HOMTPA
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL HANDBOOK 
INDEX
 
TRUCK / TRACTOR PULL BASICS
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    Many years ago, farmers invented pulling and as a challenge to prove who owned the strongest and fittest team of horses. Tied to a wooden sled piled high with bags of wheat, grain, or sand, the owner's team would pull the sled to see whose could move the sled the greatest distance.
    As steam and gas powered vehicles began taking over the work done by horses, so it was that these early machines found them-selves in the pulling arena.
    Today, truck and tractor pulling has become one of the most aggressive forms of competition as a show of brute power and strength. Unlike most other forms of vehicular competition, such as racing, where a racer may rely on speed and his ability to handle such speed to be first in his category of competition, a puller will rely on POWER, along with training and instinct to get the most out of his vehicle.
    As in days past, a puller's prime objective is to pull a weighted sled the furthest distance possible along a given straight course, ranging anywhere from 100 to 300 feet long. However, the sleds of today are unique themselves in that as the sled moves, so does its weight.
    Starting towards the rear of the sled, a weight box moves forward, creating even more down force and friction for the puller to contend with... and hopefully overcome.
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THE PULL
    Each driver, once his vehicle has been classed and/or placed into the proper division for competition, shall be called, individually, for his pull attempt. Each driver shall hook to the sled, check his vehicle, the sled and track in order to prepare for his pull attempt.
    Once ready, the driver shall give the OK that he is prepared and the starter shall then start the timers, lights, or in general, declare the pull in progress. Once done, the driver, driver's crew, or anyone else is prohibited to push, bump, or otherwise touch said pulling vehicle in any way, shape, or form. Once the signal to go is given, the driver is to proceed in his pull attempt.
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DISQUALIFICATIONS
    The Event Director present shall have authority to disqualify any organization, vehicle, and/or participant from said event whenever grounds for such actions are warranted. The decision of the Event Director is final and shall not be appealable; provided however, that upon a showing of good cause, the Event Director may, without liability, reverse or revise his decision.
    The Event Director's authority to suspend, penalize, disqualify or expel is not only confined to rule infractions which may occur during a pull run, but is extended to cover any and all infractions on or off the competition area and all violations of class requirements or general regulations.
*Examples of grounds for Disqualification, Suspension or Expulsion:
                                        1. Any condition considered to be unfair, unsafe, or out of order by the Event Director.
                                        2. Failure to report to starting area when called.
                                        3. Sandbagging or delaying a run.
                                        4. Any modification that would change a vehicle's class.
                                        5. Crossing track boundary lines or leaving track surface.
                                        6. Any infraction as set forth in EVENT REGULATIONS
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PROTEST & PROCEDURES
    All protests against a contestant's vehicle must be filed with the proper official along with a filing fee (if any) to be placed on deposit. Protests are to be fully outlined in writing before any such protest may be accepted. Only the items outlined in said protest shall be inspected.
    Any filing fee shall be forfeited to the protested vehicle's owner as compensation for time and labor should said protest be found unwarranted and said vehicle is found legal for it's class of competition. Should a protest be found valid, the illegal entry shall be subject to such action as the Event Director may impose, and the filing fee (if any) shall then be returned.  If during an inspection a violation other than that outlined in the protest be found, the Event Director still holds the right to act on and/or impose any such action as seen fit, including as to whom shall be intitled any fee collected.
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RIGHTS UNDER PROTEST
    Once an official protest has been issued a driver or owner of a vehicle, the said owner has the right to know the full nature of the protest before any inspection may begin. The owner has the right to make any statement and/or give evidence as to why he feels said protest is unwarranted. If the nature of a protest warrants the vehicle to be disassembled (teardown) for inspection, the owner has the right to refuse, but a refusal may be considered an admission of guilt and result in the removal of said vehicle from further competition.
    All vehicle owners hold the right to protect any interest they may hold in their vehicles. Therefor, each owner has the right to a private teardown (when warranted) with the technical official as the only onlooker.
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PERSONAL PROTEST
    Any protest/complaint not dealing with vehicle rule infractions or equipment should be directed to the Event Director. Protest forms and/or filing fees are not required.
    Any protest/complaint directed towards a track official may require a written form (no fee) to be reviewed by the track board.
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WEIGHT CHECKS
    All vehicles are required to report DIRECTLY to weight station after each and every pull attempt for class/weight verification.
Failure to report DIRECTLY to scales will place said vehicle in violation and vehicle will be disqualified.
 
