Vintage Tractor Pull and Tractor Show & Shine 2009

Come and see the vintage brawn of the barn! Restored vintage tractors, built in 1960 or earlier, will square off in six different weight classes in this popular invitational event under the Stampede's Big Top. The winners will be dtermined by the highest aggregate score over two pulls.

It'll also be metal vs. muscle during a two-day exhibition display on July 4 and 5, as a heavy horse pull team will go mano-a-mano with a vintage tractor. Who's got more horsepower now?

The evening of July 4 will feature a Vintage Tractor Show & Shine, as proud owners show off and answer questions about their immaculately restored vintage beasts.

Don't miss this event - it's an opportunity for young and old to relive our western heritage in a fun, entertaining and competitive package.

Event Dates and Location

Event Dates:: July 4–5, 2009
Move in Date:: July 4, 2009 10:00 AM
Release Date:: July 5, 2009 8:00 PM
Entry Closing Date:: June 5, 2009 4:00 PM
Location:: Big Top

Saturday, July 4
     10:00 am to 1:30 pm - Exhibitor registration and tractor unloading at lot 25-C
     3:00 pm - Tractor cavalcade departs for Stampede Park
                   - Exhibitor Shuttle service for guests from lot 25-C
     5:00 pm Vintage Tractor Pull in the Big Top
     7:30 - 9:00 pm Vintage Tractor Show & Shine in the Big Top
     Every 15 minutes from Stampede Park - Exhbitor Shuttle service available
                                                                     - Request lot 25-C when boarding Shuttle

Sunday, July 5
     9:30 am - Exhibitor Shuttle service from lot 25-C for Farm Equipment Breakfast
     3:30 pm - Vintage Tractor Pull in the Big Top
     6:15 pm - Tractor cavalcade departs Stampede Park for lot 25-C

Tractor Unloading Lot 25-C, Dartmouth Road and 25th Ave. SE. Click on the following link for map, http://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=51.034081,-114.043021&spn=0.018756,0.038495&z=15

Schedule + View Details

The Vintage Tractor Pull competition and the Tractor Show & Shine are invitational events. An application for invitation is attached to the bottom of this web page. The winner is determined by the highest aggregate score tallied over the two pulls. The emphasis is on showcasing these immaculately restored vintage tractors 1960 and older. You will not want to miss this event as these shining machines display the hard work and pride that has gone into their restoration.

There are six different weight classes as follows:

Featherweight - 1,000 to 3,999 lbs.

Class #1 - 4,000 to 4,999 lbs.

Class #2 - 5,000 to 5,999 lbs.

Class #3 - 6,000 to 6,999 lbs.

Class #4 - 7,000 to 8,499 lbs.

Class #5 - 8,500 to 9,999 lbs.

Entry & Marketing Fees + View Details

Entry to both the Vintage Tractor Pull and the Tractor Show & Shine is by invitation, you may click on the application for invitation below and forward a copy to Kelly Chambers, Email: kchambers@calgarystampede.com or Fax: 403-262-3067. The Farm Equipment Committee will consider all applications.

Prize Money & Awards + View Details

The Tractor Show & Shine - Best, as determined by our guest judge, will be awarded a Calgary Stampede Silver Buckle.

Rules and Regulations + View Details

Regulations:: VINTAGE TRACTOR PULL
R U L E S & R E G U L A T I O N S

1. Tractors shall be farm stock model units, 1960 or older. Fuel of day shall be permitted where operator's manual specifies (ie. distillate, kerosene, water, gas). No power booster fuels or pressurized containers allowed (ie. propane, alcohol, aviation fuel). Motor R.P.M. to be factory +100 R.P.M. No override on governor allowed (ie. string, wire, rope, etc.).

2. Hoods are to remain on tractors.

3. Tractors must be painted, rust and dirt free.

4. Single tires ONLY permitted. No steel wheels may compete.

5. Additional weights must not at any time interfere with operator or controls or said tractor will be disqualified for that pull only.

6. Hitch height: MAXIMUM HEIGHT FROM THE GROUND TO THE TOP OF THE DRAW BAR SHALL BE 18 INCHES. Hitch height must be such that the tractor shall maintain stability at all times. This is interpreted to mean that the point of "draft" shall not exceed 18 inches.

7. There will be zero tolerance for alcohol.

8. For safety reasons there will be no passengers allowed on the tractors during the cavalcade to the Stampede grounds.

9. The winner of the class shall be determined by the total of all pulls combined. Ribbons will be presented up to and including third place in each class. Each contestant that participates in the Stampede Vintage Tractor Pull will receive an appreciation gift and a special invitation for two to a private Stampede breakfast in the Saddledome on Sunday, July 5th .

10. The contestant will be stopped if:
a. the two front wheels simultaneously leave the track six inches or more.
b. one front wheel leaves the track 12 inches or more.
c. due to an extended period of lift off track by front wheel(s), one wheel stops rotating.
d. Driver bounces, or is not on seat at all times.
When the tractors are backing up to hook onto the sled, the driver must raise both hands. When the tractor is finished pulling, they will be flagged to stop. A FIVE FOOT PENALTY WILL BE IMPOSED IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT STOP WHEN THE FLAG IS DROPPED.

11. Only the drivers and contest officials will be permitted in the track area during the actual competition.

12. Tractors will not be pre-staged in the arena and will only be allowed in the ring when it is their turn to pull.

13. The committee and the judges shall determine the setting deemed necessary for the day.

14. PLEASE NOTE:
a. De-clutching for shifting once contestant's pull has proceeded past the fair start mark is not permitted.
b. Vintage class for 1953-55 models may use shift-on-the-go assists if tractor is so equipped  (ie. torque amplifier, hydra-shift). No declutching of master clutch allowed.

15. Three tries will be allowed to start the sled, providing the two first pulls do not exceed the fair start marker. The fair start mark shall be located exactly fifty feet from the start line.

16. CLASSES:
Featherweight 1,000 to 3,999         3. 6,000 to 6,999
                      1. 4,000 to 4,999        4. 7,000 to 8,499
                      2. 5,000 to 5,999        5. 8,500 to 9,999

CALGARY STAMPEDE
Farm Equipment Committee

Committee + View Details

Farm Equipment: Bob Boswell (Chair), Bill Gray (Director), Allison Wright(Ag. Manager), Kelly Chambers (Ag. Program Coordinator), Ed Braun, Rollie Davies, Don Ellingson, Ernie Hauser, Dave James (Vice Chair), Mike James, Wes James, Zen Littke, Richard Luft, Brian Steiner.

Stampede Agriculture