Lawnmower Racing

Lawnmower Racing Rules and Regulations

*Currently just for fun, no Mod classes at this time

Drivers

Drivers must be 16 years of age and up.
All drivers must sign a waiver and wear a wristband.
Every driver must wear a helmet, must be a full face helmet such as a dirt bike helmet.
Every driver must wear pants, a long-sleeved shirt, gloves and proper shoes on the track.
It is MANDATORY that all drivers wear a donut or dirt bike style neck support.
Chest protects are recommended but not mandatory.

Mowers

Mowers can be self-propelled rotary or reel style riding lawn mowers.
The mower must originally have been designed and sold commercially to mow lawns.
It must remain suitable for lawn cutting apart from the CUTTING BLADES MUST BE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM ALL MOWERS. Can remove entire cutting deck.
All mowers must be equipped with an engine safety cut-off switch or a working ignition with key.
Mower brakes must be in good condition, working adequately to stop mower.
Fuel must be pump gas. The only additive allowed is Fuel Stabilizer.

Tech Inspection

Racing Regulations

Drivers must follow all flags. Green means Go, Yellow means caution, white means final lap and checkered means finish.
If a driver leaves the course, he/she must re-enter the course as close as possible to the same point the mower left the marked track. The driver may not re-enter further down the track.
If a mower stalls on the course, the driver’s first responsibility is to move the mower to a safe position at least 10 feet off the course. All other drivers must proceed with caution until mower is off the track.
Unsafe on/off-track driving practices may result in disqualification.
All drivers must attend the Drivers’ Meeting.
Start grid will be decided at meeting, by random draw.
Starting grid options include:
- Random name draw
- Land rush start
- Sprinting start

All rules and regulations not listed above are to the organizers discretion.