 
 EVENT REGULATIONS
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AWARDING POINTS
    All points awarded are the property of the winning VEHICLE and cannot be transferred under any circumstance, nor are points transferable between drivers, categories, etc..
    Any contestant disqualified driving a specific vehicle (vehicle infraction) shall lose all points FOR THAT VEHICLE, for
that class/division of competition, for that event. Any contestant disqualified for reasons other than vehicle infractions (e.g. disorderly or unsportsman like conduct) may lose all points for ALL vehicles entered into that event.
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ENTRIES (limits)
    Any driver may enter as many vehicles into as many classes/ divisions as he wishes. Further, any driver may enter the SAME vehicle into as many classes (not divisions) as he wishes provided class regulations (e.g. weight) can be met.
(NOTE: This rule may be limited or restricted by the Event Director for reasons of program time and/or size)
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PULL ATTEMPT (limits)
    Each contestant shall have one (1), and one chance ONLY, to attempt a pull run. The only exceptions to this rule are:
                                        (A) Test Pulls
                                        (B) No power to vehicle
                                        (C) Vehicle becomes unhooked from sled
                                        (D) Event Director permits second attempt
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TEST PULLER
    The first driver/vehicle in each class/division shall be designated as "Test Puller". This test pull shall give the Event Director, and others, an idea as to how the track and/or sled are set. Provided the Event Director is satisfied with conditions and no changes are made to the track or sled, the test puller may now have the option of taking the test pull as his official run, or make another.
(NOTE: This option must be decided upon BEFORE the next puller may be permitted his pull attempt)
    Should the Event Director not be satisfied with the event set-up and either change running lanes, sled weight, recondition track (etc.), the NEXT puller, in running order, shall be called on as the new test puller, and so on until the Event Director is satisfied.
    Once the class/division has been officially started, all previous test pull(s) shall become void, and the class re-run in original order except for the LAST test puller, who now has the options of keeping said test pull or make another.
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VEHICLE POWER LOSS
    Should after vehicle is hooked to the sled and power is given vehicle does not move, the driver shall be permitted two (2) minutes to correct the problem (other than track call) and engage in a second attempt.
    Should the problem not be solved after the time allowed and/or the vehicle not move a second time, the pull attempt shall become void and the vehicle be disqualified.
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SLED/VEHICLE BREAK-AWAY
    Should a vehicle break away and become unhooked from the sled WITHIN TWO (2) INCHES of the start line (front of sled), the vehicle may re-hook and a second pull attempt be permitted. Should the vehicle become unhooked a second time, regardless of distance, the pull attempt shall become void and the vehicle be disqualified.
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PULL ATTEMPT (secondary)
    In cases of exceptionally small class divisions or program, the Event Director may opt to permit two (2) pull attempts per vehicle, recording the better of the two. However, this option does not apply to 'Pull Offs', and must be stated as a "best of two" event before such event may begin.
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LANE CHOICE OPTION
    Unless specifically prohibited by the Event Director, lane choice (on all multi-lane tracks) option permitted.
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'CLEAN'  PULLS
    All pulls must be 'clean' (e.g. no bouncing or throttling of vehicle).
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RE-STARTS
    It is not permitted to restart or double start pull attempt. Once vehicle STOPS for ANY reason, pull is over.
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FALLING PARTS (off)
    Should anything fall off a vehicle during a pull attempt, the vehicle will be allowed to continue said pull attempt except in cases of:
                                        (A)  A safety hazard (track or participants).
                                        (B)  Vehicle gains an unfair advantage, in which case vehicle will be disqualified.
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DRIVER CALL (limits)
    All participants are to be standing by during their related events. Once called, a two (2) minute time limit shall be set to report to the starting line. Failure to report when called shall be considered a forfeit, and said vehicle be disqualified
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PART SWAPS.
    Any between race swap or part changes permitted (except body) as outlined below:
                                        (A) All part changes are to be on a 'part by part' basis. Whole chassis and/or assemblies may not
                                             be changed.
                                        (B) No changes shall be permitted that would change a vehicle's classification (except when entering
                                             another class).
                                        (C) No changes shall exceed any limits set forth in GENERAL REGULATIONS.
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DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY
    It is the responsibility of each driver to check track, sled, vehicle, power, controls, (etc.) in preparation for his pull. Once the starter declares the pull in progress and the sled is MOVED for ANY reason... IT IS A PULL. The only one time exception is becoming unhooked from sled.     
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TRACTION COMPOUNDS
    All traction compounds are prohibited.

