removed the sled water barrel wording for 2008
1. Sponsor will provide a pull back tractor not to exceed 50 horsepower.
2. Sponsor will provide restroom facilities.
3. Sponsor will provide a public address system for giving information to spectators.
added for 2008
4. Sponsor will provide the announcer and a minimum of two more people to assist with sign up and scoring.
5. Sponsor will have a liability insurance policy in effect.
6. Sponser will collect and handle any hook fees and class payouts.
7. Hook fee and payout suggestion A: $10.00 hook fee with 1st place receiving 30%, 2nd place 20%, and 3rd place 10% payout.
8. Hook fee and payout suggestion B: $10.00 hook fee with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places receiving trophies.
9. Each town will determine their own fees and payouts. The above suggestions are just that, our recommendations.
10. Tractor drivers and one pitman per tractor will be allowed in the gate at pulls without paying admission.
11. The track will be constructed of a dirt base free of rocks, gravel, and other debris.
12. The track must be a minimum of 200 feet in length and a minimum of 20 feet in width. This will allow room for the sled and pull back tractor at the start line and a run-off space after the full pull line. The pull start line, a 40 foot false start line, a full pull line and side boundaries of the track must be marked by chalk lines. There must also be a minimum of 10 feet between the sideline of the track and the spectator area.
13. It is recommended that the sponsor provide a means to water the track in case of dry dusty conditions.
14. Sled owner along with Western IA Garden Tractor Pullers will take care of tractor weighing, hooking and flagging. Western IA Garden Tractor Pullers will assist each town with tractor sign-in and scoring.