1. No sign-ups for a particular class after the first hook of that class.
2. Everyone on the grounds must sign a waiver. Every driver must get an armband at the registration booth. No alcoholic beverages permitted on the fairgrounds.
3. Any driver/vehicle deemed unsafe by officials will not be permitted to hook. No "hot rodding" on fairgrounds. If caught "hot rodding" or with alcoholic beverages, you will be escorted off the grounds, all monies paid will be forfeited to Steel City Pullers and you will be banned from future pulls until appearing in front of the Steel City Pullers board at regularly scheduled meeting.
4. Only drivers are permitted on the tractor while being driven or towed. All other safety and common-sense pulling rules apply. Pullers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
5. Only track officials and contestants are permitted on track at any time. Track is defined as the area within 25 feet in any direction of the contest course boundaries, including run-off area at the finish line of track.
6. Starting pull will be made from a tight chain with no jerking.
7. All entries are subject to re-weigh or RPM check. Any track official can send an entry to be RPM checked if the tractor is suspected of exceeding RPM limits. The registered driver for class must be at the wheel when the tractor is checked. Scales have digital readout. Fifty (50) pound overage allowed. All tractor classes are 3000 RPM max unless otherwise noted.
8. Hooks: Unless sled is adjusted, first puller in class has option to drop (3 or 6 places, or to last). Vehicle may hook more than once per class, but with a different driver, with paid hook fee for each additional driver per class.
9. Hanging weights cannot interfere with sled's hitching chain or otherwise obstruct/impede hooking/unhooking process. Loss of weights while under green flag is grounds for disqualification. Anything object(s) or excessive fluids (at official discretion) falling from vehicle during pull other than mechanical failure will result in disqualification.
10. Hitch hole must be at least 3 inches wide and 3¾ inches long to accept sled hook. No clevis hitches.
11. In speed-limited classes, a horn, display board, or other monitoring device may be used.
12. REVISED PAYOUT (Effective 2014): 50% payback, $20 entry fee. Minimum 3 entries to pay out for a class. 3-4 entries = Pay 1st place, 5-7 entries = Pay 1st & 2nd, over 7 entries = Pay top 3.
13. Protest rule: If one competitor (A) suspects another party within his/her class of an illegal entry (B), protesting party must pay a deposit of $500 (500 dollars) and be subject to tech inspection in addition to the vehicle in question. If vehicle B is found to be legal, or vehicle A is ruled illegal, then the deposit is forfeited to Steel City Pullers.
Additionally, vehicle A forfeits any entry fees and/or prize money accrued during the event and is suspended indefinitely until reinstated by Steel City Pullers. If vehicle B is deemed illegal, the deposit is returned to vehicle A, and vehicle B is subject to the parameters outlined above for an illegal entry.
14. Hitch (Tractors): Must be stationary, no more than 1-inch movement in any direction, 20-inch maximum height, 18-inch minimum length from center of rear axle to hitch point.
15. Intake: No alcohol or any other oxygen accelerant permitted. Water injection for temperature control (No methanol higher than 30% concentration) may be used.
16. Tractor must be two-wheel drive (4WD may compete with front axle disengaged), stock block agricultural tractors with no visual engine modifications and rubber tires. Engine must be of original type or factory replacement. Original style hood and grille must be in place.
Rules
Weight classes: 5500, 6500, 7500, 8500, 9500
1. Tires: 18.4-38 limit, cuts and radials allowed.
2. Aspiration: No turbochargers or devices that create positive intake manifold pressure. Detroit style (2-stroke) engines are permitted as they have no traditional intake valves and use the blower to both scavenge exhaust and introduce fresh intake air.
3. Chassis: No tube/modified frames, wheelie bars required unless bumping up from stock class.
Weight classes: 5500, 6500, 7500: 4 mph; 8500 (6 mph only), 9500 (6 & 12 mph), 10,500, 11,500, 12,500, 14,000,16,000 (6 & 12 mph)
1. Tires: 5500-9500: 18.4-38 limit, radials permitted, no cut or altered tires. 10,500-14,000: 20.8-42 limit, radials permitted, no cut or altered tires. 16,000-20,000: No size restriction, radials permitted, no cut or altered tires. No rims wider than tire width.
2. Horn rule: A horn on the sled will sound when you exceed the speed limit. You have 100 feet to set your speed. The horn can blow up to 100 feet. If the horn sounds after the 100-foot mark, the hook is disqualified. A speed board may also be used.
3. Turbo: None unless OEM-equipped in 5500-9500 classes (4/6 mph classes); 3-inch x 3-inch limit.
4. RPM: 12-MPH class only: An RPM monitoring device will be mounted on the sled for the 2025 season for the 12-mph class. Tractors entering any 12-mph class must have the sensor installed with the wiring mounted on the outside of the sheet metal, to ease the tech inspection process. The wire must be mounted with a 3-prong electrical socket within proximity to the hitch point.
5. Chassis: No tube or modified frames. Wheelie bars encouraged but not required.
Farm Stock Open
(Must be stock appearing)
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Classes: 5500, 7500, 9500, 10,500, 11,500, 12,500, 14,000
1. Tractor must have OEM style engine, P-pump maximum.
2. Tires: 20.8-42 size limit (18.4-38 for 5500-7500 and lighter), cuts and radials are permitted.
3. Turbo/intake: 3x3 maximum. No alcohol or other oxygen accelerant permitted. Water injection for temperature control may be used (No methanol concentration higher than 30%)
4. RPM: 3000 RPM limit (All classes), random check, puller of class must be the one to rpm tractor. All tractors must have a visible throttle stop.
5. Tractors entering must have the sensor installed with the wiring mounted on the outside of the sheet metal, to ease the tech inspection process. The wire must be mounted with a 3-prong electrical socket within proximity to the hitch point. An RPM monitoring device will be mounted on the sled for the 2026 season.
6. Chassis: Wheelie bars required, roll cage or 2-post ROPS encouraged.
7. Must have a functional air kill/kill switch.
8. Any tractor class designated as "Open" shall require a kill switch, whether mentioned specifically by weight in these rules or not. This applies to any pull operated by Steel City Pullers, regardless of venue.
General
(Applies to all classes)
Rules questions text/call: Derek Day (724-747-0498, tractors), Mike Harden (724-207-0031, trucks)
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Factory Field Stock (Speed Limit)
Pickup Trucks
Non-Turbo Farm Stock
(Must be stock appearing)
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