RULES

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1. All members, to include family and crew members, must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Any member found in violation of this rule will be subject to a board review and could also be subject to any of the following: forfeiture of points, prize money, entry money; removal from event; removal from organization. All decisions made by the board are final.
2. No excessive use of alcohol. Any competitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol will not be allowed to compete. 
3. Absolutely no illegal drug use of any kind while competing. Anybody caught using illegal drugs will be disqualified for the event and will face a possible lifetime ban from any future Back Roads sanctioned events. No smoking will be allowed on the track during the event.
4.  All vehicles driven on the pulling track or around the pit area must be driven in a safe manner.   
5. All Tractors and Trucks will be teched before the first hook of the season. If a member wishes to be teched before the season starts, they may contact any one of four Back Road's Officials. All tech inspections must be completed while two or more official Back Road Pullers techs are present.  
6. Back Road's Officials will be randomly inspecting tractors and trucks throughout the season. At each sanctioned Back Road's event, at least one tractor from the Improved Farm class will be selected at random for a full inspection. Any other random inspections will be announced the day of the pull. Back Road Pullers techs may inspect any vehicle, at any time.  
7. If the vehicle inspection is refused by the driver(s), all points accumulated over the season will be forfeited and the driver and vehicle will be banned from all Back Road Pullers events until the vehicle has passed inspection.
8. Officials have the right to refuse any tractor or truck that is deemed to be unsafe. 
9. All drivers must at least 18 years old. Drivers under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before competing. All competitors must sign the provided liability waiver. Members only need to sign the form once per season. All non-members will need to sign the waiver prior to participating in any Back Road Pullers event.
10. All competitors who wish to run a full roll cage must wear a fire suit with a minimum SFI spec 3.2a-1, along with a DOT approved helmet. No dirt bike/motocross helmets.  
11. Due to new regulations to the hooks found on all Class 8 pulling sleds, all pulling hitches must have an opening of at least 3 inches wide and at least 3 3/4 inches deep. This also includes any Local Classes. 
12. All performance-based rules will be locked in for one season, with the exception being the Improved Farm Stock Class (2 years). Only rules that pertain to Safety can be changed during the season.
13. The first hook in each class will have the option to drop that hook and pull last in the class. The puller must make an attempt at a legitimate pass. If the tractor has mechanical issues, it will be allowed to return to the pits for repairs, otherwise it should return to the end of the lineup and be ready to hook. In the event that any puller goes less than 100 ft you will be allowed to re-hook at that moment for a second attempt. If you are the first puller in the class this will also apply. Max 2 attempts for anyone. If you speed or go out of bounds, you may drop your first hook.
14. All tractors competing in back roads classes up thru improved farm stocks will retain a farm tractor appearance which includes stock frame rails, factory ag wide front axle, (no rack and pinion) stock wheel-base, and no aluminum rims.
15. Pull Attendance Drawing: Pullers who make a pass at every hook in their class (non-points hooks included), will be entered in a drawing at the yearly banquet to win a $1000 prize. Pullers will also get their registration fees paid back.
16. Any member/vehicle found in violation of any of these rules will face a possible suspension and points penalty, to be determined by the Back Road's directors.
17. The owner of the truck/tractor shall be present, at the truck/tractor, during any tech inspection. A minimum of two techs must be present while a vehicle is being teched. 
18.  Vehicle Registration Fee: $100/yr Membership Per Person: $100/yr. Fees must be paid before the first hook or you will not be eligible for points. Send payment to:

