Department 22 - Other Major Contests - Truck & Tractor Pulls

Safety is highly stressed!!!

Pull at your own risk!!!

Not responsible for accidents!!!

Positively no alcoholic beverages!!!

CONTEST PROCEDURE

ALL PULLERS MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS ONE HOUR BEFORE SHOW TIME.

Pullers under 18 must have written consent from a parent or guardian, as well as prior approval.

Contestants may be barred from pulling due to emotional or physical reasons (e.g., intoxication, illness, etc.).

Only the driver will be allowed in/on the vehicle when it is being towed or driven.

No riders are permitted on tow tractors or track equipment.

A driver must be in/on the pulling vehicle at ALL times while the engine is running.

The vehicle must be in neutral or park while hooking to or unhooking from the sled. Drivers are encouraged to raise their hands while hooking and unhooking.

Any driver or crew member found under the influence of drugs or intoxicating substances in the track area will be disqualified.

A driver's meeting is optional and may or may not be held before the pull starts.

The first puller in the class will be considered the "Test Puller." This Test Puller may either accept their pull distance, choose to return immediately, or drop to any position in the pulling order.

a) If the head official determines that the first puller did not make an honest attempt or suffered mechanical failure, the next puller in line will become the "Test Puller" and will have the same options available to them. This process may continue (at the head official's discretion) until the class is set.

b) The finish flag official must be informed of the Test Puller's decision before leaving the track. No other contestant will be given the option to be the Test Puller.

A pulling vehicle may drop to any position in the class due to mechanical failure. This counts as the first of two attempts for the vehicle to make a measurable distance. This must be approved by the track judge. Safety equipment failure does not qualify as a mechanical problem.

A competitor has three minutes to hook to the sled after the track is ready or after the competition director and/or head flag calls them to the sled. Failure to do so will result in disqualification with no refund of entry.

Pullers receive two attempts to move the sled. If the driver lifts off the throttle before 100 feet on their first attempt, the puller will return to the start line and receive a second and final attempt. Only for mechanical breakage may the puller drop to last for their second attempt.

In the event of a re-pull caused by a contest malfunction, the affected puller(s) may drop to any position in the class or pull again immediately. Competitors may not move any weight.

Competitors may spot the sled anywhere in bounds and behind the starting line if desired, provided this is done while the sled is returning to the starting line. Only one sled spotting is allowed. Once the sled is ready at the starting line, the puller may NOT re-spot the sled. Doing so will count as the puller's first attempt.

All pulls will start with a tight chain. No jerking of the sled. Excessive jerking may result in disqualification.

Excessive loss of liquid will result in disqualification if the vehicle is under the green flag. If a vehicle is flagged, the pull will be measured from the point the red flag is issued. Failure to stop will result in disqualification. "Excessive" is defined as any steady or intermittent steam equal to a spot on the track measuring 8 inches in diameter.

Pulling will end when forward motion stops. Competitors must stop immediately when the RED flag is issued.

All pulls will be measured to the nearest 1/100 of a foot (two decimal places) using an Agri-tronix GPS sled measuring system or laser measuring device.

When possible, all contestants must drive on and off the track. Tow starts will be done as a last resort and under the discretion of the tech official.

All competition vehicles must report to the scales full of fuel, water, ice, etc. Fuel/water/ice cannot be added once the pulling vehicle has been weighed.

Once a vehicle has made its measurable pull and is unhooked from the sled, it must be moved from the end of the pulling track. Vehicles cannot be parked where they may interfere with the laser measuring device or the flow of event traffic.

Any disqualification on the first attempt will bar the puller from making a second attempt unless the class is restarted.

The "Test Hook" puller may return if they go out of bounds on their test hook attempt.

Pullers disqualified for actions on the track may still receive purse money. Should the class not be full, a disqualified puller shall receive last place purse money IF the vehicle has made a measurable pull.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

All pulling vehicles must pass a tech inspection and meet all safety requirements before they can pull in any event. AOPS reserves the right to fully inspect any vehicle at any time. Refusal to submit to a complete tech inspection will result in disqualification.

The tech official or presiding official has the right to stop and disqualify any competitor or pulling vehicle they deem unsafe.

Any competitor found under the influence of intoxicating agents before or during competition will be disqualified. Any crew member under the influence of intoxicating agents in the staging or track area will result in the disqualification of the vehicle they are attending.

Official decisions are final. There is no appeal process. Disagreements may result in disqualification.

Competition Director decisions are final and non-negotiable on any point of controversy. Disagreements leading to arguments can result in disqualification.

Any competitor abusing an official or other AOPS personnel verbally and/or physically will be disqualified for that event and asked to leave.

Disqualifications may result from, but are not limited to, the following reasons:

• Illegal fuel or water

• Out of bounds (any part of the vehicle touching the boundary line)

• Excessive loss of liquid

• Loss of weight under the green flag

• Failure to pass tech inspection

• Failure to be properly weighed

• Loss or failure of safety equipment under the green flag

• Unsafe operation of the vehicle

• Unsafe speed in the pits or leaving the track

• Unprofessional or unsportsmanlike conduct

• Illegal equipment

• Leaving the starting line under a red flag

• Deliberate delay of the event

• Attacking an official

ENTRY/TECH PROCEDURES

All competitors must be registered at least one hour prior to the pull.

Once a competitor arrives on the grounds, they must remain at their vehicle until it has been tech inspected.

All tech inspections will occur on the ground or on the trailer, unless inclement weather necessitates otherwise.

For any vehicle competing in a class requiring a safety shutdown switch, the driver is responsible for installing the tie strap to the safety switch.

Vehicles may enter only one class, but may only enter once per class.

Events are "open to the world" – no membership is required to enter, but the vehicle must pass tech for the class.

Participants must be members of AOPS to collect points. Membership must be in place before hooking to the sled to earn points. A vehicle may only collect points in one class, which will be determined by the class selected on their membership form.