 

PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

    As stated before, a puller's primary objective is to pull a weighted sled as far down course as possible, with the puller going the greatest distance as the winner. Once the Event Director declares the pull in progress, the puller is to attempt his pull.
    Each pull attempt shall continue until:
                                        (A) Vehicle can no longer move sled.
                                        (B) Time limits (when applicable) run out.
                                        (C) Vehicle stops for ANY reason.
                                        (D) Vehicle completes the course (Full Pull).
                                        (E) Event Director 'calls' the pull for reasons of safety, unfair practices, violation, (etc.).

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FULL PULL / PULL OFFS
    Should two or more vehicles in the same class/division or category of competition complete a given course, or 'Full Pull', all said vehicles shall enter into a 'Pull Off' round. This is to say, more weight and/or faster weight transfer of the weight box (at opt. of Event Director) will be added to the sled and said vehicles shall once again pull for distance.
    During a pull off round, there will not be any test pulls, failure second starts/chances, etc. Once a puller is hooked to the sled and the Event Director declares the pull in progress, said pull vehicle is committed to the pull attempt ... regardless.
    NOTE: Minimum suggested sled weight increase increments:
                                        50 gms. - Mod. Division
                                        75 gms. - Pro Division
 
CLASSIFICATIONS & DIVISIONS
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CLASS REGULATIONS
    For H.O.M.T.P.A., six (6) classes are open for competition in pulling. As in full scale pulling, all vehicle classes are set by weight, for example… the 5,200 lb. 2WD class.
    Of course, it is obvious what anything 5,200 lbs. would mean in H.O. scale, therefor, all class designation weights shall be in (and stated as) Centigrams (1/100th gram), while vehicle weight may be stated in either centigrams or grams.
    All vehicles are limited, by class, by maximum Overall Vehicle Weight (O.V.W.), whereas, O.V.W. shall NOT exceed class designation weight.
    Ex.
                                        5,000 class = veh. 5,000 centigrams (50 gms.) or less.
                                        7,000 class = veh. 7,000 centigrams (70 gms.) or less.
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    Starting weight (in sled weight box) shall be 2xs (Mod. div.) or 3xs (Pro div.) class weight.
    Ex.
                                        3,000 Mod. div. = 6,000 centigrams (60 gms.) sled weight.
                                        9,000 Pro div. = 27,000 centigrams. (270 gms.) sled weight.
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CLASSIFICATIONS
                                      CLASS                                                            O.V.W.                                             STARTING SLED WEIGHT
                                  (centigrams)                                                       (grams)                                                               (grams)
                                                                                                                                                                              Mod.                          Pro
                                        3,000                                                            30 or less                                                   60                               ---
                                        5,000                                                            50 or less                                                  100                              150
                                        7,000                                                            70 or less                                                  140                              210
                                        9,000                                                            90 or less                                                  180                              270
                                      11,000                                                          110 or less                                                  220                              330
                                   Unlimited                                                         Unlimited                                                   ---                               350
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DIVISION REGULATIONS
    For H.O.M.T.P.A., six (6) class DIVISIONS have been set for reasons of separating different degrees of pulling, distinguish between wheel drive, and for realism in the overall "look" and "feel" of pulling by placing similar style vehicles together.
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MODIFIED
    Though even the mildest puller will need a degree of modifications, the "Modified" division shall be (more or less) designated as a 'Stock' division. While most all requirements set forth in GENERAL REGULATIONS will apply to both Modified and Pro divisions, the basic difference in divisions shall be in motor and/or chassis configuration.
    A Modified puller shall be any H.O. pulling vehicle BASED on a manufactured H.O. road race chassis, powered by a STOCK motor, and basic drive train configuration remains essentially stock in concept (e.g. Modified to accept larger gears but retains manufactures original concept in configuration, location, and design).
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PRO
Pro pullers shall be any scratch built or highly customized H.O. puller, whereas, motor and/or drive train does NOT resemble a
manufacture's concept in configuration, location, design, parts, or equipment.
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2WD
    Any TRUCK or TRACTOR powered (driven) by two (2) rear wheels only.
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4WD
    Any TRUCK powered (driven) by all four (4) wheels.
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    To keep in context of pulling, the following TRUCK and TRACTOR divisions have been set for realism of pulling events based on body style, wheelbase, and tire size.
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TRUCK
    Any 2WD or 4WD vehicle inclosed, in whole or part, by any reproduction body (e.g. car, truck, van, semi., etc).
                                        Wheelbase: Not to exceed 2 1/4" @ wheel centerlines.
                                        Tire size: (2WD) 5/8" max. height. (rear) (4WD) 3/8" max. height. (all)
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TRACTOR
    Any 2WD vehicle equipped (usually) with rear wheel/tire guard fenders, interior or cockpit, and dummy or "dressed" motor on an open style frame chassis.
                                        Wheelbase: 2 1/4" min. to 4" max. @ wheel centerlines.
                                        Tire size: 1/2" min. to 1" max. height. (rear)
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DIVISIONS
    1. Mod 2WD Truck
    2. Mod 4WD Truck
    3. Mod Tractor
    4. Pro 2WD Truck
    5. Pro 4WD Truck
    6. Pro Tractor
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UNLIMITED
    The "Unlimited" class (as stated in CLASSIFICATIONS) is to be considered an "Open" class/division of pullers. This is to say, Unlimited shall be ANY H.O. puller, regardless of make, design, style, weight or drive. The only requirements for an Unlimited pull vehicle shall be that of size and/or scale.
 
