OTTPA 2009 RULES
CHANGES FOR 2009:
1. Added 5700 lb. Super Class
Attention: All Kill Switches and Neutral Safety Switches on Supers & Modifieds will be checked during
First pulls of 2009.. All blankets on modifieds need to be checked and replaced if showing age.
OTTPA OFFICIALS:
PRESIDENT-JIM BINGHAM -336-859-5037
VICE PRESIDENT-DOUG GILLILAND 336-472-6327
-SECRETARY/TREASURER- PATSY GILLILAND -336-472-6327
BOARD MEMBERS;
BOB CROTTS – 336-998-8777
DUSTIN HILL – 336-239-4566
JIMMY HOWARD- 704-664-6103
ROBBIE WRIGHT 336-824-1563
BRETT HARRELSON – 336-376-9451
SCOTT WILLIAMS – 336-625-8262
OTTPA TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. SAFETY RULES
2. STOCK TRACTOR RULES
3. 5 MPH & 7.5MPH RULES
4. SUPER TRACTOR RULES
5. ANTIQUE MODIFIED RULES.
6. FARM TRACTOR RULES
7. KILL SWITCH RULES
8. WHEELIE BAR RULES
9. CLASSES
& PULLING ORDERS
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WE DO TRACTOR PULLS Jim Bingham
336-859-5037
OTTPA, INC.
OTTPA, INC. 2009 SAFETY RULES
1. SAFETY IS FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS.
2. The officials of OTTPA will enforce the rules for safety, fairness, and best interest of the association.
3. The Track Officials decision will be final.
4. No alcohol or drugs will be permitted.
5. No unsportsman-like conduct such as arguing or fighting will be permitted - WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.
6. No reckless driving of tractor will be permitted - ON OR OFF THE TRACK - will be subject to disqualification.
7. Tractors must not be left running without driver in seat.
8. Drivers must remain in seat at all times during the pull, with hands and feet in proper position to quickly and safely stop the tractor. NO BOUNCING.
9. Only operator permitted on tractors - NO RIDERS.
10. Drivers under 18 years old, MINIMUM AGE 10 YEARS OLD - will be permitted to pull A TRACTOR WITH WHEELIE BARS - after taking the driver’s test and able to weigh and backup to the sled by themselves and meeting the requirements of the parents signing the release form or notarized OR signed by two witnesses not being family members and filling out entry form and attaching to release form.
11. Tractor drivers must be in loose chain position with tractor in neutral and hands off controls before hooking and unhooking.
12. Excessive raising of front-end will not be permitted. Excessive to be over 12" between front tires and track. Decision to be made by sled operator or stopping flagman. Tractors with proper wheelie bars are exempt from this rule.
13. All tractors
must have working brakes.Differential must be functioning. No locking
differentials.
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14. When the driver starts his pull, if he stops because he/she is in the wrong gear, spins out, chokes or breaks, he/she can immediately pull again or drop to last, provided he/she is not over the 50 foot line. If he elects not to drop, then his/her stop, spinout, choke or break point becomes his distance. Limited to two attempts only. EXEMPTION: DISTANCE WILL BE 100 FOOT LINE FOR SUPERS & MODIFIEDS., ATTEMPTING TO STOP.
15. If the tractor pulls the sled too easily in the judgment of the sled operator, the sled operator will adjust the weight and the tractor can pull again first or drop to last. Also, the first tractor in the pull or the first tractor after the track has been wet, has the option to drop to last position in that class.
16. When a tractor pulls the sled the full distance it will be known as a full pull. When 2 or more tractors in the same class make a full pull, the sled operator wil1 adjust the weight and have a pull-off. The tractors will line up in the order they made their full pull.
17. Side line markers with distance in feet will be used to assist in measuring distances pulled. A marker will also be placed at the stopping point of longest distance pulled to let other pullers know who is in first place. This marker is an approximate marking, and the footage counter on the sled will always be the official distance pulled.
18. Track is to have side lines marked with chalk - Any part of the tractor or sled touching these lines will be called out- of-bounds, and the driver will be disqualified from that class with no points allowed.
