CENTRAL MAINE QUARTERSCALE TRACTOR PULLERS

Safety Rules
1.  Your tractor must meet all safety and shielding requirements prior to hooking otherwise you will not be allowed to compete.

2.  Helmets are mandatory in all classes.

3.  Pro Stock tractors are required to have a kill switch that will shut the tractor off in case of chain or hitch breakage.  The switch will be located within six inches of either side of center back of tractor with a minimum of a 1.5 inch loop for hooking.

4.  All open exhaust must discharge vertically and be securely attached.

5.  All tractors must have safety device to prevent turnover.  This device is to have wheels or skid plates that are no less than 5 inches behind the rear tires.  It must be able to support the weight of the tractor.

6.  All final drive belts must be covered top 180 degrees and all flywheel and clutch assemblies must be covered 360 degrees.  Pro stock tractors over 4000 rpm must use 1/8" steel or 3/16" aluminum and be securely fastened to the frame or engine. No welded-on fins to flywheels.

7.  All tractors to be equipped with workable brakes.

8.  Director of safety reserves the right to implement rule changes for safety and health reasons at any time.

CHASSIS 

1.  Open to two wheel drive, rubber tired tractors, no dual wheels, chains, or spikes.

2.  Tires must be no larger than 26x12x12 for all tractors.  Exception: Tall, narrow, stock equipment tires allowed.

3.  Draw bar will be horizontal and stationary in all directions.  With hitching device not more than 3/4" in thickness and must have a minimum of a 1 1/2" hole for hook.  Hitching device to be parallel to and not more than 12 inches above ground and made of steel.

4.  No portion of any tractor may exceed 6 feet in width.  No portion of any tractor may exceed 6 feet forward of the center of the rear wheel, including weights. No tolerance on overall length.

5.  All tractors are to run gasoline.

6.  No pressurized fuel tanks, no nitrous oxide.

7.  All tractors must have at least 3" seat back on all seats.

8.  All tractors must have fenders.  Fenders must extend a minimum of 4" in width and must cover the front of all tires to its furthest point forward.  It is recommended that the foot step be connected to front of fender to avoid foot injury.

9.  Director of safety can overrule any misprints in rules.

10.  All drivers should be clean and neatly attired.  Tractors should be clean and painted.

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