             Back Road Pullers

             C/O Eric Stanley

             1313 S Downs School Rd

             Elmwood IL 61529

1. To be awarded points, drivers must be a dues paid member, as well as the vehicle they are driving must be registered with the organization. A registration fee of $100 must be paid along with a $100 membership fee from the driver of the vehicle during the class. Non-members pulling a registered vehicle will count as no points for the hook. 
2. Points will be awarded to the vehicle itself. No points will be awarded to drivers. 
3. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st place will be awarded 50 points, 2 points will be subtracted from each place until 12th place (28 points). From 13th place on back will be awarded 26 points.  Points will only be awarded upon completion of the class. 
4. Only hooks that are full shows, that provide our recommended payouts will be counted as points hooks. All other pulls will still be Back Road Pullers sanctioned events and we encourage everyone to attend.
5. The maximum number of points hook per season will be sixteen. 
6. Cancelation of events: If a class or event is canceled due to weather or any other circumstances outside of the control of the event and Back Road Pullers, 20 points will be awarded to all pullers at the venue and checked in prior to cancelation.
7. Rescheduling of events: All rescheduled events will be considered points pulls. Vehicles must make a hook at the re-scheduled event in order to receive points for it.
8. Show up points: If a vehicle arrives to an event and is unable to pull due to mechanical problems or an emergency, the member will be awarded 25 points.  Final decisions to be made by the officers.
9. Disqualification: Any track disqualifications during the pull including: over allowed RPM limit of the class, over allowed speed limit of the class, out of bounds. Speed limit classes are zero tolerance, any recorded speed over the allowed limit will be a disqualification.
10. Points Championship: The bottom two hooks of each pullers recorded points hooks will be dropped at the end of the season. Points will then be decided from the points received after those hooks have been discarded. Pullers who have recorded points at every points hook in their class for the season will receive a bonus 10 points at the end of the year. Points will be recorded at each hook and displayed on the website, only at the end of the year will the bottom two hooks being dropped reflect on their points total. Missed events will count as one of the bottom hooks, allowing pullers to miss up to two hooks, and still have a shot at the championship.

1. All protests must be submitted to a Back Road's tech official before the start of the next class. 
2. If a competitor wishes to protest another tractor/vehicle a protest fee of $100 must be paid before inspection begins. If found legal, the protest fee will be given to the protested tractor/vehicle. If found illegal the protest fee will be given back to the protestor, and the illegal tractor/vehicle, driver, and owner will face a possible suspension and points penalty, to be determined by the Back Road's directors
3. Any competitor who wishes to verify another competitor's engine size must pay a protest fee of $500.  All other protest rules apply.
4. The person who submits the protest will also have their tractor/vehicle inspected.
5. Only a person who is competing in the same class can submit a protest.  
6. While being protested, only Back Road's officials, the competitors, and one crew member each can be present during the inspection. 
7. If being protested, the competitor must comply with the protest and the Back Road's Officials. Any refusal will result in an automatic disqualification from the event, loss of all points for the event, and all prize money won at the event along with a suspension of up to 365 days.
8. Back Road's tech decisions are final.   
9. The owner of the truck/tractor shall be present, at the truck/tractor, during any tech inspection. A minimum of two techs must be present while a vehicle is being teched. 

1. Tractors to weigh a maximum of 8500lbs with 200lbs movable weight.
2. Maximum 466 cubic inch with 1 percent tolerance.
3. 3x4 smooth turbocharger. Compressor wheel shall protrude at least 1/8” into the 3” opening.
4. Engine head must be OEM width, height, and length dimensions. Head must be ag-type for the brand engine with OEM location of valves, port location, and injection tip. Intake manifold mounting surface must be 90 degrees to cylinder head/block mounting surface. Recast heads to be allowed. No billet heads.
5. No intercoolers or aftercoolers allowed.
6. Tire size: 24.5x32 with a max width of 210” circumference when inflated to 10PSI. Tread width not to exceed 25”. 20.8x38 will be allowed.
7. Exhaust headers allowed.
8. No intake restrictions.
9. Diesel fuel only.
10. Injection Pump: Max size is 7100 series P-Pump with max 13mm plungers. No recast or billet pumps.
11. No component chassis.
12. No shifting allowed. Driver must prove to tech that shifting mechanism has been disabled at request of the tech.

