Blue Ridge Mountain
Garden Tractor Pullers Association
Welcome!
This is the official website of the Blue Ridge Mountain Garden Tractor Pullers Association.
Get Hooked on Pulling
Last updated 5/10/08.
RULE CHANGES
· OLD RULE: (Eligibility) Drivers under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian signed consent form at each event. Minimum age is 6yrs (maximum 12yrs) for Junior Stock class tractors; 13yrs for Pure Stock and Hot Stock class tractors; 16yrs for Modified for Super Modified or Mini Rod class tractors.
· NEW RULE: (Eligibility) All drivers under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian signed consent on file with BRGTPA. NO EXCEPTIONS!. Minimum age is 6yrs (maximum 12yrs) for Junior Stock class. Junior class pullers may participate in the Pure Stock class (if they are truly Pure Stock to begin with) or Hot Stock classes with the same tractors they are pulling in the Junior Stock class and with the same safety rules as are stated in the Junior Stock class; 10yrs minimum age for Pure Stock and Hot Stock class tractors (10-12 yrs, pullers will have to have a safety kill switch held by parent or guardian as outlined in the Junior Stock class); 13 yrs minimum age for all Modified class tractors; 16 yrs minimum age for all Super Modified and Mini Rod class tractors.
· OLD RULE: (Pure Stock Class rules) No aluminum wheels.
- NEW RULE: (Pure Stock Class rules) Aluminum wheels allowed.
Our liability insurance now requires every puller to be a member.
The one year membership is $20 and runs fom Jan. thru Dec.
If you join late in the year, it is still $20, so please join early and
pull often, to get the most smiles for your money.
The hook fee is still $5 for our regular pulls, and for the
3 double points pulls the hook fee is $10.
Our next pull is Sunday, May 25th at Scotts Strawberry Festival
in Moneta, Va. at 11:00 am
Sponsored by the Scotts Strawberry Farm
From I-581 take Exit 6 to Route 24 (Jamison Ave.) East.
Follow the signs for 24 thru Vinton.
Go approx. 12 miles past the Parkway on 24 east.
Look for a big sign , Scott's Strawberry Festival ,
take left on Joppa Mill Road. Scotts is on right, you can't miss it.
If you miss Joppa Mill road, continue on 24, ONE MILE
to Staunton River High School, take next left past school.
Scott's will be on your left.
Thank you to Randys Excavating and B/S Services for sponsoring our last pull
and to the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department for the excellent food,
and all those members who helped set up and tear down.
We had 155 hooks.
We have DVDs of the state pull for $20 each.
Please call one of the phone numbers below.
Buck Mitchell: 540-263-0269
Keith Blankenship: 540-330-8694
The picture of the week
The rpm limit for Pure Stock is 3700. The
rpm limit for Junior Stock, and Hot Stock
is 4000. Please plan to adhere to these
rules.
Look on the Presidents Page for new updates
We have a commitment from Lakota Racing to attend
the Lexington Pull on July 19th to pull and sell parts.
You can visit their web site at http://www.lakotaracing.com/index.html
Julian Stahl of MIDWEST SUPER CUB might be able
to attend the pull in Lexington, Va. on July 19th
See the schedule page for more info and,
visit his site at http://www.midwestsupercub.net .
Click the links below to navigate through the site
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We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all our sponsors.
If you would be interested in sponsoring an event next year please
email the Club at blueridgemountainpullers@yahoo.com or call
one of the numbers below.
Welcome to the official website of the Blue Ridge Mountain Garden Tractor Pullers Assoc. We are located at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. This association spans over five counties in Virgina... Franklin, Roanoke, Henry, Botetourt, and Bedford.
Garden tractor pulling is a fun, family oriented event for all ages and genders. These sponsored events begin in early May & end in October. Our pulling categories include, the Kiddie pull, Pure Stock, Hot Stock, Modified , and Supermodified.
For anyone interested in additional information or to become a member can contact:
Randy Tate: 540-562-2131
Buck Mitchell: 540-263-0269
Keith Blankenship: 540-330-8694
or contact the website at blueridgemountainpullers@yahoo.com .
Come bring the family for a fun-filled, revved-up, and roarin' good time.
If an event is postponed due to weather , check the website for the rain date