Re: Let's try this payout questions again - 2 years ago

Quoteavercusauto I took about 2 seconds for the question I asked to get turned into a "how rodeos do it better" and "we need sponsorship money". I was trying to ask a serious question. So I am going to try this again. . So my question is, if someone is to host an event, what should the payout be for each class(Pro, Limited Pro, Limited Pro Diesel Trucks, Hotfarm, LLSS, Antique, Garden Tracto

Re: Light Super Stock Top 10 Power Rankings - 2 years ago

QuoteSpecificator A cast rear end tractor isn't a LSS. They are actually known as a fat tire supertique. The only groups to have that specific class is the Outlaws, and the NATPA. (Division 5). Cast reat tractors are allowed in NTPA and PPL. But they don't build a little pond for them. Hey now wait a minute. lol

Re: $4,000 winner take all 4.1 limited pro pull 2023 - 2 years ago

QuotePromoter I am located in east central Illinois by 74 and Indiana state line. Our local association Iliana tractor pullers does not have a 4.1 class. To help them gain traction with this I’d like to do a large cash prize winner take all mid August for $4k. How many limited pros would be interested in this. Since your local association does not have that class who is going to insure that c

Re: $4,000 winner take all 4.1 limited pro pull 2023 - 2 years ago

QuoteChip42 Pulling for money??? People don’t like pulling when most people go home with no money. Most people have a long drive for only 1 vehicle to go home with money…winner take all is a terrible purse/payout format. Go out and get more sponsorship money and maybe charge $1-$2 more for admission to bump up payouts throughout the field. Since you are not registered I can't give you

Re: Cmon Bryan! You’re smarter than this! Have you set in a rules meeting? - 2 years ago

QuoteOH1979er If you’re familiar with the NTPA rulebook, drawings of your chassis have to be submitted to tech. One of those rules that is in there but given very little if any teeth. . Amen on that!!!!! Drawings must be submitted. Materials that you make the chassis out of don't have to be.

Re: There is no SFI spec for wheel tethers - 2 years ago

Quotecpr I am unsure if it is a true component or not, but it doesn't have outboard planetaries if it is. Red Line Fever, Diggin' Fever and those running the Doc rearend have inboard planetaries as well. I do agree with OH1979er that I have seen numerous outboard planetaries blow and the tire stays on. CP Charles, it is a TRUE component chassis because there is no SFI spec on a com

Re: jake and dick morgan - 2 years ago

QuoteDoug W. As a fan who has taken in shows from all 3 organizations here, I want to comment on the Outlaws mod thing. With the exception of maybe a super national unlimited pull where the really big boys come out, I MUCH prefer watching an Outlaws mod class for the variety. Another fantastic mod class to watch is the ITPA light mods. I'd take watching turbines vs allisions vs automotive an

Re: What happened to?? - 2 years ago

QuoteF-30puller It's not what it was 20 years ago but that's just a result of Illinois itself not the ITPA. Hard for anyone to book pulls when there is no money. Amen and I better not say anymore on this forum because I should on the off topic forum about the state of Illinois!

Re: What happened to?? - 2 years ago

QuoteF-30puller Things went downhill for the NTPA you mean? They lost a ton of members and pulls. Right there is the TRUTH Lenny! ITPA is doing fine.

Re: What should be the future of sanctioned single-charger classes? - 2 years ago

QuoteJDpowershift Why not let alky in ps..that's the biggest limit on the class Todd how dare you open a can of worms like that! always wants more performance/quote] or more weight Ya, I thought about that too, right after I posted .....lol All kidding aside, is more weight really what you guys would want, especially in the most powerful classes like the 10,000lb pr

Re: What should be the future of sanctioned single-charger classes? - 2 years ago

QuoteJDpowershift Why not let alky in ps..that's the biggest limit on the class Todd how dare you open a can of worms like that! always wants more performance/quote] or more weight

Re: What should be the future of sanctioned single-charger classes? - 2 years ago

Quotepatches Why not let alky in ps..that's the biggest limit on the class Todd how dare you open a can of worms like that! lol

Re: Remedy accident - 2 years ago

Quotechris h Funny how, It's never the operator,and it's always the equipment. I am just curious when you say "equipment" do you mean sleds also or are they exempt from this topic I think I know what you are getting at. Because I noticed something in that video. But the video was in slo mo also.

