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SUPER STOCK FWD RULES

1. Super Stock FWD trucks shall follow the NTPA Rulebook for Modified Four Wheel drive except where superseded by rules found herein.

2. Maximum wheelbase of 133 inches for Super Stock FWD trucks. Must have OEM frame of a truck. All rear end housings must be fastened rigid to the frame.

3. Engine to remain in stock location (plus or minus three inches) as intended by manufacturer. Mini trucks (S-10, Ranger, Dakota, etc.) are permitted to run V-8 engines, location to be same as full - sized trucks.

4. Front axle must remain in intended original location. Limited to one ton or up to Dana 70. Center of front or rear wheels cannot exceed plus or minus two inches of fender walls being used.

5. Engine must be of the same manufacturer as the truck. Any cam allowed and intake manifold changes permitted with one single, four – barrel carburetor with working floats and mechanical linkage. Not to exceed 4500 series gasket. Engine must run on gasoline fuel only. Aluminum heads are permitted. Fuel injection, air compressing devices, and aluminum engine blocks are not permitted.

6. Blow – proof bellhousing is required. High performance – type clutch assembly is mandatory. Type “C” bellhousing may be used if shielded around the clutch release fork hole. Shielding on side, top, bottom, and rear with ¼ - inch steel, no less than six inches wide. The frame of the truck may be used for the side shield. The top, rear, and bottom must be fastened to the frame and or the bellhousing flange with a minimum of six (6) Grade #8, 3/8 – inch bolts. The rear shield may have a hole large enough to allow operation of clutch rod linkage. No part of the shield may be welded to or bolted to the bellhousing and the shield must conform to the contour of the bellhousing.

7. All exhaust must exit vertically upward. No rain caps permitted.

8. Fuel samples and or fuel tests may be conducted at any time at the discretion of the competition director.

9. Hitches to be built to specifications in NTPA Modified FWD section. Hitch length to be a minimum of 30% of the wheelbase.

10. Maximum tire size is 35 inches tall by 12.5 inches wide. Must be a DOT tire.

11. D.O.T. approved safety helmet required. Snell 90 or better.

12. All competitors must wear complete fire safety driving suit and shoes.

13. Any item of protest shall cost $500.00

14. Can use a after-market transmission and transfer case.

15. Engine is limited to 530 cubic inches.

16. Any type of rear end may be used. (Military and / or 2 ½ ton truck or automotive) (addition on 1-21-01)

17. Center to center Bore spacing to be OEM stock on the engine.

18. No hemi style heads. (new 4/08)

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****NOTE:  For RAINOUTS or IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE please CALL one of these 4 people ONLY so that we can get you registered and have someone available to tech your vehicle upon arrival.  ENTRY WILL BE CLOSED ONE HOUR BEFORE  the event  is going to start. ****   These numbers will be posted on the website also.

BRYCE ANDERSEN 651.246.0480

DALE QUAMME 612.810.3329

PENNY DIETZEL 612.202.9933

KAREN GAMRADT 320.761.2198 OR 320.267.7332

 

These are our cell phone numbers were we can be reached at all times!!!!  NO EXCUSE for not being able to get a hold of us. If don't answer right away leave a message and we will get back to you if need to!!!!!

 

 

 

For those of you who need your clutches inspected before the start of the season need to contact these clutch inspectors for Minnesota: 

Dale Quamme  651.423.6371, Orville Deling  507.238.1903,Darrin Dietzel  952.466.2753, Mark Gamradt  320.267.7332.   These names and numbers will be posted on the website.

 

 

Your vehicle(s) need to be unloaded for teching purposes.  They will not get teched on trailers.

 

 

Biodiesel Sponsorship

We are doing this sponsorship with Bio Diesel again this year.  The July 4th Pull in St Peter will be called 4th of July Biodiesel Freedom Pull in which they will furnish the B10 fuel at no cost for all diesel trucks and tractors. The fuel will also be available at selected pulls wherever feasible. 

 

They are offering the trailer wrap again this year but for 10 trailers.  You will receive $3500.00 if you have the wrap applied to your trailer.  The only way that you will receive the money is: you must have a diesel pulling vehicle, an enclosed trailer and 100% support at the pulls that have diesel vehicles.

 

If interested in doing the Biodiesel trailer wrap on your trailer contact Bryce Andersen at 651.246.0480 and or Penny Dietzel at 612.202.9933 or email: reigndeere@netzero.com by May 1st no later!!!!!

 

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion council would like to thank all of last years participants, and organizers of the events.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS!!!  This is how we get sponsorships and how they keep coming back.

     UPM is looking for more Tech Officials: as a Board UPM has voted to reimburse scheduled paid officials for NTPA Tech License and the school at the end of the season. To qualify the Tech Official would have to be a Scheduled paid official and work at 2 or more pulls. The Tech Official would receive a UPM Associate Membership and the Tech Official Rep will receive a free UPM competition membership. All interested parties are to contact Bryce Anderson at 651 246-0480 or Dale Quamme at 612 810-3329.

Dale Quamme        651 423-6371
 
Orville Deling         507 238-1903
 
Tom Ignaszewski    701 427-5407
 
Dave Nelson            507 828-9300