KEN-TEN GENERAL RULES
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 14 years old and/or hold a valid drivers license or have a copy of birth certificate for proof of age.
Must pay an annual $75.00 membership fee for each driver of the vehicle.
Must pay an annual $75.00 registration fee for each competing vehicle.
Membership time to run from January 1 to December 31 of each year.
Membership with Ken/Ten Pullers can be revoked indefinitely at any time, if any member or members are found to be conducting themselves in an unprofessional or disorderly manner. This is including but not limited to profanity of any kind or threats against any fellow competitor, sled personnel, track maintenance crew, promoters crew, or tech official. Alcohol (human consumption type) will not be tolerated before or during an event.
The tech officials and/or class spokesmans decision will be final with the above matter.
If there is a disagreement or dispute regarding the meaning or interpretation of any of the rules set forth here, the official at that event will have the final decision. The official does have the option of reversing or revising his decision if he has been shown justifiable, reasonable, and good cause to do so.
These rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct or tractor and truck pulling events and to help eliminate the risk of injury to both spectators and pullers themselves during such event.
It is the obligation of every competitor to comply, by both his or her conduct and pulling vehicle, to the rules and regulations set forth in this rule book. These rules may be amended from time to time throughout the year. Ken/Ten Pullers does not express or imply and warranty of safety by following these rules. These rules are intended solely for use as a guide for conduct of the tractor and truck pulling sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or even death to competitors, spectators, or others.
All competing vehicles will be required to have an annual tech/certification inspection. This inspection will be done by a tech official at the competitors and officials scheduling. All inspections and certifications will be noted and recorded and kept on file by the official. These inspections and records will be held and kept confidential between competitor and official. The only persons permitted to be at the inspection are those that the competitor being inspected will allow to be there.
BRAKES
All vehicles must have adequate working brakes (check specific class rules).
CHASSIS/BODY
If vehicle has a bed that has been cut out, the bed must be covered neatly. If vinyl, cover is to be attached with snaps or Velcro. If sheet metal, cover is to be attached by pop rivets or screws.
No mud flaps or deflectors are allowed behind any of the tires in any class.
CLUTCHES/FLYWHEELS/AUTOMATICS
Vehicles with manual transmissions (except farm-type tractors) using a flywheel and clutch must use a S.F.I. approved bellhousing with the sticker intack and legible on it. No modifications to the bellhousing allowed, ie: cutting, drilling, grinding, etc.
All vehicles using a clutch and flywheel assembly are required to run S.F.I. approved assembly and must run a full block saver plate, either ¼ in. aluminum or 1/8 inc. steel required inall classes. All flywheels must be steel or aluminum. No cast stock flywheels allowed. Each vehicle’s clutch assembly will be inspected annually by an official and recorded. Each vehicle owner will sign a certificate stating that are running the clutch that was inspected.
Automatics required to run a one piece S.F.I. SPEC 4.1 6-buckle full-length transmission blanket or S.F.I. approved shield in all classes. These blankets are to be installed properly-from back of engine block to the start of transmission tailshaft.
DRAWBAR
Drawbar hitch point must be visible and clear for sled hookup. Area above hitching point 5 in. wide x 12 in. high must be clear from obstructions. This is to aid in hooking and unhooking vehicle.
Drawbar must be rigid in all directions and solidly mounted on the vehicle frame.
Drawbar must have steel hitching device no more than 1 ½ in. and no less than 7/8 in. thick in all directions, and must have a 3x3 ¾ in. oblong opening capable of accepting a 3 in. diameter pipe.
No cables or chains used in hitching device.
If clevis used, only one clevis allowed, 6 in. maximum.
Draw bar height must remain set, before, during and after pull or disqualification will result. Stop will be run all the way down. Hitch height to remain the same during pull, NOT to increase. No part of drawbar shall enter cab or driver compartment. Tech Officials will disqualify illegal hitches without a protest being in place.
DRIVELINE/DRIVELINE SHIELD
All vehicles are to have a minimum of 5 studs per wheel with lug nuts on each stud.
All planetary drivelines must be fully enclosed by 5/16 in. steel or 3/8 in. aluminum. All drive line brake components must be enclosed by 5/16 in. steel or 3/8 in. aluminum. Ends must be enclosed minimum of 1/8 in. steel or aluminum.
No cable or chains to be used in driveline shielding.
DRIVESHAFT/DRIVESHAFT LOOPS – MANDATORY FOR 2WD & 4WD
Driveshaft must have two (2) – 360 degree cups on each shaft, three (3) inches minimum and at least 1/8 in. thick.
Two piece shafts must have four (4) loops. Loops must be minimum of ¾ in. wide and 1/8 in. think not less than 6 inches from or no more than 12 inches away from U-joints.
Maximum horizontal clearance is 2 inches and maximum vertical clearance is 8 inches both ways.
Intermediate driveshafts require 2 loops in 12 inches or longer and 1 loop in under 12 inches.
Driveshaft loop and U-joint shields required in all classes.
ENGINES
All vehicles must have a ¼ in. steel shield one (1) inch wide, 360 degrees around harmonic balancer, no more than one (1) inch away from balancer; water pump may be used as part of the shield. Shields must have a strap or straps ¼ in. x 1 in. that will keep harmonic balancer from working forward. Shield not required on S.F.I. approved balancer.
All vehicles must have adequate catch cans on radiator. Minimum size is one (1) quart. How much water on track is disqualifying will be the Tech Officials discretion.
All vehicles must have engine side shields minimum of .060 in. thickness. Side shield must run full length of block casting and must go from base of head to 2 inches below crankshaft throw. Solid frame may serve as part of shield. Ken/Ten highly recommends side shields above sparkplugs.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Headers must run up or back depending on the class to prevent excessive dust.
ALL FUELS MUST PASS FUEL TEST ACCORDING TO NHRA SPECS.
No nitrous oxide or nitro methane. No oxygen carriers or combustion accelerators. No diesel or propane. See class rules for individual fuel rules.
