A big thank you to all who came out and supported the event this past Sunday in
Leaf River IL.  Despite some bad weather early, the event went on with great
results.  A total of 156 entries in 13 classes made for a great show.  A special
thank you to all of the non-members who competed.  Hope you all had fun and
enjoyed the day.

Matt Kaster

VP  Rock Co. Pullers

On June 6, 2009, SITPI will be hosting the first of the
"Ohio River Valley Shoot-Out" series of pulls at Burney, IN. Shoot-Out pulls
will also be held in Ohio and Kentucky.

The "Series" classes will include Stock Altered, ProStock, Outlaw, and
SuperStock classes which should start at 12 noon.
- $350 to Win (if 42 entries)
- The IGTPA (yellow) sled will be used for the "Series" classes.
- Pre-entry is appreciated and recommended to help reduce the paperwork the day
of the pull, but is not mandatory. The deadline for Pre-entry is May 29th. 
Pre-entry is for the "Summer Shootout Series" classes only.
- The "Summer Shootout Series" clases do NOT require puller to be a member of
SITPI, however, SITPI members will be awarded SITPI points.
- There will also be a points system for the "Series" which be
be separate from SITPI.

The schedule also includes SITPI's 12 Hp Stock, 16 Hp Stock, 30 Cube, ProAltered
and Open Super Stock classes starting at 9 am.  The SIPTI classes pulled in the
morning will follow the standard 80% SIPTI payback schedule and require pullers
to be members of SIPTI.


SEE the FILES section for the Burney flyer and entry form

Brian McSwain
SITPI Treasurer / Points Chairman / WebModerator

You could give Midwest Super Cub a call. they have a DVD available on
how to build one. www.midwestsupercub.net

I have 3 stock pulling tractor and am looking to go faster!  Wondering
about putting a half pint tractor together.  Already have the three
speed cub transmission.  Wondering if any one could send pics of how
one is built or something.  Any information would be helpfull.

--- In gtpullinginwisconsin@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <raceing97@...>
wrote:
>
> do you have any pictures?  contact info mainly eamil?
>
> --- In gtpullinginwisconsin@yahoogroups.com, "dustytrails67@"
> <dustytrails67@> wrote:
> >
> > L11 turbine engine it runs on keroseen I believe it is five
gallon or
> > you can run it on jp4 4 gal dies and 1 gal unleaded takes 24 V
system
> > 12v for lights and12v for switches, cylinders 24V, 36 V to
start...
> > output speed is 6500 RPM, 13 to 1 gear ratio, 150 to 200 MPH
wheel
> > speed,  cage is all chrome molly, I have the start up procedure
typed
> > out... cools with water and you clean the engine with dawn and
water.
> > It will pass NTPA regulations.
> >my email is dustytrails67@... and there are pictures on
>http://photobucket.com/DustyTEnterprises

http://s431.photobucket.com/albums/qq39/dusty_trails67/Mini%20rod%20tractor/   
I am asking 5000.00 without the motor. something happened to it on a pull and I
am not sure what. I have a guy coming this weekend to look at it. I have alot of
parts for the engine I have more detailed pictures if you are interested. If it
is ok with you contact me through email. Thanks Mindy
it runs on keroseen the pic of the back of the tractor shows the tank I believe
it is five gallon  or you can run it on jp4 4 gal dies and 1 gal unleaded takes
24 V system 12v for lights and12v for switches, cylinders 24V, 36 V to start...
output speed is 6500 RPM, 13 to 1 gear ratio, 150 to 200 MPH wheel speed,  cage
is all chrome molly, I have the start up procedure typed out... cools with water
and you clean the engine with dawn and water. It will pass NTPA regulations.

Thanks, Mindy
dustytrails67@...


________________________________
From: Mike <raceing97@...>
To: gtpullinginwisconsin@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 10:46:09 PM
Subject: [GT Pulling In Wisconsin ] Re: mini rod pulling tractor for sale


do you have any pictures? contact info mainly eamil?

--- In gtpullinginwisconsi n@yahoogroups. com, "dustytrails67@ ..."
<dustytrails67@ ...> wrote:
>
> L11 turbine engine it runs on keroseen I believe it is five gallon or
> you can run it on jp4 4 gal dies and 1 gal unleaded takes 24 V system
> 12v for lights and12v for switches, cylinders 24V, 36 V to start...
> output speed is 6500 RPM, 13 to 1 gear ratio, 150 to 200 MPH wheel
> speed, cage is all chrome molly, I have the start up procedure typed
> out... cools with water and you clean the engine with dawn and water.
> It will pass NTPA regulations.
>



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do you have any pictures?  contact info mainly eamil?

