*Motorsport contest page last updated 8/02/10

Motorsports Arena Contest Info:

--Antique Tractor Pull (Department 22)

--Farm Tractor Pull (Department 22)

--Fireman’s Water Battle (Tues, August 10th)
…(1) Tug of War @ 1:30 pm
…(2) Bucket Brigade @ 3:30 pm
…(3) Battle of the Barrel @ 6:00 pm
… Water Battle Rules  and  Contest details/registration info

--Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull (Department 22)

--Modified Tractor Pull (Department 22)

--Stock Car Football entry info

--Tractor & Truck Pull Championships General Info

--Warren County Fair Water Battle Rules

(1) All Judges decisions will be final

(2) The competition will be a double elimination tournament

(3) Teams will consist of 4 or 5 people

(4) The nozzle person and second may only compete on one team

(5) Each participant MUST wear helmet, eye protection (shields are acceptable),
gloves, bunker pants, and boots

(6) All gear must be NFPA compliant as of the year of manufacture and be the complete unit (liners must be in pants, etc.)

(7) Teams will compete head to head in a best of three series
….Each battle will begin and end with a blast of an air horn
….Each battle will be no longer than 60 seconds
….If at the end of the battle the barrel has not passed the marked line, it will be up to the judges to determine the winner of the battle

(8) Accidental spraying of the opposing tam due to tripping or other factors will result in a loss of the round

(9)Intentional spraying of the other team will result in disqualification from the event

(10) Becoming grumpy, frustrated, or otherwise not having fun will result in disqualification

(11) Sides will be chosen by the oldest member on the battling teams; sides will be changed after each battle

(12) Water will be supplied via a 3” hose line feeding into a gated wye

(13) The battle will begin with the teams crossing streams approximately 15’ above the barrel
(a) Upon sounding of the air horn teams will attempt to push the barrel beyond a mark on the cable
(b) Once the air horn is sounded a second time, a person fall, or the battle is otherwise ended, both teams will spray straight up until the lines are shut down
1. Failure to do this will result in loss of the battle
2. A second offense will result in disqualification from the event

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--Water Battle & Fireman’s Day Contest Details & Registration information

Trophies awarded for all competitions
No Cash Prizes will be awarded

Tug of War:
1. This competition will test teamwork and traction
2. Teams will be on opposite sides of the rope in direct competition
3. Teams will consist of 4 people
4. Competition to start at 1:30 pm
5. First place trophy to be awarded
6. Must Wear Structural firefighting boots and gloves
7. Teams are responsible for knowledge of Water Battle Rules

Bucket Brigade Competition:
1.  This will be the second year of this competition
2. This competition will be a relay of buckets to the top of a scaffold in a race to fill a drum
3. Teams will consist of up to 5 members
4. Competition to start at 3:30 pm
5. First place trophy to be awarded
6. Teams are responsible for knowledge of Water Battle Rules

Battle of the Barrel:
1.  This will be the third year of this competition
2. The rules will be very similar to last year
3. The nozzle person & second may only be on one team
4. Teams will consist of 4-5 people
5. Competition will be double elimination
6. Competition will start at 6:00 pm
7. First place out-of-county team, first place county team, first, second, and third place overall trophies to be awarded
8. Pre-Register by email to cejespersen@yahoo.com with a department affiliation, nozzle person, and second. Rules will be emailed to the captain upon receipt of pre-registration.
9. We will need two engines & 4 tankers at the fair grounds at 5:00 pm to get set up and run the water battle. Honorarium will be provided for departments providing trucks.
Please let cejespersen@yahoo.com know if your truck will be there.

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REGIONAL TRACTOR AND TRUCK PULL CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT 2010 WARREN COUNTY FAIR

Once again in 2010 the Warren County Fair near Pittsfield, Pennsylvania will be the scene of one of the top tractor and truck pulls in the area.  This year’s pulls will take place on Friday, August 13th with the standard 8:00pm starting time established.  Full Pull Productions of Jamestown, Pennsylvania returns as the promoter of this event for the 21st year.  In the past the Warren County Fair pulling events have been complete sell-outs and with new classes and new excitement this year will be no different.

Coming to the Fair this year will be two different classes that will be sanctioned through the Empire State Pullers of western New York and will count for points in their respective 2010 point races.  “Empire State Pullers have been willing to work with us again for the 2010 pulls”, said Jerry Jesperson, Chairperson of the pulls at Warren County.  “We are very happy to be able to schedule both the Modified Tractors and the Super Stock Tractors from ESP for our pull this year”.

Modified Tractors feature up to three super-charged engines with up to 3600 horsepower.  These alcohol-fueled monsters can also be powered by jet engines and motors from military aircraft.   These are the most powerful tractors in the pulling sport.  Both the multiple engines with piston-driven power and the Allison aircraft engines will be on display with the ESP series.  Last year the Joe Eder built “Gambler” tractor driven by Mark Cole of Pavilion, New York took home the trophy at Warren County.

The Empire State Pullers’ Super Stock Tractor class has proven to be a great pulling division in the past years.  At least a dozen of these ‘smoker’ tractors can be expected at any event that is ESP sanctioned.   John Deere, International, Ford and others are all found within this group of pullers.  Henry Everman of Dansville, New York is the returning champion with his “Final Decision” International 1066.  This tractor was also the winner a year ago at the Warren County Fair while competing in the “Smoker Series”. 

Also returning to the pulling program this year at the Warren County Fair will be the very popular Big Rigs Semi Trucks sanctioned by USA-EAST Sled Pulling.  Mack trucks have dominated this field in recent years with the newly engineer V-8 engine with 998 cubic inches proving responding to its popularity with awesome power.  However the return of the Cummins-powered “Mr. Nasty” Peterbilt with Don Snyder, Jr. driving looks to be a serious contender in 2010.

Another new class in 2010 will be the Pro Stock Diesel 4x4 Trucks from the USA-EAST Regional point Series.  This division features all of the major brands with Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet all competing.  One of the top trucks is the red Dodge of Vince Aftuck from Scio, New York.  And John Jordan from Saegertown, Pennsylvania will be a force with his Duramax GMC turbo-charged machine.

The Warren County Fair event takes place on the Friday evening of annual Warren County Fair in Pittsfield, Pennsylvania.  The facility is located just of Routes 27 and 6 in the western part of Warren County.  Tickets are available at the gate on the day of the event with advance tickets sold at a discount through the Warren County Fair office.

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