4‐H Tractor Driving Contest Score Sheet
Name __________________________________ County __Ferry______ Age Division ______________
Rules
This event is timed, handicap time in seconds added to the driving time for failure to check the tractor,
to start it correctly and to observe safety rules. The contestant will check each item and indicate to the
judge each time contestant checks an item.
Infractions:
Scoring Inspections
1. Failure to check water __________add 5 seconds _________
_____
2. Failure to check oil _____________add 5 seconds _________
_____
3. Failure to check fuel ____________add 5 seconds _________
_____
Starting Engine
1. Failure to check neutral position ______________add 5 seconds
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2. Failure to use clutch if starter cranked _________add 5 seconds
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Warm‐up and Clutch Operation
1. Failure to warm up engine for period __________add 5 seconds
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Moving Stakes:
# Of Times:
Seconds Added (5):
Total
_____
Total Infractions: ______
Procedure
1. Spot the tractor to the implement in the shed.
a. A two‐wheeled trailer or manure spreader will be the implement used. The drawbar
hitch shall be pinned or fixed in place, not swinging.
b. The shed represented by lines of stakes, with a 3” clearance on each side.
2. At starting signal of judge, pull implement around starting stake, then back the implement
the full length of the lane, 6” clearance on each side.
3. Reverse directions, drive around second starting stake and proceed through the lines of
stakes, the gate, lane, gate and trees to the shed, where implement obtained, and back the
implement into position.
Rules
1. Timing begins on signal from the operator after the trailer hitched to the tractor.
2. Safety violations and operating penalties indicated by the judge’s raising the hand.
Note: Unsafe handling of the tractor may disqualify the contestant.
3. Timing ends when operator signals that trailer placed in shed, stakes, to his satisfaction.
4. If at any time, the implement or tractor moves a stake the judge will with a sweep of the
hand command the contestant to change direction, straighten implement then proceed.
Scoring
Use stopwatch, score time in seconds, judge to indicate penalty for driving and safety violations, jerky
clutch, speeding, clashing gears, etc. Five seconds of penalty time added for each infraction.
Course Time in Seconds’
# Of In Fractions x 5 Seconds
Total Seconds
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