 GENERAL REGULATIONS
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MOTOR 1
1.1 General                          All classes/divisions (except Unlimited) restricted to H.O. production road race motors
                                        ONLY. 
1.2 Armatures                      Mod. Div.: STOCK. NO modifications permitted.
                                            Pro Div.: Unrestricted.
1.3 Magnets                         Mod. Div.: STOCK for motor used.
                                            Pro Div.: Unrestricted.
1.4 Magnet                           Prohibited in any form. All magnet traction chassis must have all traction magnets, bars,
      Traction                     and/or flux collectors removed.  Any chassis which uses motor magnets for
                                        traction must be set up in such a way as to eliminate magnetic pull or down force.
                                        (NOTE: Cutting or pushing magnets higher into chassis for reasons as stated above shall
                                        not effect Mod. "Stock" requirements)
                                            With no restrictions on class weight, UNLIMITED pull vehicles shall be PERMITTED
                                        magna-traction.
1.5 Commutator                   Unrestricted. 
      Brushes &
      Springs
GEARS 2
2.1 General                          Unrestricted.
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FRAME 3
3.1 General                          See Div. requirements.
3.2 Wheelbase                     See Div. requirements.
3.3 Ballast                            Limited only by class weight requirements. Any "visible" material used to add weight must
                                        be of design to resemble a true configuration of equipment to keep in context of puller "looks"
                                        (e.g. No overly large and/or 'blobs' of weight permitted stuck to vehicle body or chassis).
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WHEELS & TIRES 4
4.1 General                          Compound unrestricted. BLACK in color only.
4.2 Size                                See Div. requirements. No dual wheel set-ups permitted.
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INTERIOR 5
5.1 General                          Required on all open or non-top vehicles. "Interior" shall mean and include a cockpit
                                        area along with a simulated driver.
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BODY 6
6.1 General                          Any H.O. scale (1/64 - 1/87) accepted. See Div. requirements for styles and regulations.
6.2 Windshield                     Required on all hard top vehicles.
                                        (NOTE: In some cases, an Interior may take the place of a windshield, and void the above
                                        regulation)
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ELECTRICAL 7
7.1 Pick-up                           Unrestricted. All vehicles shall receive power via track rails only (no wired vehicles).
      system
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MISCELLANEOUS 8
8.1 Vehicle                           Maximum - 2 1/2".
     Overall
     Width
8.2 Track                              Only tires, guide pin(s), and pick-up systems permitted to touch track surface. Any operational
     Surface                       "wheelie" bars or skids permitted to touch track surface while vehicle is in
     Contact                       motion only.
8.3 Appearance                   Visual appearance shall be held crucial in accepting a puller into competition, whereas, all pullers are
                                        to be realistic in size, width, and design (to scale) as not to take from the overall "feel" of the sport.
                                            Any overly "wild" puller may require a photo of an actual vehicle (not an exact copy, but one showing
                                        the special caricature of the vehicle in question) as proof of it's realistic qualities.
                                        (NOTE: This rule may, under the Event Director's discretion, supersede previous regulations in regard
                                        to appearance and/or equipment)
 