19. A Three-Man Committee made up of board members will resolve all disputes that are officially protested.
20. A Sled Operator will ride weight transfer at all times.
21. Tractors must retain a factory appearance as approved by dispute team.
22. OTTPA officials reserve the right to inspect any tractor at any time to make sure they meet the requirements of our safety rules.
23. Any tractor that fails to meet OTTPA safety requirements will not be permitted to pull until the safety infractions have been corrected.
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24. No Trucks Allowed.
25. Any questions regarding these rules should be directed to the track officials or board members.
26. Pullers must cross the scales to have weight and hitch checked immediately after each pull. No one other than the driver is allowed on or around the tractor until it has been weighed. If over-weight or drawbar is too high for that class, you will be disqualified.
27. If any puller violates the OTTPA safety rules: First time - Disqua1ified with no points, Second time - Put on probation with no points, Third time - barred from pulling for the rest of the season with no points. Applies to both drivers and tractors.
28. After you start your pull, you must not attempt to change gears, clutch the tractor, or jerk the sled in any way.
29. The use of TA’s, multi-power or other types of power shifts will not be permitted.
30. When a tractor is bought, sold or traded, all points accumulated by that tractor stay with it for the year, unless that tractor has been barred from pulling with OTTPA.
31. All OUT-OF-COMPETITION tractors will be pulled at the end of their weight class.
32. ALL OTTPA RULES WILL APPPLY.
33. THESE RULES CAN BE ADDED TO OR MODIFIED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND RULES COMMITTEE. The interpretation of these rules will be done by the board of directors of OTTPA, to be sure that they meet the intent and purpose for which they were written. Anyone considering building a tractor should check with an OTTPA official for the interpretation of any rule that is not clear to them, so that they can be assured their tractor will be legal.
34. See Additional Rules & Regulations covering - Stock Tractors - Super Tractors - Limited MPH Tractors and Modified Tractors.
35. Modifications may be made to these rules any time the OTTPA Board of Directors and President thinks there is danger to the drivers or spectators.
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OTTPA, INC.
RULES FOR STOCK ANTIQUE TRACTORS
3.5 MPH LIMITED
1960 AND OLDER
Minimum age limit 10 years old
1. SAFETY RULES APPLY TO ALL TRACTORS, CLASSES AND PERSONS.
2 Drawbar maximum height of 20" to hook point; Fixed in all directions - NO FLOATING of the drawbar or clevis.
3. Length of drawbar - 24" minimum from center of wheel to hook point, top of hitch adjuster can not be any higher than top of differential housing. WITH NO OBSTRUCTIONS.
4. All stock tractors must be equipped with a 3" Open Ring Hitch or Clevis WITH 3" opening, in horizontal position.
5. Maximum width of tractor - 96" measured from outside to outside of tires.
6. Factory
Fuels only. Kerosene,
Diesel Fuel, Propane, Gaso1ine and
7. Factory RPM's - fast idle maximum - checked with tachometer with hand throttle held full open by OTTPA Official.
8. Must have working governors - no manual override.
9. Tractor must have original frame.
10. Exhaust pipe must go straight up.
11. Must have agricultural type carburetor, in original up, down, or side draft position.
12. Must have working brakes.
13. Recommend that all tractors have wheelie bars per OTTPA specs.
14. Recommend that engine have stop switch in reach of driver.
15. Weight racks will be permissible:
-Front weight rack not to extend more than 12" past front frame of tractor.
-Rear weight rack not to extend past rear of back tires.
-All weight to be secured to weight rack.
-All weight racks to be stationary.
16. No changing of gears DURING PULL.
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PAGE #2 STOCK ANTIQUE RULES 3.5 MPH LIMIT
17. Tractors with factory gear reduction, such as TA, amplitorc, multi-power, power shifts or any other factory shifter (THAT IS A FACTORY REDUCER) can run either side – NO SHIFTING.
18. Any Gear pulling with maximum 3.5 mph speed limit.
1st warning Horn - Slow Down
2nd Warning Horn - Slow Down
3rd Warning Horn - Disqualified.
