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The 2008 W.G.T.P. Inc. rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of the motor sport of garden tractor pulling events and to reduce the risk of injury to both the participants and spectators during such events.  It is ultimately the obligation of each participant to ensure that his/her conduct and equipment comply with all applicable W.G.T.P. Inc. rules and regulations, as they may be amended from time to time. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from the publication or compliance with, these rules. These are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to pullers, spectators, or others.

WEIGHT CLASSES:

STOCK
1.)   Motor Limitations:

a. A stock garden tractor type engine, with working governor. Maximum no-load RPM’s: 10 Hp. and  under - 4000 RPM, under 16 Hp. - 3800 RPM, 16 hp. - 3500 RPM, over 16 Hp - 3300 RPM. Diesel engines must run the lesser of factory RPM or as listed. W.G.T.P INC. Board of directors retains the  right to review and update RPM limitations in each pulling season. To be checked by the Tech. inspector with the club tachometer. Straight pipes are allowed, but must point straight up. All stock tractors must have stock shielding or better.
b. Maximum engine size is 20 Hp. Engine must be completely stock except for the following modifications:

* A normal factory rebuild, consisting of ground valves, cut seats, and bore engines to
   maximum oversize and cut crank for undersize rod is allowed. Maximum .025" of
   piston  pop-out above cylinder bore is allowed.
* Diesel or liquid cooled engines will be permitted.

c. Tractor must have air cleaner, no velocity stack, and no radius inlet.
d. Must be equipped with working on board starter.

2.)   Maximum drawbar height is 13", minimum hole for clevis is 5/8".
3.)   Maximum tire width 26 X 12 X 12 (Production pulling tires are not allowed)
        15" rim diam - 10.5 max width, 16" rim diam - 9.9" max width, 24" rim diam -8.5" max.
4.)   Maximum 3" movement of overall wheel base length from OEM stock specification is allowed. Maximum
       overall  length is 72" from center of rear wheel to the furthermost point of the tractor.
5.)   Engines must run on gasoline or diesel only.
6.)   Deadman’s throttle and engine kill switch must be on all tractors that run more than once per pulling
       season. Clutch switches are required on all electric start tractors.
7.)   Wheelie bars are mandatory and seats with a minimum 3" backrest are mandatory.
8.)   Local pullers will be given one pull to meet the rules. Exceptions for stock tractors that do not meet rules
        will be decided by the WGTP Board.
9.)     Any stock tractor may run any other class during the course of a season. They must run by stock class
        rules, and after that they must meet all rules for the class(es) they are running.
10.) All drivers must wear a helmet, eye protection, long pants, and long sleeved shirt. Nylon pants, shirts, or
        jackets are not allowed.
11.) Pullers must be 5 years of age to run in the Stock class and must demonstrate the ability to safely
        operate the tractor to a board member. Minors must have parent or guardian written permission.
12.) Points will be awarded separately by age group: Children ages 5 to 12 (as of Jan. 1st) and Adults age
        up. At each pull there will be one W.G.T.P stock class, both age groups pulling together. When there are
        5 or more adults entered at a pull, the class will be split by age group for the purpose of prize awards.
13.) All rules under section: General rules, Track rules, and Teardown and Penalties will apply to the Stock
       class.

LIGHT PRO MOD

1.)  Engine Limitations:

a. Limit one, 16 Hp, single cylinder, 4-cycle, air cooled garden tractor manufactured engine. No
    add-on cylinder jugs, diesels, overhead cam, or overhead valve engines are permitted. After
    market blocks are not allowed.
b. Flathead engines only; no add-on overhead valve heads.
c. No stroker cranks.
d. Engines with a maximum bore of 3.812", maximum stroke of 3.250" will be limited to one stock
    appearing butterfly type carb. with one barrel only, maximum 1.200" venturi.
e. Engines with maximum bore of 3.600", maximum stroke - 3.250" will be limited to one 44mm
    carb.
f.  32 cubic inch engines or smaller will allowed to run any type or size carb., and block; with any
    combination of bore or stroke; and may run fuel injection.
g. Tractors meeting NQS Stock Altered rules will be allowed. NQS Rules available upon request.
h. Maximum .020" over bore will be allowed for rebuilds.
i.  Gas or alcohol is allowed.

2.)  Production pulling tires are allowed.
3.)  All rules under sections: General rules, Track rules, and Penalty and Teardown will apply to the Light Pro
       Mod class.
4.)  All persons 10 years and older may pull in the Light Pro Mod class. Minors must have parent or guardian
       written permission. Drivers must demonstrate their ability to safely operate a tractor to a board member.