KILL SWITCH
All vehicles must have a working kill switch or will no be allowed to participate at that event. This kill switch must kill engine and electric fuel pump, if equipped with one.
The kill switch must be located in the rear center of the vehicle. Maximum of 12 inches off center in either direction. Maximum 24 inches above the point of hook.
Switches will have attached to them a minimum of 2 in. diameter x 1/8 in. thick ring mounted rigid. To this ring will attach the cable from the sled.
All ignition engines must have a kill switch in working order within easy reach of the driver. All fuel-injected engines must have a fuel shut off valve control within easy reach of the driver.
If kill switch is not mounted in legal position and pulled during the run, no repull will be given.
Tie straps will be furnished and used on kill switches to ensure against kill switch being prematurely pulled. Kill switches will be pulled before each event. NOTE: Tie straps will be enforced by Tech Officials using color-coded ties.
SAFETY
S.F.I. 3.2a-1 fire suits are mandatory in all classes and are required to fit properly and be zipped. This must be at least a single layer suit. Fire resistant shoes (leather boots are not acceptable) and fire resistant single layer NOMEX gloves are required. Head socks are recommended but not mandatory.
Full-face DOT approved SNELL 90 or higher rating helmets are required to be worn in all classes.
Fire extinguishers are mandatory in all classes. Extinguishers must be within easy reach of the driver and must be 2-lb. Minimum in proper working order and with proper working gauge.
No fuel pressure gauges, fuel pumps or tanks (factory installed only) in drivers compartment.
Vehicle can have factory tints or clear Plexiglas type front, back glass and sides if used.
All vehicles are to be operated in a safe manner, before, during and after the pull. All vehicles must have a qualified person in the seat at the controls of the vehicle at all times if starting engine or if engine is running.
All vehicles are to have axle covers on all drive wheels. Shield not to be bolted to hub or axle and must be .060 in. thick. Vehicles with planetary type rear ends need not have axle covers.
All 2WD vehicles must have wheelie bars. The wheelie bars must be a minimum of two (2) inches back from farthest point of tire. Must be no more than 10 inches off ground and a five (5) inch square pad on bottom. Measurement is taken from rear most part of tire to front of pad.
All vehicles must be in neutral or park while being hitched or unhitched. A neutral safety light is required on all vehicles. An automotive quality white light, a minimum of 2 inches in diameter must be mounted above or below the safety kill switch at the rear of the vehicle. A light in the driver’s compartment must be operated off the same system. Both lights are to be activated by the shift lever so that the lights will be lit only when the vehicle is in neutral. Drivers are required to have hands in the air to signify vehicle is in neutral.
All vehicles must be equipped with a neutral starting switch. Vehicle will start only in neutral or park.
All vehicles must be equipped with “Dead Man” throttle.
Not dirt deflecting devices of any kind allowed.
Safety check sheets will be filled out and signed by a Tech Official and puller on each vehicle during the season. These will be kept on file.
SUPERCHARGER/TURBOCHARGER
All supercharged motors are required to have S.F.I. approved blower restraints.
All supercharged motors must have blower belt shield. Shield must be the width of the blower pulleys and extend to the center of the crank.
Exposed turbos must be shielded 360 degrees with .060 inch metal.
TIRES
All tires must have rubber or rubber compound contact between tire and ground surface.
No dual wheels, chains or studs will be allowed.
WEIGHTS
Loose ballast, sand bags, weights in cab, etc. are not allowed.
All vehicles will be weighed before being allowed to compete. Fueling of vehicle after being weighed will not be allowed. Exception being pull-off or re-pull.
The vehicles original weight will be the class weight or less. Example: If class weight is 6200#, the weight when crossing the sled will be exactly on 6200# or less. Any time after a vehicle pulls and it is sent back to the scales to reweigh, there will be an allowance of no more than 20#.
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Pullers will draw for pulling position in all classes. Registration table will close when pull starts. Registration for class will close when hook is dropped in the first vehicle in class.
Entry fee is $30.00 per pull.
Must be a KEN/TEN member to pull. The fees are as follows: $75.00 for each driver membership. $75.00 annual registration per vehicle. A one-time hook fee will be offered to non-members for $75.00. This will meet the membership required to drive at the event, however, the vehicle will not receive any points. If the puller hooks at a second event, the balance of $75.00 will be due and the pullers vehicle will be registered for the season and begin receiving points.
You must be 14 years of age to drive or pull a truck or tractor on the grounds of a KEN/TEN sanctioned pull. A valid driver’s license or certified birth certificate will be submitted to any Tech Official or board member that requests proof of age. Failure to do so will ban puller from participation until proof is shown.
DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF TECH OFFICIALS
Tech Officials must adhere to all rules as outlined in the current season’s rulebook. Both Tech Officials must be at the event at least 1 ½ hour before the start time. Work as a team – one official advise promoter on track condition and make recommendations as necessary to assure that the track will be in proper condition. Other official is at scales weighing vehicles checking kill switches and putting on tie straps. Do visual inspections for safety rules or specific class rules. Tech Officials are responsible for putting flags on sled cones on track and displaying any banners that may be involved due to sponsors, also picking up at the end of the event. Coordinate radios for next scheduled tech officials. Verify that sled being used has a current sled inspection on file. Tech Officials must be mechanically inclined. Attend tech official meeting and training prior to season starting. Tech Officials must also rotate ends of the track between each class.
OPERATION OF CONTEST
All pulls will start with a tight chain. No jerking allowed. On the first attempt there will be a three (3) minute time limit to hook to the sled after the sled is ready.
Number one (1) official puller (first vehicle hooked to the sled after sled is deemed official) will be the test puller and may take pull or puller may re-pull in any position. All other pullers will go back to original position or bottom of the class. Must inform Tech Official of decision before leaving track. If test vehicle breaks before completing an official pull as described in rule 3, the next vehicle up becomes the test puller and will have the option to drop. The class is official when Tech Official determines sled is set properly. Tech Officials will make this decision on or before the 4th hook in each class. If the sled is reset then all the pullers that have already hooked will return at the end of the class in the order in which they already pulled. In the event of a sled malfunction in which repairs or modifications result in a possible change in the operations of the sled, the class will be started over with the next registered vehicle becoming the test puller and the class is to be run as described above. If the class is stopped for a significant amount of time (30-45 Min.) for any reason the class is to be started over the same as a sled malfunction.
