Demolition Derby, Truck & Tractor Pulls and Lawn Tractor Racing

Demolition Derby

Saturday August 11th, 2023- 6:00pm

Director in Charge: GREG FINLAY 705-768-5232

Driver Information:

1. Tech and sign-in open at 4:30 pm
2. Prizes payout based on 10 entries per class. Trophies for class features.
3. The Campbellford Fair, Directors and Members of Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society, and Organizers will not be responsible for any damages, injuries, or Personal Liability incurred by Participants of the event. All drivers and pit members will be required to sign a waiver before participating.

MINI CLASS RULES

Cars under 109” wheelbase 4 AND 6 CYLINDER

1. INSURANCE -ALL drivers and pit persons MUST sign the event insurance waiver. Failing to do so will result in disqualification. Pit passes must be worn at all times.

2. Flammable Material – All carpet, headliner, door pads, and ALL other flammable material MUST be removed from inside of car. The front seat and dashboard may be left in place. It is suggested that the plastic bumpers covers be removed. They don’t do anything anyways.

3. Glass/airbags – All windows, mirrors, airbags & trim, must be removed prior to the derby event. No loose glass smashed into the bottom of doors. DRIVERS SAFETY

4. Doors & Numbers – The driver’s door must be PAINTED WHITE. An optional roof number plate may be securely installed. No all-white vehicles.

5. Fire Extinguisher – Must be within reach of the driver, must work, and have a proper working gauge. Please check the gauge on the extinguisher before arriving for the event.

6. Battery – One 12-volt car battery must be moved to the front passenger floorboard and securely fastened in a box/container clear of all fuel sources. Following inspection, it must be covered with a non-flammable shield such as a rubber mat or steel cover. Heavy truck or farm batteries will result in disqualification. ONE BATTERY

7. Gas Tank – Stock gas tanks must be removed. Must be a steel marine tank, custom steel fuel tank, or certified racing fuel cell. NEW FOR 2019. ALL TANKS MUST BE MOUNTED TO THE REAR SEAT BAR OR IF MOUNTED TO THE FLOOR TANK MUST SIT IN A STEEL HOLDER. TANK-MOUNTED TO THE FLOOR WITH RATCHET STRAPS WILL NO LONGER PASS. The tank must be covered with a non-flammable material (rubber mat) after inspection. Maximum 5 gallons. No movement to occur during inspection. Leaks will result in disqualification

Gas tanks can be mounted to the seat bar but no bracing acting as a GTP.NO GAS TANK PROTECTORS.

8. Fuel Lines – All fuel lines must have leakproof fitting with steel or rubber lines (no clear lines). No exceptions. Lines MUST run inside the car. Leaks will result in disqualification. All connections MUST have hose clamps to eliminate fuel leaks. FUEL-INJECTED CARS MUST HAVE PROPER RATED LINE AND CLAMPS!

9. Electric Fuel – The pump Must have a safety shut-off switch marked in red located on the roof in the center of the windshield area for officials’ use. Switch to control fuel pump only. Driver’s safety. MANDATORY. This rule is for fuel-injected cars only.

10. Fuel System – Electric fuel pump must be isolated with a non-flammable material covering lines, tank & pump. Example: covering may be fire-resistant blanket or airbag material.

11. Trunk & Tailgate – Trunk/tailgate may be fastened closed in MAX 6 locations each. If the trunk is fastened closed a 15” square hole must be cut in the center of the trunk for officials’ inspection. Bumper can be wired to trunk in 4 places. 2 bolts or threaded rod may be used to fasten trunk and hood shut. These account for 2 of the 6 locations. Max 3/4”. Max 3×3 washer.

