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May 2010
Dear SWOTPA Members:
The 2010 Pulling Season is fast approaching and I hope that you are all looking forward to it.
Just a few reminders.
1) Tech Inspections: Please allow yourself extra time when planning on arriving at the first event where your
class(es) are scheduled to allow for the tech officials to have time to complete an inspection of your vehicle..
If you had your clutch inspected by NTPA, please ensure you have your copy with you to allow for a copy to
be taken by club officials for the records. For all other competitors, please complete a Self Declaration
Clutch Form. These can be filled out at your first event or contact Kathi to send you a copy. You will not be
allowed to hook to the sled until your vehicle has been inspected.
2) Registration: You are expected to be registered prior to the scheduled show start time. Registration will
start a minimum of one hour prior to the scheduled start time. If you register after the scheduled start time,
you will be charged the late registration fee and registration for ALL classes will end one hour after the
scheduled start time. If you are going to be late arriving to an event, please call Kathi at (519) 312-4480 to
let us know. You will be entered in the lineup but will still need to see Kathi either at the registration table or
at the announcer's stand to sign the waiver forms, get your draw positions and receive your wristband for
access to the track area.
3) Announcer Profile Information: If you have not yet completed a puller profile or provided updates to
your previous profile, please see Kathi or Margaret Ann at registration or contact Kathi by phone. The
announcers find this information very helpful to keep the show interesting for the spectator.
4) Driver Safety Apparel:
All drivers are required to have:
- SFI Approved Firesuit applicable to the fuel being used
- Snell 90 rated helmet
- Neck collar for all classes where a rollcage/5-point harness is used
- Balaclava
- Fire gloves
- Fire boots
A reminder that all required driver safety gear must be worn even if you are only hooking to the sled for hook
points.
5) Safety Equipment: All vehicles are required to have the safety equipment as outlined in the General
Rules. In addition to the equipment outlined in the 2008 Rule Book, a dead-man throttle will be
required to cause the vehicle to return to idle speed. Super Stock 4X4 Trucks will be required to have
a full truck box, solid box liner or tonneau cover. This is a requirement from Nearpass Pulling for use
of their sleds.
6) Track Area Entry: Just a reminder that only paid members are to be in the track area - this includes any pit
crew. Without a membership pit-crew members are not covered under the insurance.
7) 2010 Executive:
President Bill Wright (519) 695-5255
Vice-President Aaron Mater (519) 844-2932
Secretary - Treasurer Kathi McNeil (519) 882-4613
Past President Rob Rodger (519) 526-7266
Tech Officials Ed Shoobridge (810) 392-7123
John Johnston (519) 768-1740
William Gray (519) 692-7209
Class Reps:
6000 / 7000 Mod Farm Scott Rodger (519) 526-7545
8000 / 9000 Mod Farm Brent Marchand (519) 676-9182
Super Farm Orville Couture (519) 354-1749
2WD Wilf DeJong (519) 354-0828
Super Stock 4WD Dave May (519) 282-5706
8) 2010 Schedule of Events: Enclosed you will find a copy of the CONFIRMED 2010 PULLING
SCHEDULE with the classes selected by the promoter. There have been some updates since the
tentative schedule was distributed. Please ensure you are working with the finalized schedule. To date
we are still awaiting class selections for Cayuga. These will be available at the registration desk as soon
as we receive this information.
9) 2010 Membership & Insurance Fees:
Membership and Insurance fees will remain the same as 2007.
Membership Rates
Competing $75
General $35
Insurance (one-time) in SW classes or demo
$25 per event to a maximum of three events
Insurance (field /stock classes)
$10 per event
10) 2010 Awards Banquet
The 2010 Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 20th. Further details will be available later
in the season.
If you have any questions prior to the start of the season, please contact a member of the
Executive. I hope that everyone has a safe and successful season ahead. Looking forward to
seeing you at the track!
Bill Wright
President