--- In gtpullinginwisconsin@yahoogroups.com, "dustytrails67@..."
<dustytrails67@...> wrote:
>
> L11 turbine engine it runs on keroseen I believe it is five gallon or
> you can run it on jp4 4 gal dies and 1 gal unleaded takes 24 V system
> 12v for lights and12v for switches, cylinders 24V, 36 V to start...
> output speed is 6500 RPM, 13 to 1 gear ratio, 150 to 200 MPH wheel
> speed,  cage is all chrome molly, I have the start up procedure typed
> out... cools with water and you clean the engine with dawn and water.
> It will pass NTPA regulations.
>

L11 turbine engine it runs on keroseen I believe it is five gallon or
you can run it on jp4 4 gal dies and 1 gal unleaded takes 24 V system
12v for lights and12v for switches, cylinders 24V, 36 V to start...
output speed is 6500 RPM, 13 to 1 gear ratio, 150 to 200 MPH wheel
speed,  cage is all chrome molly, I have the start up procedure typed
out... cools with water and you clean the engine with dawn and water.
It will pass NTPA regulations.

Brian Miller's Garden Tractor Pulling Tips & Tricks New Web Site:
http://gardentractorpullingtips.com/

Thanks for letting me join Im Very new to this but have seen it at
state fairs sfor years and Im full of questions and some ideas that
might work I live in the every southeast corner of Colorado where all
the tumble weeds and rattle snakes grow But i would like some info
about how or where to find a pulling sled for lawn mowers

Plan on attending one the best PRO STOCK shootouts in central Indiana
at Letts, IN on September 20, 2008.   This will be a joint pull
hosted by the Wabash Valley Tractor Pullers and Southern Indiana
Tractor Pullers featuring two sessions.

The 12:00 pm session will be an SITPI points pull with the exception
of the ProStock class.

PULL ORDER:
16 Hp stock
Open Super Stock
12 Hp stock
Stock Altered (See *** note)
30 cube (See *** note)
Pro Altered
Outlaw

*** $25 Entry fee for the Stock Altered and 30 cube classes will be
handled through Wabash Valley - SITPI membership will NOT be
required. The finalists in each class will be brought back during the
evenin session. SIPTI points will be awarded to SIPTI members only.

The 6:00 pm session will be the Wabash Valley pro stock / Hillard
rules OPEN sessions and wiil NOT be for SITPI points. The Stock
Altered and 30 cube finalists will pull between Pro Stock heats and
Open Class.

Just a reminder Syracuse Nationals are coming up. Saturday morning is
garden tractors from stock to NQS. Saturday evening we are the
grandstand show with $1000 add purse. We will run sportstock, Outlaw,
SS, OSS, small tire four cylinder, 31" tire four cylinder, Northern
mini, and 31" V8's.
Sundays classes will be four cylinder mini up to V8's.

For more info look under the files section, or call me at (585)455-7098

Shane Hadley

KB hitches & wheelie bars for sell on ebay
130220390612
130220389358

Several new Kohler K321 & command parts listed on ebay, also under
garden tractor pulling there are cub gear sets, clutch drivers and
starter pulleys!

go to this link below to see this very nice wheel horse pulling
tractor up for auction on ebay


  http://cgi.ebay.com/Wheel-Horse-14hp-Puller-Ready-2-PULL-CUB-
CADET_W0QQitemZ280205425119QQihZ018QQcategoryZ82247QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr
dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Here's a preview of the article "Knurling Made Simple" posted on the
new 'Articles' section of the site. If you wish to view it complete
with images go to www.proshoppublishing.com/articles.html.

Happy reading!

* * *

"Knurling Made Simple" (preview)

Knurled surfaces are commonly seen on cylindrical parts such as
handles, knobs and rollers. Knurling is a process that creates a
pleasing, easy-to-grip geometric pattern on a part's surface.

When knurling, machinists apply a tool with two freely rotating
rollers that deform, or push, the material rather than cut it.
Creating a crisp, clean knurl on a lathe is easy if you follow these
suggestions.


- Understand the relationship between a knurling tool and the diameter
of the part to be knurled.

Some machinists get into trouble when they try to start a knurl over
an arbitrary diameter and find that the knurl doesn't track properly
by repeating itself in the previously laid grooves.

A proper diameter to knurl is any diameter that is a multiple of the
spacing, or distance, between the teeth of a knurling tool divided by
pi(3.14159). The relationship is the same whether the knurl is diamond
or a straight knurl. However, you must measure the spacing of a
diamond knurl's teeth along the axis of the part or roller for the
relationship to hold true.