The pulling order will be determined by the "luck of the draw" at sign-in. Numbers used may not be visible to the pullers. If a team has two or more entries in a single class, the vehicles must be registered separately to prevent confusion in numerical placement.

If a competitor is forced to withdraw from a class due to breakage from a previous class, they must notify officials before the class begins.

Once a competitor has hooked to the sled, entry fees are non-refundable.

If a puller arrives late (after the class has started), they may NOT compete in the class.

The only approved late entries will be those who have made prior arrangements with the registration official.

Competitors will earn no points if their entry fee is refunded, including in the event of a rain-out.

Pulling vehicles may be held for post-competition tech inspection. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

Any competitor refusing to submit to tech inspection will be disqualified and earn no points.

POINTS SYSTEM

Buy-in fee per class: $150. Expect 3.6 Pro Street Semi, Limited Pro, Super Farm, and Super Modified to be $250.

Points for finishing positions:

1st – 50, 2nd – 48, 3rd – 46, with a 2-point drop down to 26 points.

All remaining competitors will receive 24 points.

DQs will receive last-place points in their class.

Competitors receive 20 show-up points upon vehicle arrival and registration.

To be eligible for points, the competitor must pay the entry fee and pass tech inspection. It is the competitor's responsibility to have their vehicle inspected.

In the event of a tie at the season's end, ties will be broken in the following order:

a) Attendance at all events

b) Most wins in the season

c) Most wins combined with the greatest number of 2nd place finishes

d) Most wins combined with the greatest number of 2nds and 3rd place finishes

In case of a rain-out or cancellation more than four hours before the pull, no points will be awarded. If cancellations occur during the pull, all classes that pulled will earn their respective points. Classes that are restricted from pulling will earn 20 rain-out points.

Points will not be awarded for no-shows (except for dropped hooks).

If a class is called off after being officially presented, the purse will stand in order of finish, and points will be split equally among competitors based on the number of entries.

Entries must remain open for two hours after the scheduled starting time when pullers have registered.

No rain-out points will be awarded if registration does not open.

Dropped Hooks: Each competitor is eligible for one "dropped hook" per season. AOPS reserves the right to limit the number of dropped hooks. A dropped hook will result in last-place points (minus two) for that pull. It may be used for mechanical breakage or unforeseen circumstances. Competitors must call to receive a dropped hook.

A vehicle that is found to be illegal will forfeit all points for the current year.

Points follow the vehicle, not the driver.

Disorderly conduct may result in the loss of the distance pulled.

Championship Purse Breakdown:

1st – 50%

2nd – 30%

3rd – 20% of total buy-in fee

RAIN-OUT SITUATIONS

Events canceled more than four hours prior to the scheduled starting time are considered cancellations, not rainouts.

A session is official if half the advertised classes are completed. Promoters are not required to refund gate money in this situation.

Any class not completed for any reason, including sled malfunction or electrical failure, will be considered a rain-out.

Unofficial Class: If less than 2/3 of the competitors have hooked, the class is a rain-out, and rain points are awarded to all pullers in the class, regardless of whether they hooked to the sled. No purse is paid if fewer than 2/3 of registered pullers have competed.

Official Class: A class is official when 2/3 of the competitors have pulled. The promoter must pay the full purse, split equally among all entered pullers, regardless of whether they made a measured pull.

The decision to call a class or session a rain-out is joint between the event official and the event promoter.

FULL PULL AND FLOATING FINISH LINE

Floating finish lines will be utilized at all events, with the Competition Director announcing the floating line prior to the class starting.

The boundary line and track prep will be 340 feet long to start the pull.

No part of the pulling vehicle may cross the boundary lines at any time.

If the test hook vehicle exceeds 340 feet on its initial run, the sled will automatically be reset, unless overridden by the Competition Director due to inclement weather or other event constraints.

All classes will run on a floating finish line. Track officials will notify the class before the event starts if a pull-off is required.

PROTESTS

Protests can be made for any rule violation or misapplication of the rules. These protests may involve either the vehicle or the rules application.

A protest must be filed in writing within five minutes of the completion of the class being protested. AOPS reserves the right to refuse any protest.

Only current members of AOPS may submit protests.

Official protest forms are available at the registration table and must be signed by the owner/driver within the same class of competition.

Protest fees will only be accepted in cash.

a) If the protested vehicle is found legal, the protest fee is forfeited.

b) If the vehicle is found illegal, the vehicle will be disqualified, and the fee will be returned to the protester.

The fee for a protest is $500.00.

Any disruption during a protest will result in disqualification.

Only officials and the protested individual are allowed near the vehicle during a protest.

If a competitor is found guilty of exceeding the cubic inch limit, they will be barred from all events for one year and one day. Refusing to tear down or be pumped will be considered exceeding the cubic inch limit.

RULES VIOLATIONS

A first-time violation will result in disqualification from that event.

A second violation for the same infraction will result in a season-long suspension.

Anyone suspended will not be allowed in the track or pit area for the duration of the suspension. If the vehicle is sold, it may still pull, but the suspended party cannot be involved with the vehicle in any capacity.

SCALES

All competitors must cross the scale before entering the staging area.

After entering the staging area, competitors may not open the weight box without an AOPS official present.

If no official is present, the competitor must rescale before hooking to the sled.

Weight may be moved around in the weight box, but no additional weight can be added.

No water, ice, or fuel can be added after scaling, unless the vehicle was being scaled at the time.

Rescaling may be done after pulling at any event.

If 10 or fewer competitors are in the class, the top five will be rescaled.

If there are more than ten competitors, the number of rescaled vehicles will be at the discretion of the competition director.

Ballast

1. Maximum weight 6200 pounds

2. Front weight bracket can’t extend more than 195” from the center of the rear axle. Weight may not extend more than 65” from the centerline of front axle Tab must be welded on center of front axle for measuring.

