- What is Tractor Pulling?
Tractor Pulling take place on a 100 metre track (mainly made of clay), and involves the tractors hooking up to and pulling a weight transfer sledge. A weight transfer sledge gets heavier to pull as it is pulled down the track as the weight transfers from the back of the sledge to the front.
The winner of the competition is the machine that can pull the sledge the furthest. If more than one puller completes the 100 metre track with the sledge (this is known as a “Full Pull”), then the sledge is made harder to pull, and the competitors who got a “Full Pull” compete again until there is a winner.
Tractor Pulling is known as “The World’s Most Powerful Motor Sport” with some machines producing up to 10,000 horsepower.
- When is it?
Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th May
- What time do gates open and close?
Gates open at 12pm on Saturday with pulling starting at 2pm until around 9pm. There is also evening entertainment on the Saturday night with a DJ in the beer tent. Gates open at 10am on Sunday with pulling from 12pm to 6pm.
- How much are tickets?
Online: £15 for adults, £8 for children aged 10-16. Under 10s are free. Gate prices: £17 for adults, £10 for children aged 10-16. Under 10s are free.
- Are dogs allowed?
Guide dogs are more than welcome however we do not recommend bringing pets as the loud noises that the machines make can cause distress to animals.
- Can I pay on the day?
Yes tickets are available to buy online (at reduced rates) and on the gate.
- What is the address?
Woodacre Lodge Farm, Hazelhead Lane, Scorton, Preston PR3 1BN.
- Is there car parking?
Yes there is free car parking just over the road from the main field.
- Can I camp?
Yes weekend camping options are available to buy online at £50 per adult and £25 per child 10-16 which includes admission to the event on both days. You can camp on Friday and Saturday nights.
- What else is there at the event other than tractor pulling?
There is a fairground, beer tent, food and drink, trade stands and a truck show. The truck show is open to anyone to enter their working trucks (think the trucks you see going up and down the M6). It costs £40 to enter a truck which includes entry into the event for two people all weekend. You can enter up to two classes plus Truck of the Show. There will be trophies and prizes for those who place 1 st to 3rd in each class and the Truck of the Show.
- What are the classes and which day will they run?
Super Farm (both days):
Using an original engine, gearbox and rear axle, limited to 405ci (6.6 litre), diesel fuel only, single turbo, maximum weight of 3,500kg, and limited to 3,000rpm. An introductory class, typically 500-800hp.
Super Sport (Sunday):
Using an original engine, gearbox and rear axle, limited to 549ci (9 litre) at 2,700rpm or 510ci (6.6 litre) at 3,200rpm. Diesel only, single turbo, maximum weight of 4,500kg, typically around 1,500hp.
Limited Pro Stock (both days):
Using an original gearbox and rear axle, limited to 405ci (6.6 litre) but with unlimited rpm. Diesel only, single turbo, maximum weight of 3,500kg, typically around 1,500hp.
Pro Stock (Saturday):
Diesel-only, single turbo, maximum weight of 3,500kg, maximum engine capacity of 510ci (8.3 litre) with unlimited rpm and a maximum rear tyre width of 24.5 inches. Typically around 3,000hp.
Limited Super Stock (Sunday):
Methanol only, single turbo with restrictor, maximum weight of 3,500kg, maximum engine capacity of 466ci (7.6 litre) with unlimited rpm and a maximum rear tyre width of 24.5 inches. Typically around 2,500-3,000hp.
Super Stock (Sunday):
Methanol or diesel, maximum of four turbos in three pressure stages, maximum weight of 3,500kg, maximum engine capacity of 650ci (10.6 litre) and a maximum rear tyre width of 30.5 inches. Typically around 4,000-5,000hp.
Light Modified (Saturday):
Max weight of 2,500kg, and a maximum rear tyre width of 30.5 inches. Mostly twin-engine, typically around 3,000-4,000hp.
Modified (Sunday):
Max weight of 3,500kg, and a maximum rear tyre width of 30.5 inches. Multi-engined V8’s and V12’s, typically around 6,000-7,000hp.
Garden pullers and 950kg minis (both days):
See PPA for details (www.powerpulling.co.uk.)
For more details contact Craig Whittingham on 07772 264363 info@uktractorpull.co.uk or Daniel Whittingham on 07791 527935