Suppose you want to impress a diamond knurl on a 1"-dia. shaft and the
distance between each tooth of the knurling tool measured, with
calipers, along the roller's axis is 0.060". The measurement is not
extremely critical in that ultimately you will determine the final
diameter by trial and error. However, the measurement will give you a
decent starting point.

Following the formula stated previously, 0.060 divided by 3.14159 is
0.019. Therefore, any multiple of 0.019 should provide a diameter for
a perfect knurl. For example, 0.019 times an arbitrary number such as
40 equals 0.760. In theory, then, if you turned a shaft to 0.760", you
should be able to create a perfect knurl.

However, because you want to knurl a 1"-dia. shaft, you have to find a
multiple of 0.019 that gets you close to 1", such as 52 ( 0.019 × 52 =
0.988). Based on experience, though, the chances of producing a
perfect knurl on the 0.988"-dia. shaft are not great. An error occurs
as a result of an imperfect measurement between the teeth of the
knurling tool, which isn't a big deal because ultimately you are going
to sneak up on a usable diameter. Therefore, begin by machining the
part about 0.010" larger than the calculated diameter.


- Lay a short test knurl by hand. ...

Check out the rest of this article at
www.proshoppublishing.com/articles.html

Best,
Joanna


(By the way, the machinist tips & projects sections are looking great
on the new ProShop Pub. website. Our newsletter announcing all the
updates can be viewed at www.proshoppublishing.com/newsletter.html.)

It's time for the 6th annual indoor pull at Blackhawk East in Kewanee,
Illinois! The pull is Nov. 10th. All the info is posted at the
Blackhawk website.

http://www.bhc.edu/CurrentEvents.asp?EID=1974

If your a stock tractor, PLEASE read the rules before coming to the
pull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wisconsin garden tractor pullers has 2 this weekend.  sat in waupun 2
shows 11 am and i think 6 pm.  monday they have a pull in randolph
unsure of the time, randolph is our season finisher.  for more info and
contact info see our website, www.wgtpinc.org
--- In gtpullinginwisconsin@yahoogroups.com, "unclfixit"
<unclfixit@...> wrote:
>
> are there any wisconsin pulls this weekend?
>

i need to pull one more time this summer. missed our clubs last pull.
any pulls on for the weekend? i run with up garden tractor pullers
from escanaba.

are there any wisconsin pulls this weekend?

Hi I was wondering if anyone can give me some info on the championship
lawn tractor pulls for Wisconsin. I was told that it takes place on the
21 and 22nd of September.  what i need to know is where and time and
cost and things like that. I would appreciate any info you all have,
Thanks Annie

Try here: Information About Pulling Sleds & How To Build A Sled
http://members.aol.com/pullingtractor/sledinfo.htm .

In a message dated 8/21/2007 6:21:08 AM Central Daylight Time,
anbudger@... writes: > Hi we are looking to build a sled for practicing
with our
> machines. Is there any where i can find information on how to build one.



> **************************************
  Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at
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Hi we are looking to build a sled for practicing with our machines.
Is there any where i can find information on how to build one.

Congrats on the birthday from someone who's staring down the barrel of 54 and
was also told he'd be lucky to make 18, and for most of the same reasons!

   Rob Smith


Rick Hobbs <rickhobbs@...> wrote:
           i don't post on here much but i wanted to let everyone know that i
made it another year. i had pepole tell me that i would never see 18 {
i was pretty wild with cars and trucks, could never grow up} well
today i trun 51 and i still act like a kid when i get behind the whell
but not as often. i hope everyone has a geat day.

Rick Hobbs
wis.toyfarmer






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i don't post on here much but i wanted to let everyone know that i
made it another year. i had pepole tell me that i would never see 18 {
i was pretty wild with cars and trucks, could never grow up} well
today i trun 51 and i still act like a kid when i get behind the whell
but not as often. i hope everyone has a geat day.

