ChadS
11-09-2003 11:29:34
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Re: NCIATPAI BANQUET in reply to BUD BARENIE, 11-08-2003 13:58:02
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One large problems in pulling is rule enforcement. Lots of clubs have rules that are there but never enforced. As far as farm stock catagory is concerned, I think the rules could be altered a bit, but, the problem is where to start. You are right about tractors with enhanced engines. That is why, instead of having a lot of useless engine rules, like we have had in the past, we adopted a speed limit and a first gear rule. Now true, not all tractors have the same speed in first, but most could be altered with tire size, or other Factory options to keep up with the speed limits. I do like the idea of letting the farm classes run suitcase weights.. Having a 24in, limit of the front, and other custom brackets in other locations should be allowed. Not everyone who pulls, still run weights in the factory locations like we do,, If we let suitcase weights in,, other tractors will come to the pulls, thus,,, club revenues increase, and safety will be better. Why not adopt a division 2 rules, as far as the setup of the tractor is concerned??? In the past,, it was a HP game in the farmstock classes in the NCIATPA. But remember,, it is a percentage pull in our club. Sure a puller needs to have enough power to make a good pull, and be competitive. We do need to acknowledge that there is no such thing as a stock pulling tractor in our club. Unless it is local class tractor,,, We do still need a 3250-4500 class, in farmstock,,, we have to let in light tractors have the opportunity to hook to the sled. STROKERS IN FARMSTOCK,,,,, , I am not for sure what to think about a stroker engine in these tractors. I know, that if it was allowed,, I would have my stroker H in a farm class. But,,,,, Too many people would be arguing about having to pull against a modified tractor in the class. I guess we will have to wait and see what evolves in the future. I would say,, lets try not to change too many rules at once,,, The suitcase weights will change the competition level in these classes. Just my opinions,,,, ChadS
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