EAST CENTRAL IOWA
PULLERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
RULE BOOK
www.ecitpa.com
Updated March 2007
ECIPA OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: RICK EVANS 319-854-6667
VICE PRESIDENT: TOM O’BRIEN 319-393-0203
SEC./TREASURER: RACHEL QUINLAN 319-828-4713
BOARD DELEGATES: RANDY CRONBAUGH 319-741-3051 BRANT GREINER 319-653-3989
MARK HAM 319-936-4814
BILL HYNICK 641-969-4776
JAY KLEINSCHMIDT 319-846-2291
STEVE MCELMEEL 319-455-2496
BILL MCENANY 319-932-2861
SHAYNE MORTON 319-362-5982
MIKE SCHULTZ 319-447-4355
DJ SULLIVAN 563-927-6749
DUSTIN WICKMAN 319-377-0947
TECH OFFICIALS: DON COONROD JR 319-560-2076
GARY “BEAR” BECKER 319-227-7566
LANCE FLEMING 563-924-2524
QUAD DELEGATES: BRANT GREINER 319-653-3989
LEO KINZENBAW 319-454-6565
SHAYNE MORTON 319-632-5982
MIKE SCHULTZ 319-447-4355
*****BRAKES*****
1) All tractors must have working brakes.
*****DRAWBARS*****
1) Drawbars shall be no higher than 20” to the top of the hitch point. Drawbars must be clamped solid so that it cannot float up-wards or sideways. Drawbars shall be no shorter than 18” from hitch point to center of rear wheel.
2) Drawbars shall be constructed so that in the event of drawbar breakage the drawbar supports do not pull from a top link or brace above the centerline of the rear axle. Any vehicle with the drawbar hold-up device above the centerline of the rear wheels must have a single pin slide out drawbar.
3) Drawbars cannot be connected to hydraulics or any type trick hitch.
4) Drawbars and hitch devices shall be constructed of steel.
a) 7500# and under classes:
i) There must be a minimum 2 sq. inch steel at any point including area of pin with pin removed.
ii) Minimum pin size of 7/8”.
iii) Hitch must have hole minimum 3” round.
iv) Hitch must not have more than 1 ½” sq. or 1 ½” round stock and hitch shall not be less than 1” sq. or 1 1/8” round stock.
b) 8500# and over classes:
i) There must be a minimum 2 sq. inch steel at any point including area of pin with pin removed.
ii) Minimum pin size of 15/16”.
iii) Hitch must have hole minimum 3” round.
iv) Hitch must not have more than 1 ½” sq. or 1 ½” round stock and hitch shall not be less than 1” sq. or 1 1/8” round stock.
5) No portion of vehicle may interfere with sled, chain or hook. Area 6” wide and 12” immediately above the drawbar must be free of all obstruction.
6) Drawbars and wheelie bars are not to be connected.
7) It is recommended that the competing vehicle not be tied down to tow vehicle on the drawbar in any way.
*****CLUTCH FLYWHEEL*****
1) A steel billet flywheel, pressure plate friction surface, and steel floater plates are required for all pulling vehicles. Any vehicle implementing any other type of clutch will be disqualified.
2) Safety tie bars mounted to the rear axle housing with at least four axle housing bolts and extending forward of flywheel area and fastened to side of block or main frame with at least four 5/8” bolts; or a one piece frame extending from front of tractor to rear axle housing mounting bolts. Note: tie bars or frame must be of sufficient strength to support weight of tractor with the bolts used to split the tractor removed.
3) Flywheel guards must be used. A 20-ply ballistic nylon or 20-ply Kevlar 17” wide and long enough to wrap around the bell housing with at least 6” overlap secured with 6-2” wide nylon web straps with steel D-ring and sewn the length of the blanket and secured front and rear with straps.
4) It is recommended that gasoline and pressurized tanks of flammable substances be kept away from the clutch housing area. This is a suggestion subject to safety committee judgment. Rules may be required later.