Rick Hobbs
wis.toyfarmer

--- In gtpullinginwisconsin@yahoogroups.com, "t_risten"
<t_risten@...> wrote:
>
> I would like to get involved in tractor pulling, however I think I
> am going to need a little help to get started.  I have been
> tinkering around with tractors for racing for about the last 5
years
> and would like to get involved in something a little different.  I
> recently bought a pulling tractor that I would like to use.  It
is
> Wheel Horse with a 14 Hp Kohler.  It is curently running 26" tires
> in the rear.  I am not sure what, if any engine modifications have
> been done.  It has an open upright exhaust tube, looks like stock
> ignition, safety kill switch in the rear, wheelie bars with pads,
> gas pedal, and clutch safety switch.  I know it has been used in 3
> pulls before but I do not know what clubs this has been with.  I
was
> not able to get a whole lot of information about the tractor.  I
> guess what I need help with is what would be a good class to start
> out in, and what I need to change on my tractor to make it
> compatative and legal.  If anyone could point me in the right
> direction I would greatly appreciate it.  I live in Hartford WI,
so
> I think the closest clubs would be Rock County, or WGTP.
>
> Thank You,
>Sounds like your tractor is set up ok and you could pull in the 14
stock class the Rock County Pullers is a great club and has alot of
fun weve been members for 2 years now as far as getting in touch
give me a call at 262-770-1749 Steve.

I would like to get involved in tractor pulling, however I think I
am going to need a little help to get started.  I have been
tinkering around with tractors for racing for about the last 5 years
and would like to get involved in something a little different.  I
recently bought a pulling tractor that I would like to use.  It is
Wheel Horse with a 14 Hp Kohler.  It is curently running 26" tires
in the rear.  I am not sure what, if any engine modifications have
been done.  It has an open upright exhaust tube, looks like stock
ignition, safety kill switch in the rear, wheelie bars with pads,
gas pedal, and clutch safety switch.  I know it has been used in 3
pulls before but I do not know what clubs this has been with.  I was
not able to get a whole lot of information about the tractor.  I
guess what I need help with is what would be a good class to start
out in, and what I need to change on my tractor to make it
compatative and legal.  If anyone could point me in the right
direction I would greatly appreciate it.  I live in Hartford WI, so
I think the closest clubs would be Rock County, or WGTP.

Thank You,

WELL I AM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT I HAVE CONFIRMATION ON THE JUNE
  RACE.

  THE RACE IS GOING TO BE JUNE 2nd AND JUNE 3rd AT THE WILSON COUNTY
  FAIR GROUNDS 2331 Hwy 301 South Wilson Nc 27893-8556

  JUNE 2nd REG 12:00
  TECH 1:00
  Race 4:00

  JUNE 3rd REG 11:00
  TECH 12:00
  RACE 2:00

  CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED ON SITE IF YOU DECIDE TO BRING AN RV THEY
  WILL HAVE WATER AND ELECTRICITY HOOK UPS BUT THERE WILL BE A CHARGE
  OF 20.00 A DAY. THERE IS ALSO HOTLES DOWN THE ROAD. DAVE ALLGOOD
  THE
  FAIR GROUND EVENTS DIRECTOR SAID THAT THE DELUXE INN AND THE
  MATTHEWS MOTEL ARE ALWAYS FILLED FIRST DURING OTHER EVENTS SO I
  WILL
  SEE WHAT I CAN DO FOR SOME RATES AT THOSE TWO AND MAYBE TAKE A RIDE
  AND SEE WHAT THEY ARE??? THERE ARE PLENTY OF RESTAURANTS REAL
  CLOSE.
  THE FACILITYS ARE AWSOME AND I MEAN AWSOME PLENTY OF ROOM TO RUN
  THE
  KIDS CAN RUN WIDE OPEN. THIS EVENT WILL BE RAN RAIN OR SHINE WITH
  IN
  RESON OF COURSE. IF AND WHEN WE PULL THIS OFF HE IS ALREADY TALKING
  SOMETHING IN SEPTEMBER JUST BEFORE THE FAIR..I COULD RUN ON FOREVER
  SO ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE GIVE ME OR AMY A CALL OUR NUMBERS ARE 919-
  702-0065 FOR ME AND FOR AMY 919-702-0131.

  Dave Lande
  PRESIDENT CLMRA
______________________________________________________________________
____________________
Could Everyone Respond to my email (Yardzilla82@...)that
is planning on attending this event and what class they will
be racing in or if they are just coming to watch.

Thank You

David Wright
______________________________________________________________________
____________________
Carolina Lawn Mower Racing Association and Contentnea VFD
Proudly present for the first time ever Lawn Mower Race at the Wilson
Co. Fairgrounds.
Two days of action packed racing.
Date: June 2ND @ 4 pm and June 3RD @ 2 pm
Come early and meet the drivers.
All proceeds go to the Victory Junction Gang Camp and Contentnea VFD.

