2019 TRI-COUNTY PULLERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT MIKE DANIELS 816-651-5595

VICE-PRESIDENT SCOTT RUSSELL 816-332-0415

SECRETARY RONDA JONES & LINDA BAIN

SRGT. OF ARMS SCOTT RUSSELL 816-332-0415

BOARD MEMBERS:HOWIE GRIFFITH JAMIE JOHNSON RANDY TRAINER CHRIS LATTA PAUL CROOK LARRY BALDWIN DONALD SWANSTONE

TECHNICAL INSPECTORS:BILL BAIN GARYSHUGART

TRI-COUNTY PULLERS WEB SITE IS:

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http://tcpa.on-theweb.com

EFFECTIVE AT ALL TRI-COUNTY TRACTOR

PULLS

THE EAGLES LODGE IS ONLY TO BE USED AS RESTROOM

FACILITIES, AND TO PURCHASE REFRESHMENTS.

CHILDREN ARE NOTALLOWED TO PLAY INSIDE THE FACILITIES.

ADULTS PLEASE ESCORT AND SUPERVISE YOUR CHILDREN

INSIDE THE FACILITIES.

ALLTRI-COUNTY

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MEMBERS HAVE TO

SIGN UP FOR ONE CREW

NO COOLERS ALLOWED OUT OF TRAILERS & VEHICLES!!!!

2019 TRI-COUNTY PULLERS SCHEDULE

WEIGH IN STARTS ONE HOUR BEFORE THE ACTUAL PULL BEGINS. ANY QUESTIONS CALL MIKE DANIELS AT (816) 651-5595

DATE TIME LOCATION POINTS

SUN. 4-28-19 11:00 AM EAGLES NOTHIS IS THE PLAY-TECH DAY. TECH STARTS AT 9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM.PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO HAVE ALL TRACTORS INSPECTED.

SUN 5-26-19 11:00 AM EAGLES YESSUN 6-09-19 11:00 AM EAGLES YESSUN 6-23-19 11:00 AM EAGLES YESSUN 7-07-19 11:00 AM EAGLES YESSUN 7-21-19 11:00 AM EAGLES YESSAT 8-03-19 5:00 PM EAGLES YESTHURS 8-15-19 STATE FAIR, SEDALIA MO NOSUN 8-18-19 11:00 AM EAGLES YESSUN 9-01-19 11:00 AM EAGLES YESSUN 9-15-19 11:00 AM EAGLES YESSAT 9-28-19 5:00 PM EAGLES YESOUT

IF A MAKE UP PULL IS NEEDED DUE TO RAINOUT, IT WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 10-6-19 AT 11:00 AM AT THE EAGLES.

THE AWARDS BANQUET IS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, 11- 02-19 AT 6:00 PM AT THE EAGLES LODGE.

TRI-COUNTY PULLERS ASSOCIATIN RULES

1. Membership fee will be $50 a year for family & grandchildren under 16 years of age. Membership must be paid before puller will be allowed to hook. Any family member over 16 must have their own membership to pull.

2. Non-members may pull at one event before membership is required. Thereafter, non­members will be charged $20.00 per hook to cover insurance. This hook will not count towards yearly membership dues.

3. R e l e a s e forms are to be filled out by every puller. NO EXCEPTIONS!4.' Each driver will pay a $10 hook up fee, per hook.5. There is a mandatory drivers meeting prior to each tractor pull.6. Children may have a walk-along with them. Parent/guardian cannot touch the tractor

to improve the pull.7. It is mandatory that all tractors have a fire extinguisher.8 The TCPA reserves the right to refuse any tractor that does not meet safety

requirements. Any tractor found illegal after the pull, will be disqualified. All tractors may be visually inspected by club officials.

9. Electric fuel pumps are allowed.10. Tractors must remain in the track boundary, or the puller will be disqualified.

Disqualified means when the tractor tires touch the boundary line.11 Fighting or arguing with event officials, unsportsmanlike conduct, or illegal drug abuse

‘ before or during an event will not be tolerated. In the event that this occurs, puller may be suspended for 2 pull dates. All hook fees will be forfeited for the day and NO pointswill be awarded. A warning will be issued the first time.

12 Pull is open to garden tractors with rubber tires only. No four wheel drives, chains, studs, or dual wheels allowed. Maximum tire size allowed is 26x12x12. No professionaV cut tires allowed in the stock classes.

13. All tractors over the stock class must have a kill switch located at the rear of the tractor. The kill switch must kill the fuel pump and ignition.

