GENERAL RULES OF OPERATION:

1. ALL JUDGES DECISIONS FINAL: On any point of controversy, any disagreement will result in disqualification. Vulgar language or use of alcohol beverages will be grounds for dismissal and disqualification.
2. All tractors/trucks will draw for pull positions. All tractors/trucks will re-pull in order. If the tractor/truck is not ready when number is called, that tractor/truck will pull when ready or within five (5) minutes after the last tractor/truck has pulled. If you are one of the last two tractors/trucks to pull, you will have ten (10) minute time limit. The time will be used and kept at the announcers table. The announcer will keep up with the time and up-date the time remaining.
3. Maximum of one (1) pulls per class. Tractor/truck may be enter only one (1) time per class. Tractor/truck may enter class as long as re-pulls has not started yet.
4. Driver will have two (2) attempts to move the sled. Must pull past the fifty (75) foot mark to start an official pull.
5. Distance to be measured electronically. The meter measurement will be final.
6. The track will be graded between pulls when possible.
7. Weight(s) must be changed before hitch height is checked. You will be allowed to change a MAX. of 25 pds on the track after a false start.
8. Any tractor/truck that is not operational for the first pull may forfeit that pull, but will be allowed to make a re-pull.
9. All persons, other than drivers and judges, are to be off the track before any tractor/truck pulls. Sled weight will be determined by the sled owner by the third (3rd) tractor/truck pulled in each class.
10. In case of sled weight change, the tractor/truck will be allowed to shift or change weight, but will need to re-weight and have the hitch re-checked.
11. The first official puller may accept or reject that pull, but must tell the track official before pulling off the track. If he/she rejects their pull they will drop to last position.
12. Weights or fuel can't be moved or added after leaving the scales.
13. Rules committee will reserve the right to refuse to let any individual hook to their sled for any reason.
14. Each puller must be in seat and have helmet when being weighted in.
15. Protest: Must be made by owner/driver in the same class.
 A. Money must be put up front before winners are announced.
 B. Tractor may pull under protest in all classes.
 C. Protest fee will be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for engine tear-down in the hot rod classes and two hundred dollars ($200.00) in the truck class, and twenty five dollars($25.00) in the single cylinder classes which consist of heads and intake. protest fee will be twenty five ($25.00) dollars for the carburetors only. Single cylinder can pay ($5.00) five dollars to check top (3) three tractors , which will include fuel, hitch, carb. and weight. The fee will go to the points club (SKSC).
 D. Tear-down will be done after the pull is over.
 E. Only one (1) owner or driver and one (1) technician person allowed.
 F. The hitch, weight, length, or width can be checked at any time (no fee).
 G. If you refuse the protest , you can't pull in that class until your tractor/truck has been torn down that night. If not torn down, you can no longer pull in that class the rest of the year. You can, however, move up a class.
16. The official measuring and checking devices have been approved by the S.K.H.R. Rules Committee and will be the only official devices used to check tractors/trucks with.

SAFETY RULES:

1. Helmets (Full faced), firesuits and fire extinguishers are mandatory and cannot be taken off as weights.
2. Wheelie bars or coasters are required on hot rods and must be capable of supporting tractor and driver.
3. All drivers must be capable of operating tractor/truck on track including starting, stopping, and forward control.
4. All tractors must be equipped with a break-away kill switch.
5. All tractors must have rear fenders.
6. Dead-man throttle on every tractor. Dead-man throttle must return to idle position when released.
****** see additional safety rules for the mini-trucks in the 3800 pd mini-trucks design rules section ******

DISQUALIFICATION: (FLAG-MAN'S DECISION)

1. Any act or manner of driving which would cause bodily injury to the driver or to the spectators.
2. Weights falling on the track during the pull. A pull being from the fifty (75) foot mark until the flag-man signals that the pull is complete.
3. Weights in a dangerous position on tractor/truck. Weight must be securely fastened.
4. Driver must have one (1) hand on the steering wheel at all times.
5. Driver must remain in seat of tractor/truck..
6. Driver must not touch or go over boundary line. Tractors/trucks will be disqualified for that pull only.

POINTS RULES

 Listed below is the points breakdown that will be used for the 2002 pulling season. Points will be counted on the truck/tractor and not the driver(s) in each class. In the event the truck/tractor is sold during the season, points will be transferred in this manner, 50% of accumulated points will go with the truck/tractor and 50% will remain with the previous owner(s). Membership fee will be $20.00 which is mandatory. At the end of the season, as determined by the sled owner and weather conditions, the top five (5) positions will be awarded in each class as per points earned during the 2002 pulling season.

