Antique Tractor Pulling
Antique Tractor Pulling will be on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon starting at 1:00 p.m. Bring your tractor and see how much she can pull. Classes are determined by weight, hook fees apply. The pull sled is supplied by Maurice and Lorraine Rutherford of Ayr, Ontario.
GRAND RIVER ANTIQUE
SOCIETY
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL
RULES
1-The
judge's have the right to stop and/or disqualify any tractor that is not
operated in a safe manner
2-The
tractor must be 30 years or older
3-Tractor
drawbar height and/or the point of hitch is to be a maximum of 18" to
ground
4-Tractor
drawbar length to be no less than 15" from centre of axle to point of
hitch
5-Tractor
governor must work (no strings or wires attached for overriding)
6-Wheel and
suitcase weights can be used, as long as securely attached, and not placed
behind rear axle
7- Tractors
can pull on 3 point cross bar, long as rigid stay bars are used. No pulling
with chain hook around a trailer ball, proper made eye rings or clevis only
8-Pulling
positions to be on a first come basis
9-Tractors
must be in neutral while be hitched and unhitched
10-The
operator must be seated during the pull, no riders allowed on the tractor at
any time when tractor is on show grounds
11-Spectators
must stay behind ropes, only officials or helpers in the track area
12-Pull will
end when the forward motion of the stops, or the unit runs off the side of the
track
13-The
operator must stop the tractor immediately when the red flag is waved
14-The tape
measure on the sled will be the only official measurement used
15-The first
puller in each class is allowed to keep his pull, or forfeit the measurement
and take it over in 3rd place
16-In case
of a tie pull off, each tractor will only pull once
17-First
place finisher may move up to last in next class, with no added weight and no
hook fee
18-Consumption
of drugs, alcohol, or any extreme horseplay will result in disqualification
from the pulls
19-Insurance
is required for liability, and the registration card must be signed stating as
such
20-The
operator of the pulling tractor must be 16 years of age, or accompanied by an
adult at all times
21-Pullers
can add weights, move up to the next class, as long as they reweight and pay
another hook fee
Lawn & Garden Tractor Pulling
We are having a Lawn and Garden Tractor Pulls on both Saturday and Sunday starting at 10:00 a.m. We have purchased our own pull sled for our Garden Tractors. Bring out your garden tractor and show us what she's got. 
Grand River Antique Society Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull Classes
WEIGHT CLASS:
800 1000 1100 1250 (can enter in 2 classes only)
STOCK CLASS:
FACTORY LAWNMOWER CONFIGURATION, REAR FENDERS INCLUDED
STOCK LAWNMOWER ENGINE, 1 OR 2 CYLINDER
WORKING GOVERNOR, MAX 3800 RPM, RANDOM CHECKING MAY OCCUR
HITCH ABOVE AXLE, WHEELIE BARS REQUIRED
HITCH BELOW AXLE, WHEELIE BARS RECOMMENDED
MODIFIED CLASS:
NON TYPICAL LAWNMOWER CONFIGURATION
WHEELIE BARS REQUIRED
ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION REWORK
ALCOHOL ,TURBO CHARGED, SNOWMOBILE OR MOTORCYCLE ENGINE
UP TO 4 CYL GAS ENGINE
SAFETY KILL SWITCH AT BACK OF TRACTOR REQUIRED
FRONT EXTENDED WEIGHTS ALLOWED
LAWN
GARDEN TRACTOR PULL RULES
(We try to
follow OTTPA Garden Tractor safety rules)
*The
Garden Tractor Pulls are for fun demonstration purposes only,
no prizes are to be awarded*
1 Maximum
rear tire size is 26 X 12 X 12
2 All
added weights must be securely attached, ahead of rear axle(except
attached wheel weights), not higher than underside of seat, no sitting on weights
3 Wheelie
bars must have pads (min of 3”square) or tires (min 4” diameter
x 1” wide) and be maximum of 6” off ground, and minimum 6” behind rear tires, and able to
hold weight of tractor and driver
4 Minimum
age of 12 and to be accompanied by adult
at all times, minimum of 16 to pull on own
5 Drivers
must remain seated during pull
6 Pulling
order will be assigned at time of registration
7 The
tractor is to pull with a tight chain, no jerking
8 The
flagman/track officials have full control and final say on all decisions to be made in the track area
9 Commitment
cone will be 25’ down the track. You may stop and start again (only
once) if you do not pass the cone, however once past, the pull is registered
10 No
horseplay, speeding, passengers, foul language, alcohol will be allowed. Disqualification to pull by track officials may happen
11 Insurance
is required, and a signature on the registration form stating as such is compulsory.
Anyone under 16 must have signed consent from
parent/guardian on registration form.