12. Hood & Trunk/tailgate – Hoods are not mandatory. Without hood – use electric fan only – fans directly connected to motor must be removed. With hood – a 12” opening must be cut in the center of the hood. Hoods must remain open for officials’ inspection. The hood can be fastened down in a maximum of 8 places including a threaded rod or with seat belt strapping, wire, or chain only. Hoods/rad support can be wired to the bumper in 4 places. Maximum of 2 spots with threaded rod maximum of ¾ inch holding the hood shut. These spots will account for 2 of the 8 spots. Trunk/tailgate to be fastened down in same way as hood. Trunks/gates can be fastened closed in maximum of 8 places including wired in 4 places to rear bumper. Maximum of 2 spots with threaded rod maximum of ¾ inch holding the trunk shut. These spots will account for 2 of the 8 spots.2×2 Angle iron can be welded to the fender/hood and bolted together. Each bolt counts as a hold down place. Threaded rod must still have rubber mounts in place.

13. Body Panels – Metal may be cut from around wheels for clearance. 6 bolts may be added to rear fenders / quarters each side. Max 3/8 bolt. Max 3/8 washer.

14. Door Fastening – Doors to be fastened closed MAX in 6 locations per door. Doors may be welded in 6 locations. Max 3” weld. Max 3×3 plate. If Wire, chain, straps or belts are used 6 spots only per door. If using a combination of methods you still may not exceed 6 spots per door.

15. Bracing – Drivers side of car may have a 12” X 50” X ¼” max steel plate applied to drivers door bolted in 6 locations with a maximum ½” bolt NOT welded. NO “C” CHANNEL OR ANGLE IRON. Not mandatory but strongly suggested. NO Rear window bars. No hump plates. No gas tank protectors no dash or passenger side bars. No restrictions on drivers door reinforcement.

16. Roll bar – Single roll bar up each door frame, inside or across outside of the roof. Roll bars going across the roof can be bolted twice through the roof for driver safety. This roll bar may be welded or bolted down to the seat bar and bolted to the floor, NOT through frame or rockers. A seat bar MAX 3X3? can be bolted or welded behind back seat from side to side to protect driver. No excessive use of materials. Not mandatory. Seat/roll bars not to extend past back of drivers seat. Bar over roof cannot be attached to any other bar on the car except the rear seat bar.

17. Windshield- Space One single bar must be in place from the lower cowl to the center of the rook. No larger than 2? angle iron or 2X2 square tubing. NOT WELDED. ONE BAR ONLY

18. Dash bar – NO DASH BARS

19. Interior Modifications – No welding of any inside body support seams or firewall seams. All holes in firewall must be covered with a non- flammable material. Large holes in car floors must be repaired with same gauge metal and securely fastened. No reinforcement. Drivers seat must be tied into roof or door post. Broken seats may result in disqualification.

20. Bumpers – Front bumper only can be replaced with a full size car re bar. Example. Crown Vic or Caravan re bar. NO FULL SIZE CAR BUMPERS OR TUBE ALLOWED. No truck bumpers. BUMPER MOUNTING the first 6” of the stock sub frame is fair game. No welding what so ever to K frame. No metal may extend more then 4” past any point of the frame. If this rule seems confusing contact me and I will clear it up. Example ( I cut 2” of frame off I can weld 4” of frame to mount bumper. Example #2 ( I cut 6” off I can only but weld my bumper on).

21. Front Grill – Stock A.C. condensers permitted in original position. NO ADDED SCREENS

22. Radiator – Must be flushed of anti-freeze and replaced with water only. Overflows must point straight down. NO reinforcement.

23. Transmission Cooler – No aftermarket transmission coolers.

24. DRIVE TRAIN PROTECTORS – No drive train protectors.

25. suspension/Steering – Suspension must remain stock. NO modifications. No modifications, welding or changing parts. If you have a broken part from a previous derby and you want to repair it call ahead for clarification.

26. Frames – No welding of frame seams top or bottom. Trailer Hitch must be completely removed. ZERO frame welding/repairs will be allowed. NO frame repairs. Rear frame can be notched. Two extra body mounst may be added in location of your choice max ¾, three store bought washers and nuts per mount. No welding what so ever on this mount.

27. motor mounts – Stock. No reinforcing mounts or chaining engine in.

