Rules and Regulations for 2007

Officers for 2007

T.I.'s for 2007

Nebraska Power Pullers Association General Rules

1. Fee is required to remain on mailing list or receive club association fees $50.00 and the annual dues there after as per vote by the organization. (membership includes 2 cards) $10.00 information. Entry fee is $15.00 per hook.
2. Vehicle must be technical inspected before the first pull. T.I. dates will be set by the T.I.'s. If you are unable to be inspected on these days, you must arrange a time with the T.I.'s. All trucks must be weighed on the same scale. Please note: must comply with T.I.'s by first pull. If not approved or has a safety infraction can pull but will forfeit any place points or cash prize awarded. second place will then be first place winner.
   1. Late T.I. fee of $50.00 if not T.I.'d by noon on day of first pull.    All membership fees must be paid before your truck is T.I.'d. (1-07)
3. Pickup may pull in one (1) class. Two (2) weight divisions. No class jumping.
4. No injections or turbo except factory installation. example: diesel pickup
5. Blowers & alcohol, will need to comply with the modified or super modified class rules. Please refer to class for ruling.
   1. No nitrous oxide allowed (1-03)
6. Natural aspirated engines only.
7. No dual wheels.
8. Vehicle dry weight includes driver and fuel reading. Each class Weight includes driver, tire, rims, weight brackets, blocks, etc.
9. Tire changes allowed between weight classes. You must have your truck T.I.'d with each set of tires mounted on your truck. You cannot just weigh them. You must change them to T.I. them.
10. No rear weight extending behind rear edge of box.
11. All weights must be securely fastened in all classes. Rubber tarp Straps or bungee cords will not be allowed.
12. There must be a total of three (3) trucks in a class at each pull for payout to be in effect.
13. The use of profanity in a threatening manner or physical violence among pullers, pit crews, or directed to spectators is subject to investigation by elected officials and officers. Possible disqualification of future pulls, fines or both.
14. Draw for position: first puller has choice to accept or re-pull in 3rd or last position.
    1. draw will be one pull prior for position of next pull. Each driver will draw a card for position in light class. Heavy class will be the opposite. Pull 1st in light will be last in heavy.
    2. if sled failure occurs that gives the 1st puller 1st option for re-pull if declined 2nd puller will become 1st puller.
    3. each puller is allowed two (2) attempts. If you're first pull does not go beyond 100' or puller makes an attempt to shut down before 100'. If sled is moved, it is considered an attempt.
    4. must start and finish class with same driver.
15. Only one automotive engine per vehicle. See class rules for Specifics.
16. General safe appearance of pickups.
17. Drive shaft safety loops, u-joint shield and fire extinguisher on all pickups.
18. Engine shields and shields on all rotary units under the hood. example: fan, harmonic balancer, and flywheel. Safety approved bell housing or blankets on all trucks.
    1. battery must be secured in a safe manner out of cab. rubber tarp straps or bungee cords will not be allowed.
    2. must have burp tank for radiator.
19. No class jumping, you can go up, but you cannot go down.
20. Protest allowed if protested before pull is over, and puller Protests to elected officials with appropriate fee. If investigated and puller is illegal, fee is returned to protester and illegal puller is fined or ruled on according to committee. $50.00 non-teardown per item. $200.00 for teardown per item. Protest of weights or hitch must be done right after pull.
21. All vehicles must have approved brakes.
22. Hub caps or protective device to prevent lug nut explosion or Breakage. Modified and super modified.
23. All vehicles must have approved firewall.
24. All vehicles must be inspected prior to first pull and changes on vehicles are subject to re-inspection.
25. Vehicles with split rims disallowed.
26. Classification rules take priority over general rules.
27. White reverse light required on all classes unless truck is shut Off to hook and re-hook.
28. Must have 3" loop for sled hookup. Must be stationary in all directions. Hitch must be easily accessible to be hooked from the protection of the sled.
29. No truck is to be left running without NPPA member inside the Truck or the truck is deadmanned.
30. No flavored fuel additives will be allowed.
31. Must move sled 75' or more to qualify for official pull.
32. Reckless driving: first offense--$50.00 fine, second offense-suspended for next pull, third offense-suspended for rest of season.
33. Liquor Liability- Insurance does not apply to any claim arising from the consumption or distribution of any alcoholic beverage. This   exclusion applies to all allegations including, but not limited to, negligent hiring, placement, training, supervision, or to any act, error or omission relating to the consumption or distribution of any alcoholic beverage.