Excessive blowing of horn without interruption of the horn blowing while attempting to slow down will lead to disqualification.
19. It is recommended that all tractors that run this class on regular basis be clean, painted and/or restored.
20. Top of tire cleat can be cut. No altering of front of cleat. Tires on rims - to meet these specifications;
BEFORE CLEAT AFTER CLEAT CUT
2700 - 3200 - 3700 Weight classes: 13.6 max tire size – 12” max wheel width
4200 - 4700 - 5200 Weight classes: 14.9 max tire size – 13” max wheel width
5700 - 6200 - 7200 Weight classes: 16.9 max tire size – 15” max tire size
8200 - 9200 - 10,200 Weight classes: 18.4 max tire size – 17” max wheel width
21. Maximum Wheel Size - 38" Diameter.
22. Dispute to be settled by 3-man dispute team when officially protested.
23. ALL OTTPA RULES APPLY.
24. Tractors must have the stock engine, frames, transmission, rear end and axle housings or manufacturer's replacement. Stock heads and their replacements are to remain unchanged in outside appearance. No (7) bolt main blocks in Olivers, no (12) port heads, no (99) heads. AC-WC/WD/WD45 can use D-17 engine. IH-H - 350, IH-M - 450, JD - A/B/G can use power blocks. No MM (800) heads or blocks. Dual exhaust is not allowed except after stock manifold. No Oliver 1600 heads. Stock tractors must have cast iron manifolds.
25. Rear axle housings & final drive must be in original factory position.
26. Concerning RPM
Checking - At each pull 3 classes will be selected out of our classes by a
drawing to be checked. After they pull,
any one over will be disqualified; if not legal, according to the
manufacturer's high idle specs. No RPM
limiters allowed..
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OTTPA, INC.
RULES FOR SUPER ANTIQUE TRACTORS
1960 AND OLDER
12 MPH SPEED LIMIT
MINIMUM
AGE LIMIT – 16 YEARS OLD
1. SAFETY RULES APPLY TO ALL TRACTORS, CLASSES & PERSONS.
2. RPM’s - 2500 MAXIMUM. Checked with tachometer with hand throttle held full open by OTTPA Official. If you prefer to pull throttle yourself, the tractor must have a mechanical stop on throttle.
Maximum 12 MPH speed limit.
1st warning Horn - Slow Down
2nd warning Horn - Slow Down
3rd warning Horn – Disqualified
Excessive blowing of horn without the interruption of the horn blowing while attempting to slow down will lead to disqualification.
3. All wheel & tire sizes allowed up to 24.5 width x 38 height..
4. Maximum width of tractor-
96" measured from outside to outside of rear tires.
5. CUT TIRES ALLOWED.
6. Drawbar maximum height of 20” to hook point.
7. Length of drawbar – 18” minimum from center of wheel to hook point, top of hitch adjuster can not be any higher than top of the differential housing.
8. Drawbar is to be fixed in all directions. Must have closed ring hitch – 3” or more inside diameter and tractor weights must not obstruct hook point.
9. Must have working governors - no manual overrides.
10. Exhaust pipe must go straight up.
11. Must have agricultural type carburetor, in original up, down, or side draft position.
12 Must have working brakes.
13. Mandatory that all tractors have wheelie bars per OTTPA spec. - SEE ATTACHED DRAWING.
14. Tractor must have the original frame and same original manufacturer’s brand & series of engine coming from the same brand & series of tractor, fitting onto the original bell housing and bolted directly to the original motor mounts (NO ALTERATIONS) and with no more or no less cylinders than the original motor.
15. Tractors must have the stock transmission, rear end and axle housings or manufacturer's replacement.
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SUPER TRACTOR RULES PAGE #2
16. No tractor with a 471 or 671
17. Power-shifting is not permitted.
18. Tractor must have safety kill switch capable of being hooked to sled and disconnected by sled operator.
(See OTTPA specs.).
19. Tractor must have Spring-Return-to-Idle Throttle when released (Dead-Man Throttle).
20. Tractor must have back on seat. Minimum 6" high measured from top of seat rim. Seat belts are recommended but not required.