HEAVY PRO MOD

1.)   Engine Limitations:

a. Limit one, 18 Hp, 1 or 2 cylinder, 4-cycle, air cooled garden tractor type manufactured engine.
    No  add-on cylinder jugs, diesels, or overhead cam engines permitted.
b. Flathead engine limitations:

* Maximum cubic inches: 43 cu. in. ; 51 cu. in. total both cylinders if engine is a twin.
* Limit one carb. with one barrel, 40mm maximum.
* Gas or alcohol with maximum of Nitro Methane specific gravity of .880.
* Maximum stroke - 3.250".
* Engines with maximum bore of 3.600", maximum stroke - 3.250" will be limited to
   one 44mm carb. or two 1.200" venturi.

c. Overhead valve engine limitations:

* Twin cylinder-liquid cooled maximum 38.5 cubic inches. Must be available in an
    OEM  produced garden tractor. Maximum .030" over standard bore or 38.5 cubic
    inch maximum (whichever is less). Stock stroke crankshaft. No piston pop up out of
    the top of the cylinder bore (flush top pistons). Stock carbs for engine make and
    size with 1.200" venturi maximum.
* Maximum 18Hp single cylinder. Limited to stock stroke, maximum 0.060" over
   bore.
* Limited to gas or alcohol (.810 max. specific gravity).
* Limited to a drawbar height of 12" (W.G.T.P. board retains the right to change this
    ruling)

d. 32 cubic inch engines or smaller are allowed to run with any type or size carb. and block; with
    any combination of bore or stroke; and may run fuel injection.
e. All engines will be allowed to run billet heads but overhead valve engines must retain stock
    OEM valves and location for engine configuration and horsepower rating.
f.  Only after market finned blocks meeting NQS Stock Altered rules or after market blocks per
    sectioned above  will be allowed. NQS rules available upon request.

2.)   Maximum tire size is 26 x 12 x 12, any rim width. Manufacturer’s markings must be on tire.
3.)   All rules under sections: General rules, Track rules, and Penalty and Teardown will apply to the Heavy
       Pro Mod class.
4.)   Persons 12 years and older may pull in the Heavy Pro Mod class. All minors must have parent or
       guardian written permission. Drivers must demonstrate their ability to safely operate a tractor to a board
       member.

PRO STOCK

1.)   Engine Limitations:

a. Limit one, 1 or 2 cylinder, 4-cycle, air cooled garden tractor type manufactured or configured       
    block engine, flathead only.
b. Maximum cubic inches: 50.5 cu. in. for single cylinder, 56.0 cu. in. total both cylinders for twins.
c. A stock appearing Kohler type carburetor must be used if other than stock for the model engine
    being used. Stand off pipe or ram tubes permitted. Choke may be removed. Single carburetor
    only. Air restricting venturi must be in stock position or carburetor not to be larger than 1.200"
    diameter. Air controlled by butterfly in stock position in carburetor, no slides, no injection,
    naturally aspirated only. No air entering after 1.200" restriction.
d. Kohler based single cylinder engines must maintain stock Kohler K341 deck height,
    cam and crank locations. Stock head bolt pattern must be maintained.
e. Gas or alcohol only with a maximum of .810 specific gravity. Pro Mod tractors may run Nitro as
    long as they meet the Pro Mod rules.

2.)   W.G.T.P Board retains the right to change carb. limitations on 50.6 to 56.0 cu. in. engines.
3.)   Maximum tire size is 26 x 12 x 12, any rim width. Manufacturer’s markings must be on tire.
4.)   All rules under sections: General rules, Track rules, and Penalty and Teardown will apply to the Pro Stock   
        class.
5.)   Persons 12 years and older may pull in the Pro Stock class. All minors must have parent or guardian
        written permission. Drivers must demonstrate their ability to safely operate a tractor to a board member.

OPEN SUPER STOCK

1.)   Engine Limitations:

a. Limit one, 23 Hp maximum, 1 or 2 cylinder, 4-cycle, air cooled garden tractor type manufactured
    or configured engine.
b. Maximum cubic inches: Single flatheads – 60.5",
    Overhead valve (single & opposed twin) – 50.5",
    Overhead valve V-Twin - 45" max (May run any size single barrel carb).
     Flathead Twins – 70" (total of both cylinders),
    Overhead Cam - 50.5" Valves must be straight up & down (no hemi style).
c. Allowed: After market blocks, all must maintain stock deck height, cam and crank locations.
    Head bolt patterns may be altered.
d. Flatheads only will be allowed deck height changes.
e. Single overhead cam engines only will be allowed to change cam location.
f.  Maximum of Nitro Methane: .880 specific gravity
g. Overhead valve engines: Alcohol only with maximum specific gravity of .810.
h. Fuel injection will be allowed on flatheads only.
i.  Only flathead aftermarket engines 34 cu in or less will be allowed to run (1) turbo or (1)
    supercharger. Driver must be 16 years or older to compete with this configuration. Must meet
    Unlimited Outlaw Rules for shielding.

2.)   Maximum tire size is 26 x 12 x 12, any rim width. Manufacturer’s markings must be on tire.
3.)   All rules under sections: General rules, Track rules, and Penalty and Teardown will apply to the Open
        Super  Stock class.
4.)   Persons 12 years and older may pull in the Open Super Stock class. All minors must have parent or
        guardian written permission. Drivers must demonstrate their ability to safely operate a tractor to a board
        member.