Point system

2 points for attending a meeting

5 points for technical inspection on time. (scheduled T.I. dates only)

1 point per weight class for showing up with truck

No point penalty for scratch from breakage
 

Points go to truck only. Different drivers allowed as long as they are a NPPA member.

Nebraska Power Pullers Association Classifications

Street Modified Class 2 Wheel Drive

1. Automotive 468 cubic inch limit. Motor must match make of truck.
2. Carburetor - no cfm limit, factory fuel injection only, prom modification allowed. Only one carburetor allowed.
3. After market intake allowed - no tunnel rams.
4. No modifications to frame other than reinforcement. No cut Frames.
5. No body alterations with the exception of the following: cut hood allowed for headers and air cleaner.
6. Radiator must be in stock position. Engine must be in relatively Stock position.
7. Stock appearing pickup. No gutting of truck except heater box and gas tank can be removed from the vehicle. Front bumper must be on truck.
8. Original suspension blocked only, front and rear allowed.
9. Cepek. Goodyear, firestone, or dot approved bar tires-(cutting allowed), non dot or triple rib tires allowed on front with technical inspection approval. Foot print for standard tire 31" x 15.5" x 15", cut foot print 33" x 15.5" x 15".
10. Hitch maximum 26" height - 30" axle, center line minimum and easy access from sled.
11. Mandatory drive shaft safety loops & shields, rotary shields under hood, safety bell housing, blankets or approved shields, kill switch, and fire extinguisher.
12. Headers allowed, must have collector running up and out.
13. No after market or aluminum heads.
14. 2 ton rear end allowed.
15. 1/2 ton a-frame swap allowed on 3/4 ton 1/2 ton straight axle allowed on any make or model.

Street Modified Class 4 Wheel Drive

1. Automotive 496 cubic inch limit. Motor must match make of truck.
2.  Cast iron, after market cast iron or aluminum heads are allowed but must have proof of documentation of OEM production.
3. Carburetor - no cfm limit, factory fuel injection only, prom modification allowed. Only one carburetor allowed.
4. After market intake allowed. Tunnel rams allowed with single carburetor only.  
5. No modifications to frame other than reinforcement. No cut Frames.
6. No body alterations allowed with the exception of the following: floor of box including inner fenders but must have a cover over box, stock fuel tank, heater box, rear springs, inner front fender can be removed, hood can be tilt and holes cut to allow for headers and air cleaner, no open hood, battery and spark plugs must be covered. Stock seats can be removed.
7. Radiator must be in stock position. Engine must be in relatively Stock position.
8. Stock appearing pickup. No gutting of truck except heater box, gas tank and floor of box. Front bumper must be on truck.
9. Original suspension blocked only, front and rear allowed.
10. Cepek. Goodyear, firestone or dot approved bar tires with technical inspection approval. Foot print for standard tire 31" x 15.5" x 15".  DOT tires allowed up to 33" x 12.50" any rim.  NO CUTTING ALLOWED
11. Hitch maximum 26" height - 24" axle, center line minimum and easy access from sled. Maximum 144" wheel base. No fiberglass body, no flat beds, no aftermarket drop-box.   
12. Mandatory drive shaft safety loops & shields, rotary shields under hood, safety bell housing, blankets or approved shields, kill switch, and fire extinguisher.
13. Headers allowed, must have collector running up and out. 
14. 2 ton rear end allowed.  
15. Weight bracket front. 4 wheel drive 60" from the center of front axle.
16. No alcohol or nitrous allowed.

Modified Diesel Class "Smokers"

