Medina Truck & Tractor
Pullers Association

A GREAT START TO THE SEASON

Father's day marked the beginning of our 2009 pulling season.  We celebrated the day for dads with lots of sun after a week of rain -with over 130 hooks.  The competition in all classes was close, with some being won by less than 2 inches (see the results).  The 18,500# 200HP class was added when 5 pullers registered on the stage.  We hope that we can keep this class in the pulls to come...  It was a great day to be a spectator.  We had over 200 enter the fairgrounds to watch the action and to go see the Medina Antique Power Association show on the grandstand side of the track.

Be sure to keep the sponsorships coming in to make this season even better.

See you at the next pull on July 12th, 2009: Start time 10:00 A.M.

MTTPA OFFICERS

PULLING SEASON IS IN THE AIR

Since our annual meeting, there have been many things going on behind the scenes.  As we approach our first pull on June 21st, 2009 we would appreciate that members download the membership form from the website and mail them in ahead of time: This will help a lot, as the first pull is always very busy!  Also, sponsors are down so far this year.  You can also download the sponsorship form from the website as well.

Be sure to read the rules for 2009 as minor changes have been made.  One class has, in the past, created problems and has been especially hard to police.  Let's work together to make this work for all interested parties.

8,000# - 4WD STREET LEGAL TRUCKS

1. Street legal tires only.  NO CUTS ALLOWED.
2. 26" hitch height.
3. Current license plates, registration, and proof of insurance.
4. MUST drive truck onto the grounds.
5. NO BOOST AT START LINE.
6. No water injection.
7. No nitrous or propane.
8. Hanging weights allowed.  No further than 60" from centerline of front axle.
9. Single turbo only, unless factory on a Powerstroke.

If you pull in this class, you will notice that the 4th rule states:

MUST DRIVE TRUCK ONTO THE GROUNDS

We realize that trucks coming from far away are easier to transport on a trailer; however, the local truck pullers feel that some may not actually be street legal if trailered in...  To make this fair for all contestants, please try to unload outside of the grounds and drive the trucks in.  When you register for the class, PLEASE HAVE registration and proof of insurance ready for verification.

Also, remember that the stock tractors have RPM limitations.

The MTTPA officers thank you.

2009 ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING

The MTTPA meeting was held February 1st, 2009.  Approximately 45 members attended the meeting.  New officers for the 2009 season were elected.

As executive officer, Michele will work with Debbie Lanzer to assure a smooth transition on and off the stage.

WE NEED YOUR HELP.  STAGE, GATE, TRACK, RUNNERS, ETC. ARE ALL NEEDED.  With a club this size there should be no reason anyone works all day without relief for even a short time.  We all need to do a little, and none will do a lot.  STEP UP AND HELP.

The majority of the meeting was in discussion about the changes in insurance and the effect this has on the club.  Rates are now based on the number of dates which are documented by the insurance company.  This has forced us into a season of 3 pulls.  There will be no Test and Tune and no rain dates as these count as dates with the insurance company.  The amount of insurance coverage has also significantly decreased from $5 million to $1 million per year.  To maintain the number of events from last year with the same coverage would cost us $6,000.  Financials were passed out and the club lost over $2,200 last season.  We just can't afford to keep things as they were.

Pull dates for the 2009 season are:

RULE CHANGES:

1. New class added - 15,000# HOT FARM.
2. The 10,500# HOT FARM will now be 11,000#.
3. The HOT FARM classes WILL ALLOW CUT TIRES.
4. The Run What You Brung class - DROP D.O.T. TIRES.
5. Associate membership will now be $20.  Competing member and family member fees are unchanged.
6. Stock class payouts will return to $100.
7. Diesel classes are the same rules as last season.  "Stock" is too hard to police.  If pullers in the stock classes are trailered in, it is up to you -the members- to bring this to an officer so they do not pull in the stock class.

SPONSORS NEEDED.  We are happy to say that our four major sponsors (Bob and Carla Goudy, Tom Jaccobucci Sr., and Mona Mims of Edward Jones) will return in 2009.  We need continued support of business and individual sponsors to allow us to continue with a successful season.  Sponsors of $250+ will be offered a free evening at the awards banquet.

Mighty Mac and Separator will return with sleds this season.

We will continue to dyno the appropriate classes.  This will continue until there is not a dyno available or no one to run it.  Most clubs have gone to speed limits.  The Separator sled is not able to do this at this time so the dyno continues.

We continue to use the fairground for free with the agreement we will supply tractor and manpower to assist at the fair and OSTPA pulls.  Sign ups will be available at the first 2 pulls.

Be sure that you review the rules, which are online and will be posted at each event.  You need to determine the proper class for your vehicle to enter.  The staff on the stage have no control over who pulls in which class.  Please find a club officer if you are unsure after reading the rules.

Also, Rick Matus appointed 2 new trustees to the club: David Perry & Joe Augnst.

SEE YOU IN JUNE

Let's get ready for another pulling season!!!

Medina Truck and Tractor Pullers Association
Annual Meeting

Homerville Community Center
8964 Spencer Rd
Homerville, OH 44235

Sunday February 1st, 2009
1 O'clock

See You There - Bring a New Member