SUPER MOD

1.)   Engine Limitations

a. Light Class:

- 4-cycle: Gas or alcohol is allowed.
- 2-cycle: Gas only. Gas stock carbs only.
Maximum engine specifications.
850 cc - 4-cycle
550cc - 2-cycle
Tractors meeting the W.G.T.P Garden Tractor rules will be allowed

b. Heavy Class:

- One 4-cycle engine, 1500cc max. with maximum of 6 cylinders.
Marine or automotive engines will be limited to 4-cycle, maximum 4 cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder.
Gas or alcohol is allowed.
- One 2-cycle engine, 700cc 3-cylinder maximum. Gas only. Gas stock Carbs only.
- Multiple Engines; Maximum (2) Twin cylinder engines, naturally aspirated, 1300cc 4 cylinders total
  - 4 cyl motorcycle engines up to 750cc max allowed with factory turbocharger. Must maintain stock plumbing and be shielded per Unlimited Outlaw Rules section.
- cc limits will be calculated with a 2% allowance

c. Light and Heavy Classes: Maximum of 1 barrel of carburetion per cylinder.

4-cycle - Fuel injection is allowed
2-cycle - Fuel injection allowed only if OEM stock for that engine.

d. Light and Heavy Classes: Engines must be naturally aspirated, except for 4 cyl motorcycle
    engines up to 750cc max with factory turbocharger..

2.) Maximum tire size is 26 X 12 X 12, any rim width. Manufacturer’s markings must be on tire.
3.) Maximum tractor length is 8 feet, measured from the center of the rear axle to the furthermost point forward.
     Maximum width is 6 feet.
4.) Front wheels must track rear wheels.
5.) Any type of rear-end is allowed.
6.) All vehicles must have fenders. The fenders must extend horizontally, over the tire, 4" from the vertical of the
      inside of the tire, to keep the driver away from the tires. All vehicles must have a strong seat with 3" or
       more of backrest.
7.) All rules under sections: General rules, Track rules, and Penalty and Teardown apply to the Super Mod
      classes.
8.) Persons 14 or older may pull in the Super Mod class. Drivers must demonstrate their ability to safely
    operate the vehicle to a board member. Minors must have parent or guardian written permission.
    Exception: Persons operating an ATV styled machine must be 18 or older. Must be 16 or older to compete
    with blower or turbocharger.

OUTLAW

1.)   Engine Limitations:

a. Limit one engine, no marine or automotive engines.
b. Maximum 1500cc - 4-cycle
    Maximum 800cc - 2-cycle
c. No pressurized fuel tank, turbo chargers, or super chargers, except engines meeting section b
    of Super Mod Rules.
d. Flatheads only may run Nitro Methane up to a specific gravity of .880.
e. 4-cycle engines over 850cc and 2-cycle engines over 550cc will be limited to a 12" drawbar
    height. W.G.T.P Board retains the right to amend this rule.

2.)  Maximum tire size is 26 X 12 X 12.
3.)  Maximum tractor length is 8 feet, measured from the center of the rear axle to the furthermost point
       forward. Maximum width is 6 feet.
4.)  All rules under section: General rules, Track rules, and Teardown and Penalties will apply to the Outlaw   
       class.
5.)  Pullers must be 16 years of age to run a vehicle built for the Outlaw class, or meet the minimum age
       requirement for the class  that the vehicle normally competes in. All minors must have parent or guardian
       written permission. Drivers must demonstrate their ability to safely operate a tractor to a board member.
       Exception: Persons operating an ATV styled machine must be 18 or older.

UNLIMITED OUTLAW

1.)  This class will not be run on blacktop pulling surfaces.

Engine Limitations:

a. Diesels: Maximum 2400cc, 4-cycle, two turbos, 1450 # weight limit
b. 4-Cycle Motorcycle, Automotive or Snowmobile: Maximum 3000cc, naturally aspirated,
       gas or alcohol only, no  turbos.
c. 2-cycles: Maximum 2200cc, naturally aspirated gas or alcohol only, no turbos.
d. Single Engine 6-Cylinder, 4-cycle up to 2500cc or a 2-cycle, up to 2000cc will be limited to one  
    turbo or one super charger.
    Must be gas or alcohol type engine.
e. Turbines:
    Turbines will be governed by NGTPA Rules for Horsepower rating. Turbines must be 
    certified through   
    NGTPA prior to competing with WGTP, Inc.