28. Body Mounts – Rubber mounts must be in place.

29. Tires – All tires must be filled with air only. Tubes allowed. Doubled tires allowed. No split rims. No screwing tires to rim or studding. All wheel weights must be removed and no welding stem protections. Referee’s discretion. NO triple side walls are permitted. No bead locks or stem protectors.

30. Pre-bending – NO pre bending or body creasing. STOCK. No pre bending any panels on a fresh car. No crushing trunk floor up.

31. Officials reserve the right to change or add rules at any at any time.

1970 & NEWER FULL-SIZE CAR RULES

TYPE OF CAR: NO trucks, convertibles, jeeps, vans, hearses, limousines, checker cabs, imperial, suicide lincoln’s

Cars previously run in demos may be considered too battered and unsafe, resulting in disqualification.

If there is in any question regarding the participant’s vehicle, it is the driver’s responsibility to prove make, model, year, engine rear end, etc.

1. Flammable Material – All carpet, headliner, door pads and ALL other flammable material MUST be removed from inside of car. Front seat and dashboard may be left in place. Sunroofs must be covered.

2. Glass/airbags – All windows, mirrors, airbags & trim, must be removed prior to derby event. No loose glass smashed into the bottom of doors. DRIVERS SAFETY

3. Doors & Numbers – Driver door must be PAINTED WHITE. An optional roof number plate may be securely installed. No all white cars. 3/4 of the driver’s door must be painted white.

4. Fire Extinguisher – Must be within reach of the driver, must work and have a proper working gauge. Please check gauge on the extinguisher before arriving for the event.

5. Battery – One 12 volt car battery must be moved to front passenger floor board and securely fastened in a box/container clear of all fuel sources. Following inspection it must be covered with a non-flammable shield such as rubber mat or steel cover. Heavy truck or farm batteries may result in disqualification. NO double batteries.

6. Gas Tank – Stock gas tanks must be removed. Must be a steel marine tank, custom steel fuel tank, or certified racing fuel cell. Plastic tanks MUST have a rubber floor mat mounted between the floor and tank. All tanks must be securely fastened down (bolted) in the middle of the back seat area. Tank must be covered with a non-flammable material (rubber mat) after inspection. No movement to occur during inspection. Leaks will result in disqualification. Ref has final decision. No race fuel allowed pump gas only. NO GAS TANK PROTECTORS. Tank/bracket MUST be 4? away from the rear sheet metal. If gas tanks are mounted on the seat bar the bracket/tank cannot in anyway act as a gas tank protector. No exceptions.

7. Fuel Lines/Pump – All fuel lines must have leak proof fitting with steel or rubber lines (no clear lines). No exceptions. Lines should run inside car. Leaks will result in disqualification. All connections MUST have hose clamps to eliminate fuel leaks. Must have a safety shut off switch marked in red located on roof in center of the windshield area for officials use. Switch to control fuel pump only. Driver’s safety. MANDATORY. This rule is for fuel injected cars only. Switch must be visible for 20? away.

8. Fuel System – Electric fuel pump must be isolated with a non-flammable material covering lines, tank & pump. Example: covering may be fire resistant blanket or air bag material.

9. WELDING – ABSOLUTELY NO WELDING ON VEHICLE OUTSIDE THE OUTLINED AREAS. No Exceptions.NO REAR WINDOW BARS.

10. ENGINE – ENGINES MAY BE SWAPPED FROM DIFFERENT MAKE OF CAR.

NO DRIVETRAIN PROTECTION.

11. SHIFTERS – Shifters may be directly attached to transmission linkage & relocated thru floor over transmission hump. Aftermarket shifters and gas pedals allowed.

