Classes                                             Class Numbers          

1050 Lb. Stock                                                   100 - 149                                     1050Lb. 250 cc Motorcycle                                  150-199       
1150 Lb. Pro Modified                                       250 - 299                     
1300 Lb. Small Bike 650cc                                300 - 349                     
1300 Lb. Super Bike 1350cc                             350 - 399                     
1500 Lb. Mini Rod 4-cyl                                    400 - 499                    
1500 Lb. Open                                                  800 - 899
1700 Lb. Econo Modified 8-cyl.                        500 - 599                      
1950 Lb. Modified 8-cyl                                    600 - 699                      
3500Lb. 2wd Modified Truck                            700 - 799

1050 Lb. Stock
1. Stock engine only not exceeding 14 HP and 32 cubic inches from the OEM, 
     maximum .030" over bore.
2. 0.330 Maximum cam lift.
3. Maximum 1" venturi carburetor. 
4. Throttle to be run through a working governor, 4000 rpm maximum.
5. Porting and polishing is not allowed.
6. Gasoline or diesel only.
7. Maximum tractor length shall not exceed 6'6" from center of rear axle.
8. Tractor must have hood and grill.
9. Maximum drive tire size: 23x10.5x12.
10. Transmission gear ratio changes allowed.
​11. Drivers up to 17 years of age and/or High School.

NOTICE:  At two hook events, if 7 or more stock tractors register in either stock class, the pull in that class for the day will be run as an elimination event.  All registered tractors will pull in the first pull, however only the top 5 will pull in the second pull.   See general rules for points explanation.

1050 lb. 250 cc Motorcycle 

1.250 cc maximum stock engine only

2.Single or twin cylinder 2 or 4 stroke

3.Carburetor only, no modifications, no porting and polishing, no fuel injection, no computer controlled engines.

4.Pump gasoline only

5.OEM Garden Tractor rear ends and transmission- gear ratio changes allowed
welded or Locked rearends allowed

6.Auxiliary gear boxes allowed

7.Jackshafts allowed

8.Maximum drive tire size: 23x10.5x12. Tires may be cut 

9.Maximum Tractor Width 48 inches 

10.Maximum tractor length shall not exceed 6’6” from center of rear axle to furthest point forward

11.Modified frame are allowed

12.Must have hood, grill and fenders in place

13.Fenders and seat combination to have side arms and back with minimum height of 8 inches or tractor to have fall off protection with sides of seat and rear of seat to have minimum height of 8 inches . (Roll cage or roll bar optional) .

14.Fenders to cover minimum 1/4 of tire width and cover front of tire to frame and return to rear with minimum of 4 inches past back of seat

15.Wheelie bars and kill switches required to follow TMTPA rules

16.All chains to be covered 

17.13 inch hitch height maximum Hitch point to be 6 inches of center of rear axle

18.Must have working brakes

19.Long pants, closed toe shoes required. (Fire suits recommended) 

20.Drivers up to 17 years of age

21.All TMTPA General rules apply


1150 Lb. Pro Modified 
1. Any combination of engines allowed, excluding  automotive,  motorcycle,    
    snowmobile, or  ATV type engines. 
2. Gas, alcohol, or diesel only.  Propane injection allowed on diesels only,  see rule 
     # 6 under "Tractor" in General Rules.
3. Turbochargers allowed on diesels only.
4. Maximum tractor length shall not exceed 6'6" from center of rear axle. 
5. Maximum tire size: 26x12x12.
6. All other modifications allowed.

1500 Lb. Motorcycle (Small Bike and Super Bike)
Small Bike maximum 650 CC OEM,  Super Bike maximum 1350 CC OEM. All other rules are the same for the 2 classes.
1. Gas or alcohol only.
2. Hood and grill optional.
3. Tractor must be equipped with a minimum 3/8 inch cable securely attached to 
     differential housing or frame, extending around hitch point so that it lies within 
     sled hook.
4. Naturally aspirated motorcycle engines only. 
5. Tractor width shall not exceed 60". Maximum tractor length shall not 
      exceed  8' from center of rear axle.  
6. Rotating parts and chains must to shielded top 180 degrees with minimum 1/8" 
    steel or 3/16" aluminum.  Frame rails may be considered shielding if made of 
    proper thickness. 
7. Maximum drive tire size: 26x12x12.

1500 Lb Mini Rod 4-cyl
1.  Engine must be OEM block not to exceed 4 cylinders.
2.  Gas, alcohol or diesel fuel only, turbochargers and superchargers allowed.     
     Superchargers must have adequate restraint to prevent blower lift off.
3.  Diesel engine tractors only may run any combination of propane injection, 
     methanol/water injection, or nitrous oxide injection as power adders only. For 
     propane injection, see rule # 6 under "Tractor" in General Rules.
4. All tractors with flywheels must have SFI approved housings or the clutch, 
     pressure plate and flywheel must be shielded 360 degrees with minimum 4" wide 
     x 3/16" steel or 1/4" aluminum.
5. Automatic transmissions must have SFI approved scatter blanket or scatter 
     shield.
6. Rotating parts and drive chains must have the top 180 degrees shielded 
     with minimum 1/8" steel or 3/16" aluminum.  Frame rails may be considered 
     shielding if made of proper thickness. Drive shafts with u-joints on both ends 
     must have loop(s) within 4" of each u-joint.  
7. Tractor must be equipped with a minimum 3/8" cable securely attached to 
      differential housing or frame, extending around hitch point so that it lies within 
      sled hook.
8. Tractor width shall not exceed 60". Maximum tractor length shall not exceed  8' 
       from center of rear axle.
9. Maximum drive tire size: 26x12x12.
10. Drivers in this class must be at least 14 years old.

Requirements for the following classes are the same as the Mini Rod 4 Cylinder class except for any listed changes.

1500 Lb.  Open 
1. Any tractor pulling in this open class must meet all general safety rules and other regulations.
2. Any engine or combination of engines allowed.
3. Maximum tractor length shall not exceed 8' 6" from center of rear axle, width not to exceed 60".
4. Maximum drive tire size:  26x12x12
5. The 800 - 899 numbers apply only to tractors built specifically for this class.  Any others competing in this class may run current class number.

1700 Lb. Econo Modified 8-cyl
1. Engine must be OEM block not to exceed 8 cylinders.
2. Naturally aspirated engines only.
3. Gas or alcohol only. 
4. Single carburetor only.
5. No aluminum heads.
6. Drivers in this class must be at least 16 years old.

1950 Lb. Modified 8- cyl
1. Naturally aspirated engines only.
2. Gas or alcohol only.
3. Maximum drive tire size: 31x15.50x15.
4. Maximum width 72".
5. A 4 point frame mount roll cage of round or square tubing with .090 wall thickness 
    and 1 ½" minimum o.d. recommended. Cage must enclose the driver and be 
     capable of  supportng  the competion weight of the tractor.  Mininum 4 pt safety 
     harness recommended.  Minimum requirement will be a rollbar at least .125 thick 
     x 2" o.d., and of adequate height and placement to protect driver in event of a 
     rollover. Lap belt also required.
6. Drivers in this class must be at least 17 years old.

3500Lb. 2WD Modified Truck Rules Click Here

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