Pedal Powered Tractor Pulls

Standard tractor with two drive wheels will be supplied. Tractor is hitched to a special weight transfer sled. Sled has a weight box to which weights are added as needed.

RULES:

• Competition by ages 3 through 10 years in 4 divisions.
  • Division 1: 3 & 4 year olds
  • Division 2: 5 & 6 year olds
  • Division 3: 7 & 8 year olds
  • Division 4: 9 & 10 year olds
• Boys and Girls pull against each other by age.
• Contestants must register by the start of their age division. Late registrations may not be accepted.
• A contestant must pull the sled the designated length to complete that weight.
• Each category will begin with an unweighted sled and then will increase by a consistent amount each pull.
• Results will record the last completed pull weight.
• In the case of a tie, a pull off will be held. Pull offs may be held by weight or time.
• A competitor may not place a hand on the tractor tire at any time during their pull to help increase their distance. Both hands should be on the
  steering wheel during the pull.
• A competitor may not place one or both feet on the ground to push the tractor forward. Both feet should be on the pedals during the pull.
• There can be no loss of forward pressure. It is not permitted to stop and start again. No jerking by pedal or body mass.
• The competitor must remain in contact with the seat bottom at all times. If a contestant lifts off the seat the pull will be stopped and the
  competitor’s distance will be measured at the location that they lifted. If a seat has a backrest, contact to the seat is defined as contact with the
  seat bottom.
• All competitors must wear shoes, no bare feet. (Tie, Velcro shoes, or boots that completely enclose the foot and provide good traction on the
  pedals is strongly recommended.)
• Winners of each class pulls the most weight the longest distance by pedaling tractor and weight slide plus weights, the longest distance.
• All rulings by track officials are final and may supersede any of the rules listed here.
• PARENTS OF CONTESTANTS MUST REGISTER AND SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR THEIR CHILD.