*****CHASSIS*****
1) The chassis shall consist of the following:
a) The stock engine block or its replacement as listed by the manufacturer for that model.
b) The stock bell housing or manufacturers replacement.
c) The stock transmission housing or manufacturers replacement.
d) The final drive housing or manufacturers replacement. The original equipment manufacturer engine block or manufacturers’ replacement cannot be modified externally in any way except normal repairs. Any alteration to the chassis shell must have written approval of the Association Board. (The criteria of the Board will be retention of stock appearance.) No aluminum replacements of engine parts, clutch housing, transmission case, rear end housing or rear axle housing.
2) Tractors must have hood and grill in place as intended by the manufacturer. Tractors must have written Board approval for legal entries of appearance modifications.
3) Tractor wheelbase will be a maximum of 114” from the center of the rear axle to the center of the front axle.
4) All tractors must have wide front end with front wheels within tracks of rear wheels.
5) Tractor length of 13 feet maximum from center of rear wheels to the farthest point forward including front weights.
6) Tire size limit is 24.5x32. No chains, duals or 4-wheel drives allowed. Double cut tires are allowed with biased type tires only. Cut and ½ are allowed in biased or radial type tires.
7) Side shields must be equipped and should be of 60 thousands steel or aluminum which is to be securely fastened to the tractor. They should cover from top of the frame to the hoods and as long as the engine.
8) It is recommended that a quick release fastener be used (winged nut type or cotter pin type hood pins). Reason: ease of access in case of emergency.
9) Helmets are mandatory D.O.T. approved.
10) All tractors must have fenders or a shield between the driver and tires to consist of a solid barrier between driver and any part of rear tires sufficient to support weight of driver. Must be minimum of 36” long at top and must curl a minimum of 6” out over tire.
11) Tractors must have a strong and rigid seat with seat belts anchored to something other than the seat itself. All tip seats should be securely fastened while pulling.
12) Stabilizer bars are required. The drawbar assembly must in no way be attached to the stabilizer bars. (see illustration)
Stabilizer bar will extend a minimum of 32” behind a line drawn from the center of the wheel to the ground. The stabilizer pad must not be more than 10” off the ground. The stabilizer pad must be a minimum of 8” square. A minimum of 20” will be allowed from the outside of one pad to the other. Stabilizer bars are not to be mounted in any way to the drawbar. Note: the stabilizer bar system must be able to support the weight of the tractor in the heaviest class pulled. Jacking up the pads so the tractor is completely off the ground will be a good test.
13. 2 ½ lb. fire extinguisher, preferably halon must be convenient to operator.
14. Fire helmet and full length pants are mandatory.
15. Roll cages are mandatory. NTPA specs are recommended
*****ENGINE*****
1) Engine must be manufacturer designed block for that tractor drive line or factory replacement block for that tractor with factory appearing head for that tractor at the time of manufacture. No aluminum heads allowed.
2) Cubic inch restrictions:
6700# class ----410 CID
7500# class ----410 CID
315 CID or less ---- twin chargers allowed.
8500# class ----650 CID
9500# class ----650 CID
430 CID or less ----twin chargers allowed.
There will be no de-cubing of any engines. For example, you cannot take an IH 414 CID and make it 410 CID by any means. Lost of all accumulated points for the year if found to be over cubed.
3) P-pumps or any smaller injection pump allowed—only ONE plunger per engine cylinder allowed. No French or Sigma pumps allowed. No electronic injectors or electronic injection pumps or electronic injection systems of ANY kind allowed.
4) Any DIESEL fuel can be used as primary fuel. Gasoline, ether, oxygen, alcohol, nitrous oxide, nitro-methane and propane (or any combination thereof) are all illegal fuels for primary OR secondary fuels.
5) Water injection systems shall use water or a mixture of water and lubricant only.
6) Water for water injection systems and/or diesel fuel may be provided unannounced at any pull by tech officials for all competitors in a class or all classes.
7) No pressurized tanks for primary or secondary fuels. Lost of all accumulated points for the year if illegal pressurized tank found.