* Gas turbine engines with a factory horsepower rating of 200 Hp or less.
* Turbine engine must be a production built engine, governor controlled, not to exceed
    factory RPM and temperature limits.
* Any turbine engine exceeding 8000 RPMs on output shaft will not be allowed to use  
    a clutch and flywheel assembly or automatic transmission. All drive line brake
    components,  including caliper assembly, must be radically shielded 360 degrees
    with ¼" steel and both ends must be closed with 1/8" steel or greater.
* Turbine air intakes must be screened with metal screen that has openings no larger
    than 3/16".
* A turbine engine must be equipped with an external shroud completely enclosing
    engine.
* Shroud to be made from no less than ¼" steel or aluminum. Factory installed
    external shrouds allowed if material is equal to or greater in size and/or strength of
    external shroud specification.
* Shroud must incorporate a flange at each end that extends radically inward from the
    shroud to within 1" of engine casing. A ½" air gap between the engine and the ID of
    the flange must be maintained for air circulation inside the shroud.
* Flanges may be scalloped out to clear tubing, accessories, brackets, etc., and may
    be either rolled edges of the shroud, or steel rings attached by welding or riveting to
    the shroud.
* Shroud must extend at least 3" beyond each end of turbine section unless limited by  
    exhaust housing or other permanently attached engine components.
* Turbine engine must be equipped with two separate over speed protection devices
    for power turbine wheels. Turbine engine over speed shutdown required.
* All other chassis, engine, and general rules listed for the outlaw class must be
    followed.

2.)   Pressurized fuel tanks are not allowed.
3.)   Turbos or Superchargers are not allowed on multi-engine vehicles.
4.)   All Turbo chargers: maximum 2" inlet and 2" outlet (exhaust) to be measured at the face of the wheel.

a. All exposed turbochargers or portions there of must be shrouded 360 degrees with a minimum
    of 1/16" (.60") steel except for inlet and exhaust.
b. All turbocharged engines must have two 3/8" bolts, grade #5 or stronger, in the vertical portion
    of exhaust pipe. Bolts to be installed 90 degrees to each other, within 1" of each other.
c. Pressurized intercoolers must be shrouded 360 degrees with a minimum 1/16" (.060") steel or
    equivalent aluminum, except for inlet and exhaust.

5.)   All Superchargers:

a. Must utilize aluminum studs to mount the supercharger to the intake manifold.
b. Must utilize supercharger restraint system.

* The restraint system shall consist of 4 separate straps, one on each corner of the
     supercharger, with each strap securely fastened to the engine by means of its own
    attachment bracket.
* The top attachment bracket to be sandwiched between the lower surface of the
     injector body and the upper surface of the supercharger case.
* The bottom attachment bracket for each strap shall be connected to the engine by a
    minimum of (1) (Grade 5) bolt or stud.

c. All supercharger drive components must be shrouded on the top and sides with 1/16’ (.060")
     steel. The shield is to be wider than the drive belt, pulleys, etc. and securely mounted.

6. Diesels: Kill switch must activate air shut-off, no electrically operated air shut-offs.

a. System may use a spring-loaded cap activated by a cable.
b. System shall be deemed acceptable if it at least prevents the building of boost.
c. Driver must have access to the shut-off.

7.

a. The use of torque converters and automatic transmission will be permitted. 
b. All torque converters and automatic transmissions must be covered with a scatter blanket that
    extends from the rear of the engine block to the front of the tail housing. Blanket must be |
    fastened forward securely with two straps on each side, one above crankshaft centerline and
    one below crankshaft centerline. Blanket should have 6" of overlap. Straps must be not less than
    2" wide with not more that 1" spacing between each strap.
c. All vehicles using a clutch will be required to have steel billet or aluminum billet flywheel. No gray
    cast metal allowed in any flywheel or clutch components. (Edited from NGTPA rules.)
d. Lenco type planetary transmissions (excluding reverser) must be covered with a scatter blanket
    as described in rule #2 in this section.
e. All vehicles using an automatic transmission must be equipped with a positive reverse-gear
    lockout.
f. Clutch can be a Lakewood type bell housing. Stock bellhousing will be allowed - must be fully
    encased front to back with SFI Approved Blanket.
g. The use of a bell housing liner is highly recommended.
h. Clutch can liner thickness to be 1/8" 4130 moly. Liner is secured to the can by drilling and
    tapping a single 1/4" hole through the bottom of the clutch can. If the liner does not fit, the liner
    length can be cut off to fit the depth of the can, so that the liner begins directly behind the starting
    ring gear (if one is used). It must extend the full length of the can until the back of the clutch
    begins to taper. If starter ring gear is not used, can liner must then extend from block saver plate
    rearward to where the taper can begins. Stand adjustment slot in liner should be cut directly
    under slot in can.
i.  No lightening holes allowed on the transmission face of the bell housing. One cooling hole
    allowed, maximum 1" in diameter on the face of bell housing. Bell housing may not be welded or
    repaired in the explosion area of the bell housing. Opening in bell housing for clutch release fork
    must be shielded on side, top, bottom, and rear with 1/4" steel no less than six inches wide. The
    frame of the tractor may be used for the side shield. The top, rear, and bottom must be fastened
    to the frame and/or the bell housing flange with a minimum of six (6) Grade #8, 3/8" bolts. The
    rear shield may have a hole large enough to allow operation of clutch rod linkage. No part of
    shield may be welded to or bolted to the bell housing and shield must conform to the contour of
    the bell housing.
j.   No chemical milling allowed.
k. The inspection/maintenance hole (i/m hole) in the bell housing shall not extend farther forward at
    its bottom edge than flush with the cross-shaft hole nor farther downward at its bottom edge than
    to allow one 1/2" bolt diameter edge distance for the fastening holes in both the bell housing and
    the i/m hole cover. The length of the i/m hole shall be no more than 8 1/2" and the ends of the
    hole shall be smoothly and fully radiused to produce an oval shape.
l. There shall be (12) 5/6" Grade #5 or better cap screws securing the cover to the bell housing.
    The cover must have a plate or fillet that fits flush inside of the housing. The cover and fillet must
    be steel. The fillet must be welded to the cover and all bolts must be flush to the inside.
m. All bellhousings must be flush on the inside surface.
n. All engines with a bell housing and clutch must run a full block plate, minimum 3/16" steel, or
    minimum 1/4" aluminum.
o. Titanium approved for bell housing.

