Dennis Gilbert, Andrew Baloga, Mark Angstadt,
Jennifer Bieber, Jarylynn Schlegel, George Young,
Todd Gilbert, Jeff Bieber, Neven Ham

SPONSORED BY: Keystone Farm Credit - ACA

SAFETY REGULATIONS AND RULES:
Eligibility of Tractor

1.	Contests open to Pennsylvania farm tractors with rubber tires. Four wheel drive tractors pull in two wheel drive with no possibility of being automatically or accidentally shifted into four wheel drive during pull. No dual tires, tire studs, chains or cut tires permitted.
2.	Each tractor may be entered in NO MORE than 3 Different weight Classes. Any tractor entering either class 1 and/or class 2 may not enter classes 5 thru 7.
3.	No secondary drivers will be permitted unless the committee deems otherwise, based on number of primary entries and time permitting.
4.	Each tractor will be issued a identifying number that must be visible at all times to ensure the tractor is entered no more than once in each class.
5.	Registration and money must be received prior to pull. This applies to all on-line registrations as well as in person registration. Registration for Class 1 will be closed at 9:15am. Registration for all classes will be closed at 12:00pm.
6.	Minimum drawbar length 2 inches from center of the rear axle to the point of the hook. Drawbar to be stationary in all directions, 20 inches form the top of hitching device parallel to the ground. This rule will be strictly enforced.
7.	Drawbars must be equipped with a hitching device minimum 3/4" not more than 1 1/2 inch in thickness and must have a 3 inch diameter opening. Pulling point may not be more than 1 1/2 inches from back edge of the hitching device.
8.	No pressurized tanks allowed except LP gas. No oxygen allowed and no water injection permitted.
9.	All engine radiators must be properly shrouded.
10.	All exhausts must be discharged upward above the highest point of the tractor and be securely attached or factory installed.
11.	No portion of the tractor shall interfere with the sled or the sled hitch during a pull. Hitch must be easily accessible for track personnel.
12.	All weights must be safely secured to the tractor.
13.	Stock block tractors are tractors having a standard block and crankcase for make and model being entered. (Chassis must conform with the engine being entered).
14.	Out of the field class will be naturally aspirated stock block tractor with no visual engine modifications.
15.	If committee doubts legality of Stock entry, or upon request of another contestant in that class, contestant must verify 150 units of the tractor in question have been manufactured (notarized statement form the manufacturer) furnish parts numbers and prove to the Committee's satisfaction that they have a legal entry.
16.	No weight frame or weight may extend 24 inches beyond front of tractor.
17.	All tractors must be equipped with a hood and grill.
18.	All tractors must be equipped with a minimum of 2lb dry chemical fire extinguisher convenient to the operator.

1.	All weight transfer mechanisms and sleds, as a unit must have passed a safety inspection by P.T.P.A Officials.
2.	The length of hitch on a official sled shall be 38 inches (plus or minus 1/2 inch) as measured from the point of contact of the hook to the hitching device rearward to the point of the hitch on the sled.
3.	All sleds must be a rigid design and stay on the ground to prevent bouncing.
4.	All sleds must be of a rigid design and stay on ground to prevent bouncing.

Entry fee $10.00 per Tractor
Subject to change according to insurance change.

Preregister at oleyfairtractorpulls@verizon.net
Include the following information when registering:
Name, entire address, township, tractor,
weight and class entering, primary or secondary driver.

CONTEST TO BE GOVERNED BY JUDGE OR JUDGES WITH ALL DECISIONS FINAL.
THE JUDGES HAVE THE RIGHT TO STOP AND DISQUALIFY ANY TRACTOR IF IT IS NOT
BEING OPERATED IN SUCH A MANNER AS WOULD BE CONSIDERED SAFE.
    SAFETY PAYS - IT DOESN'T COST.
All tractor pulling contests which are not completed as scheduled
(due to weather conditions or time restrictions), will be canceled.

Farm Tractor Pulling Contest

1.	Operators under the age of 18 must have written permission of parents or guardians to enter the contest.
2.	Contest open to Pennsylvania farm tractors with rubber tires. No four wheel drive, dual tires, tire studs, cut tires or chains permitted.
3.	Each tractor may be entered in no more than 3 different classes. Any tractor entering class 1&2 may not enter classes 5 thru 7. (One prize per tractor ONLY).
4.	All weights must be securely fastened to the tractor. Frame weights will be allowed.
5.	The use of torque converters, automatic shifts, etc will be permitted during the pull. Driver may not exceed established pace set by the Tractor Pull Committee.
6.	A horn will be used to notify drivers when exceeding speed set by committee. Each driver will receive 2 warnings, if a 3rd horn blows the driver will be disqualified. Driver must make every attempt to slow tractor down with each warning horn. If no attempt is made driver will be disqualified.
7.	Tractor drawbar shall not exceed more than 20 inches from the ground at point of hitch. Drawbar to be stationary in all directions.
8.	Operators must be seated during the pull and have at least one hand on the steering at all times.
9.	All pulls must be started from a tight hitch. (No jerking permitted).
10.	Tractors must be stopped immediately upon a signal from the flagman. The pull shall be considered over when the forward motion of the load stops. The flagman shall hold hole-digging to a minimum.
11.	All tractor engine speeds limited to 3000 RPM's maximum, there will be no exceptions to this rule and any tractor in question will be checked electronically directly after the pull. Any tractor found to be in violation of the RPM limit will be disqualified.
12.	Operators shall report at the specified time and place for weighing. (Drivers must be weighed with tractor). Drivers for the first class must be registered & weighed by 9:15 A.M. **Registration for all classes will be closed at 12:00pm.**
13.	Each driver must sign a statement relieving the Oley Fair Association of any liability in case of accident.
14.	Committee in charge reserves the right to stop and disqualify any tractor if it is not being operated in such a manner as would be considered safe.
15.	Violation of any rule shall constitute disqualification.
16.	Only the driver is permitted on the tractor at all times whether on the track or in the pits.
17.	There must be at least 4 entries in each class to receive 3 prizes. Anyone changing or meddling will be disqualified.
18.	Contest open to farm tractors having a stock crank case for the make and model being entered with no visible modifications. Turbo chargers will be allowed on out of the field tractors

CLASSES	WEIGHT	MAX. SPEED
Class 1	under 6000lb.	3.5 MPH
Class 2	under 7000lb.	3.5 MPH
Class 3	under 9000lb.	3.5 MPH
Class 4	under 11000lb.	4.5 MPH
Class 5	under 13000lb.	4.5 MPH
Class 6	under 15000lb.	5    MPH
Class 7	over 15000lb and under 19000lb.	5    MPH

Prizes
	Entries from Oley Fair Area	Entries from Outside Fair Area
1st	$30.00 & Trophy	$30.00 & Trophy
2nd	$25.00 & Ribbon	$25.00 & Ribbon
3rd	$20.00 & Ribbon	$20.00 & Ribbon