8) Only one turbo-charger with one pressure chamber will be allowed. The only exception being those diesels with 315 CID or less in the 6700#/7500# classes and any diesel tractor with 430 CID or less in the 8500#/9500# classes, may run two turbo chargers under the guidelines below. The compressor housing will be no larger than a 3” inlet measured at the smallest diameter area of the compressor wheel. No downsizing of the compressor housing ahead of the wheel will be allowed. The exhaust housing being no larger than a 4” outlet measured as above. Inlet will be measured using a 3.005 slug, exhaust using a 4.005 slug. Any slug that touches the appropriate wheels will be illegal. No air bleeds or secondary air allowed. No waste gates or waste gated exhaust housing or no variable vein exhaust. Tractors may run a 2003 NTPA super farm charger. GT42 Outlaw charges acceptable in the heavy limited pro class. Twin turbo charged heavy Limited Pro Stock tractors can run a 3.5 compressor wheel/inlet on the top charger. Turbo-chargers may be teched at ANY time by a tech official. If there is a protest of a turbo, both protestee and protestor will be checked. Protestee must be a paid up member and contestant in said class of protested tractor. Any tractor found to be with an illegal turbo-charger will lose ALL points accumulated thus far in the season in all classes that is has competed in and will be disqualified for that day—no prize money OR refunds.
9) Turbo charger must be under hood or shrouded end to end and 360 degrees around with .60 steel or heavier. It must be shrouded if under a fiberglass hood.
10) Exhaust must be discharged vertically, no rain caps or curved pipes allowed.
11) Exhaust pipes must have (2) 3/8” grade 5 bolts set within 1” and 90 degrees to each other in the vertical part of the exhaust or pipe.
12) Tractors must have automatic ignition kill switch and air shutoff in working order at all times. Track officials or tech inspectors have the option of checking kill switches as often as they deem necessary. Switch must be checked with engine running and track ready. Mechanical fuel shut off is recommended to be a 3-way valve which will send fuel back to the tank when activated for shut down. It is also recommended that this 3-way valve be as close to injection pump as physically possible for best results. The air shut off must also be able to be activated by the driver from the seat (with seat belts on) AND skid operator.
a) On a spark engine the kill switch must break or ground ignition and shut off electric pumps.
b) On a diesel, the air shut-off must have a spring loaded closing mechanism. To be deemed acceptable it must prevent building boost. It is recommended that a gasket seal be used. A mechanical shut-off, controlled from the seat, must be placed in the fuel line before the injection pump.
c) All engines shall have a 3/8th inch diameter cable wrapped around engine assembly between cylinders #1 and #2. Cable will have a 6 inch overlap at ends with 2 clamps securing it. Cable should have approximately 4 inches of slack in it when assembled.
d) Computers will be allowed for “Acquisition of Data” only. Computers shall not be used for controlling any mechanical function of the engine or chassis.
13) The kill switch hook-up will be located in the rear center of the tractor. Maximum 6” off center in any direction approximately 4’ above its point of hook. A 2” diameter ring should be made available to the sled.
14) All tractors must have a dead man throttle, which automatically retards to idle position when released by the operator.
15) Tractors must have a bulk head shield between driver and engine from top of hood to top of torque tube or transmission housing or clutch housing from side shield to side shield. This also serves as a flash fire shield.
16) All tractors in addition to stabilizer bars must have a brace that extends vertically 12” from the rear most tip of skid pads. There must be a support brace extending inward to frame, axle or top of stabilizer bar arms. Materials used must be of minimum strength of materials used for stabilizer bars. Design and material must withstand severe impact of sled. Vertical brace should extend rearward a minimum 2” from radius of rear tires.
17) All tractors must be equipped with a starter interrupter switch on the gearshift which will allow starter engagement only in a neutral gearshift position. A clutch pedal safety switch will be allowed as long as driver is seated while starting tractor.
18) A safety light system is required on all pulling vehicles. A white light, automotive quality, minimum 2” in diameter, must be mounted directly above or below the safety kill switch at the rear of the vehicle. The light must be activated by a shift lever so that when placed in reverse will activate the light.
