Fairgrounds Events

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Country Idol Semi-Semi Finals

Downtown Elkhorn on the square: August 1st @ 6 PM

Jr. Country Idol Semi Finals

Friday, August 8th @ 6:00 PM at the fairgrounds Park Stage

2008 Tractor Pull

Tractor Pulls

2008 WALWORTH COUNTY FAIR TRACTOR PULLING CONTEST

Tractor and Truck Pulling Information

Tractor Rules 1

Tractor Rules 2

GENERAL AND SAFE OPERATING RULES

  1. Tractor operator must be owner, or owner approved operator 18 years or older. 16 years or older will be allowed if signed release by Parent.
  2. Entry fee is for tractor entered. Operator may enter several tractors in any one class, provided entry fee is paid for each tractor entered.
  3. Tractor may compete only once in each class. Entry fee must be paid for each class entered. Committee may allow optional added entry IF NEEDED to fill short or added class(es).
  4. OPERATOR must furnish adequate clevis for hookup.
  5. Operator must remain seated and retain control at all times. Operator must remain seated in operating position at any time tractor is on track with engine running.
  6. VERTICAL exhaust stack ONLY; with NO rain caps or deflector elbows.
  7. Drawbar must be stationary in ALL directions; no more than 20 INCHES from top edge to ground; and MUST EXTEND NO LESS THAN 18 INCHES from center of rear axle.
  8. ALL WEIGHTS MUST BE FIRMLY ATTACHED TO TRACTOR. FRONT WEIGHTS SHALL NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 24 INCHES FROM ORIGINAL FRONT OF TRACTOR. Rear weights SHALL NOT HINDER SAFE HOOKUP TO SLED. Loss of any ballast or tractor parts on track, (0 to 300 ft.), while operating under GREEN FLAG is cause for disqualification.
  9. ALL TYPES of on-the-go shifting will be allowed; HOWEVER, PULL IS ENDED WHEN FORWARD MOTION CEASES. Operator will shut down immediately on signal from track judge. DECISION OF JUDGES IS FINAL.
  10. Contest will follow rules of operation as outlined in SECTION XII(12) OF 2007 NTPA PULLING RULES.
  11. CONTESTANT NUMBERS AND PULL POSITIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED AT REGISTRATION. PULL POSITIONS WILL BE POSTED FOR DRIVER INFORMATION. OPERATOR MAY REQUEST PULL POSITION VARIENCE IN CASE OF CLASS CONFLICT. ANY ENTRY NOT ON DECK (without just cause) FOR HIS PULL POSITION MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
  12. COMMITTEE RESERVES IT'S TOTAL RIGHT TO REJECT OR DISQUALIFY ANY ENTRY FOR RULE(S) INFRACTION OR IMPROPER CLASS ENTRY.
  13. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON TRACK OR IN "ON-DECK" AREA. No operator will be allowed to compete if in the opinion of the COMMITTEE FAIR OFFICIALS, OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAID OPERATION WILL BE IMPAIRED OR UNSAFE DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, MEDICINES OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF. NO REFUND OF ENTRY FEE IF DISQUALIFIED FOR THIS REASON.
  14. ALL CONTESTANTS ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK; AND SHALL NOT HOLD THE COMMITTEE, OR FAIR OFFICIALS liable for any accident, injury to themselves or others, or damage to their own or other property that may occur during the course of this event.