21. Factory fuels only: kerosene,
diesel fuel, propane, gasoline, and
22. Tractors must have fenders. Minimum to top of tire, and wide enough to cover driver's sides.
23. Weight racks will be permissible:
Optional -11’ Maximum length from center of rear axle to front of front weights.
-Rear weight rack not to extend past back of rear tires.
-All weights to be secured to weight rack.
-All weight racks to be stationary.
24. Weight Limitations are as follows:
AC WD45, Massey 33, Oliver 77, Farmall 460, JD-A 1939 and down and like size tractors are not allowed in classes below 4000 lb.
No 88 Olivers, M Farmalls, 44 Masseys, G John Deeres and like tractors can pull below 4500 lb.
No 99 or 990 Olivers or like tractors can pull below 7200 lb.
No D21 Allis Chalmers, GVI Molines, 1900 Olivers and like tractors can pull below 8200 lb.
25. It is recommended that all tractors that run this class on a regular basis be clean, painted and/or restored.
26. ALL OTTPA RULES APPLY.
27. These tractors will be inspected and if they don't meet these specifications you will not be allowed to pull until spec. are met - NO EXCEPTIONS.
28. Concerning RPM checking - At each pull 3 classes will be selected out of our classes by a drawing to be checked. After they pull, anyone over the 2500 RPM maximum will be disqualified. RPM Limiters allowed.
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OTTPA ANTIQUE MODIFIED TRACTOR RULES
WEIGHT CLASSES - 4200
LB. & 4700 LB. & 5200 LB.
MINIMUM AGE LIMIT – 16 YEARS OLD, WITH
BOARDS APPROVAL
1. Tractors must use the rear end, transmission, and sheet metal from a farm tractor of the years 1960 or before. Hood may be modified and/or extended to accommodate the automotive engine and transmission.
2. Tractors MUST have frames extended or replaced..Rear axle housing must connect to frame using same size material, but no part of the tractor (including weight brackets) shall extend further than 13 feet (156 inches) from the center of the rear wheels. The rear weight bracket shall not extend past the rear tires.
The wheelbase of the tractor (center of front wheel to center of rear wheel) shall not exceed 10 ½ feet (126 inches).
3. Any Ford, Chrysler or GM automotive OEM 6 cylinder or small block V-8 naturally aspirated cast iron engine (with OEM cast iron heads with original equipment manufacturer number legible on block and heads) is allowed. The allowed cubic inch displacement of the engine is 365. No after market blocks or heads are allowed. Only one 700 cfm four barrel (maximum) carburetor with no external modifications with original ID markings. No fuel injections. Aluminum intakes allowed. Camshafts must be of the flat tappet origin with any lift and duration. If a question arises, OTTPA reserves the right to check cubic inches. This may necessitate the removal of a head in extreme cases. To protest a $300 fee must be paid.
4. Tractors may run a maximum of 6000 rpm’s. Every tractor must be equipped with a memory tachometer, and a track official will check the memory tachometer at the end of each pull. If the rpm’s exceed 6000 or if memory tachometer is not working or is obviously inaccurate, the tractor will be disqualified. MSD rpm limiter chips may be supplied by OTTPA so all tractors must be built so as to accept the MSD rpm limiter chips.
5. Tractors may use gasoline or high-octane racing fuel ONLY. NO Nitrous or any additives allowed. No pressure fuel tanks. No diesel engines.
6. Tractors MUST run any automotive automatic transmission in addition to the tractor transmission, no clutch, or the automatic transmission may be directly connected to the tractor rear end. Tractors may pull any gear (no manual shifting during the pull).
7. All automotive transmissions must be covered with a current (not over 4 years old) SEMA approved safety blanket or shield (shield must be at least 1/8” steel) and be secured with 5/16” grade 8 bolts. The bolt spacing should not be more than 8” on center. The shielding should be 360 degrees around the width and length of the transmission.
