Central MN Pullers 2008 Rules
For All Classes

1. Leroy Jacobs and/or class representatives will conduct random inspections throughout
   the season. Leroy Jacobs and class reps have the right to check tractors for any item in
   the rules and weight; they may request tractors to run across the scale at any pull.
   Any problems or people not wanting to go across the scale, etc will not be tolerated.
   You will be disqualified if you are cheating at any time.
   


2. Safety rules (anyone that does not have the following will not hook):
   a. Helmut required
   b. Fire jacket and pants required
   c. Kill switch must be installed and working
   d. All drivers in this class must be able to pull shutoff from driver’s seat and shut down from rear of tractor where skid hooks onto tractor.
   e. Safety blanket required
   f. ROLL CAGES ARE REQUIRED. Roll cages must be certifiable per the guidelines attached to the rules call “Exhibit A” which is considered “official specifications”.
   g. 5 POINT HARNESS REQUIRED. Harness must be SFI approved
   h. Tractor must be equipped with minimum of 2.5-pound dry-powder type fire extinguisher, fully charged, with gauge in working condition, and convenient to operator.
   i. Transmission Blankets & Shield around all rotating parts is required
   j. NO cast hubs allowed
   k. Dead man throttle (springs) required
   l. Neutral safety switch required
   m. Turbo charged engine must have (2) 3/8 inch bolts (Grade #5) in vertical portion of exhaust pipe(s). Bolts to be installed 90 degrees to each other, within one inch of each other.
   n. Turbo charged engines are required to have one cable that must surround the engine block and head. This cable must be placed between first and second cylinder through exhaust manifold port area.
   o. Cable must be minimum of 3/8 inch thickness
   p. Cable must have a minimum of (2) clamps at the splice
   q. Must have a 3 way dump valve before fuel pump
   r. WIDE FRONT ENDS REQUIRED ON ALL TRACTORS but Hot Farm
   s. Unsportman like conduct will result in 1yr. And 1weeek suspension. No refunds
   
3. 2 hooks only per tractor.
   
4. Entry fee at each pull will be paid by the puller and will be advance entry fee price since CMP member’s names are sent to promoters prior to the pull.
   
5. DQ – an out of bounds DQ will be given only if the tractor goes out, not if the skid flaps
   or skid goes out and full points will be awarded by CMP. Some of the promoters do not agree
   with this rule and will not recognize this as a “good pull” and will not award you a trophy
   or cash prize. If the promoter does not record your footage because they call it a DQ, your
   placing in your class and points will be negotiated and decided by your class rep.
   If DQ is final only hook points will be granted.
   
6. Maximum tire size is 30.5 x 32
   
7. Hitch height must be maximum 20” at hook point and must be minimum 18” from center of rear axle.
   
8. When backing up to the skid, either wheelie bar or rubber stop should hit the skid not the tires.
   
9. Anyone found cheating will be disqualified and no place money or points will be granted for that pull.
   
10. Promoters must be aware of any tractor that uses alcohol. Their insurance requires this – the fire department handles alcohol fires differently.
    
11. If you choose not to pull because of track conditions – you do not receive points for that class.
    
12. Board of Directors President and Vise President, will decide all controversies.
    
13. CMP requires 8 classes in order for the pulls to be points as follows:
    a. 5700 Hot Farm
    b. 6200 Hot Farm
    c. 6000 Modified
    d. 6500 Modified
    e. 6500 Prostock
    f. 7000 Prostock
    g. 8500 Unlimited
    h. 9000 Unlimited

14. Points awarded:	1st place 15 points + 15 hook points = 30 points
    		2nd place 14 points + 15 hook points = 29 points
    		3rd place 13 points + 15 hook points = 28 points
    		...And so on.
    		15th place 1 point + 15 hook points = 16 points
    		Any place after 15th place will receive 16 points
    		All CMP Paid pulls will be 30 hook points
    

    
    
15. Miscellaneous information
    a. Points for placing are based on members only at each pull.
    b. If you tractor breaks in the light class and you cannot pull again, you will receive hook points and last place points for your heavy class.
    c. Cancelled points pull(s) (rain) – Hock point to anyone that shows and we will not reschedule pulls that are cancelled due to weather.
    d. Weight will be certified at the before first pull of the season. and will be for points it will be at UPA in Sauk Centre Dates will be on the web sight. 15 points for being there.
    e. Contesting someone weight will be $150 All tractors for that class will go across the scale.
    f. Board of Directors can have a class weight at any time.
    g. The promoters of point’s pulls will be sent a list of drivers and tractors prior to the pull in order they should pull which is a rotating list so there is no need for CMP members to sign up ahead of time at points pulls. If you cannot make it to a pull, please notify Tim Walter so he can get that information to the promoter.
    h. We incorporate CMP so we are an official group for liability reasons. CMP will require a 1-time fee of $25.00. Incorporation is important to protect you as members personally if anything should happen. CMP LLC. will take full responsibility for any mishaps.
    