12
All tractors must be weighed and classed by a track official
13
Factory lawnmower configuration means factory build and design.
14 Modified
hitch to have a minimum of 1 ½” diameter hole to hook the pull sled, capable to take a 3/8" slip hook , or 3/8"
clevis, maximum height
of 13" to point of hook.
15 Any
parts or weights to fall off tractor during pull will result in disqualification
16 Proper
fitting helmets are required while pulling. CSA or DOT approved.
17 Safety
kill switch must disarm ignition and any powered fuel supply.
18 Track
officials have the right to change any rules, on the spot, due to safety
concerns.
19 Unless
factory muffler, all exhaust must point upward
Sponsors
We wish to express a big thank-you to our generous Sponsors
ARMSTRONG MILLING CO. NELLES CORNERS
B & J MACHINE SHOP SMITHVILLEBLUE BARN FURNISHINGS LTD CAYUGA
CANADIAN TIRE DUNNVILLE
CAYUGA MUTUAL INSURANCE CAYUGA
CHRISTINE'S BAKERY JARVIS
CINDORA AUTO CALEDONIADISHER'S AUTOMOTIVE DUNNVILLE
DOUGHTY + WILLIAMSON JARVISDUNNVILLE DOSLEA DINER DUNNVILLE
EGGER TRUCK & MACHINE DUNNVILLE
FIX AUTO HALD COUNTY HAGERSVILLEFLYERS CAFE & BAKERY DUNNVILLE
GEO BARNES & SONS DUNNVILLE
GRAND ERIE HOME HARDWARE DUNNVILLE
HALDIMAND MOTORS CAYUGA
HALDIMAND TIRE SERVICE CAYUGA
HEDLEY SEEDS CANFIELD
HOOVER WATER JARVISHOUSER AUTOMOTIVE DUNNVILLEJAY SUMMERS AUTO DUNNVILLE
JUST JOHN'S PASTA JARVIS
LARRY'S BACKHOE SERVICE JARVIS
LEN'S AUTOMOTIVE JARVIS
LITTLE JOHNNY'S PIZZA JARVIS
LYMBURNER'S AUTO SUPPLY DUNNVILLE
MAURICE'S CUSTOM WELDING AYR
NIGHS OF JARVIS JARVISNOTTINGHAM'S TRUCK SERV HAGERSVILLEONEIDA NEW HOLLAND CALEDONIA
O'NEIL'S FARM EQUIPMENT BINBROOK
PAUL & SONS TRAILERS CANFIELD
PETE'S SMALL ENGINES DUNNVILLE
ROBERT ROWE MOTORS DUNNVILLE
SIMINGTON AUTOMOTIVE HAGERSVILLESLACK LUMBER YORKSMALL DIMENSIONS DUNNVILLESMOUT'S GARAGE HAGERSVILLE
TD CANADA TRUST DUNNVILLE
TIM'S TIRE HAGERSVILLE
W.J. ELLIOTT & SON JARVIS
W. J. HEASLIP NELLES CORNERS
WILKINSON EROSION NANTICOKE
GRAND RIVER ANTIQUE SOCIETY
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL RULES
1-The judge's have the right to stop and/or disqualify any tractor that is not operated in a safe manner
2-The tractor must be 30 years or older
3-Tractor drawbar height and/or the point of hitch is to be a maximum of 18" to ground
4-Tractor drawbar length to be no less than 15" from centre of axle to point of hitch
5-Tractor governor must work (no strings or wires attached for overriding)
6-Wheel and suitcase weights can be used, as long as securely attached, and not placed behind rear axle
7- Tractors can pull on 3 point cross bar, long as rigid stay bars are used. No pulling with chain hook around a trailer ball, proper made eye rings or clevis only
8-Pulling positions to be on a first come basis
9-Tractors must be in neutral while be hitched and unhitched
10-The operator must be seated during the pull, no riders allowed on the tractor at any time when tractor is on show grounds
11-Spectators must stay behind ropes, only officials or helpers in the track area
12-Pull will end when the forward motion of the stops, or the unit runs off the side of the track
13-The operator must stop the tractor immediately when the red flag is waved
14-The tape measure on the sled will be the only official measurement used
15-The first puller in each class is allowed to keep his pull, or forfeit the measurement and take it over in 3rd place
16-In case of a tie pull off, each tractor will only pull once
17-First place finisher may move up to last in next class, with no added weight and no hook fee
18-Consumption of drugs, alcohol, or any extreme horseplay will result in disqualification from the pulls
19-Insurance is required for liability, and the registration card must be signed stating as such
20-The operator of the pulling tractor must be 16 years of age, or accompanied by an adult at all times
