NOTES:

• These Regulations apply to ALL tractor pulls conducted at Rough and Tumble throughout the year. The Registration Form only applies to the Reunion Pull.
  
• Underlined green text denotes changes from last year.
  
• Farm Stock pulling class - what's different? Click here.
  

1. All drivers MUST BE MEMBERS of Rough & Tumble.
2. A driver meeting will be held 15 minutes prior to each pull to review the rules and any current issues ALL DRIVERS MUST ATTEND!
3. The flagman will direct the pull. He will start each pull and flag the driver when the tractors forward motion stops or when an unsafe condition exists.
4. Tractor models in production prior to 1960. All tractors must be in stock condition and engine RPM not to exceed factory standard plus 10%.
5. All drivers must be 16 years old or older. Any operator demonstrating questionable driving skills will be challenged and track officials may refuse to hook.
6. The operator must remain seated during the pull and must have complete control of the tractor at all times.
7. Tractor drawbars MUST MEET OR EXCEED FACTORY SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS and pulling committee approval. Tractors MUST HAVE A TWISTED CLEVIS OR SIMILAR HORIZONAL PULLING RING INSTALLED BEFORE LINING UP TO PULL. Drawbar heights shall not exceed 20" and drawbar length MUST be a minimum of 18" from the center of axle to the point of hook. These dimensions are for ALL classes.
8. Tractors will be limited to one pull per tractor at the Thresherman's Reunion Pull. Multiple hooks will be allowed at other R & T pulls.
9. All weights MUST be secured properly!! NO BUNGY OR RUBBER STRAPS!! NOTE: NO BOLTS past the tires or last weight more than 2" maximum Width.
10. If any parts or weights fall during the pull, the entry will be disqualified.
11. All fast hitch drawbars must be secured against accidental release.
12. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times. Maximum speed is 5MPH in staging area as well as the pull itself. No tractor is to be left unattended with the engine running.
13. All operators MUST wear shirts, shoes, and pants!!!
14. All owners/operators will pull at their own risk.
15. Tractors with rubber tires may not be more than one size over factory standards. NO CUT TIRES!. No 4 wheel drives, no duals, no tire studs, and no chains.
16. No hole digging or jerking of the sled.
17. Any person who blocks the track with a tractor or other means for the purpose of delay or interferes with the event will be barred from participation for the term of one year and ten days. NO one other than track officials and drivers will be permitted on the track.
18. All tractors must be registered to pull at the Reunion pull. SORRY, BUT THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Registration forms will be published in the whistle and on the INTERNET (http://www.roughandtumble.org).
19. Tractors participating in the Reunion pull must be on the grounds by noon Wednesday to allow for inspection and to be on display for the show.
20. Tractors will pull by weight classes as follows: 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5500, 6500, 7500, 8500, 9500, 10500, 12000. Classification by weight is dependant on availability of scales on site.

Thank you from the Pulling Committee:    Steve Koser-Chairman    Dave Morrison-Co-Chairman

James Huber    Wayne Tome

1. Drawbar- COMPLETE FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS, NO EXCEPTIONS!! Drawbar height shall NOT EXCEED 16" and drawbar length MUST BE 14" from the end of the PTO to the hitch hole. Drawbar MUST have a twisted clevis before lining up to pull. NOTE: If tractor does not have a PTO, the length requirement will be at the discretion of the pulling committee.
2. Maximum of 2 factory wheel weights per wheel. NO HOMEADE OR SUITCASE WEIGHTS!
3. All tractors are to use 1st gear only.
4. NO CUT TIRES!! THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!! Tires shall not be more than one size over factory specifications.
5. One pull per tractor.