POINTS BREAKDOWN
1st Place - 14 points
2nd Place - 12 points
3rd Place - 10 points
4th Place - 8 points
5th Place - 6 points
6th Place or below - 4 points

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Single Cylinder Rules:

TRACK RULES:

1..JUDGES DECISIONS FINAL. On any point of controversy, any disagreement will result in disqualification. Vulgar  language or use of alcoholic beverages is grounds for dismissal and disqualification. A rules committee will be appointed for each season. Any grievances should be directed to this committee. Their decision will be final, over-ruling the track judge and the sled owners. 

2 .All tractors will draw for pull position

3. Maximum of (1) pull per class. If a class  has (3) three entries or less, then they will have a pull and a re-pull. The kids class will always have (2) pulls, with the age limit being 12 and under. The payback for the kids class will be 1^st thru 5^th place, all other classes 1^st thru 3^rd.

4.  Driver will have (2) two attempts to move sled. Must pull (75) fifty feet to start an official pull.

5.   Engine must be running before entering track.  

6.   Distance to be measured electronically on sled.

7.  The track will be graded between pulls when possible.  

8.  Sled weight will be determined by sled owner up to the (3^rd) third tractor pulled in each class     .

9.  In case of sled weight change, the tractor will be allowed to shift or change weight, but must re-weigh before pulling.

10. The first official puller may accept or reject their pull. If he/she chooses to  reject their pull, then they will be the (3^rd) third puller of their class.

11. Drivers may change gears while pulling, if they remain in motion.

12. PULL-THRU : Only tractors with a pull- thru on the sled will be allowed to pull a re-weighted sled to determine positions.

13. PROTEST: Must be made by owner or driver of the same class. (A) Money must be put up before the next class starts.     (B.) A tractor may pull under protest in all classes. (C) Protest fee will be ($25.00) twenty-five dollars for engine tear-down. If  found illegal, puller will lose (1/2) one halve of their points and their winnings.(D.) Tear-down will be done after pull is over. Fuel, weight, and hitch must be checked at time of protest.(E)   Participants in same class can pay ($5.00) five dollars to check top (3) three tractors , which will include fuel, hitch, carb. and weight. The fee will go to the points club.

14. Each sled owner shall reserve the right to refuse to let any individual to hook to their sled for any reason.

15.Once a month, all tractors will be put in a hat for a drawing. Whichever tractor is drawn, will have to pull off head.

SKSC SAFETY RULES:

1.  DISQUALIFICATIONS: (Flag-man Decision is final)

    (A) Any act or manner of driving which would cause bodily injury to the driver or spectators.

    (B) Weights falling on the track during pull.( A pull being from the time the tractor is hooked to the sled until the flag-man

     signals that the pull is complete.)

   (C)  Weights in a dangerous position on tractor. All weights must be securely fastened.

   (D) Driver must have (1) hand on the steering wheel at all times.

   (E) Tractor must not touch or go over boundary line.

 2. Helmets mandatory in all classes.

 3. Wheelie bars or coasters required. Must be  capable of supporting tractor and driver. Must have brace from wheel to

     upper part of tractor.

 4. The 8hp. Mod.,10hp Mod., and 30 cub. must be equipped with a break-away kill switch.

 5  All flat-head type engines must have a head strap.

 6. Dead-man throttle mandatory on every tractor. (Dead-man meaning, throttle must return to idle position when  released)        

 7. Fire extinguishers mandatory in 10hp.,Mod., and 30 cub classes. All other classes are optional.

TRACTOR DESIGN RULES:

 1.   Hitch will not exceed (13) thirteen inches in height at stationary point. One (1)  hitch only. Minimum 1 ¼  inch hole for chain to hook. Hitch must be (6 ) six inches from center of rear axle, and be stationary.

 2. No home-made frames. Must be factory frames, but can be extended to change length. Garden style rear-end. Total length (center of rear axle to the furthermost point ),cannot exceed 68”.

3. Tractors in all classes may run with cut or shaved tires.

4. No dual wheels or chains.

5. Tire size 18” 9.50 x 8”. No ATV tires.

6. No more than 8x10.

7. Locked rear-ends allowed.

8.Hoods mandatory.

9.Rear weight bracket,15” from back of rear tire.

  ENGINE DESIGN RULES:

 1.   Motor bore not to exceed .060 oversize   +/- .010 as per engine make and model in the 10hp.Mod, 30cub., and 8hp  Mod. Classes

2.   Pistons, rings, rods, valves, cam, springs, lifters, crankshaft, oil pump, ignition points and heads are wild in 8hp. Mod., 10hp. Mod., and 30 cub. classes. All other classes are stock.