Re: LLSS at Bowling Green?? - 2 years ago

QuoteJohn Murray Apparently, Supertiquer and HP do not consider NTPA LLSS rules to be "national" rules. When people use the word "national" in this discussion, they're typically meaning something closer to the word "unified." Not one organization running 6,000 pounds, another running 6,250, and yet another running 6,500 pounds... Thank you John. Very well said. The weight is the

What is wrong with you people? - 2 years ago

2 years ago due to covid, we weren't doing much in pulling. Now all I see on this forum is complaints about pulling. Half of you that post and complain are acting like a bunch of spoiled brats! smh

Re: LLSS at Bowling Green?? - 2 years ago

QuoteHP Well, first there needs to be a set of rules. You know, NATIONAL rules. This has been talked about for at least 12 years. And national rules will probably never happen.

WOW - 2 years ago

Just be thankful that you had a pull to attend and watch!

Re: Wellington OH NTPA LSS class - 2 years ago

QuoteDick Morgan Wasn't there. However IF they did tell Jason ( and all the other drivers) that they are running a floating finish line and then reset the sled then clearly it was not right, nor fair. My opinion. I would agree with that but I wasn't there either, so we really don't know for sure if that actually happened. I have seen other organizations tell us at drivers' m

Re: Wellington OH NTPA LSS class - 2 years ago

QuoteDick Morgan Let's stay on topic. The question is did the NTPA follow the rules that they set at the drivers meeting regarding running a floating finish line. The answer is either YES or NO. Well I really don't know Dick. What is YOUR answer to the question?

Re: Wellington OH NTPA LSS class - 2 years ago

Quote$ Don't kid yourself, the show will still go on. It may be a tough truck contest or country music, this is the entertainment industry, piss off a promoter and they will find something else. Yes they will but will the truck and tractor pulling fans be there for tough truck contest or the country music show? And how much will those 2 shows cost the promoter?

Re: Wellington OH NTPA LSS class - 2 years ago

QuoteThe Original Michael Promoter (to sled operator) "I want you to let the first puller in a class of 6 go 400 feet. Then, we'll reset the sled." Sled Operator: "Sounds good. Will do." If promoters try to dictate the actual on-track performance in any sanctioned class, that shows a lack of integrity for the promoter, and if the sanctioning body acquieses, that is a lack of integrity

Re: Speeding up a 560 rear end - 2 years ago

QuoteLewis Conner 400s are junk and the 560s that didnt get the updated recals are junk Yeah those ball bearings that didn't get updated to the roller bearings were great weren't they? lol A problem is you can still find the ball bearing but good luck finding the roller bearings.

Re: Wellington OH NTPA LSS class - 2 years ago

QuoteFan 2 Floating Finish stinks!. I agree with that. Many pullers don't but I do. Floating finish has really screwed things up in pulling along with the arrogance of many pullers. I won't forget a pro stock puller from my state complaining about the fans got to see him run twice for the same amount of money years ago. smh

Re: Speeding up a 560 rear end - 2 years ago

Also get the bearing cages that hold your differential in place made out of billet aluminum. After you get the steel differential made, that will be your next weakest point. Believe me, I learned that hard way.

Re: Speeding up a 560 rear end - 2 years ago

QuoteBeen there Having done similar to a 666, I would recommend figuring out what overall ratio you need to run, stick with the slow ring and pinion and speed up the trans, it will be easier on the ring and pinion. Install a good input shaft so you can change the constant mesh easily and pick three gears to replace 2, 3 and 4 with, needle the diff and you’ll have a pretty stout setup that has 3

Re: From the Brooks Pulling Team facebook page. - 2 years ago

Robert, yes I know what you are sayin. lol

Re: From the Brooks Pulling Team facebook page. - 2 years ago

QuoteBrooks No one is “announcing their departure”. We have heard what the pulling club, or a certain individual, has saying about our team. It’s a lot easier to make slanderous comments then to admit they were wrong. We are merely stating the facts. Which many have not heard. I said this on your facebook post. This whole ordeal was handled the WRONG way. Now that is my opinion and I do b

Re: Bowling Green replacement class poll - 2 years ago

Why is there a need for a "change"?

Good watch here - 2 years ago

Re: From the Brooks Pulling Team facebook page. - 2 years ago

QuotePULLMX Unfortunately this kind of behavior happens more than most people know. Yes it does. The Brooks family are good friends ours and so are the people that Terry mentioned in is facebook post. This kind of behavior needs to STOP by ALL pulling organizations. If it doesn't stop, we could lose pulling altogether.