MONSTER TRUCKS

    H.O.M.T.P.A., and the Greenbrier H.O. Club of Rochester, is proud in bringing you the world's first "true" H.O. scale Monster Trucks and Monster Truck competition.
    Being the construction of at H.O. Monster can be so scratch, individual, and sometimes personal, H.O.M.T.P.A. has found it all but impossible to classify clearly the many possible gear arrange-ments, chassis design and operation of such unique vehicles. Therefore, all Monster Trucks, after meeting the few requirements needed for the purpose of scale and operation, shall be placed into one single category; "Pro Monster".
    Having no classification differences and very few regulations, H.O. Monster Trucks have quickly become one of the most sought after forms of H.O. competition in history for the custom builder.
    In addition, events for H.O. Monster Trucks (such as sled pulling, car crushing, hill climbing, etc.) have proved to hold great appeal for many racers because of such versatility in competition.

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NOTICE
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 All Monster Truck regulations are,
 and shall be, in addition to all pulling
  regulations  as  they  apply.
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MANDATORY SUSPENSION
    The following are MANDATORY 24hr. (same day) grounds for suspension (H.O.M.T.P.A. version of a totally disabled/undrivable vehicle).
                                        1. Flips & Rollovers: Any vehicle, which stops, lands, or is otherwise operated in other than an upright
                                            position.
                                        2. Body loss: Any vehicle which body has come off and/or does not sit proper on frame once vehicle
                                            has stopped.
    As stated, the above are "same day" grounds for suspension, whereas, the offending vehicle (offense being made during either qualifying or an elimination run... NOT PRACTICE) shall not be permitted into further rounds of competition the remainder of that DAY.
    Flips and Body losses are designed to simulate a vehicle which has become damaged, and "cannot" continue in competition, and NOT as a disqualification or violation. Therefore, any vehicle under a mandate shall still be awarded any points, credits, and/or position title(s) won either prior or during an above situation, but still (as under mandate) shall not be permitted into further rounds of competition, regardless of race or event, the remainder of that DAY.
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QUALIFYING
    As in full-scale competition, the first step in determining dual vehicle heat position/line-up is by qualifying. On tracks so equipped, qualifying shall be done in single run/timed format. The quickest time/vehicle shall be the "Top Qualifier" (# 1), 2nd quickest as # 2 qualifier, 3rd as # 3, etc..
    On tracks where times/timers are not available/used, qualifying positions are determined by simple draw. The first drawn name/ vehicle shall be the Top Qualifier (# 1), the 2nd drawn as # 2 qual-ifier, 3rd as # 3, etc..
(NOTE: Hand held timers/stopwatches may be used via club approval)
    The next step in setting up heat position is done by dividing the field in half, then pairing off vehicles (in order) from each group.
Ex.
                                       Qualifying order
                                        (8 truck field)                                           1st Round pairing
                                           1          5                                                      #1 vs. #5
                                           2          6                                                      #2 vs. #6
                                           3          7                                                      #3 vs. #7
                                           4          8                                                      #4 vs. #8
    Should the field consist of an odd number of entries, the Top Qualifier (# 1) shall be given a "Bye-run".
Ex.
                                       Qualifying order
                                        (7 truck field)                                                         1st Round pairing
                                           1                                                                  #1 vs. (bye)
                                           2           5                                                     #2 vs. #5
                                           3           6                                                     #3 vs. #6
                                           4           7                                                     #4 vs. #7
     The remainder of the race is then conducted as standard two-vehicle tournament style eliminations.
(NOTE: The above system for determining first round heat position shall be used regardless of field entry size. During single vehicle type events, such as pulling, where vehicles are run one at a time, qualification procedures are not required. Vehicles are simply run in order of draw)
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EVENTS
     May vary, see Event Director.
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EVENT REGULATIONS
1.  In preparation for competition, each vehicle/driver shall be called, in turn, and report to starting line for his related elimination run. Once called, each driver shall check his vehicle and course lane and, once satisfied, shall give the Event Director the OK that he is ready for competition. The Event Director shall then start the timers, lights, or in general, declare the race in progress. Once done, the driver, driver's crew, or anyone else is prohibited to push, bump, or otherwise touch any vehicle or competition area in any way, shape or form. This shall include any final set-up of obstacles.
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2.  Any vehicle which does not complete a given course in the fashion outlined by the Event Director (e.g. not completing a given task, stop short of finish line, etc.) shall be in violation of event regulations, and be eliminated.
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3.  During dual competition, should both vehicles be in violation of event regulations, the FIRST vehicle to commit said violation (should both violations be considered equal), or the vehicle committing the WORST (more serious) violation (should said violations not be considered equal) shall be eliminated, whereas, the opponent be declared heat winner.