12. Hood & Trunk/tailgate – Hoods are not mandatory. Without hood – use electric fan only – fans directly connected to motor must be removed. With hood – a 12” opening must be cut in the center of the hood. Hoods must remain open for officials’ inspection. Hood can be fastened down in maximum of 8 places including threaded rod or with seat belt strapping, wire, or chain only. Hoods/rad support can be wired to bumper in 4 places. Maximum of 2 spots with threaded rod maximum of ¾ inch holding the hood shut. These spots will account for 2 of the 8 spots. Trunk/tailgate to be fastened down in same way as hood. Trunks/gates can be fastened closed in maximum or 8 place including wired in 4 places to rear bumper. Maximum of 2 spots with threaded rod maximum of ¾ inch holding the trunk shut. These spots will account for 2 of the 8 spots. Angle iron can be welded to the fender/hood and bolted together max 2”x2”. Each bolt counts as a hold down place. Threaded rod must still have rubber mounts in place all washers 4”x4” max.

13. Door – Fastening All doors must be fastened shut with wire, straps, chains, weld( 4”x4”) or seat belts in 8 locations per door. Outside Car: Flat bar only bolted 8 times with a maximum 3/4” bolts. Max 72” long x 12” wide x ¼” thick. PLATE ONLY. NO WELDING. Not mandatory. NO WELDING

14. Bracing – Seat bar behind front seat from post to post. Seat bar can be extended down to the rocker/frame and can be bolted with 2 3\8? bolts per side or welded. DASH BAR- mounted door frame to doorframe, but not to firewall. Dash bars must be mounted above steering column. No down bars off dash bar. Safety bars MUST be securely mounted inside the car. Cars can have roll bar up and over the roof. Can only be bolted/welded to the seat bar. ONE bar can run down the inside of each front door joining the dash and seat bar creating a safety square around the driver. One bar can run between the seats from dash bar to seat bar to mount shifter and must be 12? off the floor. All safety bars 4? max diameter. Round or square tube. This is a safety cage and roll bar. NOT to reinforce the car.

15. Windshield Space – Strong steel construction-type wire mesh is recommended for the windshield area. One strong upright steel, chain or iron bar must be bolted/welded in windshield area. Bar to run from cowl to front portion of the roof. Must be 12? away from halo bar. NO REAR WINDOW BARS

16. FIRE WALL – Suggested that all holes in firewall must be filled/covered with tin. Center section of dash bar NOT to touch the firewall

17. Bumpers – Any factory passenger car bumper may be used. Front bumpers may be loaded , All work must be done on inside of bumper. The first 6” of the front frame are fair game to do what you like to mount bump. No metal may extend more then 4” past any point of the frame.(if this run is “Grey” msg me and I will be sure to clear it up for you.

18. Radiator – Radiators and cooling system must be flushed of anti-freeze and only water added. Overflows for radiator must point downward to the ground. Radiator must be mounted in original position or removed. No extra screens allowed. (Stock A.C. condensers permitted in original position.) No metal added around the rad for reinforcement. No rad guards.

19. Transmission – Coolers Are permitted. Transmission dipstick must be securely fastened, wired down or have an overflow tube pointing straight down away from drivers or spectators.

20.SUSPENSION – Steering/Suspension must be OEM. Movement must occur. It is recommended that rear coiled springs be wired to the differential. Rear end swaps are allowed. Any 5 bolt rear. No welding on rearend housing no bracing. Aluminum spindles may be swapped for steel oem spindles.

21. FRAMES – Used cars will get a max 6 -4”x4”X1/4” repair plates.

22. MOTOR Mounts – Stock mounts may be welded or chained. Any excessive or added mounts will result in disqualification. 2 chains (3/8?)may run from engine to frame area between rad support and firewall (upper control arm area) in case a motor mount breaks. No extra chains, wires or straps from engine/transmission to frame or body. No Exceptions.

23. Body Mounts – Rubber body mounts must be kept in with stock size bolts. Factory bolts cannot have large washers installed. If the car has threaded rod holding the hood/truck shut rubber mounts must still be in place. The centre of mounts can be made larger to accommodate the 3\4 threaded rod. Referee’s discretion. STOCK BODY BOLTS/MOUNTS.

24. Tires – No solid fill tires. All tires must be filled with air only. Tires may be doubled. No split rims. No screwing tires to rim or studding. All wheel weights must be removed- no welding stem protections. Referee’s discretion. NO triple side walls on any tires.NO bead locks/rim guards. Weld in wheel centres are ok. NO FULL WELD IN CENTRES.

