5/1/2023 0 Comments Tractor pulls in maryland![]() ![]() Drivers must be at least 12 years of age, pullers under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian signature.Tractors must remain in the defined “inbound” track area during the pull if a tractor tire touches the white line, the pull will be disqualified.If on the first pull, the sled fails to pass the 75-foot mark, “one” restart will be allowed.GASOLINE, DIESEL or LP fuel ONLY, NO nitrous oxide is to be used.All engines must be natural aspirated, unless tractor came from the factory otherwise equipped.Shifting of Torque Amplifier or similar devices is permitted if came from manufacturer on tractor.All tractors must be registered 5 minutes prior to the start of the weight class to compete.Drivers must remain seated at all times and in an upright position (no leaning back) and have one hand on the steering wheel while pulling.Vertical clevis must have a stop to prevent the chain from rising. ![]() Drawbar must be stationary in all directions and have a clevis or pulling ring, not to exceed 1 ¼ inches thick with at least a 2-inch opening. Tractor drawbar point of hook cannot be more than 20 inches from the ground or less than 20 inches from the center of the axle. ![]() Center of front tractor axle cannot come above center of rear axle. Driver is responsible to keep front end of tractor down. Minimum requirements for wheelie bars are as follows A) 10 inches maximum from the ground, B) the back of the wheelie bar is to extend 5” inches behind the tire radius, C) pads = 4” x 4” square minimum and ¼” thick or thicker, spaced a minimum of 20” from outside of each pad, D) stabilizer bar system must be able to support the weight of the tractor in the heaviest class pulled. Wheelie bars are mandatory and should not be attached to the draw bar in any way. ![]() Belly bar brackets are not to extend further than center of rear tires and rear suitcase weights are not to extend past rear tires. Suitcase weights may be hung sideways on front weight brackets. Front bracket and flat weights or suitcase weights may not extend more than 11 feet from the center of the rear axle. Front weight brackets may not be wider than sheet metal or frame rails. Wheel weight brackets are allowed as long as they are designed and secured safely. Front wheel weights on front wheels and rear wheel weights on rear wheels.
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