3. Weights can’t exceed the width of the vehicle. No weight allowed in cab.

4. All weight or ballast must be securely fastened.

Chassis and Suspension

1. NO higher than 1 ton drive line.

2. OEM frame rail only permitted.

3. Suspension may be block or solid.

4. All air or hydraulic suspension systems cannot have hydraulic; air or electric lines attached to these devices during competition.

5. Max width of truck is 102”. Max. Regular cab 137” Max. Extend cab 151”

Battery

1. Batteries are not allowed in cab.

2. Manual battery disconnect easily accessible and clearly mark is required.

Dress Code

1. Dot helmet to be worn and fastened.

2. Fire coat, pants and leather shoe are required.

Body

1. Vehicle must retain original factory wheelbase.

2. Sheet metal must conform to wheelbase.

3. No full fiberglass body are permitted.

4. Must have OEM firewall, bed floor can be removed. If floor remove must have bed cover.

5. No mud flaps or dirt deflector.

6. Bed must replicate OEM. No Flatbed allowed

7. Cab must have sheet metal floor board pans.

8. No full lift or tilt body allowed Front clip may tilt (hood, fender, core support).

Brakes

1. Must have Front working brakes.

Exhaust

1. All vehicles must be equipped with upward pointing exhaust out of truck hood. Or directly under the cab. If exhaust runs to rear of truck must turn up elbow.

2. Two 3/8-inch diameter bolts must be placed through the exhaust pipe in a cross pattern within one inch of each other.

Safety Equipment

1. All trucks must have at least six-inch-wide u-joint shield around the rear u-joint construct-ed of at least 5/16-inch steel or 3/8 aluminum that will safely contain the u-joint and the end of the driveshaft. All shields must be securely mounted to vehicle. Any front shaft u-joints that can be visibly seen from side of truck must be shielded to contain the u-joint and the end of the driveshaft.

2. Axle shields are required. Shield to be .060” thickness steel or aluminum. A hole may be cut in one shield to allow operation of hub lock

3. Safety Switch will be securely mounted to back of vehicle. A 2 inch or bigger solid ring must be attached to end of switch. Ring must be zip tied to switch bracket. Switch must also be able to be activated in cab while driver is secured in vehicle.

Drive Line

1. Transfer case and differential cannot be no larger than one ton.

2. No drop box allowed.

3. Posy or weld front differential allowed

4. Profab 205 quick change transfer case are allowed . Will be seal in tech

5. SFI bell housing and/or SFI blow proof bell housing or SFI blanket type shield must be used.

6. Traction Control devices are not permitted

7. Automatic transmissions must be covered 360 degrees from back of engine block to the tall shaft bolts

Tires

1. Tires must be DOT approved no larger than 35x12.50. or 315x75 Metric

2. Must have factory tire size stamped for verification. If size is removed they will be considered illegal.

3. No studded tires or tire chains. No alterations to tires permitted. No bar or terra tires.

Fire Extinguisher

1. All vehicles must have a 2 1/2 lb. dry chemical or 1 lb. halo extinguisher

2. Must be securely mounted within reach of driver.

Fuel

1. No fuel tanks or fuel lines in cab. Tanks may be mounted on front weight box.

2. Gasoline/ Race Fuel Only. No alcohol or Nitrous allowed.

3. No oxygen accelerators.

4. May be subject to fuel testing. If refused, you will be disqualified

Driver Restraint System

1. Seatbelts are required & recommended to be fastened & worn during competition.

Hitch

1. Must be rigged in all directions, no part of the hitch cannot exceed more than 3 “above frame rails. And no further forwards than centerline of rear axle.

2. No Bolts in hitch, must be forge pins.

3. From point of hook to centerline of rear axle shall be no less than 27% of wheels base.

4. Maximum hitch height of 26” with a minimum of 3.75”x3” opening.

5. Tab must be welded in center of rear axle to assist in measuring.

Engine

1. No cubic inch limit.

2. Any aluminum cylinder head permitted.

3. Non-OEM aluminum block permitted. (If use of aluminum block must have 100 lb. of weight in engine bay and visible to tech inspector) Must be OEM bore spacing.

4. Single naturally aspirated 4-barrel cabs with four (4) bolt dominator flange.

5. No split flange dominator carb allowed.

6. No tunnel rams and Sheet metal intake allowed.

7. Any make engine allowed with any make body.

8. Rear of block must be 12” behind the center of front axle tube.

9. All fans must be shrouded at least 180 degrees on top.

10. Blow proof harmonic balancer or 360 shield highly recommended.

11. No data loggers allowed.

Ballast

1.Maximum weight 8000

2. Front hanging weights are allowed, not to exceed 60 inches forward from the centerline of front axle. All weights must be securely fastened

3. Tab must be welded on center of front axle for measuring.

4. No weight allowed in cab

Chassis and Suspension

1. OEM Chassis is mandatory. The vehicle must retain OEM frame rails

2. Suspension - The upper mounting point for strut assembly must be in factory location.

3. Adjustable caster/ camber pillow ball mounts are permitted. The lower control arm may be strengthened provided the factory mounting points are maintained. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are permitted. Traction bars and devices are permitted. but must be bolt on only. Welds permitted for attachment to frame and axle only. Blocked suspension permitted. Rear suspension may be made solid.

4. Laddering under the frame for strengthening is permitted

Wheelbase

1. Maximum wheelbase for Single Cab trucks is 158 inches. Longer trucks are a maximum of 172 inches but must maintain OEM measurements for the body being used

Battery

1. Batteries are not allowed in cab.

2. Manual battery disconnect easily accessible and clearly mark is required.

Body

1. The body must be OEM truck body including the full bed floor. The body must retain the full sheet metal. After market hoods permitted.