26. Officials reserve the right to change or make a rule at any time.

FULL-SIZE TRUCK RULES

1980 and newer full size half ton trucks Astro van/aerostar vans style also. Not open to mini trucks like S-10, Ranger ETC- Dodge Dakota falls under being a full size truck.

MAX truck 3/4

2. NO convertibles, Jeeps. If you unsure of a truck contact us via email.

3. Trucks previously run in demos may be considered too battered and unsafe, resulting in disqualification.

4. If there is in any question regarding the participant’s vehicle it is the driver’s responsibility to prove make, model, year, engine etc.

RUNNING

Risk: Demolition derbies are hazardous and high-risk sports; therefore, anyone with a health condition, i.e., concussion, heart problems etc. or who is pregnant should not compete.

Protect yourself. Work Boots, sport equipment – e.g. neck brace, knee pads are recommended.

No bare exposed skin. All drivers MUST wear long pants/coveralls or long sleeved shirts. No exceptions.

Working seat belt and racing helmet are mandatory. Helmets MUST have chin straps. Goggles or face shields are recommended.

BRAKES – Vehicles must have dependable brakes and must be working properly before entering pen at all times. All boundaries must be observed.

NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON TRACK, EMERGENCY VEHICLE AREA OR IN THE PIT AREA. Any driver or pit person under the influence of alcohol or drugs allowed in the pit area. This will be strictly enforced.

Competitive aggressive hits! Careless driving in the pit area could result in disqualification.

All trucks are to be removed from the fairgrounds or racetrack immediately following the show.

Additional safety regulations may be imposed, depending on track and conditions.

All decisions of the official are final. NO REFUNDS!!

ALL drivers and pit persons MUST sign the event insurance waiver. Failing to do so will result in disqualification. Pit passes must be worn at all times.

Preparation of TRUCK must be DONE PRIOR to arriving at fairgrounds.

Full Size TRUCKS 2020

1. Flammable Material – All carpet, headliner, door pads and ALL other flammable material MUST be removed from inside of car. Front seat and dash board may be left in place.

2. Glass/airbags – All windows, mirrors, airbags & trim, must be removed prior to derby event. No loose glass smashed into the bottom of doors. DRIVERS SAFETY

3. Doors & Numbers – Drivers door must be PAINTED WHITE. An optional roof number plate may be securely installed. 80% of drivers door must be white

4. Fire Extinguisher – Must be within reach of the driver, must work and have a proper working gauge. Please check gauge on the extinguisher before arriving for the event.

5. Battery – One 12 volt battery must be moved to front passenger floor board and securely fastened in a box/container clear of all fuel sources. Can also be mounted in the passenger seat area. Following inspection it must be covered with a non-flammable shield such as rubber mat or steel cover. Car, truck or farm batteries allowed. NO double batteries. ONE battery only

6. Gas Tank – Stock gas tanks must be removed. Must be a steel marine tank, plastic, custom steel fuel tank, or racing fuel cell. All tanks must be welded or bolted to the frame in box. An opening 6” larger than size of tank must be made in box to allow tank to be bolted to frame. Tanks in Suburban’s and extended cabs must be securely mounted in the rear (center) passenger compartment and have a rubber mat between the tank and floor if using plastic tanks. Tank must be covered with a non-flammable material after inspection.. No movement to occur during inspection. Leaks will result in disqualification. Referee has final decision. No gas tank protectors.

7. Fuel Lines/Pump – All fuel lines must have leak proof fitting with steel or rubber lines (no clear lines). No exceptions. Lines should run inside car. Leaks will result in disqualification. All connections MUST have hose clamps to eliminate fuel leaks. Must have a safety shut off switch marked in red located on roof in center of the windshield area for officials use. Switch to control electric fuel pump only. Driver’s safety. MANDATORY. This rule is for fuel injected cars only.No gas tank protectors.

8. Fuel System – Electric fuel pump must be isolated with a non-flammable material covering lines, tank & pump. Example: covering may be fire resistant blanket or air bag material.

