2008 ATV
Pulling Rules
Class
Breakdowns
Up to 300 CC ----- up to 800 lbs.
301 - 450 CC ----- up to 950 lbs.
451 - 551 CC ----- up to 1000 lbs.
551 CC and up ----- up to 1100 lbs
4
Wheel Drive
Up to 300 CC ----- up to 900 lbs.
301 - 450 CC ----- up to 900 lbs.
451 - 550 CC ----- up to 1000 lbs.
551 CC and up ----- up to 1100 lbs.
*All classes to be grouped as either stock or modified.
Stock
1) No engine, suspension, or gearing modifications. (Exception: ratchet strapped
suspension allowed as long as not solidly blocked) Air filter upgrades not
considered modified.
2) No tires with tread bars running the full width of the tire.
3) No axle extensions or wider offset rims.
4) No after market exhausts.
5) Maximum tire size is 25 x 12 inches.
Modified
1) Bored out engines, other than factory gears or sprockets, solidly blocked
suspensions.
2) Paddle tires (treads running full width of tire)
3) Offset wheels, axle extensions, etc.
4) Exhausts, breather kits, etc.
5) Factory engine blocks and chassis only.
6) Maximum tire size is 27 x 12 inches.
General
Regulations
1) No ATV will exceed overall dimensions of 60 inches wide or 84 inches long.
This will be measured at the longest and widest points, including tires, rims,
racks, weights, etc.
2) Machines must have a hitch no higher than the center of the rear axle, and
extending no farther rearward than 6 inches from the center of the rear axle.
3) Each weight class will include the weight of the machine plus the weight of
the driver.
4) All ATVs must be operated in a safe manner on and off the track. No speeding
or wheelies allowed.
7) ATV must use only 2 driving wheels. No dual wheels allowed.
8) ATV must use only rubber tires. No chains or studs allowed.
9) ATV must have working brakes, fenders over the 2 rear tires, and a spring
return throttle (lever or twist).
10) All drivers must be at least 18 years of age or have a written consent from
parent or guardian. All drivers must be 16 years of age or older.
11) All drivers must wear a shirt, pants, shoes and a helmet during pull.
12) No alcohol is allowed. Violators including drivers and pit crews will be
disqualified.
13) The first puller in each class is the "Test Puller". He/she has
the option to re-pull in third or last spot. However, he/she will be giving up
their first pull in doing so. Decision to re-pull must be made before bike
leaves the track.
14) All ties must be pulled off to determine placing.
15) If the Bike goes out of bounds during the pull, you are done.
16) The puller will be given 2 consecutive attempts to start the sled.
17) All pulls will start with a tight hitch. No jerking is allowed.
18) All weights to be fastened securely to the machine with ratchet strap
binders. The loss of any object while hooked to the sled will be a
disqualification. (NO TARP STRAPS ALLOWED)
19) The standard outdoor track shall be 200 feet long and 20 feet wide.
Spectators should be kept 20 feet away from the track.
20) All entries are stopped once the first bike of that class hooks to the sled.
21) No weights can extend more than 6 inches in front of and/or rear of the
tires, wheelie bar excluded.
22) No bikes can be entered in more than 2 classes.
23) Only pump gas is permitted for use as a fuel. Neither nitrous oxide nor
pressurized fuels are allowed.
24) Each participant is responsible for lost or stolen articles, injury or
property damage.
25) The first three place winners must weight out after each class.
26) Each participant has one pull per class, except in a tie or pull off.
27) Contest is open to 4 wheel ATVs 2 or 4 wheel drive.
28) At their discretion, any contestant may opt to advance to a higher weight or
CC class.
29) Only one driver per machine per class.
30) Driver must remain seated on seat driving the pull.
31) 2 x 4 can only pull in 2 x 4 classes, 4 x 4 can only pull in 4 x 4 classes.
32) The judges will settle any discrepancies in the rules and their decisions
are FINAL and must be accepted in a sportsman-like manner.
33)
The A.H.P.A. General pulling rules will apply.