Iowa State Fair Aug 17th – 18th 2021
We are excited to be back at the Iowa State Fair! The Elwell Family Park Grandstand is a brand-new facility located in the NW corner of the fairgrounds where the old race track Turn #3 and #4 used to be. This facility is smaller than the old grandstand and infield pit parking is more limited, however, making it a 2-day event we are excited for all Outlaw Classes to be back at the Iowa State Fair!!! As with any State Fair, we have specific timelines and details to adhere to, so please help us make the return of Tractor Pulling to the Iowa State fair a huge success!
Outlaw Event Coordinator: Dave Nelson 515-574-9519 Track Crew – ITPA Coordinator: Glen Frese: 319-551-0250
Schedule: Tuesday: 540, LPS, LSS, Mod, NA2wd, Pro 4x4, SF, ULSS Wednesday: 2wd, 3200PF, 4WD, DSS, LLP, PS
Monday – 16th: 12:00 Noon – 7 PM – Tuesdays competing haulers can enter the pits and stay overnight. 7:30 PM: ZERO NOISE time! We cannot make loud noise that will conflict with the concert in the main Grand Stand. No starting of pulling motors, no bright lights, no loud music. Quiet!!!
Tuesday – 17th: 7 AM: Pits Open - Remaining Tuesday competitors can enter the Pits between 7-9 AM. 9 AM: Tech Opens (you will be tech’d at your trailer – Please be available and ready) Outlaw Rules apply! 10 AM: Drivers Meeting (you must attend) (at the scale: East side of the Track by announcer stand). 12 Noon: SHOWTIME 4:30 PM: Show Ends – All Tuesday Pullers to exit with their haulers when they are done pulling! 5:30 PM: All Tuesday pullers/haulers must be out of pits by 5:30 to make room for Wednesday haulers. 7:30 PM: ZERO NOISE time! We cannot make loud noise that will conflict with the concert in the main Grand Stand. No starting of pulling motors, no bright lights, no loud music. Quiet!!! 8-11 PM: Wednesday’s competing Haulers can enter the Fairgrounds and the Pits. We must first get Tuesday haulers out! If you try to enter before 8 PM, you will be turned away at the main fair gate!
Wednesday – 18th: 7 AM: Pits Open - Remaining Wednesday Haulers can enter the Pits between 7-9 AM. 9 AM: Tech Opens (you will be tech’d at your trailer – Please be available and ready) Outlaw Rules Apply. 10 AM: Drivers Meeting (You must attend) (at the scale: East side of the Track under the announcer stand) 12 Noon: Show Start Time 5:30 PM: Show Ends – Pullers to exit with haulers when they are done pulling. 7:30 PM: ZERO NOISE time! We cannot make loud noise that will conflict with the concert in the main Grand Stand. No starting of pulling motors, no loud music, we have to be quiet!!! Note: All haulers in the Overflow North Lot must leave Wednesday night. No overnight parking.
Rules: This event will follow all OUTLAW RULES, no exceptions. You will be tech’d appropriately and you are required to have all required safety equipment, shields, helmet, fire gloves, shoes, neck ring! No exceptions! If you have questions about rules, please visit our website (www.outlawpulling.com) to find the 2021 OTTPA Rule Book or contact Head Tech Official: Ryan Boysen 712-880-0178.
Track Crew and Tow Back Tractors Iowa Tractor Pullers Assn is providing the Track Crew, Equipment, workers and tow back vehicles w/ drivers. We will have a limited # of PULL BACK tractors, so we ask that you utilize your own tow vehicles if you brought them in your hauler with you. Only support vehicles and UTV’s, hauled inside the hauler are allowed in the pit area. No exceptions!
Arrival and Pit Parking: Haulers must enter Gate #2 off of University Avenue. Best route is to come in from the East off Hwy 65 and exit onto Hwy 6 and Hubbell Avenue (exit 83) from the Altoona/Adventureland exit. Take Hubbell Ave west into Des Moines, then turn south on East 33rd Street. This will take you down and across University Ave directly in to gate #2 of fairgrounds. (see included map) There are NO LEFT TURNS allowed off University Ave into Gate #2, the Police will not allow, so don’t try it. You will be re-routed. Warning, if you try to come in from the West off 235 and then on University, there is a LOW BRIDGE just 6 blocks west of the Fairgrounds. 13’8”. Beware! Best to come in from the East as shown in the attached map.
Only the haulers for that day’s event will be allowed in the Pits. Unfortunately, the overflow lot that was used in years past for hauler parking is no longer available, so you are on your own for offsite parking arrangements. Prairie Meadows Race Track/Casino or an area truck stop would be a good place to park. ABSOLUTELY NO OTHER cars, trucks, jeeps, campers, motorhomes, or etc will be allowed in the pits with your haulers. There is not room! All extra vehicles will have to pay to park in general parking area and then walk to the pit gate. Only support vehicles and UTV’s, hauled inside the hauler are allowed in the pit area. No exceptions!
Tickets/Pit Passes: Outlaw members competing will get 4 pit passes per competing vehicle for the day he/she is competing.
Non-Outlaw Members that compete via a one-day hook fee will receive 2 pit passes per competing vehicle for the day he/she is competing.
You will receive these pit passes when you check in and sign the waiver upon entry at the pit gate. Additional pit passes can be purchased for $40 there at the pit gate for your extra family/crew/helpers. Security will be present and walking around to kick anyone out who does not have an arm band, so hiding in the haulers will not work! Likewise, if you plan to return to attend the opposite day that you are pulling, you must purchase a new pit passes for that day!
EVERYONE entering the pit gate: competitors, crew members, family and fans are required to purchase a GENERAL ADMISSION State Fair ticket. This ticket will be purchased for $14 each upon pit entry before you sign the waiver and receive your pit pass arm band. So have money ready for this purchase at the pit gate to make for a speedy entry. Or, you can order tickets online for $9 each, but you will have to provide it to be scanned upon entering the pits. Advance tickets can be purchased at: www.iowastatefair.org
UPON ARRIVAL: You will stop at the pit gate, sign waiver, purchase general admission tickets, receive pit pass arm bands and then be directed to pit parking. Lori will be track side in the Eco-Tune Trailer where all competitors must “Check-In” and pay your pulling fees on the day of your class.
Elwell Family Park Grand Stand Tickets: Tickets for general seating in the grand stand can be purchased prior online at www.iowastatefair.org or at the gate the day of the event. We recommend early ticket purchases online incase tickets run low.
Exit off Hwy 65 to Hubbell Ave/Hwy #6
Turn South on 33rd Street
Gate #2 into Fairgrounds
From Hwy 65 Exit onto Hwy #6 and Hubbell Ave to go West West into Des Moines Turn South on E. 33rd Street This will take you directly into Gate #2 of the Fairgrounds.