9.WELDING – No welding outside the permitted areas. Referee has final decision. Rear end gears can be welded.

10. ENGINE – Motors can be interchanged. Gm in FORD ECT. Carbureted engines allowed in fuel injected trucks. Headers allowed. FULL engine cradles and trans braces are allowed. If using a dist protector it must be 2? from firewall on a fresh truck. Aftermarket pedals and shifters allowed. slider shafts may be used. Engine and transmission mounts may Not reinforce the truck. Cradle not to touch the frame.

11. Hood & Trunk/tailgate – Hoods are not mandatory. Without hood – use electric fan only – fans directly connected to motor must be removed. With hood – a 12” opening must be cut in the center of the hood. Hoods must remain open for officials’ inspection. Hood can be fastened down in maximum of 6 places including seat belt strapping, wire, or chain only. Hoods/rad support can be wired to bumper in 2 spots. Gates can be fastened closed in maximum of 6 place. Rear bumper can be wired to tailgate in 2 spots. Two 3/4” threaded rods can extend up thru the frame, rad support and hood. Tailgates can be laid flat on the box floor and fastened thru the box only with 2- 3/4? lengths of threaded rod. NO thru frame. Box sides can be folded over and fastened thru the box only with 2- 3/4? lengths of threaded rod Cabs can be welded to box with 2 3”×3“plates per side OR Two 3/4 inch bolts fastening the cab to the box. Tailgates can be welded to the bedside with 3 3?X3? plates. If your building a suburban with barn doors each door can have 6 3?X3? plates.

12. Doors – All doors must be fastened shut with wire, straps, chained, bolted or welded with 3?X3? plates in 6 locations MAX per door. Example: 2 door trucks to have doors fastened in 8 total places and a 4 door truck to have a total of 12 per side total.

13. Bracing – Dash bar to run above the steering column touching each door post and to be 6? away from the center section of the firewall. Doors plates are allowed on both sides. Not overlapping on the box and no further ahead than 6? onto the fender. On a van/ 4 door truck or Suburban side plates no longer than 72?. Max 12? high and 1/4? thick. for all side plates.6- 3/4? bolts holding each door bar on or stich welded 1” every 5”. A seat bar can be welded or bolted from post to post behind the driver’s seat. It can not be extended down to the floor/frame but can extend over the roof as a roll over bar. Max 3-4” tubing. No kickers or down bars of any kind. Can be bolted or welded to the roof. NO bars extending past the back of the drivers seat. Inside door bars can connect dash and seat bar to create at square around the driver. No restrictions on drivers door reinforcement.

14. Windshield – Strong steel construction-type wire mesh is recommended for the windshield area. Strong upright steel bar or chain must be bolted/ welded in windshield area. Can also use wire. Not to reinforce the truck but to protect the driver. May not contact any drivetrain protectors.

15. Bumpers – Bumper ends can be bent in or cut off. A 4?X4? tube can be welded to the the frame rails on the front frame behind the stock bumper. Tube can be fitted tight to the back of the bumper. NOT welded to bumper or body OR a 4?X4? square tube can be welded to the end of the frame or a loaded factory car bumper may be used. Gussets from frame to bumper not to exceed 3? across. Allowed to weld the end 6? of the frame to keep the bumper on not to reinforce. No welding brackets to the frame. Rear bumpers can be removed If rear bumper is removed a 3X3 piece of tube can be welded between the frame rails. Tube bumpers must be cut on an angle or capped. No added point on tube bumpers…

16. Radiator – Radiators and cooling system must be flushed of anti-freeze and only water added. Overflows for radiator must point downward to the ground. Radiator must be mounted in original position or removed. No screens only original AC condenser. No metal added around the rad for reinforcement. No rad guards.

