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Kentucky Truck Tuggers Inc.

Truck Tug of War

Monday, July 14, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.

Motorsports Arena

 

Announcer: Scott Perry

Scales open at 6:00 p.m.      Tug begins at 7:00 p.m.

Classes

4000 lb. 4 wheel drive

5500 lb. 2 wheel drive

6000 lb.  4 wheel drive

 

Membership Points:   1st place = 10 pts, 2nd place = 8 pts, 3rd place = 7 pts, 4th place = 6 pts, 5th place = 5 pts and all other trucks entered in the event = 4 pts.  In addition, if you are a bubble buster, you will receive an additional 2 points.  If you win back-to-back pulls, you will also be given 2 additional points.

 

Rules:

 1.

Hitch must be stationary and no higher than 32” from the ground (vertical or horizontal).  Hitches may be moved up or down, in or out, but not during a one minute re-hook.

 2.

The distance from the plate flange on the rear housing to where the hook of the cable is attached, must not be more than 55” for 2wd’s and 4000 lb trucks and no longer than 60” for the 6000 lb trucks.

 3.

Trucks must remain as stock wheel base.

 

a. The stock wheel base for the make of manufacture – must be short or long wheel base for all 4wd trucks and the engine/driveline must be in stock position.

 

b. 2wd trucks same as above except must be between short and long wheel base.

 4.

There are to be no hanging weights outside of body including nothing below front frame rails.  Weights in all classes must not exceed hitch point and the weight must not be higher than 36” from the top of the frame where the springs attach.

 5.

4wd truck bumpers must not stick out further than a stock bumper.  Front bumpers are not to be used as weight.  Bumpers must not be above head lights and no tube bumpers are allowed.  2wd optional – stock.

 6.

If anything should fall off of a truck while in competition, the driver will be disqualified for that round.

 7.

When the competition is over and the lights have turned red, the competitors are to stop.  If one of the drivers should jerk the other driver intentionally, that driver will be disqualified for that round.  If the tug is already over, and the loser intentionally jerks the other truck, that driver will also be disqualified for the next round.  No doors can be opened while the hook is attached or you will be disqualified for that round.

 8.

Tires must be either All Terrain BFG KO’s or Dakota Definity. No cut tires or dual tires are allowed.  Rims may not be bigger than for a one ton.

 9.

 2wd trucks are to have only one transmission and no transfer case.  4wd trucks are to have only one transmission and only one transfer case.

10.

Rear ends on all trucks must not have a ring gear larger than 11.5 inches.

11.

All trucks must have bedsides or a flatbed that is the width of and extend to the rear of the tires.  If a bed is questionable, then it is to be inspected by the Class Chairmen.

12.

All trucks must have a safety loop and a u-joint cover over the rear drive shaft.  2wd trucks must have both rear brakes (other than a driveline brake). 

13.

Trucks cannot be put in reverse while in competition (while trucks are hooked or light is green).

14.

The white line on the track is to be used as a wall.  If you cross, touch, or land on the line while in competition (while light is red or green), you will be disqualified for that round.  If one competitor quits, the other truck will be declared the winner of that round.

15.

If your truck blows out a “pulling” tire (bead must be broke) while in competition, you will be disqualified for that round.  If both trucks blow out a tire at the same time while hooked, both drivers will be given a 5 minute break to repair their tires and re hook.

16.

 If a battery is 18” or closer to the gas tank, the battery must be in an enclosed battery box.

17.

There will be no coaches on the track.  In addition, fans, other drivers, etc are to remain outside the white lines and behind the lights.  Drivers are allowed only one re hook per round consisting of one minute.

18..

Drivers cannot ask the flaggers to stretch out the cable, indicate their track position, or aid them in any way.

19.

All trucks are to have no more than ˝” clearance between U Bolts and bottom of springs.

20.

On a false start, if your tire blows out because the other driver false started, you will be given time to fix your tire and retain your one minute re hook.

21.

Membership fees are $50 per truck and must be paid to be included in the points system.

22.

Your truck must be weighed to receive any prize money/trophies.  If you are in the top 5, do not leave the track.  If any driver needs to remove their truck from the track at any time during the competition for repairs, water, etc, you must tell your Class Chairman first so they can go with you.

23.

If you are overweight, you can re-weigh one time.  If you are still even 1 lb over weight, you will be disqualified.

24.

In the event of a tie with the points at the end of the year, the tie breaker will be the driver who finished in 1st  place the most times during the season. 

25.

All members must have one of the following: blow-proof bell housing, a blanket, or a full shield around the bell housing.

 

The Franklin County Fair and Horse Show, Lakeview Park and Franklin County Government does not allow the use of alcohol while on the fair grounds. Competitors and participants are subject to D.Q., may be barred from future participation, and subject to possible arrest.

 

For additional Information, contact

Ken Blankenship at 502-803-7768 or Melanie Wiley at 502-680-0252

or

visit our website at www.tugowar.org