14. All exhaust must discharge vertically with exception of stock mufflers.15 All tractors must have a working brake.16. Hitches shall not exceed 13 inches in height. Hitches must be stationary and have

of at least 1 J4 with at least 3/8" of metal from edge of hole to back of hitch.

16.Hitches shall not exceed 13 inches in height. Hitches must be stationary and have a hole of at least 134 with at least 3/8" of metal from edge of hole to back hitch.

17.No tractor may exceed 6' in width, nor shall any portion extend more than 8' in front of center of the rear axle.

18.Wheelie bars or skid plates mandatory for an anti-tip over device.Maximum height is 5" from the ground. Minimum of 5" to a maximum of 10" back from the center of the rear tires at the tread.

19.Safety Shields must be in place for all classes. All tractors over stock class must have a deflection shield on the starter side of the tractor 3" above the center line of the crankshaft and run the entire length of the motor.Shields should be 1/8" steel or equivalent, or at the discretion of a director.

20.AII tractors must have fenders, and wheelie bar bumper bars.21.All tractors over stock class must be equipped with a dead man throttle.22.All drivers must wear a shirt and shoes. NO SANDALS.23.Fire suits required for classes using methanol.24.AII pulls must start from tight hitch with no jerking allowed.25.Drivers must remain seated with one hand or arm on the wheel at all times.26.Any tractor may enter in more than one class. A tractor can be entered

twice in the same class, but the tractor will get points and placement for the first pull only. The 2nd pull is considered an exhibition, with no points ormoney earned.

27. Before hooking or unhooking from the sled, drivers shall drive in a safe manner at all times. Any display of recklessness will result in disqualification.

28.All tractors must weigh before each pull and hitch height will be checked.No weights or fuel can be added, or hitch relocated after weight in.

29.All decisions will be decided by the flagman and/or board members present at the event. Any dispute will be handled on the spot, off the track, ASAP. The decision will be final. Protests must be made to an official within 5minutes after class ends.

30.Any complaint that is not handled on the track must be submitted in writing to the secretary before the next pull, to be reviewed by the board so a decision can be made by the next pull.

31. Protester must put up $50 fee at the time of the protest, and be a memberof the same class as the protested.

32.The first puller in each class has the option to take that pull or drop to the last position and re-pull. If the first puller is disqualified on his/her tractor, he/she does NOT get that option. The decision to accept or decline must be made before leaving the track.

33.Sign-ups will close at the beginning of the event. No sign-up fees will be refunded after the event has begun!

34.No nitro-methane, nitrous oxide or propylene oxide allowed in any class.35.A billet steel flywheel is required for all tractors turning over 4000 rpms.36. You must be a participating member of the association to participate in the

State Fair, and you must attend at least three pulls to qualify to go to State Fair with the Tri-County Pullers.

37.The board reserves the right to refuse or revoke a membership at any time with just cause as determined by the board.

38. If a class has to be restarted, the person who signed up first, pulls first again. (If the first puller does not want to pull first, then the 2nd puller becomes the first puller.)

39.The board of directors has the right to test any children under 16, man or woman to ensure they know how to handle a tractor. The test will include driving the tractor with the sled attached down the track, stop the tractor, and shut the tractor down without any help. This is for 14 hp Hot Stock and UP. The test will be given before the pull starts.

40.All children under the age of 12 are required to wear a helmet.41.The only time a re-pull will be held is if there is a full pull or a tie for 1st

place.42.No changes will be made to any rules during the season, only during the

January meeting.43.Only board members will make the decisions for the club during the year.44.Only stock tractors will be allowed in the powder puff classes and have to

be 16 hp and under.45.If a driver signs his/her tractor in the wrong class, he/she may change to

the correct class before that class starts pulling. Their tractor will be added to the end of the correct class.

46.AII tractors must have their tractor number and name on the left side of the tractor so the person running the table can see it.

46. Tractors will be tech'd on play day. Then each tractor will be tech'd during the year. This will be at random picks until all tractors are done.

47. Fuel on tractors in hot stock and up will be tested during the season.

48. All tractors after going over the scales must go to the staging area and can't be touched until they pull.

49. Any parts that fall off the tractor while hooked to the sled will be cause for disqualification for that pull attempt.

50. The flagman is responsible for informing the driver if they did not go past the 40 foot mark and that the driver has one more attempt to complete the pull.