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4.  During dual competition, should both vehicles be in violation by not completing a given course (stopping short of finish line), it is policy that the vehicle covering the greatest distance down course be declared heat winner.  Exceptions to this rule may include violations of other event infractions) and/or the event one vehicle makes it impossible for the other to pass (blocks lane).
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5.  While it is permitted a driver to enter more than one (1) vehicle into competition, NO driver shall be permitted to operate more than one (1) vehicle at any given time.
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6.  During dual competition, should two (2) vehicles of/by the same driver come together during an elimination run, the driver/owner of said vehicles must acquire a substitute driver for one vehicle.
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7.  During dual competition, should the winning vehicle of a race not be able to make the next round call due to breakage (or under MANDATE as simulated breakage), the last losing opponent of said vehicle shall be reinstated, and under the "Break rule", replace said disabled vehicle on the event roster.
(NOTE: Disabled vehicle shall loose no points or credits on positions won)
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8.  Other than round 1 Top Qualifier, there shall be NO bye-runs accepted during dual competition. It shall be policy that in ALL Dual Vehicle-Single Driver situations, a substitute driver be utilized to operate any un-manned vehicle.
     In all other situations where a vehicle has no opponent, a previous round loser shall be reinstated, as per club policy, to fill any opening in the event roster. The only exception to this rule shall be during round 1, whereas, a 'forced' bye-run may be imposed due to the lack of any previous round looser.
(NOTE: This rule shall not exclude any 'break rule' and/or any other known or written rules or policy)
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9. During any event where pulling is part of the course, FINAL  position of the sled shall be used and/or recorded for said run. This is to say, should the sled be pushed back or out of bounds, vehicle elimination may occur.
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10. Dual wheels permitted so long overall width does not interfear with opponent, track and/or track operations.
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11. Heat lane choice shall be that of the quickest/highest QUALIFYING vehicle of any given pair.
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12. "Late entries" shall not be accepted for competition once qualifying round position procedures have been officially concluded,
as per the Event Director.
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13. Any vehicle which does not receive a qualifying time for any reason (but vehicle has been registered and meets all requirements as a legal entry), said vehicle(s) shall be placed at the bottom of qualifying line up (run scratch) in order of entry.
(NOTE: MANDATORY suspension SHALL apply to qualification runs)
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VEHICLE REGULATIONS
1 Motor                                 Any H.O. road race, or similar 12-18 vdc. electrical motor, regardless of modifications.
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2 Motor                                 Motor centerline may not be lower than wheel/axle center-line(s).
   Location 
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3 Tires                                  1/2" to 1-1/8" in height. BLACK in color only.
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4 Wheelbase                        Maximum vehicle wheelbase at wheel/axle Centerline: 2-1/2".
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5 Body                                  H.O. scale (1/64 - 1/87 accepted).
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6 Weight                               Minimum overall Vehicle Weight (O.V.W.); 10,000 centigrams (100 grams).
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7 Interior                               Required on all open or non-top bodies. "Interior" shall mean and include a cockpit area
                                        along with a simulated driver.
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8 Pick-ups                             All vehicles to receive power via standard H.O. track/track rails only (NO wired vehicles).
                                        No pick-up system shall extend further than one (1) inch forward front wheel/axle centerline.
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9 Marchon                            While a Marchon factory chassis meets all vehicle regulations, the body itself has been
   Factory                         judged slightly overscale. However, vehicles sporting a Marchon body shall be accepted
   Trucks                           when used in conjunction with a Marchon chassis only.
                                        Vehicles with a home/scratch built chassis sporting a Marchon (or any other oversized)
                                        body shall not be permitted into competition.
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10 Misc.                               Only tires, guide pin(s), and pick-up shoe systems permitted to touch track surface.
                                        Operational wheelie skids permitted to touch track while vehicle is in motion only.
                                            Visual appearance shall be held crucial in accepting a Monster Truck into competition,
                                        whereas, all Monster Trucks are to be realistic in size, width, and design (to scale) as not to
                                        take from the overall "feel" of the sport.
                                            Any overly 'wild' Monster Truck may require a photo of an actual vehicle (not an exact
                                        copy, but one showing the special caricature of the vehicle in question) as proof of its
                                        realistic qualities.
                                        (NOTE: This rule may, under the Event Director's discretion, supersede previous regulations
                                        in regards to appearance and/or equipment)
 