1. 4 Wheel Drive only.
2. Water Injection allowed. Alcohol, Methanol and all other flammables are prohibited.
3. Commercially available pump lube allowed for water injection system.
4. No Propane or NOS. All other oxygen extenders are prohibited. System components must be removed from truck.
5. Diesel fuel, soy/biodiesel and pure purple allowed.
6. Must have a guillotine air shut off on air inlet of atmospheric turbocharger.  This must be operated from the rear of the truck so the sled can shut the truck down.  There must also be a means available inside the drivers compartment for the truck to be shut down.
7. Exhaust must exit upward (exhaust exiting out of hood must have 3/8 inch blots mounted in a cross pattern).
8. Weight bracket front. 4 wheel drive 60" from the center of front axle.
9. Max tire size must not exceed 35 inches.
10. Dual wheels on any axle are prohibited. (NO DUALLIES).
11. Front disc brakes are mandatory.
12. Body must be Stock appearing (NO FLATBEDS).
13. The hooking point must be a minimum of 40 inches rearward from the center rear axle.  All vehicles over 144" wheelbase must have a minimum of 36% of wheelbase length in clearance from center of rear axle to hooking point.
14. The Hitch Height must not exceed 26 inches from the ground.
15. The hooking point must have a minimum 3 inch diameter opening for the sled hook.
16. The engine block must have been available as a factory option on one-ton or smaller pick up trucks.
17. 3.4" inducer limit on atmospheric turbo of a twin turbocharger system.  Single turbo is unlimited.  Turbo vehicles are limited to two turbochargers only.  Bushings allowed to meet 3.4" limit.  A 3.45" plug will be used to measure.
18. Non OEM transmissions are permitted.
19. Weight Classes are 7500 LB. with driver and 8000 LB with driver.
20. Hanging weights must not exceed more than 60 inches from centerline of front axle. Weights allowed on box. All weights must be secured.

2 Wheel Drive Modified Class

1. 540 cubic inch limit natural aspirated, race fuel or alcohol.  
2. Tractor or after market Cepek tires. 36" ht x 16.50" width or 16-1-18.4-38.
3. Automotive type engine.
4. Must have approved front and rear glass and fire wall.
5. 30" maximum height drawbar. On 15' and above length from center of rear axle to furtherest point forward 24" minimum hitch from rear axle center line. On 15' and below, from center of axle to furtherest point forward 18" minimum hitch from rear axle center line.
6. Planetary drives and drop boxes are allowed.
7. 2 speed truck rear ends allowed.
8. Mandatory safety equipment: drive shaft safety loops, U-joint shields, rotary shields under hood, safety bell Housing, blankets or approved shields, wheelie bars on rear of 2 wheel drive, kill switch and helmet. Seat belt harness mandatory for 2 & 4 wheel drive. Fire suit including gloves and shoes mandatory with alcohol. Fire extinguishers for all vehicles in all classes.

    

4 Wheel Drive Modified Class

1. 515 cubic inch limit injected alcohol. Must have cast iron heads. Aftermarket cast iron heads are allowed.
2. 540 cubic inch limit alcohol, one carburetor and can be after market heads, can have aluminum heads.
3. Rear of motor cannot be ahead of center line of the front axle.
4. Lift body must have opening door.
5. 3 inch loop in front of vehicle for pull off.
6. Hitch height 36% of wheel base and 26" high maximum height drawbar.
7. Wheel base maximum limit 140"
8. Planetary drives and drop boxes are allowed.
9. 2 speed truck rear ends allowed.
10. Mandatory safety equipment: drive shaft safety loops, U-joint shields, rotary shields under hood, safety bell Housing, blankets or approved shields, wheelie bars on rear of 2 wheel drive, kill switch and helmet. Seat belt harness mandatory for 2 & 4 wheel drive. Fire suit including gloves and shoes mandatory with alcohol. Fire extinguishers for all vehicles in all classes.
11. Weight bracket front 4 wheel drive only, 60" from the center of the front axle.

Super Modified Class

1. 2 wheel & 4 wheel drive will compete in same class.
2. Automotive natural aspirated single engine. Blowers and alcohol allowed.
3. Front and rear glass mandatory.
4. 30" maximum height draw bar.
5. 24" axle center line.
6. No wheel base limit.
7. Weight bracket-front 24" 2 wheel drive, 60" from front center line of front axle 4 wheel drive.
8. Drop box or planetary differential legal.
9. All safety equipment mandatory including fire extinguisher, helmet fire suit which includes shoes and gloves, kill switch etc.
10. Mandatory wheelie bars on rear of truck for 2 wheel drive.
11. All blower motors must have complete straps on motor.

Track Rules

1. Time limit is 3 minutes from the time the sled is ready until the truck is hooked.
2. Drivers have two attempts to pull sled. If shut down before 75 feet driver can restart.
3. If floating finish boundaries do not apply after 300 feet, this must be determined before each pull.
4. Disqualifications are: Any truck parts on track not due to breakage, any unsportsmanship like conduct on track, any part of truck that crosses the boundary lines. All safety equipment per class rules must be used.
5. All reverse and kill switches must be in working order and must be accessible and visible.
6. Drivers will have a pit meeting with the Track Officials before each pull.
7. All ruling on the track stand as called by the Track Officials.