Pullers will be allowed two (2) consecutive attempts (back to back attempts, may not leave the track) and 50 feet to start the sled on a 200 foot or shorter track and two (2) consecutive attempts and 75 feet on a 201 foot or longer track. On the second consecutive attempt, pullers will be allowed a 3-minute time limit for adjustments, starting from the time the sled is spotted for second attempt. If on the first attempt the vehicle breaks, the puller will be allowed to drop five places and return for the second attempt if repairs can be made.
Vehicles, not the sled, must remain within side boundaries (after class is official) of contest course during pull or will be disqualified. If any part of the vehicle touches or extends past any part of the out of bounds line during or after the pull is complete, the puller will be deemed out of bounds. Contest course considered width (as marked) and track length.
If the driver is not ready when his turn comes up, due to mechanical problems, he will be able to drop five (5) places in the class or forfeit. Mechanical problem is to be confirmed by Tech Official before vehicle is allowed to drop.
In the event of a malfunction (sled, etc.) puller has the option to drop five (5) places or pull right then.
Under a green flag, if a puller loses a weight or safety equipment, vehicle is disqualified.
Driver is to weigh with the vehicle. Top four (4) vehicles are subject to be reweighed at any time. Vehicles original weight will be the class weight or less. At any time after a vehicle pulls it and it is sent back to the scales to reweigh, there will be an allowance of no more than 20#. To verify scales, Tech Officials can send a minimum of three vehicles back across the scales to be reweighed.
Adhere to the Tech Officials at all times. Anyone striking the Tech Official or should a problem of any nature arise, whether caught cheating or someone causing trouble, contestant and vehicle may be denied participation by a majority vote of the Board of Directors for any period of time to be determined by The Board.
No one allowed on the track after green flag except contestant and track officials. Track boundaries defined as track at 15 ft. in any direction. Any infraction is grounds for disqualification.
When contestant completes the pull they must move the vehicle away from the end of the track. Contestant will be warned one time, the second time that contestant may disqualified at the Tech Officials discretion.
Any vehicle or contestant judged unsafe by the Tech Officials and board members will be prohibited from pulling until unsafe condition is corrected.
Tech Official has the right to determine the legality of the vehicles at any time. They can open the hood at any time or make any visual or audible inspection. Tech Officials cannot do fuel checks, pumping of engine or etc., unless said vehicle is under protest. The Tech Committee has the right to make all the decisions regarding these rules.
All vehicles must pull on and off the track under their own power, unless apparent breakage or temperature is in excess of 230 degrees. This is left to the discretion of the Tech Official. No exceptions or contestant will be disqualified.
Tech Official has the option to pick someone to start the pull until he is available.
In the event of a tie, there must be a pull off. No coin tosses. This is mandatory. This only pertains to a tie for first (1st) place.
In a pull off situation, the pull off will be run in the same order as the class finishes. One attempt only, no dropping for mechanical or test hook.
A predetermined finish line will be established not to exceed 300 feet. In the event of a pull off, a floating finish line may be used, space permitting.
All vehicles will receive one hook per class.
Rain Out Rule: An official class is when 100% of original entry has made an attempt. In the event 100% of the pull order is not completed, all contestants will receive 5 hook points and paying contestants will be at the discretion of the promoter. In the event of a pull off, if pull off is not completed, all monies and points will be combined and split equally among those in the pull off. The remainder of the monies and points will be awarded as the class placed. All contestants entered in classes that have not been completed will receive 5 hook points and entry fee returned. Any classes not completed due to any circumstance will be treated as a RAINOUT.
A time period of no less than 10 days is required to cancel a class after it has been sent out on the schedule.
A time period of no less than 14 days is required to post a class on the schedule.
PROTEST/PROTEST PROCEDURE
Protest must be submitted in writing to the Tech Official with ten (10) minutes after class being protest is over. All items to be checked must be listed separately. Once protest is made, no party in the protest can back out. If the protester wants to back out and not complete the protest, he still has to put out the money for the protest. All money will go to the person being protested in this situation.
Protester must be in the same class as the protested. Any puller in the class may protest regardless of finish position.
A protest fee must accompany protest. Protester must put up cash or check. If using a check it is to be made payable to Ken/Ten. If check is not good, legal action will be taken to collect.
During protest, no one will be allowed within 30 feet of the vehicle in protest except the protested and Tech Official and/or designated motor man.
Person causing any amount of trouble during protest will be disqualified, either party.
Engine protest in any class will be $300.00. This will be a complete tear down including carburetor, pulling of one head, checking bore and stroke, pulling of camshaft if needed. Tech Officials discretion on pulling of cam. Tear down will be completed if found illegal on any component. If protested refuses to let protest continue he/she will not be allowed to pull that vehicle 12 months from date. Tech Official will receive $50.00 and the person in the right will receive $250.00.
Can protest camshaft only. Protest fee for checking camshaft will be $150.00. With $25.00 going to tech official and $125.00 going to person in the right. This pertains to the PS2 class only.
Cubic inch check on pump is $100.00. Tech official receives $15.00 for cubic inch check (see cubic inch pump procedure).
On a complete tear down or cubic inch check on pump, the Tech Official has the choice of which head to be pulled or cylinder to be pumped. (Formula - .7854 x stroke x bore x bore x number of cylinders).
Nitrous protest charge is $150.00. This is for checking necessary places. Tech Official will receive $25.00 for nitrous check.
Fuel protest is $50.00. Protested must tell the Tech Official what brand and octane the fuel is that he/she is running. Fuel will be pulled at the carburetor. The full $50.00 goes to the person in the right.