2. The complete OEM floor pan is mandatory. Vehicle must maintain a complete firewall Additional gauges and pillar pods are permitted.

3. No mud flaps or dirt deflector

4. Flatbed are allow. Must be a manufactured. No homemade beds.

Exhaust

1. All vehicles must be equipped with upward pointing exhaust located either directly behind cab or out of truck hood. If exhaust runs to rear of truck must turn up elbow.

2. Four (4) 3/8 (Grade 5) bolts in the horizontal portion of exhaust pipe (s) as close to the turbo as possible. Bolts to be installed 90 degrees to each other, within one inch of each other.

3. Exhaust wheel cage made from stainless steel bolted or fastened to exhaust housing as intended by the manufacturer. If the exhaust wheel cage is bolted minimum of 8 – 5/16 bolts required to fasten as designed by turbo manufacturer.

Safety Equipment

1. All trucks must have at least six-inch-wide u-joint shield around the rear u-joint construct-ed of at least 5/16-inch steel or 3/8 aluminium that will safely contain the u-joint and the end of the driveshaft. All shields must be securely mounted to vehicle. Any front shaft u-joints that can be visibly seen from side of truck must be shielded to contain the u-joint and the end of the driveshaft.

2. Axle shields are required. Shield to be .060” thickness steel or aluminum. A hole may be cut in one shield to allow operation of hub lock

3. Safety switch (rain cap or guillotine) must shut off air to diesel engines. Switch will be securely mounted to back of vehicle. A 2 inch or bigger solid ring must be attached to end of switch. Ring must be zip tied to switch bracket. Switch must also be able to be activated in cab while driver is secured in vehicle.

4. Kevlar lined containment device (bag or blanket) that completely encloses the intake compressor housing. Bag or blanket used must be commercially available from a USA.

Drive Line

1. OEM rear and front ends required. Must have come factory in a one ton or smaller vehicle.

2. OEM transmission and transfer case must be used. Must have come factory in a one ton or smaller vehicle

3. Non-OEM transmissions prohibited. Aftermarket torque convertors, valve bodies, and internal components are permitted

4. SFI bell housing and/or SFI blow proof bell housing or SFI blanket type shield must be used.

5. Automatic transmissions must be covered 360 degrees from back of engine block to the tall shaft bolts

Tires

1. Tires must be DOT approved no larger than 35x12.50. or 315x75 Metric

2. Must have factory tire size stamped for verification. If size is removed, they will be considered illegal.

3. No studded tires or tire chains. No alterations to tires permitted. No bar or terra tires.

4. Dual wheels are prohibited

Fire Extinguisher

1. All vehicles must have a 2 1/2 lb. dry chemical or 1 lb. halo extinguisher

2. Must be securely mounted within reach of driver.

Fuel

1. Diesel Fuel only

2. No propane or Nitrous

3. Other oxygen enhancers allowed

Dress Code

1. Dot helmet to be worn and fastened

2. Fire coat, pants and leather shoe are required.

Hitch

1. Must be rigged in all directions, no part of the hitch cannot exceed more than 3“above frame rails. And no further forwards than centerline of rear axle.

2. No Bolts in hitch, must be forge pins

3. From point of hook to centerline of rear axle shall be no less than 27% of wheels base.

4. Maximum hitch height of 26” with a minimum of 3.75”x3” opening.

5. Tab must be welded in center of rear axle to assist in measuring

Engine

1. Any OEM engine that came in a one ton or less from factory

2. Engine must be in OEM locations for the body used.

3. No aftermarket blocks permitted.

4. Cylinder head must be OEM or OEM replica for brand of engine. Outside of cylinder head must measure factory width and length. No billet heads of any material. Head must retain factory OEM valve angle. No deck plates permitted. Side draft and aftermarket intake

manifolds are allowed.

5. Maximum of one P pump up to P7100 allowed. 13MM plunger limit. Ag governors

permitted. The use of multiple high pressure common rail fuel pumps is legal.

6. Hand throttles permitted. Must work in forward motion with 2 return springs

8. Any turbo allowed. Can't exceed 3.6 smooth bore Must be seal.

8. Water injection is prohibited. Air to air intercooler & Air to water are permitted. Ice and water must be in went crossing scale

9. Engine must have 3/8 cable surrounding #1 & #2 cylinder and must pass thought the

manifold.

Ballast

2. Maximum weight 10,000.

3. All weights must be securely fastened.

4. Weight will be exact there will be no variance.

5. Front weight frame or weights may exceed 13’ feet from the front of the center of rear axle.

Dress Code

1. Dot helmet to be worn and fastened.

2. Driver must leather shoes, FIREPROOF SHIRT or COAT, and pants.

Tires

1. Maximum tire size 20.8 — 38

2. Aluminum wheel allowed

3. Top and front cut allowed

Sheet Metal

1. Hood, fender, and grill must be factory style sheet metal.

2. Or replicate OEM for said model.

Exhaust

1. Exhaust must be vertical.

2. Exhaust pipe must be 18” above hood.

Safety Equipment

1. Guillotine to shut air off with 2” solid ring at rear tractor to hook to sled. May be able to be operated manually by the operator from the seat.

2. Four (4) 3/8-inch bolts (Grade 5) in horizontal portion of exhaust pipe as close to the turbo housing as possible. Bolts to be installed 90 degrees to each other, within one inch of each other. Turbo cross is highly recommended.

3. Kevlar blanket is required on compressor housing of the turbo.

3. Seatbelts are required went hook to the sled

4. Transmission blanket is highly recommended. (Mandatory in 2026)

5. Steel fan blade must have a 180 degree on top fan shrouded

6. Must have side shields 1/8” steel or 1/4” aluminum.

7. Roll bar or roll cage is mandatory.

8. Must have wheelie bars strong enough to hold the weight of tractor w/4x4 or larger skid pads. Maximum of 10” from the ground.

