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Class Descriptions The Two Wheel Drive (TWD) class uses truck bodies as well as T-bucket and funny car bodies possessing single, supercharged racing engines. These vehicles are known for their high wheel standing passes. Their big block V-8 power will pierce the air as they make their way down the clay track in search for full pull. The Mini Modified Tractors (MINI) are known as the “Wildest Ride on Four Wheels” and rightly so. With a horsepower ratio of one horsepower per pound and a wheelbase of less than 100 inches, these machines are one tough ride to wrangle. Minis have the distinction of being the lightest class in all of the NTPA’s 12 Championship Pulling Divisions weighing in at 2000lbs. Combine these factors and it is amazing the competitors can guide these mini monsters down the track in a straight line. The Unlimited Modified (UNL) Tractors are the kings of the clay track. This division displays a field of tough competitors and their mechanical marvels. Turbines, multiple supercharged engines and Allison aircraft motors are the dominant power sources. These machines are capable of generating gobs of horsepower, anywhere from 9,000 to 12,000 horsepower. The key to winning is putting that power to the track. Super Stock Diesel Tractors (SST D) are the pinnacle of the diesel tractor classes. With up to 4 turbos, 640 cid and awesome wheel speeds, this class is always a fan favorite. They have their roots as farm tractors and even have a stock exterior appearance. Underneath the sheet metal is a different story. These beasts can crank out 2500-3000 horsepower when screaming down the track. The Four Wheel Drive (FWD) Truck division showcases Chevy, Ford, and Dodge trucks utilizing monster fuel injected engines. Close competition is noted in this division, as many times all competitors are within just a few feet of each other when the dust settles. The Super Modified Four Wheel Drive (SMFWD) trucks are 500 cid, blown racing engines that put the power to the ground via all four corners. These trucks lay down some spectacular passes while clawing their way to the 300 foot mark. There is definitely a variety of makes, models and motors in this division. This is the fifth year for this class at the NTPA Grand National level and it has developed into crowd pleaser. Super Semis are the heavyweights of tractor pulling. These giants are fan favorites wherever they go and overshadow other competition vehicles. They live up to the title of “Heaviest Motorsport on Earth” in so many ways. The Super Semis weigh in at 20,000 lbs. and pull monster loads stacked on the sleds as they charge down the clay track. If you want to see brute force at its best then don’t miss these beasts battle for precious points and the bragging rights from a victory at any NTPA event. These are super competitive trucks with several drivers capable of a win on any given night. The Super Stock Open tractors are an amazing class to watch. They retain the look of their agricultural brethren on the outside but under the hood lurks something different. Creating amazing wheel speeds and cranking out brute horsepower power, the Super Stock Open class uses primarily methanol fuel. However, on occasion a diesel powered Super Stock might jump in to mix things up a bit. The Super Stock Open machines can generate over 5,000 horsepower as they cruise by on a wheel standing pass. Heavy Super Stock Tractors (HVY SST) and Light Super Stock (LGT SST) Tractors are powerful, agricultural type machines which appear in the heartlands of America, but looks can be deceiving! These John Deere, Case IH, Ford, and Allis Chalmers’ brand tractors create tremendous horsepower and wheelspeeds. Diesel or methanol alcohol fuel powers these machines, which can utilize up to four turbochargers on a stock block. The primary difference between the classes is the amount of cubic inch displacement and weight. Competitors in the Modified (MOD) division utilize various powerplant arrangements, such as multiple supercharged engines, twin V-12 Allison aircraft engines, and even jet turbines, developing approximately 5,000 horsepower at 100 M.P.H. wheel speeds. These multi-engine monsters are sure to please those hungry for horsepower. Super Farm Tractors (SFT) are closest to “off the farm” workhorses as you will find in NTPA competition. Engine size is limited to 640 cubic inches, they must use the OEM manifold and heads for that brand engine and can only use one three inch turbo. Diesel fuel is still the only permitted fuel and tire sizes are also the same as Pro Stock Tractors. The fuel pump is limited to a “P” type pump and competitors must use the stock intake and exhaust manifold for that brand engine. The Super Farm class is extremely competitive and any competitor has a shot at winning. Pro Stock tractors are limited to one turbocharger and diesel fuel is the only allowable source for powering these machines. John Deere and IH are the dominant brands, but oftentimes another brand or two is found mixing up the “green“ and “red“ parade. The agricultural-based fans will see a slight similarity in the appearance of these tractors in relationship to what they see at home in the field, but the power and paintjobs on these machines are just two of the differences that will jump out.
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