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Antique Tractor Pull Sponsors
Ag-Ind., Inc.
Rising Sun

Deer Creek Equipment
Oxford

Foose Trucking
Quarryville

Hoober, Inc.
Intercourse

Interstate Battery
of Lancaster
Lancaster

Little Britain Agri Supply
Quarryville

Metzler & Johnson
Quarryville

Ranck & Snyder Seeds
Peach Bottom

Rhoad Star
Tire & Retreading
Quarryville

Triple H. Equipment, Inc.
Peach Bottom

W& J Dairy Sales
Nottingham

McMinn’s Asphalt Co., Inc.
Lancaster

  Department 24 – ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT

Section 1 – Antique & Classic Tractor Pull

Pull Date Thursday, September 20, 2007

RULES

1. CLASSIC/Farm Tractor models in production 1960 to 1972 Weigh in: Noon – 2 PM • Pull: 2 – 4:30 PM

ANTIQUE/Farm Tractor models in production prior to 1960 Weigh in: Noon – 5 PM • Pull: 6 – 11 PM

2. Pulling tractors may be entered in one weight class.

3. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times.

4. Operator must remain seated during pull and must have complete control of the tractor at all times. All tractors must have strong rigid seats.

5. No consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premise either before or during the contest.

6. All weights must be secured and in the proper position. If any parts or weights fall off the tractor during the pull, the entry will be disqualified. NOTE: Bolts 2” past the tire or last weight MAX in width & front weights not to exceed 30” beyond the Bolster.

7. The shut off switch must be operational from the drivers seat.

8. All owners/operators will pull at their own risk.

9. No hole digging or jerking of the sled.

10. Engines, RPMS must not exceed factory standards plus 10%, factory fuel injection only, no multiple carbs and no nitrous oxide. These standards will be checked. All pull vehicles will be open to inspection by track officials. If there is a question of eligibility of the tractor the burden of proof is the responsibility of the operator and must be proven by factory documentation. Decision of the weigh master and track officials is final. Exceptions may pull Exhibition only if all safety rules are satisfied.

11. All engine fans must be shrouded with factory equivalent steel and all hood components in place.

12. Contest open to tractors with rubber tires not to exceed one size over factory standards in width. Rim diameter must be standard. No cut tires, tread bevel of 10 degrees or more by any means measured at top of tire, no 4-wheel drive, no duals, tire studs, chains, or steel or iron treads.

13. All tractors must have functional rear wheel brakes.

14. All operators must wear shoes, shirts and pants.

15. Minimum drawbar length 18” from the center of rear axle to point of hook measured horizontally. Point of hook maximum height of twenty inches, not more than one inch in thickness, with a three inch diameter opening with a cross section thickness of a minimum 7/8”, pulling point may not be more than 1.5” from back edge of hitching device, and the drawbar must be rigid in all directions and parallel to the ground. The use of a 3” straight or twisted clevis is accepted.

16. Any person who blocks the track with a tractor or other means for the purpose to delay or interfere with the event will be BARRED from participation for one year and 10 days. No one other than track officials and drivers on their tractors are permitted on the track!

17. There will be no cash awards. Trophies or ribbons only.

18. All Entry Forms must be completed and signed. Any operators under the age of 18 will require the signature of a Guardian. Any operators demonstrating questionable driving skills will be challenged and track officials may refuse to hook.

19. WEIGHT CLASSES:

Antique Tractors, (3.5 m.p.h.) 1959 and prior:

2,500 lbs. 3,500 lbs. 4,500 lbs. 5,500 lbs. 7,500 lbs. 9,500 lbs. 12,000 lbs.

3.000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 6,500 lbs. 8,500 lbs. 10,500 lbs.

Antique Tractors, (5 m.p.h.) 1959 and prior:

2,500 lbs. 3,500 lbs. 4,500 lbs. 5,500 lbs. 7,500 lbs. 9,500 lbs. 12,000 lbs.

3.000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 6,500 lbs. 8,500 lbs. 10,500 lbs.

Classic Tractors (5 m.p.h.) 1960 to 1972

7,000 lbs. 9,000 lbs. 11,000 lbs. 13,000 lbs. 15,000 lbs.

20. Hook fees will be $10.00 per pulling entry.

21. Decisions of pull eligibility will be determined by track officials.

22. Maximum speed during pull 5 m.p.h. same in staging and pit area.

23. No tractors will be left unattended with engines running.

Call 717-548-3775 for details.

Section II – Antique Farm Related Equipment Display

Co-chairman – Ray Wimer ~ 717-786-2796 • Pete Herr ~ 717-786-7795

1. Exhibits must be an antique farm related item.

2. All displays must be clean and presentable but not need to be restored.

3. All entries must be brought to the fair and signed in from Noon, Tuesday until 10 AM on Wednesday.

4. All entries must stay on display on the fair grounds until Friday night, 10 PM.

5. Any person bringing one or more farm related items will be entitled to no more than one plaque.

6. There will be no judging of any item.

7. If an exhibitor wishes to put a tractor that is on display in the parade, he or she is limited to one entry per owner. There are limited spaces in the parade for tractors. Parade entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. You must make reservations in advance by contacting Ray Wimer or Pete Herr, not the parade chairman, one to two weeks before the fair, or at the fair on Tuesday night.

8. Only tractors that are on display are eligible to participate in the antique tractor division of the parade.

9. An exhibitor may use a tractor on display to pull a float in the parade and then return it to the display area following the parade.

10. Solanco Fair is not responsible for any damage to entries.


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