16. 2008 Points Pulls:
    See Schedule
    
17. Regulations of the track:
    a. Track must be minimum 30’ wide
    b. Track must have boundaries marked with chalk, stakes, or both.
    c. 75’ Retry (must attempt to stop by 75’)
    d. Flagman on the track must be visible, an orange vest is recommended.
    
18. 2008 Board of Directors
    a. Daryl Karasch 320-352-5409
    b. Leroy Jacobs 320-352-2553
    c. Ron Middendorf 320-256-3753

19. Membership fees:
    				
    
    $35.00 per tractor, per class for membership ($70.00 for 2 classes)                                    
    				
    $100.00 per tractor for spectator liability insurance
    				
    $20.00 for CMP stickers, two stickers, 1 for each side - one time 
    				
    $25.00 for incorporation fees - one time fee.
    				
    $55.00 for one time hook fee Pre Class (One time means One Time)
      				
    $100 Late Fee after 6/1/08
    				
    Non-member or Past member that didn’t join  must comply with all CMP rules and must pay a $150 
    				
    sure charge per hook. (Sure charge covers insurance per hook)
    
    
    
    
    To Vote membership & Insurance must must Be paid At Annual Meeting        
        
    	
    			
    				DUE 6/1/08
    
    No special arrangements will be accepted or tolerated.
    
    If you will not receive points until the payment is in Tim Walter 
    possession.  It is advised that you pay your membership dues prior to 
    the first pull so there are no controversies or conflicts.  You are not 
    added to CMP’s insurance list until we have received your membership 
    dues so you cannot pull for points until this is received and you have 
    been added.
      
    

20. Points winners: a. Checks will be issued to all members at the banquet or Annual meeting ( will not be mail out ) for points earned during the season according to the number points earned throughout the year.

Banquet is always the 1st Saturday of December
Annual Meeting is always the 3rd Saturday of January

5700 & 6200 Hot Farm Gas or Diesel (No Alcohol)

1. Original pulling point for drawbar
2. Original wheelbase
3. Motor stock appearing Carb Intake, Block, Oil pan
4. Must have working governor and R.P.M must be under 5000
5. Must be naturally aspirated No fuel injection
6. Tires 18.4 x 38
7. Steal flywheels
8. 1 ½ " Restrictor Plate CMP will have
9. No illegal or duel fuels
10. All forms of nitro methane (including nitrous oxide and propylene) as a fuel or fuel additive for pulling
11. No oxygen or propane allowed
12. Diesels stock appearing fuel pumps
13. No Turbo

6000 & 6500 Modified Gas Tractors

1. Limited to 3 engines
   a. Production V8 OEM Gas Engine only
2. Single engine
   a. No limits on add on's such as nitrous, blower, etc
   b.Limited to 1 turbo, no limits on size.
3. Two engines Small Block
   a. Maximum two engine allowed
   b. Must be small blocks OEM Block & Heads
   c. One carb. Pre engine
   d. One add on
4. Two Bid blocks/Three small blocks
   a. Cast iron heads block ,One carb. Pre engine
   b. No add on’s

6500 & 7000 Prostock Tractors

1. Limited to 1 engine - OEM cast iron block & head for that make of tractor
2. Any engine over 300 series is limited to 1 turbo, no limit on size
3. Any engine up to 300 series is limited to 2 turbo's, no limit on size
4. Turbo charged engine must have (2) 3/8 inch bolts (Grade #5) in vertical portion of exhaust pipe(s). Bolts to be installed 90 degrees to each other, within one inch of each other.
5. No illegal or duel fuels, Diesel fuel only

a. All forms of nitro methane (including nitrous oxide and propylene) as a fuel or fuel additive for pulling
b. No oxygen or propane allowed
6. Turbo charged engines are required to have one cable that must surround the engine block and head. This cable must be placed between first and second cylinder through exhaust manifold port area.

a. Cable must be minimum of 3/8 inch thickness
b. Cable must have a minimum of (2) clamps at the splice
7. Must have a 3 way dump valve before fuel pump
8. All drivers in this class must be able to pull air and fuel shutdowns from drivers seat and air shut down from rear of tractor where skid hooks onto tractor.
9. 1 six cylinder injection pump
10. Must look like a tractor

8500 & 9000 Unlimited Tractors

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