Transmission protest is $75.00. Tech Official receives $25.00. Check transmission by roll out through motor or remove top.
A visual protest fee is $75.00 for complete measurement. Any visual protest consists of checking hitches, wheel base lengths, check carburetor, will be checked with a NO GO TOOL (may require removal), anything concerning weight box or any other visual inspection. Tech official receives $25.00. Person in right receives $50.00.
If vehicle found illegal, contestant shall lose points for the pull and will not pull for two (2) consecutive pulls in the class that the vehicle was found illegal. If vehicle is found illegal twice for the same infraction the vehicle loses all accumulated points and the vehicle and the driver/owner are ineligible for one year from date of second infraction. An individual that has two pulling vehicles registered with Ken/Ten will be allowed to continue pulling the second vehicle only.
Protested is responsible for tear down of vehicle.
Sled protest fee to be $100.00 for each party. Person in the right to receive the money, less $25.00 to the Tech Official. Tech committee to inspect the sled for discrepancy and has final ruling.
Protest is not allowed for General Safety Violations not explicitly covered by class rules. The Tech Official only enforces all safety rules on vehicles. Any safety violation noted by the Tech Official must be corrected before the vehicle is allowed to hook at future events.
Tech Official, if needed, reserves the right to delay all protest decisions for three (3) working days.
The Tech Committee has the right to make all decisions regarding these rules. (Tech Committee consists of Tech Officials and Board of Directors)
Any dispute can be settled during or following an event by a discussion and vote of the members of the Tech Committee present at any given event. If any member of the Tech Committee is involved in the dispute, they will not have a vote and cannot sit in on the meeting. If member is class spokesperson, then the class alternate will be called in, if present. A majority vote of the committee will be required to enact decision. Any puller can call a meeting of the Tech Committee by a written request given to any member of the Tech Committee. Any member of the Tech Committee may call a meeting of the committee if they witness any infraction of sanction body rules. The decision of the Tech Committee is final. All meetings of the Tech Committee will be closed except to members of committee and person filing complaint.
Tech Officials are considered part of the Board and may sit in on the meetings for input, however, they will not have a vote on the Board. Only voting privileges will be at the general meeting.
At the end of each season, Tech Officials must be voted upon and approved by the Board at the meeting of the Board immediately following the general meeting.
CUBIC INCH PUMP PROCEDURE
All vehicles will be pumped in the following manner:
Protested vehicle will be given an adequate amount of time to cool (amount of time to be determined by presiding official).
Cylinder to be pumped will be determined by Tech Official handling protest.
Cylinder will be pumped two (2) times. If found illegal, puller will be offered the option of removing the head to prove the pump wrong. If the puller is found illegal, he will be disqualified. If the pump is wrong, the puller will be declared legal.
POINTS SYSTEM
To receive your fifteen (15) show up points, vehicle must be registered but will receive a refund on their entry fee in case of cancellation for any reason.
If event is held, you must hook to the sled and make a measurable distance in order to receive your placing points. If you are unable to hook to the sled due to breakage or mechanical difficulties, you will receive only your fifteen (15) hooking points. Must not receive refund on entry fee or NO points will be awarded.
On the 2nd day of a two (2) day event, in the event of breakage, you will receive 15 hook points as long as entry fee is paid and vehicle is on premises during the event.
Points chart as follows:
1st place points - 30
2nd place points - 29
3rd place points - 28
4th place points - 27
5th place points - 26
6th place points - 25
7th place points - 24
8th place points - 23
9th place points - 22
10th place points - 21
11th place points - 20
12th place points - 19
13th place points - 18
14th place points - 17
15th place points - 16
After 1st and 2nd, any tied points and money will be split and awarded (no pull off after 1st and 2nd).
At the end of the pulling season, everyone who participated in 70% of the hooks will receive points payout.
Any money left in the sponsor fund at the end of the season (excluding any cost of advertising done on behalf of the sponsors) will be evenly distributed amongst all classes. The Board will decide the payout for each class involving sponsor money. Class winner will be the vehicle receiving the highest number of points during the entire season.
Members will only be allowed to vote in the class the vehicle is registered in for the season, and in order to vote you must pull at least 70% of the pulls your class was scheduled to participate in. All paid members including associates, pullers and promoters will have a vote at any general meeting.
Qualifications to serve as a Class Spokesperson is to pull at least 25% of pulls in the class representing and have paid membership to be eligible to set on board and vote. At any time during season a class spokesperson does not meet qualifications, the duties shall fall to the alternate.
TRACK INFORMATION
Promoters are recommended to have General Liability Insurance to cover their pull.
Both Ken/Ten Tech Officials are to work each class together as a team. (Flagmen on both ends). Starting flagman shall be responsible for readiness of track and competition within marked starting area. Second flagman shall be responsible for balance of course.
All Ken/Ten pulls must have an inspected and approved sled (inspected by Ken/Ten Tech Official prior to pull. If track is using laser for measurement, the laser prism is required to be solidly mounted on the sled.
Tracks are responsible for fill out the result sheets. Make sure all distances are put on sheets.
The secretary or appointed representative will then take care of writing the prize checks and paying the Tech Officials.
Flyers, if used, are to contain the following information:
Classes to be run and prize money in each class, date, weigh-in time, pull time, location of the pull. Ken/Ten sanctioned pull, must be Ken/Ten member to pull. It is also mandatory that you put the gate fee on the flyers.
All tracks are to have scales on the grounds. Measurable area of the track will be 30 ft. wide and 300 ft. long.
Tracks may determine in which order they wish to run their sanctioned classes.
No sanctioned class shall receive a percentage payback.
For a sanctioned pull, it is required to choose at lease four (4) of the eight (8) classes.
The classes are as follows:
Pro Street 4WD 6200 lb. trucks
Pro Stock 4WD 6200 lb. trucks
Open 2WD 6200 lb. trucks
Open 4WD 6200 lb. trucks
Hot Farm 12000 lb. tractors
6000 lb. Lt. SS tractors
8000 lb. SS tractors
9300 lb. Super Farm tractors
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 14 years old and/or hold a valid drivers license or have a copy of birth certificate for proof of age.