17. Transmission – Cooler can be placed inside the cab in a safe place and covered with a floor mat for safety.

18. SUSPENSION – Suspension must be stock unless other wise mentioned. Movement must occur. Tie rods can be reinforced. Everything else must be OEM. Ball joints, control arms, spindles and all other steering must be OEM. No added leaf spring clamps. Gears can be welded. 4X4 must be disabled. Trucks must have stock ride height. Rear ends swaps allowed. MUST be mounted in a factory manner for that truck. Stock style leaf springs. Coil spring trucks can be converted to leaf spring set using factory pick up spring packs. Spring hangers must be similar to factory and bolted to the frame NOT welded. Max truck style is 3\4 ton. No added leaf spring clamps. Pinion brake set up’s are allowed.

19. FRAMES – A TOTAL of 6- 4X4`repair can be added to bent frames. Trailer Hitch MUST be removed completely.

20. MOTOR – mounts Can be welded or chained but not to reinforce frame in any way. Plates can be added to cross member to weld on different make of engine- Example to get Gm into a Ford

21. Body Mounts – STOCK MOUNTS AND BOLTS. 3\4” threaded rod may be used in 2 places thru frame, rad support and up thru the hood. 2 extra 3/4 bolts can be added to the box with max 3×3? washers.

22. Tires – Any Double tires/tubed tires permitted. No valve stem protectors. Wheel weights must be removed. NO bead locks- rim guards. STOCK rims. Welded centre’s are ok but only to change the bolt pattern no to reinforce the rim. NO FULL CENTRES No split rims. Air filled only. No triple sidewalls on drive tires. Some events may have tread depth restrictions for drive tire so please check the facebook group ahead of time or contact Jonathan Kehoe or Dustin Ingram

23. Officials reserve the right to change or make a rule at any time.

Demo Cross

Non Sanctioned Truck & Tractor Pull

Sunday, August 11^th, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Registration and Weigh-In begins at 11:00 AM

There will be a draw from a hat for pulling order. Participants must be 16 years of age.

Presented by: Executioner Sled Team & Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society

Director in Charge: JENNIFER JEFFS 705-653-2249

Hook Fee $10 per truck/tractor

NEW in 2023- The Executioner Sled team will no longer supply hitches for any class. It will be up to the puller to have a hitch. “No hitch no pull”.

CONTEST RULES:

1. Number one puller will be the test puller and may take pull if weight of machine is ok, or he may pull in third position. If weight of machine needs further adjustment, first puller after each adjustment will be treated as number one puller.
2. All decisions on re-pulls must be made before tractor in question is unhooked from sled. On any re-pull caused by a contest malfunction, puller at this point (by choice) may drop back three positions. Any disqualifications on first attempt, bars a second attempt.
3. If presiding judge is notified of a tractor with mechanical problems, he may droop contestant three positions. This may be done only once per contestant per class.
4. All pulls must start with a tight hitch. Each contestant will be allowed two attempts to make a measurable pull. An attempt is defined as moving the sled a measurable distance (one inch or further). If the driver lets off on the throttle before going 100 feet on the first attempt, a second attempt will be granted, even if the vehicle rolls beyond the 100ft mark. If no attempt is made to back off the throttle a 2^nd attempt will not be granted.
5. There will be no test pulls in pull-offs.
6. A pulling vehicle may compete in 2 classes ONLY. Only the #1 puller in the previous weight class may move up.
7. All contestants pull at own risk.
8. Contest to be governed by judges with all decision’s final. Judges have the right to stop and disqualify any vehicle if it is being operated in a manner considered unsafe.
9. Officials have the right to inspect vehicles and serial numbers at random and upon request.
10. All contestants must wear a helmet or WILL NOT PULL IN ANY CLASS.
11. Invitational Tri Axel dump trucks MUST have a working pintle hitch and the dump box must be empty, or they will be disqualified and unable to pull.