1. 3000 RPM limit. 
2. S362(Borg Warner P/N 13009097053) is the only turbo that is legal for competition. All turbos must be purchased and sealed by Ed Guenther at Guenther Heritage Diesel in Walnut, IL. 
3. Water injection is allowed. Two nozzles located in cross over tube. Any sample over 10% will not be allowed. If a member has water injection or adds water injection during the season, they must declare that they have to a Back Roads Tech. All vehicles with water injection must have an accessible spigot on water injection system within 6" of pump. 
4. No Intercoolers or aftercoolers, associated parts, or associated hardware shall be permitted to be installed on the tractor.
5. 18.4x42 and 20.8x38 max tire size.  Top Cuts allowed. No Full Cut tires allowed.
6. 20" max draw bar height, 18" from the center of rear axle. 
7. All tractors must run an Ag Tronix T35 RPM monitoring system (Part No. 1000-1565). If sensors fail to work, the competitor will not be allowed to hook for the rest of the event, unless the competitor can correct the issue. The kit to include: the box, the wiring, the sensor, and anything else associated with the RPM reading equipment is not to be modified from factory in any way. The monitoring system shall be on an on/off toggle switch. The wire must be able to be withdrawn from the tractor easily to be inspected. The ISSPRO R8906 sensor is to remain on the tractor and be fully functional and compliant with the 2023-2024 rules (found below in King of 15MPH).
8. 466 cubic inch limit. Case tractors will be allowed 504 cubic inches. All engines will be checked to verify the engine's size. Once the engine has been checked, a Back Road's Official will seal the oil pan.
9. Bosch A pump max.   
10. No tube chassis.   
11. Wheelie bars and air shut off are mandatory. Wheelie bars must not be connected solely to the hitch. 
12. All tractors must weigh either 11,000 or 11,500lbs max, depending on the class.
13. ROPS required.  ROPS must be able to support the weight of the tractor in the event of a roll over. Drivers of tractors equipped with ROPS must wear a seat belt while hooked to the sled. 
14. OEM cylinder heads only. No recast heads.
15. All tractors must have two 3/8" grade 5 bolts at a 90 degree angle located in exhaust pipe. 
16. Fire extinguisher on tractor/vehicle required.
17. All tractors that compete in the Improved Farm Class must be fully inspected, registered, and driver membership paid in full in order to compete at any Back Road's sanctioned events. 
18. Throttle must return to idle from wide open position when released.
19. All tractors will retain a farm tractor appearance which includes stock frame rails, factory ag wide front axle, (no rack and pinion) stock wheel-base, and no aluminum rims.
20. Certified Weights will be required for all tractors competing in the class. All tractors must have a number of weights certified by a tech on a certified scale. Once certified, the vehicle will receive a sticker which must remain on the vehicle at all times during the 2026 season.

1. 3000 RPM limit.  
2. All tractors must run a speed sensor (ISSPRO R8906). Wires must be connected to a female 110v receptacle to the rear of the tractor. If the sensors fail to work, the competitor will not be allowed to hook for the rest of the event, unless the competitor can correct the issue. The wire for the RPM sensor needs to be an unaltered drop cord with an unaltered female end unattached at the rear of the tractor. The cord must be one piece and connected to the sensor with a quick connector (spade connectors allowed). The wire must be able to be withdrawn from the tractor easily to be inspected.
3. Water injection allowed. Two nozzles located in cross over tube.  Any sample over 10% will not be allowed. If a member has water injection or adds water injection during the season must declare that they have to a Back Roads Tech. All vehicles with water injection must have an accessible spigot on water injection system within 6" of pump.  
4. Any OEM or Aftermarket intercoolers, including air to air, are allowed. No ice.  
5. 20" max draw bar height, 18" from the center of the rear axle. 
6. 18.4x42 or 20.8x38 max tire size. Top cuts are allowed. No full cut tires allowed. 
7. Wheelie bars and air shut off are mandatory. Wheelie bars must not be connected solely to the hitch.
8. Drivers of tractors equipped with ROPS must wear a seat belt while hooked to the sled. 
9. Throttle must return to idle from wide open position when released.
10. All tractors competing in back roads classes up thru improved farm stocks will retain a farm tractor appearance which includes stock frame rails, factory ag wide front axle, (no rack and pinion) stock wheel-base, and no aluminum rims.
11. Certified Weights will be required for all tractors competing in the class. All tractors must have a number of weights certified by a tech on a certified scale. Once certified, the vehicle will receive a sticker which must remain on the vehicle at all times during the 2026 season.