51. The flagman is responsible for informing the driver if they are out of bounds.

52. If a tractor has a mechanical problem, the driver may drop to the last pulling position of that class, and will have to hook within 3 minutes of that pull.

53. The flagman has the right to stop a pull anytime they feel an unsafe act or condition exists.

54. If a member is kicked out of the club, they can't come back in.

55. All new member applications will go through an approval process. If the application is approved, the points will count for that new member.

56. No coolers are allowed OUT of the trailers or vehicles. This is an Eagles requirement.

57. Board members will go over all new memberships.

2019 TRI-COUNTY PULLERS WEIGHT CLASSES

1. OUTLAW DIVISION- 25 HP & UNDER HOT STOCK TWIN 1050# NQS 30 CC 950#, NQS STOCK ALTERED 1000#

2. HOT STOCK 1050# 16 HP & UNDER-FLAT HEAD ONLY, SINGLE

3. KIDS CLASS 850# 26" TIRES, 900# 23" TIRES, 875# 24" TIRES

4. STOCK 950# 10 HP FLAT HEAD ONLY SINGLE CYLINDER

5. STOCK 950# 12-14 HP FLAT HEAD ONLY SINGLE CYLINDER

6. STOCK 1050# 4000 RPMS 25HP & UNDER, 23" TIRES, SINGLE COMBINE

7. STOCK 1050# 14 HP & UNDER/23" TIRES, FLAT HEAD ONLY, SINGLE CYLINDER

8. STOCK 1050# 10 HP FLAT HEAD ONLY, SINGLE CYLINDER

9. STOCK 1050# 12-14 HP FLAT HEAD ONLY, SINGLE CYCUNER

10. STOCK 1050# 16 HP FLAT HEAD ONLY, SINGLE CYCLINDER

11. STOCK 1050# 20 HP & UNDER FLAT HEAD, STOCK ONLY TWINS

12. STOCK 1050# 16 HP & UP OVERHEAD VALVES

13. STOCK 1050# 20 HP & UNDER, OHV, SINGLE OR TWINS, 4000 RPMS

14. HOT STOCK 1050# 14 HP & UNDER FLATHEAD ONLY,SINGLE CYLINDER

15. SUPER STOCK 1050#

16. OPEN CLASS 1050#

STOCK:Tractor must retain stock engine and rear-end housings (no aftermarket blocks, trans housing, etc.) Frame must be stock length with max 56" wheelbase.Factory stock engine with maximum overbore of .030'. Must have stock stroke and stock rod (can be inserted) and stock cam. No 18 hp cams allowed. Must have stock shielding. Must have governor with 4000 rpm limit. Stock carburetion with no standoffs, velocity stacks or fabricated intake manifolds. Gasoline only. No professional V cut tires allowed.

WEIGHT CLASSES:CHILDREN: 12 YEARS & UNDER 12 HP & UNDER 850#

ADULT STOCK:STOCK 1050# 14 HP & UNDER (23" TIRES ONLY)

ADULT:10 HP & UNDER 950# & 1050#12 HP TO 14 HP 950# & 1050#16 HP & UP 1050#18 HP & UP 1050# 23' AND 26" BAR TIRES ONLY

HOT STOCK:Factory stock engines- all engine parts must meet OEM dimensions and specifications for size and location. Maximum bore .040" over manufacturers specs. Stock crankshaft store must be maintained. Carb standoffs or 1" are allowed. Carburetor can be modified. Max carb venture size is 1.0". Maximum cam lift of .330". Valves must be stock diameter. Porting and polishing allowed. No externally visible modifications to block or cylinder head. No re'cast heads. Stock appearing heads only. No bullet heads permitted. 14 hp & under flatheads only. Engines must be normally aspirated. Gasoline only-no methanol allowed. Wheelbase 56" max. Single cylinder flatheads only. Stock valve size only. Helmets required.

WEIGHT CLASSES:14 HP & UNDER 1050#

2019 TRI-COUNTY CLASSES

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TRI-COUNTY PULLERS CLASSES

OUTLAW DIVISION: ONE CLASSHelmets required. Fire suit required if burning methanol.NQS stock altered 1000#NQS 30 cc 950# ;25 hp & under hot stock twin 1050#

HOT STOCK TWIN:1050#Helmet required Methanol Fire suit required Working Breakaway kill switchAg and Pro tires allowed 26" and 23" with 13" hitch heightFire extinguisherAll General Rules Apply