19) Tractors must have an electric operated cooling fan. Stock steel bladed fans that are driven by a belt are not allowed.
20) A .0060ths thick steel shield or .120ths aluminum must run between the frames and under the harmonic balancer to prevent loss of harmonic balancer from the tractor.
1) Must be factory type production pickup. Must contain factory type engine in factory (stock) location but no less than 14" from center of front axle to bell housing mounting surface on block.
2) Stock type frame rails must be used from center of front axle to center of rear axle.
3) No T-buckets.
4) Must have brakes, and front and rear glass or Plexiglas. Vehicle may not be stripped beyond safe operating condition-- hood, fenders, doors, glass and brakes.
5) No fiberglass bodies. Fiberglass hoods will be allowed.
6) Engine limit - 480 C. I. limit (5 C.I. leeway).
7) Headers allowed. Aluminum intake allowed. No tunnel rams. No dual carbs. Any single 4150 flanged carb and 4150 flanged intake allowed. No 4500 flanges allowed.
8) No aluminum heads and or blocks.
9) No dry sump.
10) No magnetos.
11) All safety equipment required - loops, scatter shield, and kill switches. All kill switched must shut off ignition and fuel pumps.
12) Profab 3 speed is the only after market transmission allowed. No air shift, no reverser. Manual shift.
13) Must be 2 ton or less rear end. No planetary rear ends. But need rear axle covers.
14) Can have weight bracket on front. Weight may not exceed 180" from center of rear axle to furthest point forward.
15) Hitch height 30".
16) Hitches must be rigid in all directions. Draw bar length to be minimum of 27% of truck wheel base from center of rear axle to point of hook, and have a clear hook. Maximum wheel base 133".
17) Must be DOT approved tires. Maximum tire size 35" x 12.5".
18) No alterations to tread allowed. Cyped tires allowed.
19) Kill switch must be located in the rear center of the vehicle (maxin1um of 6 inches left or right off center, maximum of 24 inches above the point of hook). Must have 2" steel ring.
1) Must have front and rear glass or Plexiglas.
2) Any tire, any rims, any alterations. Maximum tire size 18.4" x 16.1". Maximum rim width 20".
3) Engine limit - 530 CI (5 CI leeway)
4) Multiple transmissions allowed. No chain drive allowed.
5) No nitrous oxide or pressurized fuel allowed.
6) Any camshaft, single carb, intake manifold can be used, which must be of stock configuration. Fuel injected engines allowed. No sheet metal intakes.
7) All safety equipment required. All kill switches must shut off ignition and fuel pumps.
8) Weight added to vehicle must be securely fastened.
9) Vehicle may not be stripped beyond safe operating conditions - hood, fenders, and doors. Factory box must have floor or cover.
10) There must be a firewall between the motor and the driver.
11) Naturally aspirated engines weight will be 6200# both classes. Hitch height 30".
12) Aluminum heads allowed. No hemi heads allowed.
13) May use custom frame. 180" center rear axle to farthest point forward, weights included. Minimum 18" from rear axle to hook. Must have a clear hook. No weight further than 12" from hook.
14) Wheelie bars and push bars required. Working reverse lights required.
15) Must be factory production truck. No T-buckets allowed.
16) Hitch must be rigid in all directions.
17) No four valve heads allowed.
18) No 5" bore space engines or heads.
19) If alcohol fuel is used, driver must wear full fire suit, fire gloves, fire shoes, and head sock or full face helmet with built-in head sock.
20) Trucks with planetary rear end, drive shafts must be covered 360* with 5/16" min. steel or 3/8" min. alum. Round material.
21) The 180" from the center of rear axle overall rule will apply to all TWD trucks, with the exception of a 10" over-length allowance for cosmetic fiberglass only. No steel structure, re-enforcement, or steel bumpers allowed past 180". Tow hook to be consistent with 180" rule. Note: this allowance applies only to pickup truck-style bodies of the following models: 1994 Dodge or newer; 1996 Fords or newer; and 1998 Chevy and/or GMC or newer.