Must pay an annual $75.00 membership fee for each driver of the vehicle.
Must pay an annual $75.00 registration fee for each competing vehicle.
Membership time to run from January 1 to December 31 of each year.
Membership with Ken/Ten Pullers can be revoked indefinitely at any time, if any member or members are found to be conducting themselves in an unprofessional or disorderly manner. This is including but not limited to profanity of any kind or threats against any fellow competitor, sled personnel, track maintenance crew, promoters crew, or tech official. Alcohol (human consumption type) will not be tolerated before or during an event.
The tech officials and/or class spokesmans decision will be final with the above matter.
If there is a disagreement or dispute regarding the meaning or interpretation of any of the rules set forth here, the official at that event will have the final decision. The official does have the option of reversing or revising his decision if he has been shown justifiable, reasonable, and good cause to do so.
These rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct or tractor and truck pulling events and to help eliminate the risk of injury to both spectators and pullers themselves during such event.
It is the obligation of every competitor to comply, by both his or her conduct and pulling vehicle, to the rules and regulations set forth in this rule book. These rules may be amended from time to time throughout the year. Ken/Ten Pullers does not express or imply and warranty of safety by following these rules. These rules are intended solely for use as a guide for conduct of the tractor and truck pulling sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or even death to competitors, spectators, or others.
All competing vehicles will be required to have an annual tech/certification inspection. This inspection will be done by a tech official at the competitors and officials scheduling. All inspections and certifications will be noted and recorded and kept on file by the official. These inspections and records will be held and kept confidential between competitor and official. The only persons permitted to be at the inspection are those that the competitor being inspected will allow to be there.
BRAKES
All vehicles must have adequate working brakes (check specific class rules).
CHASSIS/BODY
If vehicle has a bed that has been cut out, the bed must be covered neatly. If vinyl, cover is to be attached with snaps or Velcro. If sheet metal, cover is to be attached by pop rivets or screws.
No mud flaps or deflectors are allowed behind any of the tires in any class.
CLUTCHES/FLYWHEELS/AUTOMATICS
Vehicles with manual transmissions (except farm-type tractors) using a flywheel and clutch must use a S.F.I. approved bellhousing with the sticker intack and legible on it. No modifications to the bellhousing allowed, ie: cutting, drilling, grinding, etc.
All vehicles using a clutch and flywheel assembly are required to run S.F.I. approved assembly and must run a full block saver plate, either ¼ in. aluminum or 1/8 inc. steel required inall classes. All flywheels must be steel or aluminum. No cast stock flywheels allowed. Each vehicle’s clutch assembly will be inspected annually by an official and recorded. Each vehicle owner will sign a certificate stating that are running the clutch that was inspected.
Automatics required to run a one piece S.F.I. SPEC 4.1 6-buckle full-length transmission blanket or S.F.I. approved shield in all classes. These blankets are to be installed properly-from back of engine block to the start of transmission tailshaft.
DRAWBAR
Drawbar hitch point must be visible and clear for sled hookup. Area above hitching point 5 in. wide x 12 in. high must be clear from obstructions. This is to aid in hooking and unhooking vehicle.
Drawbar must be rigid in all directions and solidly mounted on the vehicle frame.
Drawbar must have steel hitching device no more than 1 ½ in. and no less than 7/8 in. thick in all directions, and must have a 3x3 ¾ in. oblong opening capable of accepting a 3 in. diameter pipe.
No cables or chains used in hitching device.
If clevis used, only one clevis allowed, 6 in. maximum.
Draw bar height must remain set, before, during and after pull or disqualification will result. Stop will be run all the way down. Hitch height to remain the same during pull, NOT to increase. No part of drawbar shall enter cab or driver compartment. Tech Officials will disqualify illegal hitches without a protest being in place.
DRIVELINE/DRIVELINE SHIELD
All vehicles are to have a minimum of 5 studs per wheel with lug nuts on each stud.
All planetary drivelines must be fully enclosed by 5/16 in. steel or 3/8 in. aluminum. All drive line brake components must be enclosed by 5/16 in. steel or 3/8 in. aluminum. Ends must be enclosed minimum of 1/8 in. steel or aluminum.
No cable or chains to be used in driveline shielding.
DRIVESHAFT/DRIVESHAFT LOOPS – MANDATORY FOR 2WD & 4WD
Driveshaft must have two (2) – 360 degree cups on each shaft, three (3) inches minimum and at least 1/8 in. thick.
Two piece shafts must have four (4) loops. Loops must be minimum of ¾ in. wide and 1/8 in. think not less than 6 inches from or no more than 12 inches away from U-joints.
Maximum horizontal clearance is 2 inches and maximum vertical clearance is 8 inches both ways.
Intermediate driveshafts require 2 loops in 12 inches or longer and 1 loop in under 12 inches.
Driveshaft loop and U-joint shields required in all classes.
ENGINES
All vehicles must have a ¼ in. steel shield one (1) inch wide, 360 degrees around harmonic balancer, no more than one (1) inch away from balancer; water pump may be used as part of the shield. Shields must have a strap or straps ¼ in. x 1 in. that will keep harmonic balancer from working forward. Shield not required on S.F.I. approved balancer.
All vehicles must have adequate catch cans on radiator. Minimum size is one (1) quart. How much water on track is disqualifying will be the Tech Officials discretion.
All vehicles must have engine side shields minimum of .060 in. thickness. Side shield must run full length of block casting and must go from base of head to 2 inches below crankshaft throw. Solid frame may serve as part of shield. Ken/Ten highly recommends side shields above sparkplugs.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Headers must run up or back depending on the class to prevent excessive dust.
ALL FUELS MUST PASS FUEL TEST ACCORDING TO NHRA SPECS.
No nitrous oxide or nitro methane. No oxygen carriers or combustion accelerators. No diesel or propane. See class rules for individual fuel rules.