8.)   Maximum tire size is 26 X 12 X 12, any rim width. Manufacturer’s markings must be on tire. All single
        cylinders may run any 15" rim diam. tire but will be limited to 1150 lbs. Weight limit. W.G.T.P Board
        retains the right to amend the weight limit.
9.)   Maximum tractor length is 8 feet, measured from the center of the rear axle to the furthermost point
        forward. Maximum width is 6 feet.
10.) Roll cage is optional but strongly recommended.
11.) All rules under sections: General rules, Track rules, and Penalty and Teardown will apply to the Unlimited
        Outlaw classes.
12.) Persons 16 or older may pull in the Unlimited Outlaw class. All minors must have parent or guardian
        written permission. Exception: Persons operating an ATV styled machine must be 18 or older. Drivers
        must demonstrate their ability to safely operate a tractor to a board member.

HEAVY UNLIMITED OUTLAW
Same rules apply as in Unlimited Outlaw - Except weight limit is 1450# and for Diesels the weight limit is 1500#.

GENERAL RULES

1.)   All flywheel shielding: 1/8" steel or 3/16" aluminum, full width of flywheel or more, 360° , installed within
        1/2" of stock tin shielding and to be fastened to the frame or engine block. T-brace on shield to be at
        Tech. inspectors discretion. Steel or billet aluminum flywheels are mandatory for all Non-Stock tractors.
        (Except Stock)
2.)   No cast iron or cast aluminum starting pulleys. Must have a retaining device to prevent pulley from coming
        off the crankshaft. Starter pulleys weighing over 5# must be shielded. (Except Stock)
3.)   All cast iron or aluminum Kohler, Wisc, etc. type engines that have been modified for high performance
        are to have scatter shields opposite the camshaft side of the engine.

a. Shielding must be minimum 1/16" steel or .090"" aluminum.
b. Shielding must cover full width and height of engine block.
c. Shield must be attached to the chassis/hook in a secure manner at both top and bottom.
d. This rule does not apply to the Stock class.
e. Proper shielding in Super Mod and Outlaw classes will be up to the Tech. Inspectors.

