SVFC 2008 Truck Pull Information Page

SVFC Rules 2008

1. Driver must have a valid state issued Drivers License. Vehicle must be street legal.

2. All contestants at every event must sign a release form, understanding that they are competing at their own risk and that they will not bring suit against any officials, members/or property owner. By signing the release form you agree to all rules set forth.

3. Engine must be six or eight cylinder compression ignition engine factory produced for (1 ton or less) pick-up truck. Aftermarket intake manifold is allowed, aftermarket programmers and chips are allowed.

4. Aftermarket turbocharger must be in original location for the engine/truck being used as intended by the manufacturer. Turbocharger inlet size will be checked at the tech officials discretion. Inlet opening must be round and may not be larger than 2.50”.

5. Maximum truck weight including driver is 8,000 lbs. Added weights must be mounted and secured in bed of the truck. Front mounted weights are not allowed, front bumpers must be O.E.M., lower brackets for snow plow frames are permitted, no modifications that add weight are permitted. All trucks must be weighed before class begins.

6. All vehicles must register and pass tech inspection before competing.

7. All drivers must attend driver’s meeting approximately ½ hour before event starts.

8. No one allowed on the track except for track officials and contestant.

9. All contestants must drive vehicle onto track and into position to compete under its own power and must leave track under its own power unless for breakage.

10. All pulls must start with a tight chain; no jerking of any kind is permitted. Vehicle must remain within boundaries of the track or the puller will be disqualified.

11. Puller will be allowed a total of two attempts to reach the 75 ft. mark. If puller goes past 75 ft. mark on 1^st attempt, no re-hook allowed. Test puller may drop 6 positions.

12. Driver must wait for green flag from starting line flagman before starting the pull.

13. Vehicle must stop immediately upon signal of red flag from flagman.

14. Competition vehicles must be operated in a safe manner at all times within the confines of the track, pit area, and staging areas.

15. A contestant may be disqualified for either emotional or physical reasons by SVFC track officials.

16. If any vehicle and/or driver is disqualified for any reason, no refund of entry fee or pit fee.

17. Fuel must be #1/#2 diesel fuel only. Soy/biodiesel fuel is permitted. No other combustible material (nitrous, propane, etc) may be injected into the turbocharger or any part of the air intake system.

18. All vehicles must have a 4 wheel hydraulic brake system in good working condition.

19. All open body vehicles must have at least a 4 point roll bar fastened directly or indirectly to the frame.

20. Hitch must be a “REESE” style hitch. The hooking point must be the rear most point on the vehicle. Hitch point cannot exceed 26 inches in height before, during or after the pull. Hitch point must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.00 inch inside diameter ring or clevice hole for the sled hook. No “Trick” hitches will be allowed.

21. Vehicles must have a O.E.M. firewall and floor. Only holes allowed are those for brakes, clutch, transmission controls and wiring.

22. Injection pump and entire fuel system must be O.E.M. factory installed system for the engine/truck being used. No fuel tanks, fuel lines or batteries allowed in cab of truck unless factory installed.

23. Wheels and tires must have D.O.T. approved number on sidewall. No cutting, grooving, shaping or sharpening of the tire tread is permitted. No studded tires or chains allowed.

24. All vehicles must have a working suspension front and rear, minimum 1 inch travel. Suspension may not be blocked solid. Vehicle must have a minimum of 3 plys of rear springs. Bolt on traction bars are permitted. Air bag lines must be disconnected.

25. Wheelbase of truck must be original wheelbase for the truck being used.

26. Truck and driveline being used ( including front and rear axle, clutch, transmission, transfer case and drive shaft) must have been originally produced for diesel engine truck use.

27. Engine and radiator must be in original location as intended by manufacturer.

28. Frame, body, hood, bed and fenders must meet O.E.M. specifications. All window glass must be in place. Doors and windows must function up and down.

29. All engine fans must be O.E.M. shrouded.

30. Track officials will have the option to check competitors for rule violations at any time during the events.

31. The SVFC reserves the right to change any safety rule or rules if they feel it is necessary.

32. Most Importantly Be Safe and Have Fun!

1. Driver must have a valid state issued Drivers License. Vehicle must be street legal.

2. All contestants at every event must sign a release form, understanding that they are competing at their own risk and that they will not bring suit against any officials, members/or property owner. By signing the release form you agree to all rules set forth.

3. Engine must be six or eight cylinder compression ignition engine factory produced for (1 ton or less) pick-up truck. Aftermarket intake manifold is allowed, aftermarket programmers and chips are allowed.

4.Nos will not be permitted.

5. Maximum truck weight including driver is 6500 lbs. Added weights must be mounted and secured in bed of the truck. Front mounted weights are not allowed, front bumpers must be O.E.M., lower brackets for snow plow frames are permitted, no modifications that add weight are permitted. All trucks must be weighed before class begins.

6. All vehicles must register and pass tech inspection before competing.

7. All drivers must attend driver’s meeting approximately ½ hour before event starts.

8. No one allowed on the track except for track officials and contestant.

9. All contestants must drive vehicle onto track and into position to compete under its own power and must leave track under its own power unless for breakage.

10. All pulls must start with a tight chain; no jerking of any kind is permitted. Vehicle must remain within boundaries of the track or the puller will be disqualified.

11. Puller will be allowed a total of two attempts to reach the 75 ft. mark. If puller goes past 75 ft. mark on 1^st attempt, no re-hook allowed. Test puller may drop 6 positions.

12. Driver must wait for green flag from starting line flagman before starting the pull.

13. Vehicle must stop immediately upon signal of red flag from flagman.

14. Competition vehicles must be operated in a safe manner at all times within the confines of the track, pit area, and staging areas.

15. A contestant may be disqualified for either emotional or physical reasons by SVFC track officials.

16. If any vehicle and/or driver is disqualified for any reason, no refund of entry fee or pit fee.

17. Unleaded fuels only will be permitted.

18. All vehicles must have a 4 wheel hydraulic brake system in good working condition.

20. Hitch must be a “REESE” style hitch. The hooking point must be the rear most point on the vehicle. Hitch point cannot exceed 26 inches in height before, during or after the pull. Hitch point must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.00 inch inside diameter ring or clevice hole for the sled hook. No “Trick” hitches will be allowed.

21. Vehicles must have a O.E.M. firewall and floor. Only holes allowed are those for brakes, clutch, transmission controls and wiring.

22. No fuel tanks, fuel lines or batteries allowed in cab of truck unless factory installed.

23. Wheels and tires must have D.O.T. approved number on sidewall. No cutting, grooving, shaping or sharpening of the tire tread is permitted. No studded tires or chains allowed.

24. All vehicles must have a working suspension front and rear, minimum 1 inch travel. Suspension may not be blocked solid. Vehicle must have a minimum of 3 plys of rear springs. Bolt on traction bars are permitted. Air bag lines must be disconnected.

25. Wheelbase of truck must be original wheelbase for the truck being used.

26. Truck and driveline being used ( including front and rear axle, clutch, transmission, transfer case and drive shaft) must have been originally produced for Gas engine truck use.

27. Engine and radiator must be in original location as intended by manufacturer.

28. Frame, body, hood, bed and fenders must meet O.E.M. specifications. All window glass must be in place. Doors and windows must function up and down.

29. All engine fans must be O.E.M. shrouded.

30. Track officials will have the option to check competitors for rule violations at any time during the events.

31. The SVFC reserves the right to change any safety rule or rules if they feel it is necessary.

32. Most Importantly Be Safe and Have Fun!