8. The drive
shaft to the original tractor transmission (or differential if not using the
tractor transmission) must be shielded 360 degrees with ¼” steel or 3/8”: aluminum and fastened every 6 inches with
3/8” (grade 5 or better) bolts.
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Antique Modified Rules, page #2
9. All engines must be equipped with an electric cooling fan. No OEM or OEM replacement fans are allowed.
10. Harmonic balancers must be bolted to crankshaft and be SF1-18-1 certified or be shielded with 1/4 “ wall steel. 360 deg.
11. All automatic transmissions must be equipped with a safety switch to prevent starting unless in park or neutral.
12. All tractors must be equipped with kill switches and wheelie bars as specified by OTTPA. Kill switches must cut off the ignition and stop the electric fuel pump, if so equipped.
13. All tractors must be equipped with a “return to idle” dead man throttle.
14. All exhausts must point straight upwards
15. An ABC 2-1/2 pound fire extinguisher must be mounted within easy reach of the driver.
16. Hitch point must not be over 20 inches high or closer than 18 inches from a line extending center to center of the rear wheels.
17. Tractors must have wide front ends that track within the rear wheel tracks. Tractors must be inspected by an OTTPA technical team and passed before pulling.
18. Tires may be cut.
19. Wheel Diameter must not exceed 30 inches.
20. Maximum tire size – 18.4 x 30
21. Maximum width of tractor is 96 inches.
22. Weights must be able to hang and be secured on both front and rear weight brackets.
23. Tractors must have fenders that are a minimum of 2” higher than the tires and are wide enough to cover the driver's body.
24. Tractors must have safety shields of a minimum of 1/8” thick steel
or ¼” thick aluminum on each side of the engine extending the full length of
the engine. The shield must extend at
least 2" below the point of the lowest throw of the crankshaft end to the
top of the piston travel. Shield must
not be attached to the engine. Starter,
motor mounts; and other accessories do not qualify as being part of the shield.
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Antique Modified Rules, Page #3
25. All tractors must be equipped with roll cage per
specs.. The cage must have a minimum of
two vertical bars of 1-3/4” DOM roll bar tubing from side view. A forward brace
of the same material must angle to the frame. The cage must have two bars
across the back of cage, one at middle of driver’s back and one at driver’s
head.
26. Tractors
must have back on seat. Minimum of 6
inches high, measured from top of seat rim.
27. Tractors
must be equipped with seat belts and driver must have them fastened while
pulling.
28. It is
required that drivers wear helmets when pulling. .Full Face Shields
recommended.
29. Any off
track over-speeding or reckless driving will be subject to disqualification.
30. All safety requirements
of OTTPA will apply to the Modified Class.
31. Tractors must have description
of tractor printed or written on tractor in full view of spectators; i.e.: Chevy Powered WD Allis or WD Allis Chalmers
powered by Chevy motor, etc.
32. Tractors must be neat and
professional looking and painted.
Exception: new built tractor
exempt from painting for two shows.