4.)   All vehicles must have shields around all belts, chains, pulleys and the drive shaft. Minimum of .060" steel
        or 1/8" aluminum. U-joints, front, top, and sides toward spectators shall be completely covered. (except
        Stock)
5.)   Clutches must be covered 360° with 1/8" steel or 3/16" aluminum. (except Stock)
6.)   Dampers for Automotive and Diesels: Any damper or rotating mass mounted to a non-drive end of
        crankshaft must be billet steel or aluminum and be retained by bolt through the center. Must be SFI Spec
        18.1 approved or flywheel shielded.
7.)   All vehicles shall be equipped with a working pull out type switch, which is capable of immediately shutting
        down engine in case of accidental separation from the sled during the course of competition. This kill
        switch shall be located at the rear of the vehicle in a position that will allow easy attachment and
        detachment. The switch must be above the hook point or and near enough to the centerline of the vehicle
        so that turning will not cause the kill switch to pull out - (suggested to be within 6" of either side of center).
        The kill switch must also shut off the fuel pump. Kill switches will be randomly checked.
8.)   A qualified driver must be in the seat at all times when the vehicle engine is running unless the vehicle is
        hooked to the sled with tether (kill switch) line attached.
9.)   All vehicles must have an adequate device to prevent it from turning over. It must consist of two separate
        sections, each equipped with either skid plates or wheels, or connected with a full width roller. Skid plates
        are to be at least 3" square at the {}ground contact point. Wheels shall be at least 1" wide and 4" in
        diameter. Wheels or skid plates are to be no more than 5" above the ground and must be back 5" from
        the tires. One shall be on each side of the tractor, with the combination of the two strong enough to
        support the weight of the tractor when a jack is placed under them to raise the tractor. Full width roller
        must be a minimum of 1 ½" diam. to a maximum of 3.0" diam. Anti-tip over device may be spring loaded
        but must stop at 5.0". Bumper bars are required, recommended height is 12 inches from wheelie skids
        up. Wheelie skids must not interfere vertically with chain during pull. Bumper bars are required,
        recommended height 12" from wheelie skids up. Bumper bars will be the furthest rearward
        point of the tractor with nothing beyond them.
10.) Garden Tractors: Exhaust pipe must project up, and not face spectators. Super Mod and Outlaw vehicles:
        Exhaust pipe may project back but must be no more than 20" from ground level.
11.)  Vehicles must be equipped with working rear brakes.
12.)  Vehicles with electric starts must have a neutral/clutch switch.
13.)  Head straps are mandatory for Stock Altered, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, and Super Stock.
14.)  Deadmans throttles are required, either foot or hand feed. Hand throttles must push forward to increase
        RPM’s.
15.)  No pressurized fuel tanks of any kind.
16.)  All vehicles must have a functional fire extinguisher within easy access.
17.)  All vehicles must have a minimum 3" back rest height.
18.)  Strapped helmets are required and eye protection is recommended.
19.)   Fire jackets and pants are mandatory for all non-stock vehicles. The jacket must be closed to its fullest
        extent. All pullers must wear closed toe shoes, long pants (or fire pants), shirt (or fire jacket). No Nylon.
        Fire pants, shoes, gloves, and head socks are strongly recommended for all drivers.
20.)  Vehicles must run a garden tractor type rear-end, differential, or transaxle housing or casting. 
        Modifications are permitted. (except Super Mod and Outlaw classes)
21.)  No industrial or commercial lawn cutting engines. Must be garden tractor type engine. (except Super Mod
        and Outlaw classes)
22.)  All vehicles require wide front ends. Front wheels must track within any portion of the rear wheels.
23.)  Turbos (except for diesels),  blowers, and superchargers are only allowed as listed per class.
24.)  No nitrous oxide injections. Propylene Oxide is not allowed in any classes. Fuel injection is allowed as
        listed in class rules only.
25.)  Drawbar:

a. All drawbars will be 13" maximum height, unless otherwise specified per class.
b. Minimum of 6" from hook point to center of rear tire, cross-section area to be a minimum of
    3/8", maximum of 3/4".
c. Must be fixed in all directions.
d. All hitches must be clevis type opening of 1 1/2" to accept the hook from the mechanical sled
    freely, no binding.
e. Stocks must have a 5/8" minimum hole for clevis.

26.)  Maximum wheel base is 60". Maximum overall length is 96" from center of rear wheel to the furthermost
        point of the tractor Non-Stock Garden Tractors only).
27.)  All power must be transmitted through the rear wheels only, no four wheel drives.
28.)  Vehicles must run with a hood similar to factory, excluding Super Mod and Outlaw classes.
29.)  Tires: No studs, chains, wires, duals, radials, or recaps are permitted. Vehicles are limited to 26 X 12 X
        12 (Factory marking only, unless otherwise specified per class). Production pulling tires are not allowed in
         Stock Class.
30.)  Weights must not interfere with the hookup of the mechanical sled, and must be securely fastened.
         Nothing may interfere with hook-up, chain, or drawbar at anytime.
31.)  Total weight of classes includes the weight of the driver (with suit and helmet) and the vehicle.
32.)  Stock crank and cam locations must be maintained in all classes except Outlaw.
33.)  Unless otherwise specified per class: Maximum 2 valves per cylinder, no deck plates. Only Kohler,
        Tecumseh, Wisconsin, Briggs and Stratton, or Onen OEM manufactured blocks, or their OEM
        replacements are permitted.
34.)  Unless otherwise specified per class, the maximum specific gravity will be .765 for gas, .810 for alcohol,
        and .775 for pre-mix gas used in 2-cycle engines. All readings will be corrected to include temperature
        compensation to 60 deg fahrenheit.
35.)  All vehicles must have fenders, Unlimited Outlaw fenders must cover 75% width of the tire and extend
        down to the level of the footrest.
36.)  CVT clutches are not allowed in garden tractor classes (Stock thru Super Stock).
37.)  A driver will be allowed to pull in a class where the age requirement is higher, as long as the vehicle is not
        changed, still meets rules of the class that the driver was qualified for.
38.) It is strongly recommended that weights be at least 3 inches off the ground and a skid plate with a 1- inch
        radius rolled front edge be placed under extendable front weights so that no part of the weight touches the
        ground and it does not interfere with operation of tractor. It is also recommended that extendable weight
        frames have a lock pin to prevent frame from disengaging.
39.)  Changes in class specification rules can only be made at the annual W.G.T.P fall meeting with the
        exception of handicap limits and shielding. W.G.T.P Board of Directors retains the right to correct rule
         misprints or misinterpretations based on the meeting minutes.
40.)  The W.G.T.P Board may determine 2 pulls at which a rule or rules proposed at the spring meeting will be
        implemented for experimental purposes. No points will be awarded to competitors joining a class under  
        experimental rules.
41.)  Any violation of any of the General rules, will be cause for disqualification.