3.   No tilted or angled valves in any motor. Enlarging or polishing ports will be allowed.

4.   Stroke on crankshaft cannot be altered in any way, as per engine make and model. (A) Stroke measurement  +/- .015 on     all engines should be measured as length  that the piston travels in the cylinder. If measured from the top of the block, the deck height should be subtracted.(Deck height being the distance above the piston until the top of the block is reached).

5.  Crankcase vent systems allowed.

6.  O.E.M. type flywheels, no machine work to alter or lighten in any way, except drilling or adding weight to balance. Kohler part # 237893 prohibited on all engines larger than 10hp. Steel fly wheels allowed.

7.   O.E.M. type magneto and coil only. No high performance types. No external  resister types.

8.   Head straps in 8hp.Mod., 10hp. Mod. and 30 cub.. classes. Strap must go to frame.

9.    Carbs and fuel “wild” in 10hp.Mod, 30cub. and 8hp.Mod classes

 SKSC CARBURETOR RULES:

1.  O.E.M. type carbs only.

2 . Choke shaft and butterfly may be removed.

3.  MAX. VENTURA SIZE: 8hp. Stock 7.50 inches.

4. All air jets in place.

5. All bolts on carb. And standoff pipe must be tight.

SKSC   8hp. CLASS

       All tractor design, safety, track and point system rules apply.

 SKSC ENGINE DESIGN RULES (8hp.)

1.   Motor bore shall not exceed .030 +/- as per engine make and model.

2. Stroke on crankshaft cannot be altered in any way, as per engine make and model.

 3. Crank case vent system allowed.

 4.O.E.M type flywheels, no machine work to alter or lighten in any way, except drilling or adding weight to balance. 

   Stock flywheel keys only. Heads on engine must be stock.

 5..Valve springs open.

     SKSC CARBURETOR RULES (8hp.)

1.    Standoff pipes permitted. Maximum size (3) three inches from flange to flange.

2. No holes permitted in standoff pipe.

3. No alcohol, alcohol mixture or nitro mixture to be used in engines. Fuel may be checked at any pull. Specific gravity not

    to exceed .750.  

POINTS RULES:

  (EVERY PULLER MUST PAY MEMBERSHIP)

         Listed below  is the points breakdown that will be used for the 2001-2002 pulling seasons. Points will be counted on tractor, not the driver in each class. In the event the tractor is sold during the season, points will be transferred  in this manner, 50% of accumulated points will go with tractor, and 50% will remain with previous owner.

    Each participant may qualify in as many classes as desired. To qualify for points, participant must purchase membership in S.K.S.C. The cost will be ($10.00)  ten dollars per class.

    At the end of the pulling season, as determined by the sled owner and weather conditions . The top (5) five positions will be awarded in each class as per points earned each pulling season. Must attend at least 50% of points pulls to qualify.

                  We the undersigned sled owners and rules committee do agree that these rules have been adopted and will be the only         rules by which a person can use to build a tractor for use in pulling. Variations and amendments to the rules will be handled thru the rules committee

SKSC Rules Committee

750cc: Design Rules:

1. One (1) engine only. Naturally aspired, carbureted, no fuel injection systems.
2. Hitch will not extend thirteen (13) inches in height in at stationary point. One (1) hitch only, minimum, (1 1/4) inch diameter hole for a chain to hook. Hitch must drop in hitch, cannot side hook.
3. No Nitrous Oxide System (NOS) permitted.
4. Chains must be covered on top, can have a suitable inspection hole.
5. Tractors in all classes may run with cut or shaved tires.
6. Over-all length of tractor shall not exceed eight (8) feet, this will include all weights. Wheelie bars and any safety devices will be excluded.
7. The width shall not exceed five (5) feet at the widest point.
8. No duel wheels or chains.
9. Tire size not exceed 12x12x26 inches.
10. 750cc maximum motorcycle engine only, can bore .30 over-size, .008 clearance. OEM type pistons only. Stock stroke.
11. Rear-ends allowed.
12. Carburetors only.
13. Weight - 1200 pounds.

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750cc Eight (8) Valve Class

1. Frames - same as other 750cc class
2. Tires - 12x12x26 inches.
3. Weight - 1125 pounds.
4. Fuel - open (any kind of fuel).
5. Carburetors - factory (OEM) carburetors.
6. Bore - can bore .30 over-size, .008 clearance OEM type pistons only, stock stroke.
7. No port or polished heads.
8. Stock cams only.
9 No Nitrous Oxide System (NOS) permitted.