Five Dollars a person 12 and under Free.
Food and drinks will be available.
Kids rides and more
DJ playing music after races.
______________________________________________________________________
____________________
If you are coming from GA here are the directions
I-20 E via the ramp on the LEFT toward AUGUSTA (Crossing into SOUTH
CAROLINA)
Merge onto I-95 N via EXIT 141A on the LEFT toward FAYETTEVILLE
(Crossing into NORTH CAROLINA).
Merge onto US-264 E via EXIT 119.
Merge onto US-301 N via EXIT 43A.
End at 2331 Us Highway 301 S Wilson, NC 27893-8556, US

If you are coming from Boston MA here are the directions
I-90 W / MASS PIKE / MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE (Portions toll).
Merge onto I-84 W via EXIT 9 toward US-20 / STURBRIDGE / HARTFORD
(Portions toll) (Crossing into CONNECTICUT).
Merge onto CT-15 S via EXIT 57 on the LEFT toward I-91 S / CHARTER
OAK BR / N.Y. CITY.
Merge onto I-91 S via EXIT 86 toward NEW HAVEN / N.Y. CITY.
Merge onto I-95 S via the exit on the LEFT (Portions toll) (Crossing
into NEW YORK).
Keep RIGHT to take I-95 S toward G W BRIDGE / LOWER LEVEL / LAST NY
EXIT (Crossing into NEW JERSEY).
Keep LEFT to take I-95 EXPRESS LN S / NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE S toward I-
80 / GARDEN STATE PARKWAY / PATERSON.
Take I-95 S / NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE S toward US-46 / NEWARK (Portions
toll).
Keep RIGHT to take NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE S toward CARS-TRUCKS-BUSES
(Portions toll).
NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE S becomes I-295 S (Portions toll) (Crossing into
DELAWARE).
Merge onto I-95 S via the exit on the LEFT (Portions toll) (Crossing
into MARYLAND).
Merge onto I-495 W / CAPITAL BELTWAY via EXIT 27 toward SILVER SPRING
(Crossing into VIRGINIA).
Merge onto I-95 S via EXIT 57A toward RICHMOND
Merge onto I-295 S via EXIT 84A on the LEFT toward ROCKY MT NC.
Take the I-295 S exit on the LEFT toward I-95 SOUTH / EMPORIA / ROCKY
MOUNT NC.
Merge onto I-95 S (Crossing into NORTH CAROLINA).
Merge onto US-264 E via EXIT 119.
Merge onto US-301 N via EXIT 43A.
End at 2331 Us Highway 301 S
Wilson, NC 27893-8556

Local Places To Stay: There are many more that I did not list.
Econo Lodge
1815 Us Highway 301 S
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-1900
Deluxe Inn of Wilson
2617 Us Highway 301 S
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-1178
Relax Inn
2650 Us Highway 301 S
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-8437
Beefmastor Inn
2656 Us Highway 301 S
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-7343
Quality Inn South
2901 US Highway 301 S
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-5165
Travelodge
2901 Us Highway 301 S
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-5165
Best Western Lasammana
817A Ward Blvd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8700
Holiday Inn
2308 Montgomery Dr W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 246-1588
Microtel
5013 Hayes Pl W
Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 234-0444
Hampton Inn
5606 Lamm Rd
Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 291-0330

Places To Dine: There are many more that I did not list.
McDonalds No 2
4816 Ward Blvd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 291-3344
Western Sizzlin Steak House
101 Bruton St NE
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 291-6100
K & W Cafeteria
116 Raleigh Road Pkwy N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 291-8828
Gators Sport Pub
2330 Nc Highway 42 E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-1625
Applebee's
2300 Forest Hills Rd W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-0504
Chili's Grill & Bar
2823 Raleigh Road Pkwy W
Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 246-0069


Parts Locations:
Kens Small Engine Repair
6028 Nc Highway 58 S
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3163
Bethel Small Engine Repair
458 House Rd
Bethel, NC 27812
(252) 531-5243
Advance Auto Parts
415 Ward Blvd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-2169
Wilson Lawn & Garden Equipment Company
3042 Forest Hills Rd SW
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-5542
Autozone
1201 Tarboro St SW
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-7292

Ok, I have a cub 122 and I'm looking to kind of upgrade so to speak.
I'm going to still use it as a mower, but I'd like to put some chrome
or polished rims on it. It has 23x10.5x12 tires on it right now. I was
thinking of using some ATV tires, any thoughts on that? Anyone know
where I can get some cool rims? Also I'd like to do something with the
muffler or exhaust. I was thinking maybe some headers or something
from a motorcycle. Something chrome! Can anyone help mw with finding
parts? I plan on painting everything too, I'm going for a hotrod look,
if that helps.

Thanks,
Khris

I've changed the posting to moderate new members. hopefully it will
clean things up a bit.