9. Dead man throttle is highly recommended, must have double pull back spring.

10. Ladder bars are mandatory.

11. All tractors must have a 2 1/2 lb. dry chemical. Must be securely mounted and in reach of driver.

12. Front ski maximum 4 inch off the ground is highly recommended (Will be mandatory for 2026 season).

Fuel

1. Diesel fuel Number #1 or #2.

2. Other oxygen enhancers are not allowed.

Engine

1. 466 Maximum cubic inch limit.

2. Engine must be cubic inch check and seal. With a 2% variance.

3. 3000 RPM Maximum Any tractor run for points must have an RPM sensor. All other tractors will be check with handheld RPM gum. After two hooks in the same season with the same tractor. You must install an RPM sensor kit. Sensor kit must be purchase from AOPS.

4. Turbo maximum size; 2.85 inlet x 3.0: in exhaust. Turbo may be bushed. Bushing must be welded in place. Must be a bushed to no larger than 2.65 inlet with bushing no more than 1/8 inch away from the wheel. Must measure 2.65 one (1) inch from the wheel. Exhaust bolt flange cannot be no bigger than T4. Turbo may be tech at any time.

5. Turbo must be measured seal on compressor and exhaust housing.

6. Factory replacement engines permitted.

7. Replacement must match OEM cylinder count.

8. Water injection allowed (No accelerants, Water may be tested at any time).

9. Fuel pump may be rotary, A or P pump. Maximum Pump size is P7100 Sigma and billet pumps are not permitted.

Hitch

1. Minimum drawbar length 18” from center of rear axle to point of hook.

2. Drawbar must be stationary in all directions.

3. No higher than 20” from top of hitch from ground

4. Hitch must have a 3.75” x 3.50” or larger hole in drawbar or clevis.

5. Hitch must have clear access from sled pan and hook hang cannot lay on hitch.

Ballast

1. Maximum weight 6200 pounds.

2. Front weight bracket can’t extend more than 195” from the center of the rear axle. Weight may not extend more than 65” from the centerline of front axle Tab must be welded on center of front axle for measuring.

3. Weights can’t exceed the width of the vehicle. No weight allowed in cab.

4. All weight or ballast must be securely fastened.

Chassis and Suspension

1. NO higher than 1 ton drive line.

2. OEM frame rail only permitted.

3. Suspension may be block or solid.

4. All air or hydraulic suspension systems cannot have hydraulic; air or electric lines attached to these devices during competition.

5. Max width of truck is 102”. Max. Regular cab 137” Max. Extend cab 151”

Battery

1. Batteries are not allowed in cab.

2. Manual battery disconnect easily accessible and clearly mark is required

Dress Code

1. Dot helmet to be worn and fastened.

2. Fire coat, pants and leather shoe are required.

Body

1. Vehicle must retain original factory wheelbase.

2. Sheet metal must conform to wheelbase.

3. No full fiberglass body are permitted.

4. Must have a OEM firewall, bed floor can be removed. If floor remove must have bed cover.

5. No mud flaps or dirt deflector.

6. Bed must replicate OEM, No Flatbed allowed

7. Cab must have sheet metal floor pans.

8. No full lift or tilt body allowed Front clip may tilt (hood, fender, core support).

Brakes

1. Must have Front working brakes.

Exhaust

1. All vehicles must be equipped with upward pointing exhaust out of truck hood. Or directly under the cab. If exhaust runs to rear of truck must turn up elbow.

2. Two 3/8-inch diameter bolts must be placed through the exhaust pipe in a cross pattern within one inch of each other.

Safety Equipment

1. All trucks must have at least six-inch-wide u-joint shield around the rear u-joint construct-ed of at least 5/16-inch steel or 3/8 aluminum that will safely contain the u-joint and the end of the driveshaft. All shields must be securely mounted to vehicle. Any front shaft u-joints that can be visibly seen from side of truck must be shielded to contain the u-joint and the end of the driveshaft.

2. Axle shields are required. Shield to be .060” thickness steel or aluminum. A hole may be cut in one shield to allow operation of hub lock

3. Safety Switch will be securely mounted to back of vehicle. A 2 inch or bigger solid ring must be attached to end of switch. Ring must be zip tied to switch bracket. Switch must also be able to be activated in cab while driver is secured in vehicle.

Drive Line

1. Transfer case and differential cannot be no larger than one ton.

2. No drop box allowed.

3. Posy or weld front differential allowed

4. Profab 205 quick change transfer case are allowed. Will be seal in tech

5. SFI bell housing and/or SFI blow proof bell housing or SFI blanket type shield must be used.

6. Traction Control devices are not permitted

7. Automatic transmissions must be covered 360 degrees from back of engine block to the tall shaft bolts

Tires

1. Tires must be DOT approved no larger than 35x12.50. or 315x75 Metric

2. Must have factory tire size stamped for verification. If size is removed, they will be considered illegal.

3. No studded tires or tire chains. No alterations to tires permitted. No bar or terra tires.

Fire Extinguisher

1. All vehicles must have a 2 1/2 lb. dry chemical or 1 lb. halo extinguisher

2. Must be securely mounted within reach of driver.

Fuel

1. No fuel tanks or fuel lines in cab. Tanks may be mounted on front weight box.

2. Gasoline/ Race Fuel Only. No alcohol or Nitrous allowed.

3. No oxygen accelerators.

4. May be subject to fuel testing. If refused, you will be disqualified.

Driver Restraint System

1. Seatbelts are required & recommended to be fastened & worn during competition.

Hitch

1. Must be rigged in all directions, no part of the hitch cannot exceed more than 3 “above frame rails. And no further forwards than centerline of rear axle.

