractor in the same contest (class).
13. The first tractor per class may request a second pull, decided before leaving the track.
14. Immediate re-pulls available if a shutdown occurs before the 25-foot mark.
15. Draw bar must be rigid in all directions and must not exceed 12 inches to the top of the plate.
16. Only officials and drivers allowed in cabs during pit returns.
17. All vehicles must return to the pits via the track. Non-compliance results in disqualification.
18. INTOXICATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
19. JUDGES' DECISION IS FINAL. JUDGES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND ANY ENTRY.
20. Wheelie bars are strongly recommended.
21. Operators must control tractors throughout pulls; assistance limited to hooking and stopping.
22. No oxygen-carrying agents of any kind in fuel or oil (e.g. propane, nitrous oxide, ether).
23. Maximum 4 classes per vehicle. Tractors must choose between stock or altered categories.

Stock Altered Lawn Tractor

1. Same regulations as stock class apply, except rules 6 and 7 do not apply.
2. Carb spacers limited to 1 inch in length.
3. Tire size limited to 26×12×12.