KILL SWITCH
All vehicles must have a working kill switch or will no be allowed to participate at that event. This kill switch must kill engine and electric fuel pump, if equipped with one.
The kill switch must be located in the rear center of the vehicle. Maximum of 12 inches off center in either direction. Maximum 24 inches above the point of hook.
Switches will have attached to them a minimum of 2 in. diameter x 1/8 in. thick ring mounted rigid. To this ring will attach the cable from the sled.
All ignition engines must have a kill switch in working order within easy reach of the driver. All fuel-injected engines must have a fuel shut off valve control within easy reach of the driver.
If kill switch is not mounted in legal position and pulled during the run, no repull will be given.
Tie straps will be furnished and used on kill switches to ensure against kill switch being prematurely pulled. Kill switches will be pulled before each event. NOTE: Tie straps will be enforced by Tech Officials using color-coded ties.
SAFETY
S.F.I. 3.2a-1 fire suits are mandatory in all classes and are required to fit properly and be zipped. This must be at least a single layer suit. Fire resistant shoes (leather boots are not acceptable) and fire resistant single layer NOMEX gloves are required. Head socks are recommended but not mandatory.
Full-face DOT approved SNELL 90 or higher rating helmets are required to be worn in all classes.
Fire extinguishers are mandatory in all classes. Extinguishers must be within easy reach of the driver and must be 2-lb. Minimum in proper working order and with proper working gauge.
No fuel pressure gauges, fuel pumps or tanks (factory installed only) in drivers compartment.
Vehicle can have factory tints or clear Plexiglas type front, back glass and sides if used.
All vehicles are to be operated in a safe manner, before, during and after the pull. All vehicles must have a qualified person in the seat at the controls of the vehicle at all times if starting engine or if engine is running.
All vehicles are to have axle covers on all drive wheels. Shield not to be bolted to hub or axle and must be .060 in. thick. Vehicles with planetary type rear ends need not have axle covers.
All 2WD vehicles must have wheelie bars. The wheelie bars must be a minimum of two (2) inches back from farthest point of tire. Must be no more than 10 inches off ground and a five (5) inch square pad on bottom. Measurement is taken from rear most part of tire to front of pad.
All vehicles must be in neutral or park while being hitched or unhitched. A neutral safety light is required on all vehicles. An automotive quality white light, a minimum of 2 inches in diameter must be mounted above or below the safety kill switch at the rear of the vehicle. A light in the driver’s compartment must be operated off the same system. Both lights are to be activated by the shift lever so that the lights will be lit only when the vehicle is in neutral. Drivers are required to have hands in the air to signify vehicle is in neutral.
All vehicles must be equipped with a neutral starting switch. Vehicle will start only in neutral or park.
All vehicles must be equipped with “Dead Man” throttle.
Not dirt deflecting devices of any kind allowed.
Safety check sheets will be filled out and signed by a Tech Official and puller on each vehicle during the season. These will be kept on file.
SUPERCHARGER/TURBOCHARGER
All supercharged motors are required to have S.F.I. approved blower restraints.
All supercharged motors must have blower belt shield. Shield must be the width of the blower pulleys and extend to the center of the crank.
Exposed turbos must be shielded 360 degrees with .060 inch metal.
TIRES
All tires must have rubber or rubber compound contact between tire and ground surface.
No dual wheels, chains or studs will be allowed.
WEIGHTS
Loose ballast, sand bags, weights in cab, etc. are not allowed.
All vehicles will be weighed before being allowed to compete. Fueling of vehicle after being weighed will not be allowed. Exception being pull-off or re-pull.
The vehicles original weight will be the class weight or less. Example: If class weight is 6200#, the weight when crossing the sled will be exactly on 6200# or less. Any time after a vehicle pulls and it is sent back to the scales to reweigh, there will be an allowance of no more than 20#.
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Pullers will draw for pulling position in all classes. Registration table will close when pull starts. Registration for class will close when hook is dropped in the first vehicle in class.
Entry fee is $30.00 per pull.
Must be a KEN/TEN member to pull. The fees are as follows: $75.00 for each driver membership. $75.00 annual registration per vehicle. A one-time hook fee will be offered to non-members for $75.00. This will meet the membership required to drive at the event, however, the vehicle will not receive any points. If the puller hooks at a second event, the balance of $75.00 will be due and the pullers vehicle will be registered for the season and begin receiving points.
You must be 14 years of age to drive or pull a truck or tractor on the grounds of a KEN/TEN sanctioned pull. A valid driver’s license or certified birth certificate will be submitted to any Tech Official or board member that requests proof of age. Failure to do so will ban puller from participation until proof is shown.
DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF TECH OFFICIALS
Tech Officials must adhere to all rules as outlined in the current season’s rulebook. Both Tech Officials must be at the event at least 1 ½ hour before the start time. Work as a team – one official advise promoter on track condition and make recommendations as necessary to assure that the track will be in proper condition. Other official is at scales weighing vehicles checking kill switches and putting on tie straps. Do visual inspections for safety rules or specific class rules. Tech Officials are responsible for putting flags on sled cones on track and displaying any banners that may be involved due to sponsors, also picking up at the end of the event. Coordinate radios for next scheduled tech officials. Verify that sled being used has a current sled inspection on file. Tech Officials must be mechanically inclined. Attend tech official meeting and training prior to season starting. Tech Officials must also rotate ends of the track between each class.
OPERATION OF CONTEST
All pulls will start with a tight chain. No jerking allowed. On the first attempt there will be a three (3) minute time limit to hook to the sled after the sled is ready.
Number one (1) official puller (first vehicle hooked to the sled after sled is deemed official) will be the test puller and may take pull or puller may re-pull in any position. All other pullers will go back to original position or bottom of the class. Must inform Tech Official of decision before leaving track. If test vehicle breaks before completing an official pull as described in rule 3, the next vehicle up becomes the test puller and will have the option to drop. The class is official when Tech Official determines sled is set properly. Tech Officials will make this decision on or before the 4th hook in each class. If the sled is reset then all the pullers that have already hooked will return at the end of the class in the order in which they already pulled. In the event of a sled malfunction in which repairs or modifications result in a possible change in the operations of the sled, the class will be started over with the next registered vehicle becoming the test puller and the class is to be run as described above. If the class is stopped for a significant amount of time (30-45 Min.) for any reason the class is to be started over the same as a sled malfunction.
