Sudlersville Vol. Fire Co.
2008 Street Legal Diesel Trucks
Sled Pulling Rules
1. Driver must have a valid state issued Drivers License. Vehicle must be street legal.
2. All contestants at every event must sign a release form, understanding that they are
competing at their own risk and that they will not bring suit against any officials,
members/or property owner. By signing the release form you agree to all rules set forth.
3. Engine must be six or eight cylinder compression ignition engine factory produced for
(1 ton or less) pick-up truck. Aftermarket intake manifold is allowed, aftermarket
programmers and chips are allowed.
4. Aftermarket turbocharger must be in original location for the engine/truck being used
as intended by the manufacturer. Turbocharger inlet size will be checked at the tech
officials discretion. Inlet opening must be round and may not be larger than 2.60”.
5. Maximum truck weight including driver is 8,000 lbs. Added weights must be mounted
and secured in bed of the truck. Front mounted weights are not allowed, front bumpers
must be O.E.M., lower brackets for snow plow frames are permitted, no modifications
that add weight are permitted. All trucks must be weighed before class begins.
6. All vehicles must register and pass tech inspection before competing.
7. All drivers must attend driver’s meeting approximately ½ hour before event starts.
8. No one allowed on the track except for track officials and contestant.
9. All contestants must drive vehicle onto track and into position to compete under its
own power and must leave track under its own power unless for breakage.
10. All pulls must start with a tight chain; no jerking of any kind is permitted. Vehicle
must remain within boundaries of the track or the puller will be disqualified.
11. Puller will be allowed a total of two attempts to reach the 75 ft. mark. If puller goes
past 75 ft. mark on 1st attempt, no re-hook allowed. Test puller may drop 6 positions.
12. Driver must wait for green flag from starting line flagman before starting the pull.
13. Vehicle must stop immediately upon signal of red flag from flagman.
14. Competition vehicles must be operated in a safe manner at all times within the
confines of the track, pit area, and staging areas.
15. A contestant may be disqualified for either emotional or physical reasons by SVFC
track officials.
16. If any vehicle and/or driver is disqualified for any reason, no refund of entry fee or pit
fee.
17. Fuel must be #1/#2 diesel fuel only. Soy/biodiesel fuel is permitted. No other
combustible material (nitrous, propane, etc) may be injected into the turbocharger or any
part of the air intake system.
18. All vehicles must have a 4 wheel hydraulic brake system in good working condition.
19. All open body vehicles must have at least a 4 point roll bar fastened directly or
indirectly to the frame.
20. Hitch must be a “REESE” style hitch. The hooking point must be the rear most point
on the vehicle. Hitch point cannot exceed 26 inches in height before, during or after the
pull. Hitch point must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions. The
hooking point must have a minimum 3.00 inch inside diameter ring or clevice hole for the
sled hook. No “Trick” hitches will be allowed.
21. Vehicles must have a O.E.M. firewall and floor. Only holes allowed are those for
brakes, clutch, transmission controls and wiring.
22. Injection pump and entire fuel system must be O.E.M. factory installed system for the
engine/truck being used. No fuel tanks, fuel lines or batteries allowed in cab of truck
unless factory installed.
23. Wheels and tires must have D.O.T. approved number on sidewall. No cutting,
grooving, shaping or sharpening of the tire tread is permitted. No studded tires or chains
allowed.
24. All vehicles must have a working suspension front and rear, minimum 1 inch travel.
Suspension may not be blocked solid. Vehicle must have a minimum of 3 plys of rear
springs. Bolt on traction bars are permitted. Air bag lines must be disconnected.
25. Wheelbase of truck must be original wheelbase for the truck being used.
26. Truck and driveline being used ( including front and rear axle, clutch, transmission,
transfer case and drive shaft) must have been originally produced for diesel engine truck
use.
27. Engine and radiator must be in original location as intended by manufacturer.
28. Frame, body, hood, bed and fenders must meet O.E.M. specifications. All window
glass must be in place. Doors and windows must function up and down.
29. All engine fans must be O.E.M. shrouded.
30. Track officials will have the option to check competitors for rule violations at any
time during the events.
31. The SVFC reserves the right to change any safety rule or rules if they feel it is
necessary.
32. Most Importantly Be Safe and Have Fun!
SUDLERSVILLE VOL. FIRE CO.
OPEN GAS 6500 RULES
1. 6500LB. Weight limit
2. Weight brackets will be permitted, weights must be secured.
3. All trucks must pass tech inspection.
4. Must have reese style hitch at a max height of 26 inches.
5. Must have DOT approved tires.
6. Nos/propane not permitted
7. Blocked suspension will be permitted.
8. Drive shaft loops are required
9. Be safe and have fun.
SUDLERSVILLE VOL. FIRE CO.
OPEN DIESEL8600 RULES
1. 8600LB. Weight limit
2. Weight brackets will be permitted, weights must be secured.
3. All trucks must pass tech inspection.
4. Must have reese style hitch at a max height of 26 inches.
5. Must have DOT approved tires.
6. Nos/propane not permitted
7. Blocked suspension will be permitted.
8. Drive shaft loops are required.
9. Water meth. Is permitted.
10. Be safe and have fun.
Contact Number’s:
443 480 3435
410 490 9064