2. No Bolts in hitch, must be forge pins

3. From point of hook to centerline of rear axle shall be no less than 27% of wheels base.

4. Maximum hitch height of 26” with a minimum of 3.75”x3” opening.

5. Tab must be welded in center of rear axle to assist in measuring

Engine

1. 440 cubic inch limit (Engine must be cubic inch check and seal. With a 2% variance. Engine must be in truck).

2. Any aluminum cylinder head permitted.

3. Non-OEM aluminum block permitted. (If use of aluminum block must have 100 lb. of weight in engine bay and visible to tech inspector) Must be OEM bore spacing.

4. Single naturally aspirated 4-barrel cabs with four (4) bolt dominator flange.

5. No split flange dominator carb allowed.

6. No tunnel rams and Sheet metal intake allowed.

7. Any make engine allowed with any make body.

8. Rear of block must be 12” behind the center of front axle tube.

9. All fans must be shrouded at least 180 degrees on top.

10. Blow proof harmonic balancer or 360 shield highly recommended.

11. No data loggers allowed.

Ballast

1. Maximum weight 8500.

2.No hanging weights are allowed; Hidden weights are permitted must not be visible and not below the frame. Weight may be in bed. All weights must be securely fastened.

4. No weight allowed in cab

Chassis and Suspension

1. OEM Chassis is mandatory. The vehicle must retain OEM frame rails

2. Must maintain OEM measurements for cab and bed being used.

3. Rear suspension may block solid. Stock style suspension must be in place. Stock style refers to the type of suspension that came from the manufacturer in the year/make/model/vintage of the vehicle being pulled. Must have leaf spring.

4. Hydraulic over electric is permitted but must run through OEM steering box.

5. Traction bars are permitted bolt on only. Electronic traction control is not permitted.

Battery

Batteries are not allowed in cab, unless factory installed. Must be in OEM location.

Dress Code

1. Dot helmet to be worn and fastened

2. Leather shoes, fireproof shirt and pants.

Body

1. The body must replicate OEM truck body including the full bed floor. The body must retain the full sheet metal. No mud flaps or dirt deflector.

2. The complete OEM floor pan is mandatory. Vehicle must maintain a complete firewall.

3. Must here all windows, must have all working OEM lights, must have all interior panels and dashboard.

4. Flatbed are permitted must be manufactured bed. No homemade beds are allowed. Wheelbase Must maintain OEM measurement for cab being used.

Exhaust

1. Exhaust must clear the rear of the cab.

2. Aftermarket exhaust is permitted.

3. Bed stack are permitted.

4. All vehicles must be equipment to direct exhaust upward.

Safety Equipment

1. All trucks must have at least six-inch-wide u-joint shield around the rear u-joint constructed of at least 5/16-inch steel or 3/8 aluminum. All shields must be securely mounted to vehicle. Any front shaft u-joints that can be visibly seen from side of truck must be shielded to contain the u-joint and the end of the driveshaft. Must have one center loop.

2. Safety switch (rain cap or guillotine) must shut off air to engines. Switch will be securely mounted to rear of vehicle. A 2 inch or bigger solid ring must be attached to end of switch. Switch must also be able to be activated in cab while driver is secured in vehicle.

3. Four (4) 3/8 (Grade 5) bolts in the horizontal portion of exhaust pipe(s) as close to the turbo as possible. Bolts to be installed 90 degrees to each other, within one inch of each other.

4. All vehicles must have a 2 1/2 lb. dry chemical within the reach of driver.

5. Seatbelts are required when hooked to the sled.

Drive Line

1. OEM rear and front ends required. Must have come factory in a one ton or smaller vehicle.

2. OEM transmission and transfer case must be used. Must have come factory in a one ton or smaller vehicle.

3. SFI bell housing and/or SFI blow proof bell housing or SFI blanket type shield must be used. Slipper clutches are allowed.

4. Automatic transmissions must be covered 360 degrees from back of engine block to the tall shaft bolts.

5. Ford ZF 5 Speed are required to have a blanket from back of engine block to the tall shaft bolts.

Tires

1. Tires must be DOT approved no larger than 35x12.50. or 315x75 Metric.

2. Must have factory tire size stamped for verification. If size is removed, they will be considered illegal.

3. No studded tires or tire chains. No alterations to tires permitted. No bar or terra tires.

4. Dual wheels are permitted ONLY if factory equipped. Single rear wheel trucks are not permitted to run duel rear wheels.

5. Any aftermarket wheels permitted.

6. Dual wheel trucks are limited to a tire size of 35x12.50.

Fuel

1. No propane or Nitrous.

2. Other oxygen enhancers are not allowed.

3. Fuel must be #1 or #2 diesel fuel only.

Brakes

1. Must have four working brakes, must have working brake lights.

Engine

1. Engine swaps is permitted. Engine must have come in one ton truck or less.

2. Engine must be in OEM locations.

3. No superchargers permitted.

4. No aluminum blocks are permitted unless O.E.M.

5. Fuel injection pump is limited to stock appearing.

7. The use of a RSV (agriculture governor) is prohibited.

8. Aftermarket air filter and air box are allowed.

9. Programmers & computer chips permitted.

10. The use of hand throttle is prohibited.

11. Water injection is not permitted.

12. Single turbo only Can’t exceed 3.2 Inlet.

13. Twice turbo O.E.M factory changer with factory configuration only.

14. Blow proof harmonic balancer or 360 shield highly recommended.

Hitch

1. Must be Reese style hitch. May be reinforcement. Must not extend forward of the rear axle.

2. Must be rigged in all directions, hitch mounting point cannot be above frame rails and stationary in all directions.

3. No drawbar hitch or trick hitches allowed.

3. Hook point must be at the rear most point of the vehicle. and most rearward of stock location of the tailgate.

4. Maximum hitch height of 26” with a minimum of 3.75”x3.25” opening.

5. Hitch must be on a level plane with the ground.

General Rules

1. Vehicle must be stock appearance for that year, model and make of truck. All must have complete Safety equipment.

2. All competition vehicles must have a firewall between the engine compartment and the driver's compartment. No holes except for controls. Holes must be no larger than one-half inch larger in diameter than the control that passes through.