Pullers will be allowed two (2) consecutive attempts (back to back attempts, may not leave the track) and 50 feet to start the sled on a 200 foot or shorter track and two (2) consecutive attempts and 75 feet on a 201 foot or longer track. On the second consecutive attempt, pullers will be allowed a 3-minute time limit for adjustments, starting from the time the sled is spotted for second attempt. If on the first attempt the vehicle breaks, the puller will be allowed to drop five places and return for the second attempt if repairs can be made.
Vehicles, not the sled, must remain within side boundaries (after class is official) of contest course during pull or will be disqualified. If any part of the vehicle touches or extends past any part of the out of bounds line during or after the pull is complete, the puller will be deemed out of bounds. Contest course considered width (as marked) and track length.
If the driver is not ready when his turn comes up, due to mechanical problems, he will be able to drop five (5) places in the class or forfeit. Mechanical problem is to be confirmed by Tech Official before vehicle is allowed to drop.
In the event of a malfunction (sled, etc.) puller has the option to drop five (5) places or pull right then.
Under a green flag, if a puller loses a weight or safety equipment, vehicle is disqualified.
Driver is to weigh with the vehicle. Top four (4) vehicles are subject to be reweighed at any time. Vehicles original weight will be the class weight or less. At any time after a vehicle pulls it and it is sent back to the scales to reweigh, there will be an allowance of no more than 20#. To verify scales, Tech Officials can send a minimum of three vehicles back across the scales to be reweighed.
Adhere to the Tech Officials at all times. Anyone striking the Tech Official or should a problem of any nature arise, whether caught cheating or someone causing trouble, contestant and vehicle may be denied participation by a majority vote of the Board of Directors for any period of time to be determined by The Board.
No one allowed on the track after green flag except contestant and track officials. Track boundaries defined as track at 15 ft. in any direction. Any infraction is grounds for disqualification.
When contestant completes the pull they must move the vehicle away from the end of the track. Contestant will be warned one time, the second time that contestant may disqualified at the Tech Officials discretion.
Any vehicle or contestant judged unsafe by the Tech Officials and board members will be prohibited from pulling until unsafe condition is corrected.
Tech Official has the right to determine the legality of the vehicles at any time. They can open the hood at any time or make any visual or audible inspection. Tech Officials cannot do fuel checks, pumping of engine or etc., unless said vehicle is under protest. The Tech Committee has the right to make all the decisions regarding these rules.
All vehicles must pull on and off the track under their own power, unless apparent breakage or temperature is in excess of 230 degrees. This is left to the discretion of the Tech Official. No exceptions or contestant will be disqualified.
Tech Official has the option to pick someone to start the pull until he is available.
In the event of a tie, there must be a pull off. No coin tosses. This is mandatory. This only pertains to a tie for first (1st) place.
In a pull off situation, the pull off will be run in the same order as the class finishes. One attempt only, no dropping for mechanical or test hook.
A predetermined finish line will be established not to exceed 300 feet. In the event of a pull off, a floating finish line may be used, space permitting.
All vehicles will receive one hook per class.
Rain Out Rule: An official class is when 100% of original entry has made an attempt. In the event 100% of the pull order is not completed, all contestants will receive 5 hook points and paying contestants will be at the discretion of the promoter. In the event of a pull off, if pull off is not completed, all monies and points will be combined and split equally among those in the pull off. The remainder of the monies and points will be awarded as the class placed. All contestants entered in classes that have not been completed will receive 5 hook points and entry fee returned. Any classes not completed due to any circumstance will be treated as a RAINOUT.
A time period of no less than 10 days is required to cancel a class after it has been sent out on the schedule.
A time period of no less than 14 days is required to post a class on the schedule.
PROTEST/PROTEST PROCEDURE
Protest must be submitted in writing to the Tech Official with ten (10) minutes after class being protest is over. All items to be checked must be listed separately. Once protest is made, no party in the protest can back out. If the protester wants to back out and not complete the protest, he still has to put out the money for the protest. All money will go to the person being protested in this situation.
Protester must be in the same class as the protested. Any puller in the class may protest regardless of finish position.
A protest fee must accompany protest. Protester must put up cash or check. If using a check it is to be made payable to Ken/Ten. If check is not good, legal action will be taken to collect.
During protest, no one will be allowed within 30 feet of the vehicle in protest except the protested and Tech Official and/or designated motor man.
Person causing any amount of trouble during protest will be disqualified, either party.
Engine protest in any class will be $300.00. This will be a complete tear down including carburetor, pulling of one head, checking bore and stroke, pulling of camshaft if needed. Tech Officials discretion on pulling of cam. Tear down will be completed if found illegal on any component. If protested refuses to let protest continue he/she will not be allowed to pull that vehicle 12 months from date. Tech Official will receive $50.00 and the person in the right will receive $250.00.
Can protest camshaft only. Protest fee for checking camshaft will be $150.00. With $25.00 going to tech official and $125.00 going to person in the right. This pertains to the PS2 class only.
Cubic inch check on pump is $100.00. Tech official receives $15.00 for cubic inch check (see cubic inch pump procedure).
On a complete tear down or cubic inch check on pump, the Tech Official has the choice of which head to be pulled or cylinder to be pumped. (Formula - .7854 x stroke x bore x bore x number of cylinders).
Nitrous protest charge is $150.00. This is for checking necessary places. Tech Official will receive $25.00 for nitrous check.
Fuel protest is $50.00. Protested must tell the Tech Official what brand and octane the fuel is that he/she is running. Fuel will be pulled at the carburetor. The full $50.00 goes to the person in the right.
Transmission protest is $75.00. Tech Official receives $25.00. Check transmission by roll out through motor or remove top.