TRACK RULES

1.)  Vehicles may be entered in as many classes as 3 per session, but only once in each class. Vehicles may
        enter only 2 primary classes, the third class must be an outlaw class.
2.)  Puller must be registered, in 1/2 hour before the scheduled start time of the
       pull. Late entries may be charged $5.00 extra unless breakdown is proven.
3.)  Tractors are not allowed to line up and scale until the class prior to that tractors class has been
       started. the first class will line up and scale approx. 15 min. prior to the pull start time.
       Exceptions will be made for track workers and sled operators.
4.)  There will be a driver's meeting 1/2 hour before the start of the pull, at the scale.
5.)  Vehicles should be ready by the time the sled arrives back to the starting position. Pullers will have only 3
       minutes after the sled is back in place and the leveling equipment is off the track to start their pull. If they
       are unable to start their pull due to mechanical trouble, they may drop back three positions, or to last
       positional if they have breakage. They may only do this once. Every effort must be made to drive vehicles
       on and off the track. The 3 minute rule will be strongly enforced. Push or tow starting allowed only if normal
       ignition has failed. If tractor is not started by the 75 foot mark, it must be towed around and ready after the
       puller, then if the tractor does not start, you may drop to last position.  Two attempts of 75 ft. (50 ft. for
       Stock class) are allowed to start sled. Sled will not be push started.  any vehicle that hooks onto the sled
       and makes an attempt to move the sled shall be considered to have made an official hook, even if the sled
       is reset and the vehicle cannot re-hook.  Last place points will be awarded.
6.)  The first puller is the test puller in each class, and may drop back to third or last position.  If the puller re-
       pulls,  the second pull will be measured.
7.)  Shifting of gears on either hydrostatic, automatic, or gear type is allowed, as long as forward motion of the
       vehicle does not stop.
8.)  The point of measurement will be where the vehicle either spins out or powers out.
9.)  Weights may be changed around after the first pull attempt, if shut down prior to  the 75 ft. make (50  ft for
       Stock). Weights may not be subtracted from or added to the total weight of the vehicle.  The first puller
       may change weights around on his vehicle after his first pull if he decides not to accept the pull.
10.)  Loss of weights will be cause for disqualification, including first puller, if the mechanical sled is not
         changed for the next puller. if it happens during a pull-off, it will be the point of measurement and you will
        be dropped to last place in the pull-off.
11.)  Loss of anything besides weights will be up   to the discretion of the judge whether to let the pull continue
        or to let that be the point of measurement.
12.)  Judges have the right to weight a tractor before or after a pull.
13.)  Driver must remain in the seat at all times, with at least one hand on the steering wheel. Hands must not
        be placed underneath the fender edges.
14.)  If the kill switch pulls out more than twice while pulling, it will be point of measurement, unless the sled is
        the cause of the pullout.
15.)  Judges have the right to disqualify any driver for drinking alcoholic beverages.
16.)  There will be no drinking of alcoholic beverages by pullers, pit crew, track workers or the sled operator
        within 25 feet of the track during pull.
17.)  Excessive loss of liquid by a pulling vehicle while in forward motion during a contest on the track will be
        disqualified, unless due to internal breakage. Excessive is defined as a steady or intermittent stream
        discharged onto the track, or a spot equivalent to more than 8" in diameter.
18.)  Vehicle going out of bounds at any time will be disqualified.  First puller only will be allowed to re-pull.  If it
         happens during a pull-off, it will be point of measurement and you will be dropped to last place in the pull-
        off. any tractor tire that touches out of bounds lines will cause disqualification, unless the eliminator forces
        it out, or unless the tractor is beyond the end of track (orange) cones. On blacktop natural barriers may
        apply as boundary lines.
19.)  All decisions of the judges are final. Judgment calls by the Track Judge are not subject to |
        appeal. Once the Red Flag is out it will stay out.
20.)  Judges have the right to not let any driver/tractor compete they feel is unsafe.  The Track Judge
        may stop nay pull attempt considered unsafe.  The pull will be measured at that point. 
        Disqualification will result it driver does not attempt to stop when flagged.
21.)  If Puller starts to pull while Judge still has the Red floag out, the pull attempt is forfeited, puller
        must stop. If the Judge has given the Green flag but the Sled still had Red Light, the pull will be
        stopped but the attempt is not forfeited.
22.)  Disqualification will result if driver does not attempt to stop when Red flagged for any reason.
23.)  If the sled rider feels a dangerous condition exists on the track, he may pull the sled brake and issue a re-
        pull for that puller only once.  The next pull will be measured even if the sled brake must be pulled again.
24.)  Once a vehicle is hooked to the sled and any breakage to the vehicle occurs, no refund of entry fee will
        be made for that class. Any competitor who breaks at an event (or provides notification prior to class start
        of breakdown in-route to the event) will receive hook points for all classes entered, but will not receive any
        prize money unless a measurable pull has been made by that vehicle in that class.  Verification may be
        requested.
25.)  No hot rodding on, off, or around the track when not pulling, including tow vehicle.  Off track speed limit
        not to exceed 5mph, subject to the discretion of track judge or W.G.T.P Board.

