2008 rules

updated 1-1-08

1.) Driver to be weighted with truck (No military vehicles)

     A). All trucks must have a fire extinguisher

2). Only one (1) driver per one truck per class

3).Driver or owner must furnish a hitch no higher than 32 inches from ground, to  top of all hitches (vertical or horizontal). Receiver part of hitch MUST be solid, if clevis is used it can move but not above 32 inches if pulled up. Hitch can't be moved in or out once you have started pulling.

4). Distance from the plate flange on rear end housing to where the hook of the cable is attached, must not be more than 55 inches for 2WD & 4000lb trucks and no longer than 60 inches for 6000lb trucks

5). Trucks must remain as stock wheel base.

     A). stock wheel base for the make of manufacturer; must be short or long wheel base for all 4 WD trucks and engine/ driveline must be in stock position for all 4WD trucks

     B). 2WD trucks same as A, except must be between short and long wheel base and engine must be in stock position.

     C). Wheel base must be same as manufacturer of frame

6.) Truck in all classes must not have any hanging weights outside of the body. (Nothing below front frame rails)

     A.) All 2WD trucks are not to have any hanging weight outside front of the body

7.) 4WD trucks bumpers must not stick out further then stock bumper, front bumpers are not to be used as weight, bumpers must not be above head lights, and no tube type bumpers. (2WD optional- stock)

8). Weights on 2WD class and 4WD classes must not be behind hitch point

     A). weight must not be higher then 36” from top of frame

9.) All weight must be secured. If a weight(s) should fall off while the trucks are hooked, you will be DQ for that round. If any kind of body part falls off while in competition, the officers & board members will decide if this is an unsafe situation any may DQ for that round

10.) During the event, drivers are to watch the start/stop light, when contest is over and lights have turned red, the competitors are to stop!! If one of the drivers should jerk the other driver intentionally that driver will be DQ for that round (if you are out that night this carries over to the next round you pull in)  This is for safety- No driver can open door while HOOKED or you will be DQ for that round.

11). Tires must be Dakota denfinity or BF Goodrich All- terrain. (No cut tires) No dual Tires

12). Rims must not exceed 16.5”, unless the truck came from the factory with 17” rims. ( Factory size)

13.) 2WD trucks are to have only one transmission and no transfer case.

14). 4WD trucks are to have only one transmission and only one transfer case.

15). All trucks in 2WD and 4WD classes must not have differentials and /or axles to exceed the size of 1ton

       A.) No planetary rear ends

16). All trucks must have bedsides, with secure cover from rail to rail & from cab to rear-end or in 4WD bedsides with secure cover over rear U-joint do not need cover from rail to rail and cab to rear-end and/or a FULL flatbed (from cab to behind tires and width of cab). If a bed is questionable then it is to be inspected be officers and board members.

     A). All trucks must have complete hull of cab as manufacturer.

17). All trucks must have some type of spring suspension (at least one) and blocking is allowed. All trucks must have a safety loop on the rear drive shaft and all 2WD trucks must have BOTH working rear brake, other than driveline brake.

      A). rear of spring can be slipper type, must have chain or u-bolt underneath spring

18.) No trucks can go in reverse when hooked (while light is green)

19). For 4WD trucks if a tire(s) touches the side white line while hooked when light is green or red that truck will be DQ for that round

       A). For 2WD trucks the white side white lines is to be used as a wall, if you cross, touch, hang over, or land on, while hooked when the light is green of red- you are DQ for that round

      B). If both trucks go out of bounds they will rehook,

      C). If one truck intentionally sends the other truck out of bounds they are DQ for that round.

20). If your tire (pulling or non-pulling) becomes unbeaded inside or out of tire while hooked you are DQ for that round

       A). If both trucks blow a tire at the same time there will be a 5 minute allowance to repair it and they will tug again

21). Any combination of weights, hitches, and/or gas tanks, that is considered to be unsafe to driver, judges, and /or to general public, will not be allowed to participate in the contest. No gas tank in cab of truck unless factory. If battery is 18” or closer to the gas tank, then the battery must be in and enclosed battery box, (this is for safety)

22.) Pit crew can not be on track (Between white lines and only one pit crew member between lights) after you are hooked or you’ll be DQ for that round

23.) Trucks have two minutes to hook and a one minute rehook. NO JOCKEY!

24). If alcohol is a factory with driver competing, they WILL NOT be able to compete in that event

25.) ZERO TOLERANCE! Any competitor (Driver and/or coach) that gets in a heated argument or fight will be asked to leave that event regardless and told will not be allowed to be a competitor in the next event (Truck is out also)

       A). If a fan from an NKTTA event causes a heated argument, that fan will be asked to leave that event

26.) If a NKTTA truck wants to pull in their county only class it is up to that county. A truck must be a member to pull in the championship and have pulled at least 5 pulls as a member.

      A). Points 1^stplace 10; 2^nd place 9; 3^rd place 8; 4^th place 7; 5^th place 6 all other trucks will receive 5 show up points.

      B). Any member that sells/ trades their truck will keep their number and points for the season.

      C). membership fee $45 and pays $25 at each pull Non-members pay $30 at each pull

27). No firearms at any NKTTA event

28). When reweighing trucks pull on scales if truck is overweight pull off scales and clean mud or dirt from truck, pull back on scales one time if still over weight you are DQ Will receive show up points

29). If a truck is illegal during of after pull, truck looses points, position, and money (Except for weight or out of bounds) for that night.

30). During your class, truck can NOT leave track unless accompanied by an officer or board member.