ENGINE 25 HP MAX:No recast/aftermarket heads.No reverse port heads.Heads must retain factory appearance.No limit to valve size or porting.No non garden tractor type carb. Lectron S&S etc.Any intake is legal.Any type of ignition is legal.All tractors must have a clutch scatter shield covering the top half of the clutch. 1/8 steel or 3/16 alum.Factory side panels do not count toward scatter shield.All tractors running over 4000rpms must have a steel flywheel.No throttle stops allowed. '

SUPER STOCK:SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE ONLY

CAN USE BIGGER VALVES, BE PORTED AND POLISHED WITH RELIVED EXHAUST. CAN USE AFTER MARKET CAM, SHAFTS, INTAKE, STANDOFFS, AND VELOCITY SPARKS, AFTER MARKET ROD, PISTON AND HEAD.

BORE, 050 OVER, 020 CLEANUP AND OVERHAULING (16 HP KOHLER)

CARBURETOR LIMITATIONS: 1.2 VENTURA MAXIMUM, NO VARIANCE. NO MOTORCYCLE OR SNOWMOBILE CARBS, SUPER CARBS, BOAT CARBS.

ENGINE CAN BE NO LARGER THAN 37.44 CUBIC INCHES.

RACING GAS WITH MAXIMUM OF .750 SPECIFICE GRAVITY ALLOWED.

CAN USE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS. NO COMPRESSED FUEL. CAN RUN ON METHANOL.

STOCK STROKE CRANKSHAFTS.

AFTER MARKET BLOCKS ARE ALLOWED AS LONG AS THEY CONFIRM TO THE RULES OF THIS CLASS.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND HELMETS ARE MANDATORY.

FIRE SUITS ARE MANDATORY WITH ALCOHOL TRACTORS.

IF BURNING METHANOL, A FIRE SUIT MUST BE WORN. HELMET IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PULLERS. WEIGHT CLASSES: ALL HP 1050#

OPEN CLASS:26 HP & UNDERONE OR TWO ENGINES, ONE OR TWO CYLINDERS, OR UP TO 3 CYLINDER DIESEL. NO MOTORCYCLE ENGINES. AFTER MARKET BLOCK PERMITTED. BLOWER'S INJECTION OR AFTERMARKET CARBURETOR PERMITTED. NO BORE OR STROKE LIMITIS ON ENGINES.TRACTOR MUST HAVE PROPER SAFETY SHIELDING IN PLACE. HELMET REQUIRED. FIRE SU IT REQUIRED IF BURNING METHANOL.WEIGHT CLASSES: ALL HP 1050#

MOTORCYCLE: ONE CLASSALL SAFETY RULES APPLY. FIRE SUIT REQUIRED FOR METHANOL. HELMET REQUIRED BY ALL PULLERS.WEIGHT CLASSES: UNDER 725 CC 1250#, OVER 725 CC 1150#

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TRI-COUNTY PULLERS POINTS SYSTEM 2017

You must be a member to receive points. Points are awarded to the tractor, not the driver.One tractor is allowed in the point's race with each membership. Each additional tractor is $5, which includes a sticker for that tractor. Each tractor will be given a number which must be placed on the left side of the tractor. It is the responsibility of the driver to have the correct tractor number on the sign-up sheet, so points can be properly awarded. Points will be awarded to members only in each class and not to non-members. One point's entry per tractor, per class, and this must be determined at sign-up. If a tractor is disqualified, that tractor will receive who and hook points, but no place points. In the event of a tie at the end of the season, position will be determined by number of first place finishes.

Points will be awarded as follows:1 point to show up at a pull 5 points when hooked up

PLACEMENT POINTS:I st PLACE = 10 POINTS 6th PLACE 5 POINTS2nd PLACE = 9 POINTS 7th PLACE 4 POINTS3rd PLACE = 8 POINTS 8th PLACE 3 POINTS4th PLACE = 7 POINTS 9™ PLACE 2 POINTS

5th PLACE = 6 POINTS 10™ PLACE - 1 POINT

Payback or trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each class. Payback will be 50% of hook fees for each class.1st = 25%2nd = 15%3 rd = 10%

Each member will be allowed to drop one pull from the point's race at the end of the season. The tractor that drops one pull will lose all 16 points for not showing up.

No points or other benefits will be allowed until dues are paid.

Other weight classes maybe added if needed, at the discretion of the directors. We are always open to suggestions and the rules are subject to change!

If a tractor is at every pull during the season, the tractor will get points for showing up and hooking up, and will not lose all 16 points, and will drop only placement points.