22) Kill switch must be located in the rear center of the vehicle (maximum of 6 inches left or right of center), maximum 24 inches above the point of hook. 2" steel ring required.
23) Side shields will be required on all trucks. These must cover from bottom of block to top of cylinder deck. Material to be a minimum of .060 steel or aluminum. Frame may also act as shield.
24) Motors will be pumped for cubic inch displacement. (Vehicle owner must be present or have someone capable of removing the rocker arm assembly- tech inspectors will not perform this task.)
1) Definition of a Super Stock Truck: A 1/2, 3/4, or 1 ton stock pickup that has had alterations made to its parts to make it a super stock. Any alterations to the stock type component can be internal or external as long as the alteration does not remove the component from being a pickup truck.
2) Vehicle may not be stripped beyond safe operating condition - hood, fenders, and doors.
3) Must be a factory production vehicle. Truck and engine must be of same manufacturer. Engine must be in stock location, or no less than 14" from center of front axle to the front of the bell housing. Engine limit - 530 C.I. limit (5 C.I. leeway).
4) No tube frames- Must run stock pickup frame.
5) Dual shocks, solid suspension, blocks and traction bars allowed. Any automotive type spring may be used. Any combination of the above is allowed on front or rear axle.
6) Plummer suspension is not allowed. Must have factory, functional, front suspension.
7) Must have push bars 36" or below. No lower than 24" solid construction.
8) Maximum wheel base 133".
9) Fuel pressure gauge must be mounted outside of truck cab. No nitrous oxide, alcohol, or pressurized fuel allowed.
10) Headers allowed. Any ignition permitted.
11) All safety equipment required - loops, scatter shield, rear axle covers, kill switch. All kill switches must shut off ignition and fuel pumps. No modifications to bell housing in line of fly wheel.
12) Any drive line component spinning at engine speed or faster must be totally enclosed.
13) Weight added to vehicle must be securely fastened. Weight may not exceed 60" from center of front axle.
14) Hitches must be rigid in all directions. Draw bar to be minimum of 27% of truck wheel base from center of rear axle to point of hook and have a clear hook. 26” hitch height.
15) Maximum tire size 35xI2.50/15, 16, or 16.5" tire. Maximum 10" rim - inside bead to bead. No dual wheels. Must be DOT approved tire. Cyped tires allowed. If wheel tread is offset, center line of front tires must run within tread of rear tires.
16) Any camshaft, single carb, or intake manifold can be used. Must be of stock configurations - tunnel rams, pro rams, etc. are not permitted. No sheet metal intakes. No blowers or hemi heads allowed. Engines must be naturally aspirated. Aluminum heads allowed.
17) Heads that are not allowed: Pontiac Big Chief, Olds Big Chief, Dart Big Chief, Brodix Big Duke, Ford C460, Ford E460. (Brian Gilboy is grand fathered in for the life heads). No pro stock heads allowed. No hemi heads. Chevy, Dodges run any Siamese cylinder head, Fords can run Trickflow A460 or Blue Thunders, no EX514 cast or aluminum or eliminator heads.
18) All heads must be of stock configuration.
19) No 5" bore space engines or heads.
20) No aluminum blocks allowed.
21) Any big rear end allowed. No planetarys. Reverser and quick change transfer case allowed.
22) One ton or less front axle.
23) Kill switch must be located in the rear center of the vehicle (maximum of 6 inches left or right of center, maximum of 24 inches above the point of hook).
24) Greg Dull is allowed to run his engine for the 2007 season.
1) Must be factory production vehicle. Truck and engine must be of same Manufacturer. Engine limit - 480 C.I. limit (5 C.I. leeway).
2) NO fiberglass bodies. No fiberglass box sides. Fiberglass hood allowed. (Guy Nelson’s truck is grandfathered in. He must keep steel cab & fenders).
3) Fender cut outs allowed. Flatbeds allowed. (No inner fenders needed).
4) Multiple shocks allowed. Blocked or solid suspension allowed. Traction bars allowed. Maximum wheel base 133".
