17th Annual Antique and Farm Stock Tractor Pull

Saturday, June 29th • 6:00 p.m.

SMITH COUNTY AG. CENTER • HWY. 53 CARTHAGE, TN

Weigh In begins: 5:00 p.m.

Pull begins promptly: 6:00 p.m.

Registration is allowed up until class starts.

Sponsored By: Bates Ford / Citizens Bank / Powell Tire / Sanderson / Funeral Home / Smith Farmers Co-Op / Billy Wood

Anthony Apple 486-9464

Michael Nesbitt 683-7879

General Rules

  1. Numbers for tractor pulling order will be drawn in each class and posted on tractor for officials.
  2. Scale tolerance will be 100lbs. in each class.
  3. No dual or steel wheeled tractors.
  4. D-ring or clevis hitches only with drawbar hole of 3”x 3 3⁄4”. Rear edge of hole must be no more than 1” from rear of drawbar.
  5. Drawbar must be stationary in all directions.
  6. Drivers must start with a tight chain and remain seated with one hand on steering wheel during pull.
  7. Front tires may not leave the ground more than 18” during pull.
  8. First puller in class may not drop and pull over.
  9. Tractors may only pull one time in each class.
  10. Any item falling off tractor while pulling will result in disqualification.
  11. Pull is over when any part of the tractor touches the boundary line. Failure to stop will result in disqualification.
  12. Only puller and track officials are allowed on the track during pull.
  13. All tractors must weigh before each pull and immediately after each pull.
  14. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult while pulling and a kill switch is required.
  15. Each puller has 2 attempts to pass the 25’ mark.
  16. Tractors may not exceed 4.0 MPH. If horn blows after 100’ mark, then pull will be over and distance recorded. Failure to stop will result in disqualification.
  17. Protest fee is $100. If vehicle is legal the person being protested will receive the $100. If vehicle is found to be in violation, then the protestor will retain the $100. Protesters must be in the same class.
  18. Track official’s decision is FINAL!

Farm Stock Rules

  1. Tractors must be 1961-year model or older.
  2. All tractors must run UNCUT tires.
  3. Classes 4000-6500 tire size limit is 15.5 x 38
  4. Classes 7500 and up may run 16.9 x 38
  5. Class 8500 may run 20.8 x 38
  6. Weights must not extend further than 10’ from center of rear axle.
  7. 18” maximum drawbar height. 18” minimum drawbar length from center of rear axle.
  8. Check general rules for other requirements.

Antique Rules

  1. Tractors must be 1961-year model or older.
  2. Any cut tire allowed.
  3. Max tire size in all classes is 18.4 x 38
  4. Weights must not extend further than 11’ from center of rear axle.
  5. 20” maximum drawbar height. 18” minimum drawbar length from center of rear axle.
  6. Check general rules for other requirements.
Track officials have the authority to disqualify any driver that exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct, including but not limited to; profanity, failure to abide by the rules, or general disregard for the safety of others. Such disqualification may also result in forfeit of winnings and hook fees.

Tractor Pull Weight Classes

Hook Fee - $20 per hook

Farm Stock Classes
  • 4,000 lbs
  • 4,500 lbs
  • 5,000 lbs
  • 5,500 lbs
  • 6,500 lbs
  • 7,500 lbs
  • 8,500 lbs

Unlimited Hooks

Antique Classes
  • 4,000 lbs
  • 4,500 lbs
  • 5,000 lbs
  • 5,500 lbs
  • 6,500 lbs
  • 7,500 lbs
  • 8,500 lbs

Pay Out

  1. Regular Class – 1st Place: $30
  2. 2nd Place: $20
  3. 3rd Place: $10
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