3. All vehicles must have working brakes on all rear wheels.

4. All fans must have fiberglass blades. A complete shroud must encircle the fan area (360 degrees) and be securely attached. A heavy fiberglass shroud is highly recommended.

5. Drivers must use a seatbelt when hooked to the sled. Helmet is highly recommended.

6. No riders are permitted in trucks at any time. Driver may not leave the driver's seat while the vehicle is on the pulling track. Driver will take all directions from the flagman on the track.

7. All trucks may be driven or hauled into the pull.

8. All trucks must have a fire extinguisher.

9. At no time may rear drive axles lose contact with the ground while the truck is hooked to the sled.

* If the rear drive axles leave the track surface before beginning forward movement while under Green Flag.; then the truck will be red flagged and lose one attempt.

* Driver will be informed to maintain contact with the pulling surface. If 2nd attempt results in drive axles losing contact again then the truck is DQ

10. All Appalachian Outlaw general rules apply.

Airbags/Axles

1. Only tandem drive axle semi-trucks will be permitted to compete. No front wheel drive will be permitted. No single axle trucks. No dump trucks. No specialty trucks (well-drilling, wreckers, boom trucks, etc.) will be permitted to compete.

2. There must be 66” from the center of the tandems to the back of the truck cab.

3. The use of air bags is permitted.

4. Rear axle may be solid. The used of limiters is permitted.

4. Rear drive tires must be in contract with ground went front axle is aired up.

5. Rear drive axle limiting devices must be tight (no slack) when the hitch is measured.

6. No chains and binders going up and over the frame rails allowed.

7. All air bags will be fully inflated and then the hitch height will be set.

8. Breakage or failure of a chain or limiting device while hooked to the sled will be cause for disqualification.

Safety Equipment

1. Transmission blanket is required. If not equipped with a multiple disc slipper clutch.

2. Guillotine to shut air off. All safety switches must be securely mounted in rear of truck with two-inch ring. Closest to the hook point as possible. Guillotine may also be activated in cab.

3. Four 1/2-inch diameter bolts must be placed through the exhaust pipe in a cross pattern within one inch of each other and closest to the turbo as possible. Or turbo cross.

4. Turbo blanket is required on compressor housing.

5. Universal joint shields required beyond the rear of the transmission. Must be a solid construction, 5/16” thick steel minimum and be able to contain debris or direct debris toward the ground. U-joint shields not required on the inter-axle drive shaft provided the top of the frame between the rears is securely covered with minimum 1/8” aluminum or steel. One drive shaft loop must be installed on any driveshaft over 36” long including those with a carrier. Driveshaft loop should be near the center of the shaft and be capable of keeping the shaft from coming out of the vehicle in the event of breakage.

Engine and Transmission

1. Transmissions and rear ends must be factory style components.

2. Water injection in any form is not permitted. Factory style air to air or factory style liquid cooled after cooled is permitted.

3. No ice permitted on the truck while hooked to the sled.

4. No injectable of any kind is permitted.

Turbo

1. Turbo are limited to one single turbo.

2. Turbo maximum size; 4.1 inlet x 5.5 in exhaust.

3. Must be bushed down to a 3.6 inlet.

4. Bushing must be welded or bolted in place.

5. Bolt flange cannot be no bigger than T6.

6. Turbo may be tech at any time.

7. Turbo will be measured and seal at the beginning of the season.

Tires

1. All tires must be DOT approve approved tires and available to the public.

2. No chains or cables permitted. No cutting of tires is permitted.

3. Maximum tire height of 44’. Tread width of 10” per each drive tire.

4. No split rim allowed.

Hitches

1. All trucks competing in the 3.6 Outlaws Semi class are required to have their own hitching device that is subject to approval by the head tech official at each event.

2. Must be a fifth wheel mounted hitch.

3. Hitch must be capable of adjusting in 1 inch increment from 18 inches to 26 inches from the ground to point of hook.

4. Centerline of the rear drive axle to the hook point on the hitch may not be no greater than 7 feet.

5. Fifth wheel plate position may not be no further forward then the center of the front drive axle and no further back than center of rear drive axle.

Weight of Truck

1. Maximum weight for any truck will be 22,000 lbs. All trucks will be weighed in at all points collecting events, if the wheelbase is too long to fit all three axles on the scales, the truck may be “spilt” weighed. A variance of one percent (220 lbs.) will be given ONLY if the truck must be “split” weighed.

3. No hanging weight permitted anywhere on the truck or hitch.

4. No weight boxes on or above the fifth wheel is permitted.

5. All weights must be securely fastened.

6. No weights allowed in cab or bunk of the truck.

Vehicle

1. Any 1985 and down street legal gas truck that is a one ton or less.

Congenital

1. All vehicles must have current registration and current state inspection.

2. All registration paper and insurance card must be available at time of tech.

3. Registration card must match vin. number and plate number.

4. Antique and Classic plate are allowed.

Ballast

1.Maximum weight 6500.