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Open: Design Rules:

1. Must be motorcycle engine powered.
2. One (1) engine only. Naturally aspirated, carbureted, no fuel injection systems (carburetors only)
3. Hitch will not exceed thirteen (13) inches in height at stationary point. One (1) hitch only, minimum (1 1/4) inch diameter hole for the chain to hook. Hitch must be at least six (6) inches from the center of axle, also center of axle on car rear-end. Hook must drop in hitch, no side-hook.
4. Over-all length of tractor shall not exceed eight (8) feet, this is from furthermost point forward to furthermost point rearward including weights. Wheel base can be whatever as long as tractor is not over eight (8) feet. Wheelie bars and safety devices excluded.
5. Tractors in all classes may run shaved or cut tires.
6. No duel tires or chains. Tire size not to exceed 12x12x26 inches.
7 The width may not exceed five (5) feet at the widest point.
8. Nitrous Oxide System (NOS) will not be allowed.
9. Chains must be covered on top, Can have suitable inspection hole.
10. Weight - 1250 pounds.

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Outlaw: Design Rules:

1. CC unlimited.
2. May run turbo and blowers.
3. Any type motorcycle engine allowed.
4. May have multiple engines (motorcycle) allowed.
5. Any type fuel allowed.
6. May run Nitrous Oxide System (NOS).
7. May run 1 -four (4) cylinder automobile engines
8. Tires may be cut or shaved. Fifteen (15) inch rims allowed.
9. Any portion of tractor may not exceed eight (8) feet forward from the center of the rear axle. Weight may not exceed more than ten (10) inches past rear tires.
10. Weight - 1300 pounds.

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3800 Pds Mini-Trucks: Design Rules

1.Trucks must maintain factory appearances.
2. Factory frame only.
3.Wheel base to be a maximum of one hundred eighteen (118) inches from the center of the front spindle to the center of the rear axle.
4. Tire size to be a maximum of 31x10.50x15, D.O.T. regulation, no cut or shaved tires allowed.
5. One (1) ton rear differential maximum. One (1) transmission, four (4) speed maximum. automatic allowed or automatic with four (4) speed.
6.HITCH: Must be stationary in all directions; Length - center axle housing to back inside of hook hole thirty-nine and one quarter (39-1/4)inches.HEIGHT- twenty-four (24) inches maximum; no "L" shaped hitches; anchor point of front hitch pin thirty-six (36) inches maximum.' hole three (3) inches minimum, one (1) inch minimum around hole.
7. Length of truck from center of rear axle to front of weights not to exceed one-hundred sixty (160) inches, rear weights must not extend over thirty-nine and one-quarter (39-1/4) inches from the center of rear axle.
8. Hoods mandatory.
9. Cab must be on original front mounts.
10. Engine under the hood, rear exhaust port must be in front of windshield if firewall is cut must be shielded to protect the driver.

3800 pds Mini-Trucks: Engine Design

 1 ENGINE - 366 cid maximum, small block V-8's only; 2 or 4 barrel cast iron intakes only; porting work optional.
2. Dome piston motors allowed hydraulic cam shafts only.
3. Flat top piston motors allowed solid or hydraulic cam shafts.
4 No roller cam shafts allowed
5. Roller rockers are optional.
6. CARBURETOR: 2 barrel 500 cfm Holley carburetor only, NOT to be altered in any way other than to rejet. NO horizontal holes in carburetor spacer plate. Spacer plate 1-1/2" maximum. All bolts to be on carburetor and intake must be tight, can remove choke plate.
7. Factory OEM cast iron head only, porting and polishing allowed. NO aftermarket heads allowed.
8. Any battery powered ignition allowed.
9. Electric fan only.
10. Exhaust headers may be turn up, down or rearward (extending behind the driver).
11.Pump fuel or racing gas only. Specific gravity not to exceed .750.
12. NO alcohol or nitrous oxide allowed.

3800 pds Mini-Trucks Additional Safety Rules

1. Must have a kill switch for the electric fuel pump and ignition system.
2. Spark plug shields are mandatory.
3. Battery must be enclosed and cannot be located in the cab.
4. Axle covers are mandatory.
5. Front windshield mandatory, other glasses are optional.
6. No fuel tanks or fuel lines allowed in the drivers compartment.
7. Fire extinguishers are mandatory.
8. Wheelie bars must be mounted two (2) inches from the back tread of the tire, ten (10) inches off of the ground; Five (5) inch square pad, no rollers or wheels; each wheelie bar must be able to support the weight of the truck.
9. Shields are required around u-joints every three (3) feet, they are to be at least six (6) inches long and have a maximum spacing of two (2) inches around u-joints, shield thickness to be a minimum of three-eighths (3/8) inch aluminum or one-quarter (1/4) inch steel.
10. Safety bell housing and transmission blanket or flex plate shield must be sfi approved.

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