POINT SYSTEM
    To insure fairness to all participants, since it is permitted to enter more than one (1) vehicle in any class of competition, all points shall be awarded per VEHICLE, and be stated as such. NO driver shall be said to hold "total" points from any combination of vehicles run, either per class or combination of classes.
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POINT CHART
    It shall be requited, for vehicles to collect Event/Heat round points, that ALL vehicles "self-stage" (line-up under their own power) to satisfy officials vehicle is in running order and competition ready.
Single competition: (PULLERS / M.T.)
Finish Points
                                        1st Place =  5 Points
                                        2nd Place = 4 Points
                                        3rd Place =  3 Points
                                        4th Place =  2 Points
                                        All other   =  1 Point
Dual competition: (M.T. only)
Finish Points
                                        Heat winner = 5 Points (per win)
                                        Heat loser   = 3 Points
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BONUS POINTS
    Additional bonus (incentive) points shall be awarded any vehicle COMPLETING any given course (start to finish) as follows:
(2 POINTS)
                                        PULLERS: Full Pull, each occurrence TO A MAXIMUM of SIX (6) POINTS per event (round 1 plus
                                        TWO (2) pull-off rounds)
                                        M.T. (single comp.): Completed course, each occurrence.
                                        M.T. (dual comp.): Completed course WINNER, each occurrence.
(1 POINT)
                                        M.T. (dual comp.): Completed course LOSER.
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FINAL DRIVER POSITION
    Because it is permitted drivers to enter more than one (1) vehicle into competition per class/event, FINAL driver point positions shall be determined as follows:
    Whereas, all points awarded shall be awarded per VEHICLE, each driver (for calculating/figuring final driver position) with more than one (1) vehicle entered/driven per class shall be en-titled, and collect only the highest most points won by any SINGLE vehicle driven per class ... NOT THE SUM OF ALL VEHICLES DRIVEN.
Ex.
                                        Vehicle                 Points               Driver               Final driver pos.
                                           A                        133                   Joe                          1
                                           B                        128                  Tom                          2
                                           C                        124                  Tom                           -
                                           D                        120                   Joe                           -
                                           E                        117                   Bob                          3
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    For further Point and Regulation information regarding the H.O.M.T.P.A. NATIONAL POINT CROSS-RACE SERIES, Contact:
 
 
Greenbrier Raceway
64 Greenbrier lane
Rochester, N.Y. 14623
 
ROCHESTER H.O.M.T.P.A. BYE-LAWS
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1. Vehicle entry limits per driver: Five (5)
2. Qualifying order procedures:
            A. Each driver shall be called in order of random draw for his/her related qualifying turn/attempt.
            B. Each driver shall then qualify ALL vehicles wished to be entered into competition. Each vehicle shall be required to make
                a qualifying attempt to be a legal entry.
            C. Once a drivers qualifying "turn" is completed (all vehicles have been run), no additional vehicles by said driver will be
                permitted entry.
            D. Any driver not present at the time name is called for qualifying shall be disqualified and not permitted entry into
                competition.
3. Qualifying penalty procedures:
                Should a vehicle not complete its first qualifying attempt as outlined by the Event Director, a second qualifying attempt
            shall be permitted but will carry a .30 second penalty (.3 added to any second attempt time).
                Should a vehicle not complete its second qualifying attempt, said vehicle shall then run scratch in order of entry.
4. Lane Choice: (dual M.T. competition)
                Lane choice shall be that of the quickest Previous Round timed vehicle of any given pair. On tracks not equipped
            with round timers and/or sit-uations where neither vehicle may hold a previous round time, lane choice shall revert to
            qualifying and be that of the quickest/highest Qualifying vehicle of any given pair.  
 Copyright c 1998, H.O.M.T.P.A.
Rochester, N.Y.