21-Pullers can add weights, move up to the next class, as long as they reweight and pay another hook fee
Lawn & Garden Tractor Pulling
WEIGHT CLASS:
800 1000 1100 1250 (can enter in 2 classes only)
STOCK CLASS:
FACTORY LAWNMOWER CONFIGURATION, REAR FENDERS INCLUDED
STOCK LAWNMOWER ENGINE, 1 OR 2 CYLINDER
WORKING GOVERNOR, MAX 3800 RPM, RANDOM CHECKING MAY OCCUR
HITCH ABOVE AXLE, WHEELIE BARS REQUIRED
HITCH BELOW AXLE, WHEELIE BARS RECOMMENDED
MODIFIED CLASS:
NON TYPICAL LAWNMOWER CONFIGURATION
WHEELIE BARS REQUIRED
ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION REWORK
ALCOHOL ,TURBO CHARGED, SNOWMOBILE OR MOTORCYCLE ENGINE
UP TO 4 CYL GAS ENGINE
SAFETY KILL SWITCH AT BACK OF TRACTOR REQUIRED
FRONT EXTENDED WEIGHTS ALLOWED
LAWN GARDEN TRACTOR PULL RULES
(We try to follow OTTPA Garden Tractor safety rules)
*The Garden Tractor Pulls are for fun demonstration purposes only,
no prizes are to be awarded*
1 Maximum rear tire size is 26 X 12 X 12
2 All added weights must be securely attached, ahead of rear axle(except attached wheel weights), not higher than underside of seat, no sitting on weights
3 Wheelie bars must have pads (min of 3”square) or tires (min 4” diameter x 1” wide) and be maximum of 6” off ground, and minimum 6” behind rear tires, and able to hold weight of tractor and driver
4 Minimum age of 12 and to be accompanied by adult at all times, minimum of 16 to pull on own
5 Drivers must remain seated during pull
6 Pulling order will be assigned at time of registration
7 The tractor is to pull with a tight chain, no jerking
8 The flagman/track officials have full control and final say on all decisions to be made in the track area
9 Commitment cone will be 25’ down the track. You may stop and start again (only once) if you do not pass the cone, however once past, the pull is registered
10 No horseplay, speeding, passengers, foul language, alcohol will be allowed. Disqualification to pull by track officials may happen
11 Insurance is required, and a signature on the registration form stating as such is compulsory. Anyone under 16 must have signed consent from parent/guardian on registration form.
12 All tractors must be weighed and classed by a track official
13 Factory lawnmower configuration means factory build and design.
14 Modified hitch to have a minimum of 1 ½” diameter hole to hook the pull sled, capable to take a 3/8" slip hook , or 3/8" clevis, maximum height of 13" to point of hook.
15 Any parts or weights to fall off tractor during pull will result in disqualification
16 Proper fitting helmets are required while pulling. CSA or DOT approved.
17 Safety kill switch must disarm ignition and any powered fuel supply.
18 Track officials have the right to change any rules, on the spot, due to safety concerns.
19 Unless factory muffler, all exhaust must point upward
Sponsors
We wish to express a big thank-you to our generous Sponsors
ARMSTRONG MILLING CO. NELLES CORNERS
B & J MACHINE SHOP SMITHVILLE
CANADIAN TIRE DUNNVILLE
CAYUGA MUTUAL INSURANCE CAYUGA
CHRISTINE'S BAKERY JARVIS
CINDORA AUTO CALEDONIA
DOUGHTY + WILLIAMSON JARVIS
EGGER TRUCK & MACHINE DUNNVILLE
FIX AUTO HALD COUNTY HAGERSVILLE
GEO BARNES & SONS DUNNVILLE
GRAND ERIE HOME HARDWARE DUNNVILLE
HALDIMAND MOTORS CAYUGA
HALDIMAND TIRE SERVICE CAYUGA
HOOVER WATER JARVIS
JUST JOHN'S PASTA JARVIS
LARRY'S BACKHOE SERVICE JARVIS
LEN'S AUTOMOTIVE JARVIS
LITTLE JOHNNY'S PIZZA JARVIS
LYMBURNER'S AUTO SUPPLY DUNNVILLE
MAURICE'S CUSTOM WELDING AYR
NIGHS OF JARVIS JARVIS
O'NEIL'S FARM EQUIPMENT BINBROOK
PAUL & SONS TRAILERS CANFIELD
PETE'S SMALL ENGINES DUNNVILLE
ROBERT ROWE MOTORS DUNNVILLE
SIMINGTON AUTOMOTIVE HAGERSVILLE
TD CANADA TRUST DUNNVILLE
TIM'S TIRE HAGERSVILLE
W.J. ELLIOTT & SON JARVIS
W. J. HEASLIP NELLES CORNERS
WILKINSON EROSION NANTICOKE