Goshen Fair Grounds
116 Old Middle St.
Goshen, Ct. 06756
(Click here for driving directions)

The Tri-State Amateur Truck Pull, June 13th -15th, is the biggest event of its kind in the region, debuting for the first time at last years Goshen Stampede. Amateur drivers will once again bring Trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps, light duty to super duty, gas or diesel, Toyotas, Chevys, and Dodges from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and even Maine.

All going for the Crown: the toughest vehicle in the Tri-State Pull and maybe even New England. Drivers hook on and attempt to pull the transit sled the farthest in their weight class, up to 250 lbs. If more than one vehicle makes a “Full Pull”, the weight transfer sled is stepped up a notch, thus sorting out the weak vehicles.

Jason Watley Excavating from Goshen, CT and his crew, which is made up of family and friends, run the Tri-State Amateur Truck Pull. “It’s no easy job,” says Jason Watley, “there are lots of things to go wrong and people to keep happy.” Watley smiles and says “some people like golf, some people like football, and, if you hadn’t noticed, there’s a lot of people that like trucks.”

Qualifications to become an amateur truck puller are simple. All you need is a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.

Goshen Stampede, Rodeo and Tri-State Amateur Truck Pull
2nd Annual Amateur Truck Pull
Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Schedule:

Heat One
Registration 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Mandatory Driver Meeting 10:30 - 10:50 AM
Pull 11:00 - 2:00 PM

Heat Two
Registration 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Mandatory Driver Meeting 3:30 - 3:50 PM
Pull 4:00 - 7:00 PM

****Participants may only register during posted registration times. There will be NO registering while trucks are pulling.****

****Times are approximate and can be changed due to numbers of entries and/or unsafe weather conditions.****

Rules:

1. Vehicles must have current registration and insurance documents to pull.
2. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license to pull.
3. Drivers must be 18 years of age or older.
4. Drivers may not consume alcohol before or during the pull event.
5. There are to be NO passengers during the hook and pull.
6. All drivers must supply their own clevice/eye to hook chain to.
7. Maximum hitch height will be 26 inches.
8. Trucks must be factory weight – no added weights allowed.
9. DOT approved tires only – no tire chains.
10. No blocking of suspension.
11. All trucks must have working back up lights.
12. All pulls must start with a tight hitch, no jerking permitted.
13. Judges have the right to disqualify any driver for unsafe operation.
14. Track judge’s decision is final.
15. Hook fee is non-refundable.
16. All rules are subject to change.

Vehicle Classes Class 1 - Jeeps & Compact Trucks with 4 & 6 cylinders only Class 2 - Mid-size Trucks (Dakota / T-100) & Compacts w/ 8 cylinders Class 3 - Full-size trucks w/gas engines Class 4 - Full-size trucks w/diesel engines Class 5 – Unlimited (dually, dumps, anything that doesn’t fit in the first four classes).	Prizes Per Class Per Day 1st  - $50.00 2nd - $30.00 3rd - $15.00 (don’t pay much, don’t get much) No pay out for Class 5. For your fun only!
Sponsored by	There is a $15 fee to register. Click here or call Watley Excavating  (860) 491-3377