A visual protest fee is $75.00 for complete measurement. Any visual protest consists of checking hitches, wheel base lengths, check carburetor, will be checked with a NO GO TOOL (may require removal), anything concerning weight box or any other visual inspection. Tech official receives $25.00. Person in right receives $50.00.
If vehicle found illegal, contestant shall lose points for the pull and will not pull for two (2) consecutive pulls in the class that the vehicle was found illegal. If vehicle is found illegal twice for the same infraction the vehicle loses all accumulated points and the vehicle and the driver/owner are ineligible for one year from date of second infraction. An individual that has two pulling vehicles registered with Ken/Ten will be allowed to continue pulling the second vehicle only.
Protested is responsible for tear down of vehicle.
Sled protest fee to be $100.00 for each party. Person in the right to receive the money, less $25.00 to the Tech Official. Tech committee to inspect the sled for discrepancy and has final ruling.
Protest is not allowed for General Safety Violations not explicitly covered by class rules. The Tech Official only enforces all safety rules on vehicles. Any safety violation noted by the Tech Official must be corrected before the vehicle is allowed to hook at future events.
Tech Official, if needed, reserves the right to delay all protest decisions for three (3) working days.
The Tech Committee has the right to make all decisions regarding these rules. (Tech Committee consists of Tech Officials and Board of Directors)
Any dispute can be settled during or following an event by a discussion and vote of the members of the Tech Committee present at any given event. If any member of the Tech Committee is involved in the dispute, they will not have a vote and cannot sit in on the meeting. If member is class spokesperson, then the class alternate will be called in, if present. A majority vote of the committee will be required to enact decision. Any puller can call a meeting of the Tech Committee by a written request given to any member of the Tech Committee. Any member of the Tech Committee may call a meeting of the committee if they witness any infraction of sanction body rules. The decision of the Tech Committee is final. All meetings of the Tech Committee will be closed except to members of committee and person filing complaint.
Tech Officials are considered part of the Board and may sit in on the meetings for input, however, they will not have a vote on the Board. Only voting privileges will be at the general meeting.
At the end of each season, Tech Officials must be voted upon and approved by the Board at the meeting of the Board immediately following the general meeting.
CUBIC INCH PUMP PROCEDURE
All vehicles will be pumped in the following manner:
Protested vehicle will be given an adequate amount of time to cool (amount of time to be determined by presiding official).
Cylinder to be pumped will be determined by Tech Official handling protest.
Cylinder will be pumped two (2) times. If found illegal, puller will be offered the option of removing the head to prove the pump wrong. If the puller is found illegal, he will be disqualified. If the pump is wrong, the puller will be declared legal.
POINTS SYSTEM
To receive your fifteen (15) show up points, vehicle must be registered but will receive a refund on their entry fee in case of cancellation for any reason.
If event is held, you must hook to the sled and make a measurable distance in order to receive your placing points. If you are unable to hook to the sled due to breakage or mechanical difficulties, you will receive only your fifteen (15) hooking points. Must not receive refund on entry fee or NO points will be awarded.
On the 2nd day of a two (2) day event, in the event of breakage, you will receive 15 hook points as long as entry fee is paid and vehicle is on premises during the event.
Points chart as follows:
1st place points - 30
2nd place points - 29
3rd place points - 28
4th place points - 27
5th place points - 26
6th place points - 25
7th place points - 24
8th place points - 23
9th place points - 22
10th place points - 21
11th place points - 20
12th place points - 19
13th place points - 18
14th place points - 17
15th place points - 16
After 1st and 2nd, any tied points and money will be split and awarded (no pull off after 1st and 2nd).
At the end of the pulling season, everyone who participated in 70% of the hooks will receive points payout.
Any money left in the sponsor fund at the end of the season (excluding any cost of advertising done on behalf of the sponsors) will be evenly distributed amongst all classes. The Board will decide the payout for each class involving sponsor money. Class winner will be the vehicle receiving the highest number of points during the entire season.
Members will only be allowed to vote in the class the vehicle is registered in for the season, and in order to vote you must pull at least 70% of the pulls your class was scheduled to participate in. All paid members including associates, pullers and promoters will have a vote at any general meeting.
Qualifications to serve as a Class Spokesperson is to pull at least 25% of pulls in the class representing and have paid membership to be eligible to set on board and vote. At any time during season a class spokesperson does not meet qualifications, the duties shall fall to the alternate.
TRACK INFORMATION
Promoters are recommended to have General Liability Insurance to cover their pull.
Both Ken/Ten Tech Officials are to work each class together as a team. (Flagmen on both ends). Starting flagman shall be responsible for readiness of track and competition within marked starting area. Second flagman shall be responsible for balance of course.
All Ken/Ten pulls must have an inspected and approved sled (inspected by Ken/Ten Tech Official prior to pull. If track is using laser for measurement, the laser prism is required to be solidly mounted on the sled.
Tracks are responsible for fill out the result sheets. Make sure all distances are put on sheets.
The secretary or appointed representative will then take care of writing the prize checks and paying the Tech Officials.
Flyers, if used, are to contain the following information:
Classes to be run and prize money in each class, date, weigh-in time, pull time, location of the pull. Ken/Ten sanctioned pull, must be Ken/Ten member to pull. It is also mandatory that you put the gate fee on the flyers.
All tracks are to have scales on the grounds. Measurable area of the track will be 30 ft. wide and 300 ft. long.
Tracks may determine in which order they wish to run their sanctioned classes.
No sanctioned class shall receive a percentage payback.
For a sanctioned pull, it is required to choose at lease four (4) of the eight (8) classes.
The classes are as follows:
Pro Street 4WD 6200 lb. trucks
Pro Stock 4WD 6200 lb. trucks
Open 2WD 6200 lb. trucks
Open 4WD 6200 lb. trucks
Hot Farm 12000 lb. tractors
6000 lb. Lt. SS tractors
8000 lb. SS tractors
9300 lb. Super Farm tractors