GENERAL RULES FOR OPEN TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL CLASSES:

1. Although this is not a sanctioned pull, all competitors must follow the rules of ONTARIO TRUCK AND TRACTOR ASSOCIATION.
2. No one allowed on track except for track officials and contestants.
3. Scales at end of track. All pulling vehicles must be weighted prior to the competition with the driver seated on or in the vehicle. The maximum weight per class included both the pulling vehicle and the driver.
4. Drivers must be at least 16 years or age. If under 18 years of age, drivers must have parent’s written consent. PROOF OF VALID DRIVERS LICENSE, INSURANCE AND OWNERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION OF TRUCKS.
5. All pull positions must be drawn not assigned.
6. All spectators must be behind the protective fence.
7. No mixing of classes.
8. Classes in each event will be run in that event but not necessarily in the posted scheduled order.
9. No riders are allowed in or on pulling vehicles while pulling or in the track area.
10. No pulling vehicles are to be left running without an operator in the seat.
11. The contestant must pull at position drawn within 3 minutes of the time the sled is ready. If a puller had a mechanical problem, he must notify the track official before his scheduled hook.
12. The person competing must drive the pulling vehicle onto the track and off. All vehicles should leave the track under their own power, unless broken.
13. Drivers must remain seated at all times during their pull.
14. All vehicles must be in neutral or park while being hitched and unhitched.
15. All pulling vehicles must have working brakes.
16. Hitch point must be visible and clear for sled hook up.
17. Tractors exhaust systems with no mufflers must be pointed away from the crowd.
18. No weights behind the rear axle.
19. Additional rules may be imposed at the time of the truck/tractor pulls if officials deem it necessary.

THESE REGULATIONS MUST BE OBEYED BY ALL DRIVERS

Truck Classes

Tractor Classes

Vintage Tractor Pull

Saturday, August 10^th, 2024 at 12:00PM

Director in Charge: COLIN PETHERICK 705-653-0213

NEW in 2023- The Executioner Sled team will no longer supply hitches for any class. It will be up to the puller to have a hitch. “No hitch no pull”.

Campbellford Fair Vintage Tractor Pulling Rules- 2024

The following pulling rules have been developed in the interest of preserving and displaying antique tractors. It is anticipated that all persons participating in pulling events will accept these rules for this purpose and in the spirit in which they were intended. General rules may change at the discretion of the sled operator as deemed necessary.

1. Vintage Tractors must be of a model/series that was manufactured in 1959 or prior. (It is recognized that certain 1960 tractors had been allowed to pull previously and they will have grandfathered status.
2. History of the tractor is to be provided for the announcer.
3. Tractor is to pull in one class only, with the winner’s option of pulling in a weight class heavier.
4. First puller of a class (except in a pull-off) has the option to re-pull. The decision to do so must be made prior to unhooking from the sled and the puller will re-pull in 2^ndor 3^rd position.
5. No front wheel lifting.
6. During hook-up, tractor must be in neutral and driver’s hands and feet must be off the controls.
7. Hook person must stand behind the stop plate to hook the tractor.
8. Track width is 16 feet.
9. Puller must be available prior to the pull.
10. Absolutely no jerking of the sled at start of the pull.
11. Pull has 25 feet to restart.
12. Torque amplifiers, multi-power or hi-low shifters may not be shifted while pulling is in progress.
13. Tractors may not exceed a designated maximum speed limit. (currently 4.5 MPH but this may be changed if the conditions justify it). The first time the horn blows is a warning and the second time is the end of the pull, distance determined at this point.
14. No association with drugs or alcohol will be permitted or tolerated.
15. No passengers allowed on the tractor.
16. Drivers must remain seated at all times during the pull.
17. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age. If under 18 years of age, written authorization of a parent or legal guardian is required.
18. Tractor must be field stock (not modified in any way). This includes having the proper and complete front-end assemblies and fenders (if originally was equipped with fenders).
19. Vintage Tractor tires may be “loaded”, and wheel weights are allowed but not suitcase weights.
20. No string attached to the governor or carburetor.
21. Maximum tire size allowed is 38” diameter. Only rubber tires are allowed. The use of radial tires as well as any cut tires is discouraged, as they are not consistent with antique tractors.
22. Tractors are required to have Drawbars. Drawbar hook point is maximum 20” in height from ground and minimum length of 30” from middle of rear axle.
23. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL PULLERS