2. No hanging weights are allowed,

3. No hidden weights are permitted.

4. Weight may be in bed.

5. All weights must be securely fastened.

6. No weight allowed in cab and under hood

Chassis and Suspension

1. Must have OEM suspension.

2. The vehicle must retain OEM frame rail.

3. No solid suspension.

Body

1. The body must be OEM truck body including the full bed floor.

2. The body must retain the full sheet metal.

3. No mud flaps or dirt deflector.

4. Must here all windows, must have all working OEM lights,

5. Must have all interior panels and dashboard.

6. Flatbed are permitted must be manufactured bed.

7. Factory O.E.M. brush guard and snowplow brackets are permitted

Exhaust

1. Exhaust must clear the rear of the truck.

2. May run mufflers or straight pipes.

3. Aftermarket exhaust manifold is permitted.

Safety Equipment

1. Dot helmet is highly recommended.

2. All vehicles must have a 2 1/2 lb. dry chemical.

3. Seatbelts are required went hook to the sled.

4. Leather shoes, pants & long sleeve shirt.

Drive Line

1. OEM rear and front ends required. Must have come factory in a one ton or smaller vehicle.

2. OEM transmission and transfer case must be used. Must have come factory in a one ton or smaller vehicle

Battery

1. Batteries are not allowed in cab, unless factory installed. Must be in OEM location

Tires

1. Tires must be DOT approved no larger than 35x12.50 or 315x75 Metric.

2. Must have factory tire size stamped for verification. If size is removed, they will be considered illegal.

3. No studded tires or tire chains. No alterations to tires permitted. No bar or terra tires.

4. Dual wheels are permitted ONLY if factory equipped. Single rear wheel trucks are not permitted to run duel rear wheels.

5. Dual wheel trucks are limited to a tire size of 35x10.50

Brakes

1. Must have four working brakes, must have working brake lights

Fuel

1. Gasoline

2. Racing fuel allowed.

3. No propane or Nitrous.

4. Other oxygen enhancers are not allowed.

Hitch

1. Must be Reese style hitch. May be reinforcement. Must not extend forward of the rear axle.

2. Must be rigged in all directions, hitch mounting point cannot be above frame rails and stationary in all directions.

3. No drawbar hitch or trick hitches allowed.

3. Hook point must be at the rear most point of the vehicle. and most rearward of stock location of the tailgate.

4. Maximum hitch height of 26” with a minimum of 3.75”x3” opening.

5. Hitch must be on a level plane with the ground.

Engine

1. Big block or small block.

2. Engine must be in OEM for said make and model.

3. No aluminum blocks are permitted.

4. No Aluminum heads are permitted.

5. Any ignition can be used.

6. Aluminum or cast intake allowed.

7. One single naturally aspirated carburetor.

8. Fan must be shrouded at least 180 degrees on the top.

9. No electric fan allowed

Congenital

1. All vehicles must have current registration and current state inspection.

2. All registration paper and insurance card must be available at time of tech.

3. Registration card must match vin. number and plate number.

4. No dealer plate are allowed

Ballast

1. Maximum weight 8750

2. No hanging weights are allowed,

3. No hidden weights are permitted.

4. Weight may be in bed.

5. All weights must be securely fastened.

6. No weight allowed in cab and under hood

Chassis and Suspension

1. Must have OEM suspension.

2. Must maintain OEM measurements for body being used.

3. No suspension modifications.

4. All steering must be OEM steering.

5. Traction bars are allowed but must be bolt on.

Body

1. The body must be OEM truck body including the full bed floor.

2. No mud flaps or dirt deflector.

3. Must here all windows, must have all working OEM lights, must have all interior panels and dashboard.

4. Flatbed are permitted must be manufactured bed.

5. Factory O.E.M. brush guard and snowplow brackets are permitted

Exhaust

1. Exhaust must clear the rear of the truck.

2. May run mufflers. If no muffler rule number three (3) apply.

3. Four (4) 3/8 (Grade 5) bolts in the horizontal portion of exhaust pipe(s) as close to the turbo as possible. Bolts to be installed 90 degrees to each other, within one inch of each other.

4. Hood stack is not permitted (Unless legal in the state the truck is licensed by).

5. Aftermarket exhaust and bed stack permitted.

6. All vehicles must be equipment to direct exhaust upward.

Safety Equipment

1. Dot helmet is highly recommended.

2. All vehicles must have a 2 1/2 lb. dry chemical.

3. Seatbelts are required went hook to the sled.

4. Leather shoes, pants & long sleeve shirt.

Drive Line

1. OEM rear and front ends required. Must have come factory in a one ton or smaller vehicle.

2. OEM transmission and transfer case must be used. Must have come factory in a one ton or smaller vehicle.

Tires

1. Tires must be DOT approved no larger than 35x12.50 or 315x75 Metric.

2. Must have factory tire size stamped for verification. If size is removed, they will be considered illegal.

3. No studded tires or tire chains. No alterations to tires permitted. No bar or terra tires.

4. Dual wheels are permitted ONLY if factory equipped. Single rear wheel trucks are not permitted to run duel rear wheels

5. Dual wheel trucks are limited to a tire size of 35x10.50.

Brakes

1. Must have four working brakes, must have working brake lights.

Fuel

1. Fuel must be #1 or #2 diesel fuel only.

2. No propane or Nitrous.

Battery

1. Batteries are not allowed in cab, unless factory installed. Must be in OEM location.

Hitch

1. Must be Reese style hitch. May be reinforcement. Must not extend forward of the rear axle.

2. Must be rigged in all directions, hitch mounting point cannot be above frame rails and stationary in all directions.

3. No drawbar hitch or trick hitches allowed.

4. Hook point must be at the rear most point of the vehicle. and most rearward of stock location of the tailgate.

5. Maximum hitch height of 26” with a minimum of 3.75”x3” opening.

6. Hitch must be on a level plane with the ground.

Engine

2. Engine must be in OEM locations.

3. No superchargers permitted.

4. No aluminum blocks are permitted unless O.E.M.

5. Fuel injection pump is limited to stock appearing. OEM engines make specific pump only.

7. The use of a RSV (agriculture governor) is prohibited.

8. Aftermarket air filter and air box are allowed.

9. Programmers & computer chips permitted.

10. Turbo

A. Can be no larger than a 2.5 Map Groove / 2.6 Smooth Bore

B. Turbochargers from different years in the same make may be interchanged,

C. No adapters to accept other model turbo.

11. Twice turbo O.E.M factory changer with factory configuration only.

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