5) Must have windshield and rear window, glass or Plexiglas. Vehicle may not be stripped beyond safe operating condition- hoods, fenders, and doors.
6) Must have brakes. Must be able to skid 2 tires.
7) Exhaust must exit under chassis. Headers allowed.
8) Engine must be in stock location, or no less than 14" from center of front axle to the front of the bell housing.
9) No aluminum heads or aluminum blocks allowed. After market cast iron heads allowed. Any cast iron head accepting stock valve train components within 3 degrees of stock valve angle.
10) Any camshaft, single carb - except Holley Dominator, or dominator based carb. Must be of stock configurations - tunnel rams, pro rams, etc. are not permitted. Any cast aluminum intake directly accepting single 4150 carb. No weld on flanges or adapters. Can not be capable of accepting a dominator carb. No sheet metal intakes. No blowers or hemi heads allowed. Engines must be naturally aspirated.
11) Any ignition except magneto allowed.
12) After market radiators allowed.
13) Electric fuel pumps allowed.
14) Scatter shield required. No safety blankets, no 1/4" plate steel shield allowed.
15) All safety equipment required - loops, scatter shield, rear axle covers, and kill switch. All kill switches must shut off ignition and fuel pump.
16) Weight added to front of vehicle may not exceed 60" from center of front axle.
17) Adjustable hitch allowed. Height 26" maximum measured at point of hook. No chain hooks. Hitch height checked with weights on.
18) Hitches must be rigid in all directions. Draw bar to be minimum of 27% of truck wheel base from center of rear axle to point of hook and have a clear hook.
19) Maximum tire size 35xI2.50/15 or 16.5" tire. Maximum 10 inch rim –inside bead to bead. No duals. Must be DOT approved tire. No alterations to tread allowed. No cyped tires. If wheel tread is offset, center line of font tire must run within tread of back tire.
20) No nitrous oxide.
21) All trucks must use stock transmission case and stock transfer case housing. Any Internal modification is allowed.
22) Kill switch must be located in the rear center of the vehicle (maximum of 6 inches left or right off center, maximum of 24 inches above the point of hook). Must have 2" steel ring.
23) Drive trains of 1 ton or less.
24) Any big rear end allowed. No planetary.
CONTEST RULES
1) Contest is limited to 2-wheel drive pneumatic tired pulling vehicle only.
2) Contestants must pay dues and be a member in good standing before pulling. Contestants under 16 must have written consent of parents or guardian and ECIPA Board of Directors.
3) Pulling vehicle may enter only once in each class.
4) Weight includes driver and all safety equipment. Weights must be securely fastened. Weight classes will have “zero” tolerance on weight UNLESS tech officials deem it necessary to change class weight for that event due to scale problems. A competitive driver may ask winning pulling vehicle to re-weigh with a tolerance of 40 lbs over said class weight for BOTH protestor and protestee. Weights may be certified at designated pulls. Certified vehicles will display a sticker stating the drivers name, class, tire size, number and size of weights and amount of fuel in tank. Sticker shall be clearly displayed on vehicle. Certified weights would only be used when a scales is not available
5) Each competitor will be allowed two attempts to make a measurable pull.
a) An attempt is defined as moving the sled a measurable distance (one inch or more).
b) On his/her first attempt, if competitor lets off on the throttle before going 100 feet, said competitor will get a second attempt, even if he went beyond the 100-foot mark.
c) If no attempt is made to back off the throttle, no second attempt will be granted.
Note: intent is for the driver not to slam on the brakes to stop before the 100 foot mark (or any time) but to come to a smooth, safe stop.
Cleaning of the track is up to the driver after a false start.
6) The first pulling vehicle in a Pro Farm class has the option of turning down the first hook and immediately re-hooking or hooking in the 3rd major position only. Limited Pro Stock classes will also have the option of re-hooking last in the class along with first or third positions.
7) A pulling vehicle that does not go 100 feet and stays inbounds will be given a second chance except on pull-offs, where a pulling vehicle has only one attempt, no matter what distance pulled. If a driver has trouble with his pulling vehicle on the first attempt, he may drop to last and has only one attempt. If the sled operator re-sets the sled, the first puller may drop to last.
