Massachusetts Truck Pullers Association
Officers for 2010:  ??? (President), Wayne Carter (Vice President), Dan Coffin (Treasurer), ??? (Secretary), and Christopher Balise (Lead Technical Inspector)
 

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
We received confirmation from New England Dragway.  Our first official points pull is going to be in Epping NH on July 17+18 at New England Dragway.  Driver's meeting at 11am on Saturday morning. 

We have been informed there are NO bleachers or seats near the track.  Please bring chairs to sit on if you need them.

Saturday
Sunday

 

 

Our Appreciation goes out to H.C. Kocot and Sons Trucking in South Deerfield MA for sled transportation the entire season!

Also to Sirum Equipment Co. in Montague MA for their generous donation.

As well as Joel Keefe of 24x7 Towing for roller transportation all year.

I would also like to thank those that have supported us throughout the years (Tri State Diesel, Nagel Electric, and Moose Meadow Brook Excavating to name a few).

We are currently looking for an ANNOUNCER.  DJ, MC, or similar experience would be nice but not required.  If you know of anyone interested or are interested yourself (a paid position if you do well), please contact me at 427-5269.

Sat. 10 am to 1 pm pulling Monster Trucks
2 pm to 6 pm pulling
 
Sun.  10 am to 1 pm
2 pm to 4 pm approx.
 
RACER FEE = $35.00 each day or $65.00 for BOTH savings of $5.00 if both days
SPECTATOR FEE = $40.00 Sat. ALL DAY  savings of $10.00 if they go both days
 
Sun. SPECTATOR FEE = $20.00 or 55.00 for BOTH Sat. and Sun. savings of $5.00 if they go for both days.

And a $15 hook fee

Things we voted on at December's/January's meeting:

Yearly MATPA membership fees reduced from $100/yr to $40/year

No vacuum pumps allowed in Superstock class

No dry sump oil systems allowed in Superstock class

Except for hood, body panels must made of OEM material or aftermarket equivalent.  (i.e. OEM steel must be used or replaced with aftermarket steel equivalent)

Tilt noses allowed in Superstock class (as long as they are made of OEM materials)

Flip bodies allowed in Superstock class (as long as body is latched/bolted/secured while pulling and both doors are functional and are made of OEM materials)

SFI Kevlar shields deemed a safe alternative to transmission blankets

Weight penalty for heavy bumpers/winches in Diesel class increased (now 7500lb weight limit)

All Street Legal (gas and diesel) trucks must have 4 functional hydraulic brakes controlled by the OEM brake pedal.

2 Wheel Drive Modified class will be opened up to those individuals with Superstock 2 Wheel Drives this year (maybe longer) to help revitalize the class and give the fans more excitement.  Please call me if you have any questions and/or concerns.

 

 

 
 

Please email Balise@MATPA.org if you have any comments or questions about the MATPA or this website.

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