                *1st time:  Warning

                *2nd time: Disqualification

            (ATV type vehicles used for towing machines on and off the track must be operated by someone
            meeting the state posed age limit).

26.)   When a pull-off occurs, there will be two attempts of 30 feet to start the sled.
27.)  The use of floating finish lines will be determined by the Board of Directors and the sled operators.
          Unless otherwise announced at each pull, a pull-off zone will be established. The zone will
           consist of the first pull line and the end of track line. Any puller reaching the end of track line
          will automatically qualify for a pull off and/or up to top three distances in the pull off zone
28.)  These rules must be followed in order for the pull to be sanctioned by W.G.T.P Inc.

TEARDOWNS AND PENALTIES

1.)   Any protest must be made within 15 minutes after the class is done, and will be brought to the board at
        that time and settled before any prize money is distributed. Protests for fuel and teardowns can not be
        made outside of class participated in.
2.)   Any protest to the legality of a vehicle engine must be accompanied by a teardown fee, $20.00 + the cost
        of gaskets. The owner of the vehicle will remove the head, carb, or both, whatever the Tech. inspector
        wants. Refusal is automatic disqualification. If found to be legal, the owner will receive the protest fee. If
        the vehicle is found to be illegal, the protester will get his money back and the illegal vehicle will be
        disqualified from all classes ran that day. The offender must prove legality to the W.G.T.P Board upon
        return to competition, and pay re-registration fee of $50.00.
3.)   Tech. Inspectors or Board members have the right to check specific gravity of a competitors fuel at
        anytime. Any reading over the maximum listed under each division, on the club appointed hydrometer, will
        be disqualified even if found before the start of the pull. W.G.T.P Board retains the right to check carbs,
        weight, and drawbar at the completion of an Individual's pull. The puller will be notified prior to leaving the
        track.
4.)   Classes with cubic inch limits will use the following formula:
       .785 X Bore X Bore X Stroke X Number of Cylinders
5.)   When disqualified for going out of bounds, loss of weights, or loss of liquid, the puller will get last place   
        points for the class.
6.)   When disqualified for illegal fuel, engine, carb., drawbar, over weight, or improper equipment, the puller
        will get no points, no hook points, or no prize money for any classes run that day.
7.)  The WGTP Board retains the right to suspend members causing or participating in disturbances
       on or near the track, from participating in the balance of the event. No prize money, refunds, or 
       points.
8.)   WGTP Board reserves the right to conduct random tear downs of top pullers per class prior to
        pay out of prize money.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

1.    Membership Dues:
            $30.00/Member or $25.00/Member (if paid at or before the spring meeting) plus $10.00/Vehicle.
2.    Memberships run from January 1 through December 31, and must be paid annually.
3.    WGTP Inc. full season membership includes:
            a.  Voting rights at annual meeting. Garden tractor drivers/owners only will vote on garden tractor class
                  rules and Super Mod class rules.
            b.  Rights to hold a position on the Board of Directors.
            c.  All mailings, meeting notices, and schedules.
            d.  Copies of all WGTP rules and regulations.
            e.  Two pit passes per member and one to each additional vehicle.
            f.   Availability of liability insurance - to be paid on a per pull premium basis.
            g.  Participation in WGTP points system.
4.    One day memberships will be available at a cost of $10.00/day for the driver and the vehicle and $5.00 for
        each additional driver and vehicle, to be used no more than twice per season. This cost will be $5.00 for
        local stock drivers.
5.    A per class entry fee is required to compete at a WGTP pull event. The entry fees collected per class
        determine the prize money amounts to be distributed. A portion of the entry fee may be used to cover the
        insurance cost of the pull.
6.    Those participating in the WGTP points system will be eligible for the overall points championship per
        weight class based on points accrued throughout the year. These classes are:

7.    Ties in points: the 1st place finishes will be added up and the vehicle with the most in that class will win. if
        still tied, 2nd place finishes will be tallied and so on. A pull-off for a tie will be allowed if both parties agree
        and time permits, the decision will by final.
8.    The number of points awards offered will be based on the number of vehicles in the class:

9.    Members who do not help at 3 pulls per season will risk losing points at the end of the years.
        Two points per pull event to a maximum of 6 points will be deducted from point totals.
10.  Puller must compete in a class at least 51% of the season to be considered in the points for that class.

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