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OTTPA, INC
FARM TRACTOR RULES
****THESE ARE SPECIAL CLASSES REQUESTED BY SOME OF OUR SPONSERS- WE DO NOT PULL THESE CLASSES AT EVERY PULL****
1. ANY YEAR TRACTOR NEWER THAN 1960.
2. ANY GEAR PULLING
3. POWER SHIFTING PERMITTED - ONE TIME ONLY
4. NO CLUTCHING OR CLUTCH SHIFTING
5. NO DUAL WHEELS, NO FOUR WHEEL DRIVES.
6. MAXIMUM WIDTH OF TRACTOR MEASURED OUTSIDE REAR CLEATS - 96"
7. NO JERKING SLED
8. NO STANDING UP OR GETTING OUT OF SEAT OF TRACTOR
9. HITCH HEIGHT NOT OVER 20” HIGH
10. NO PULLING FROM 3 POINT HITCH. MUST FURNISH OWN CLEVIS IN DRAWBAR - 3" OPENING
11. NO RAISING OF FRONT END OVER I2 INCHES, FLAGMAN'S JUDGEMENT
12. LOCAL FARMING TRACTORS ONLY - NO PULLING TRACTORS
13. DISPUTES TO BE SETTLED BY 3 MEMBERS.
14. FARM CLASSES WILL BE PULLED LAST UNLESS PROMOTER REQUESTS OTHERWISE.
15. WEIGHT CLASSES OFFERED WILL VARY FROM PLACE TO PLACE, NOT TO EXCEED 12,000 LBS.
16. NO WEIGHT BRACKETS OR HANG ON WEIGHTS - EXCEPT FACTORY FRONT
17. FACTORY ORIGINAL WHEEL WEIGHTS ONLY
18. ALL OTTPA, INC. SAFETY RULES APPLY.
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OTTPA, INC.
KILL SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
1. On spark
ignition tractors - the kill switch must break the electrical current to the
ignition.
2. The use of a plug in the
circuit that comes apart when tractor breaks away from the sled or is pulled by
sled operator is acceptable.
3. On Diesel engines the kill switch must shut the air off to the intake.
4. This can be done by an
electronic switch that shuts off the ignition pump and releases the intake flap
by use of a magnet or a mechanial flap with break away cord run from intake
through 3/8” copper tube to 2” ring.
5. All Kill Switches to have a 2” Minimum ring attached for hooking to the sled.
6. Kill Switch to be mounted minimum 4 ft. above ground level and not more than 6” off center either way.
7. Kill
switches will be tested along with hitches & wheelie bars.
8. The authority to pull the kill
switch is left up to the sled operator and is a judgement call, NOT SUBJECT
TO QUESTION.
9. In the event a kill switch comes loose by accident or unknown reason during the pull, and the flagman & sled operator agree that no danger was involved, the tractor may pull over.
10. If the kill switch is pulled
because of reckless driving or other dangerous situations the tractor WILL NOT BE permitted to pull over.
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OTTPA, INC.
WHEELIE BAR SPECIFICATIONS
MINIMUM 5” PAD - NO WHEELS
DIMENSION A – 6” minimum from cleat on tire to back of pad.
DIMENSION B – 10” maximum height off ground.
DIMENSION C – 20” minimum across pads.
NOTE: THE WHEELIE BAR MUST BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TRACTOR IN THE HEAVIEST CLASS PULLED. TO TEST - JACK UP THE PADS SO TRACTOR IS COMPLETELY OFF THE GROUND.
NOTE: THE WHEELIE BARS AND DRAW BARS WILL BE
INSPECTED BY OTTPA OFFICIALS WHILE TRACTOR IS ON THE SCALES BEING WEIGHED.
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OTTPA, INC.
WEIGHTS FOR PULLERS
OFFERED FOR YEAR 2009
|
STOCK ANTIQUE 1960 & OLDER ANY GEAR, MAXIMU, 3.5 MPH CLASSES OFFERED BY WEIGHT |
SUPER ANTIQUE 1960 & OLDER ANY GEAR PULLING CLASSES OFFERED BY WEIGHT |
|
2700 LB. STOCK 3200 LB. STOCK 3700 LB. STOCK 4200 LB. STOCK 4700 LB. STOCK 5200 LB. STOCK 5700 LB. STOCK 6200 LB. STOCK 6700 LB. STOCK 7200 LB. STOCK 8200 LB. STOCK 9200 LB. STOCK 10,200LB. STOCK LIMITED MPH CLASSES 1960 & OLDER ANY GEAR PULLING, MPH LIMIT CLASSES OFFERED BY WEIGHT 3500 LB.5 MPH 7.5 MPH 4200 LB. 4500 LB.5 MPH 7.5
MPH 6200 LB. 5500 LB.5 MPH 6500 LB.5 MPH |
3700 LB. SUPER 4200 LB. SUPER 4700 LB. SUPER 5200 LB. SUPER 5700 LB. SUPER 6200 LB. SUPER 7200 LB. SUPER 8200 LB. SUPER 9200 LB. SUPER MODIFIED CLASSES 1960 & OLDER ANY GEAR PULLING CLASSES OFFERED BY WEIGHT 4200 LB. |