1. 3000 RPM limit.  
2. All tractors must run a speed sensor (ISSPRO R8906). Wires must be connected to a female 110v receptacle to the rear of the tractor. If the sensors fail to work, the competitor will not be allowed to hook for the rest of the event, unless the competitor can correct the issue. The wire for the RPM sensor needs to be an unaltered drop cord with an unaltered female end unattached at the rear of the tractor. The cord must be one piece and connected to the sensor with a quick connector (spade connectors allowed). The wire must be able to be withdrawn from the tractor easily to be inspected.
3. Water injection allowed.   Two nozzles located in cross over tube.  Any sample over 10% will not be allowed. If a member has water injection or adds water injection during the season must declare that they have to a Back Roads Tech. All vehicles with water injection must have an accessible spigot on water injection system within 6" of pump.   
4. Any OEM or Aftermarket intercoolers, including air to air, are allowed. No ice.  
5. 20" max draw bar height, 18" from the center of the rear axle. 
6. 18.4x42 or 20.8x38 max tire size. Top cuts are allowed. No full cut tires .
7. Wheelie bars and air shut off are mandatory. Wheelie bars must not be connected solely to the hitch.
8. Drivers of tractors equipped with ROPS must wear a seat belt while hooked to the sled. 
9. Throttle must return to idle from wide open position when released.
10. All tractors competing in back roads classes up thru improved farm stocks will retain a farm tractor appearance which includes stock frame rails, factory ag wide front axle, (no rack and pinion) stock wheel-base, and no aluminum rims.
11. Certified Weights will be required for all tractors competing in the class. All tractors must have a number of weights certified by a tech on a certified scale. Once certified, the vehicle will receive a sticker which must remain on the vehicle at all times during the 2026 season.

1. Maximum speed is 8.0MPH (8.1 will result in a disqualification). 
2. All tractors must weigh 12,500lb max.
3. 2800 RPM max.
4. No restrictions on turbo size or tire size. No cut tires.
5. A twisted clevis bolted rigidly by a minimum one-inch bolt or a manufactured hitch will be allowed. Hitches must be approved by Back Road Pullers techs.
6. 20" max drawbar height, 18" from the center of the tractor.  
7. All tractors must have a factory PTO, 3-point rock shaft assembly, and hydraulics (SCV) still mounted on the tractor. 3-point rocker arms can be removed. Wheatland models are eligible.  
8. No injectables. OEM style intercoolers only. Any liquid to air intercoolers must use coolant supplied from the engine's radiator.  
9. Weights can be mounted anywhere at the driver's discretion. All weights mounted behind the rear axles must not interfere with the placement and removal of the hook.
10. Wheelie bars are recommended but not required. If wheelie bars are being used, the wheelie bars must not be solely mounted to the hitch.
11. All tractors competing in back roads classes up thru improved farm stocks will retain a farm tractor appearance which includes stock frame rails, factory ag wide front axle, (no rack and pinion) stock wheel-base, and no aluminum rims.
12. Certified Weights will be required for all tractors competing in the class. All tractors must have a number of weights certified by a tech on a certified scale. Once certified, the vehicle will receive a sticker which must remain on the vehicle at all times during the 2026 season.

1. 505 max CID.
2. OEM block & heads. 502CID, GM Bowtie, & Ford SVO are considered aftermarket.
3. Single 4-barrel carb or OEM fuel injection. No 4500/Dominator type carbs. All throttle blades shall be 1.75" or less.
4. OEM or aftermarket Dual Plane intake manifold. No open plenum intakes.
5. Exhaust must include muffler(s) and exit behind cab. 3" diameter max.
6. No oxygenated fuels.
7. No injectables.
8. Naturally aspirated unless factory otherwise.
9. All weight added shall be rearward of an OEM front bumper in it's stock location.
10. 26" max hitch height. 42" minimum back from center of rear axle.
11. No cut gears.
12. 1-ton driveline or less.
13. Factory wheelbase and track width.
14. 35" max DOT approved unmodified tires.