General Rules

General Rules:

1. Tractors must use all factory-manufactured parts (i.e. hood, grille, and chassis). Except for rear fenders, these may be fabricated but are at the discretion of the executive. No Sharp Edges.

2. Every driver must have and wear a DOT-approved racing helmet, (i.e. snowmobile or motorcycle) with goggles, face shield, or safety glasses. Half helmets are not permitted (must cover ears). Full-face helmets with neck braces are recommended. Neck braces are mandatory in both the modified and super-modified division.

3. All drivers must wear long pants, shirts, and closed-toe, over-ankle boots (NO shorts, tank tops, or sandals.) We recommend wearing long sleeve shirts.

4.  All tractors MUST and WILL go through a tech. inspection on at least one of two test and tune dates, and receive an inspection sticker before being allowed to race. If a failure occurs on either of these dates, drivers must make arrangements with the tech director to reschedule. All guards and safety equipment must be in place as determined by the tech inspector. (Further details can be found in the build rule section)

5.  All drivers are asked to be at the track 2 hours before race time and must be registered at least 1 hour before the start of a race. This allows the officials time to prepare heat race starting positions and allows for some practice laps. If not registered by said time driver may not race. (Subject to Soltra Racing officials exceptions can be made)

6.  All tractors must have a number (black number on white background, or white number on black background, a minimum of 3" high). Must be placed on both front corners of the hood. A number on the rear of the tractor is acceptable. Numbers must not exceed two (2) digits. For Stock Class racers or race guests a taped on paper with large black letters are sufficient.

7.  Burnouts and unnecessary speed off-track will not be tolerated. The first offense will result in the offending driver not being allowed to race for the remainder of that day, and a one full race day suspension which will be served at the next race the offending driver attends. The 2nd offence will result in a suspension of two races and the 3rd offence will result in a suspension for the remainder of the season with a review of racing eligibility at the end of the suspension.

8. Any driver exhibiting any signs of impairment (either drugs or alcohol), will not be permitted to race. No alcohol will be permitted at the track at any time during a race event.

9.  Soltra Racing will not tolerate misconduct of any kind, on any website by members of Soltra Racing which is disrespectful or detrimental to the sport of lawn tractor racing. If a member or members is disrespectful, as deemed by the Soltra Racing executive, that member or members will have his/her/their membership(s) revoked for one year. The reinstatement of the memberships of these individuals will be subject to executive approval after this time.

10.  The organizers of any race event can and will remove anyone who is not complying with these rules. Anyone who exhibits reckless, careless, or dangerous driving will also be removed, at the discretion of the Soltra Racing executive.

11.  All engines, in all classes, must be gasoline-powered, vertical or Horizontal shaft engines (L-head or over-head (OHV) design), with an onboard starter (either pull-type or electric) unless otherwise specified.

12. Any switches on tractors must not allow the engine to run without the tether cord attached.