8) No excessive jerking when starting or during pull.
9) If pulling vehicle hitch breaks, the measurement will be taken at that point.
10) Pulling vehicle pulling the farthest before stopping will be declared the winner of that class. Distance will be measured from front center of sled if manual measuring is required.
11) Pull is ended when forward motion stops or if pulling vehicle goes out of bounds. Excessive digging will not be tolerated.
12) Contest will be governed by judge or judges with all decisions final. Safety will be foremost consideration. Dangerous or unfair practices will be reason for disqualification. Any of the following “a” thru “l” while HOOKED to the sled or under the green flag will be automatic disqualification:
a) Driver does not remain seated.
b) Loss of weights or brackets while still hooked to the sled.
c) Loss of any safety equipment or shielding.
d) Anything that falls off the pulling vehicle onto the track wile hooked to the sled is a disqualification. The only exception to this would be parts that fall onto the track due to INTERNAL ENGINE OR DRIVELINE breakage—this would be internal OR external parts that fall off, but are due to internal engine or driveline failure.
e) Anytime the pulling vehicle goes out of bounds.
f) If puller or pulling team member shows unsportsmanlike like conduct:
First offense: 0 points will be awarded to the pulling vehicle for that class.
Second offense: no points for both classes.
Third offense: no points and no money for that day and barred from competition for a year and 1day.
g) Driver must wear shirt, shoes and full length pants before competing in the pull. Helmet and jacket are required.
h) Severity of punishment is to be at the discretion of the ECIPA Board of Directors. Although a major rules infraction such as illegal entry or flagrant violation of safety rule may cause contestant to be barred from competition for 1 year and 1 day from the date and/or withdrawal of accumulated points.
i) The ECIPA Board of Directors resume the right to change, correct, delete or add any rules that might become necessary during any pulling season.
j) On alcohol and drug use: Any person (seen) drinking alcohol or using drugs on event grounds before operating any pulling vehicle:
First offense: contestant does not compete that day—vehicle can with another driver.
Second offense: contestant does not compete that day and will get no points for that day. Vehicle can compete with another driver.
Third offense: contestant does not compete that day and loss of points for that season and barred from competition for a year and 10 days. Vehicle can compete with another driver.
k) Excessive loss of fluids (coolant, motor oil, transmission oil, rear housing oil, water, etc.) while under the green flag.
l) Driver leaves the seat while in the staging area or at any time the engine is running or is going to be started.
13) A point system will be used with points awarded to all competing member pulling vehicle at all sanctioned events. Pulling vehicles must hook to sled under own power and make an attempt to be eligible for points. Points are awarded in this manner:
5 points --- to hook to sled as stated above.
10 points --- first place
9 points --- second place
8 points --- third place
7 points --- fourth place
Down through 10 places 1 being 10th place.
Last place points (for the event) will also be awarded to a pulling vehicle which is forced to scratch out of his/her second weight class due to breakage. The pulling vehicle doesn’t have to hook in class to be awarded these points. Any pulling vehicle disqualified will receive last place money and 5 hook points. No points for a class will be awarded unless the entire class is completed. In the event of a points race tie, the pulling vehicles involved will have all their footage distances (in that class) added up for the entire season; the most footage is the points winner for that particular class.
14) Only one vote per pulling vehicle will be allowed when voting at meetings.
15) Helmets must be on in staging area on deck and remain on until pulling vehicle is unhooked from the sled. Chin straps must be used while wearing the helmet.
16) No riders allowed on pulling vehicles – drivers only!
17) All non-member pulling vehicles may be teched at any time at any pull.
18) A floating finish line WILL be used.
19) A pulling vehicle has a three minute time limit to get hooked to the sled when they are to pull.
INSURANCE
The East Central Iowa Pullers Association, Inc. pre-authorizes its members to participate in non-sanctioned events. However, the members are placed on notice that they will have no insurance coverage from ECIPA to protect them when they do so.