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The U.S. Open

It is no secret that the United States Lawn Mower Racing Association is continually striving to maintain it’s premier status. That said, it is our honor and privilege to announce the USLMRA Open.

The US Open will be an excellent addition to the USLMRA’s stable of events. More than a full day of US-Sanctioned and Open Class lawnmower racing on the heels of the USLMRA STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals will insure this event is one for the history books as the biggest and baddest we have ever had. All roads lead to Mow-hi-o… Bring it.

Pre-registration for the Inaugural USLMRA Open (U.S. Open), to be held on the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend 2010, is now available. You can pre-register starting NOW by clicking here!!!

Lee Vine & Kerry Evans
US Open Co-Chairmen

About the U.S. Open

Concept / Intent:

  • On Sunday, September 5, 201O, the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association will unveil the Inaugural U.S.L.M.R.A. Open. Affectionately nicknamed the U.S. Open, this event will take the place of the Challenge of Champions Race on the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend and will be an Open Invitational.
  • The goal is to expand our appeal to more racers outside of the USLMRA and create an open event for USLMRA members and non-members to compete where they otherwise could not.
  • The U.S. Open will afford a wide range of lawnmower racers an opportunity to participate in USLMRA Nationals Weekend without having to qualify for the USLMRA STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals.
  • The U.S. Open will allow racers and families to enjoy the many activities offered during STA-BIL Nationals Weekend such as:
  1. Friday Night Seafood Throwdown
  2. The Performance Mowersports Expo (PME)
  3. Saturday lunch
  4. The STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals to be taped for Fox Sports Net
  5. Sunday morning breakfast
  6. USLMRA Racer Awards Banquet
  7. Induction Ceremonies for the National Lawn Mower Racing Hall of Fame & Museum of America
  • There will also be two tracks available all weekend: the STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals Track and the Gate 23 Track. The Gate 23 Track is available for practice, testing and tuning and fun runs throughout the weekend.
  • Everyone is welcome to camp on-site, with free electrical hook-up.
  • The 2010 U.S. Open is a free event! Racers will pay no race fees, USLMRA membership is not required to participate, but will definitely be appreciated.
  • We will feed racers and families all weekend and we will provide each racer with a cool souvenir.
  • 1st-5th Place trophies will be awarded.
  • The U.S. Open will have full computerized Timing & Scoring provided by EOP Pro. There will be no transponder fees.

Qualifying

  • Racers must have participated in organized/sanctioned lawnmower racing of some sort within the 24 months previous to the US Open. These racers may be required to provide proof in the form of official results from previous races. This cannot be your first rodeo, and yes we will know.
  • Open to mowers that adhere to at least one class structure outlined below. (No new classes will be created on the day of the event).

Rules (not addressed in USLMRA Rule Book)

  • Open to any USLMRA-legal mower, USLMRA Local Chapter (LC)/Affiliated Club (AC) mower or, any mower deemed safe by USLMRA Tech Staff.
  • No roll cages.
  • Open to all mowers that meet all USLMRA Safety Standards, see USLMRA Rule Book (No Exceptions).

Class Designation / Groupings

Goal: We want ALL groups out there to be allowed to compete in the U.S. Open. We have created a set of rules designed to allow just about any reasonable type of mower to compete. Please review rules below. Sanctioned Classes USLMRA rules apply:

  • JP (Kids Super Stock)
  • IMOW (Adult Super Stock)
  • AP (Mini Sportsman)
  • SP (Sportsman)
  • CP (Mod X)
  • BP (Super Sportsman)
  • FX (Pro X)

Open class rules below:

  • U.S. Open Kids Stock (5mph max.)
  • U.S. Open Super Stock (Un-governed Single FH or OHV and Shiftable Transaxle or transmission only)
  • U.S. Open Single
  • U.S. Open Twins

(Open) Class Rules:

Safety Gear:

  • Every driver must wear an automobile racing or motorcycle-type full-face helmet approved by the U. S. Department of Transportation or the Snell Foundation.
  • The helmet must fit snugly and be securely buckled when driver is on the track.
  • Goggles or a face shield are required. Glasses are not adequate protection.
  • All drivers must wear long pants, long sleeved shirt, neck brace, full-fingered gloves and leather over the ankle footwear on the track. Chest protectors and other anti-abrasive suits are highly recommended. No loose clothing on the track.

Mower Rules: (Full rule book to follow soon)

  • Mower must use lawn mower 4 cycle motor.
  • Must have brakes that work.
  • Must have a commercially available working tethered kill switch.
  • All throttle return must be double spring on the carburetor.
  • No sharp or protruding unsafe sheet metal or objects.
  • Tire choice is open for US Open Classes
  • Bumpers are allowed but not required.
  • Must have a deck.
  • Must use pump or race fuel, no alcohol or methanol.

Race Day Format (Proposed)

Friday

  • 8:00am Open for Performance Mowersports Expo Setup
  • 12N- 5pm Registration for Finals & U.S. Open
  • PME Open
  • 5:00pm Seafood Throwdown Meet & Greet

Saturday

  • 8:00am Registration for STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals & U.S. Open Events
  • PME Open
  • 10:00-12:00pm Practice By Class (5 lap sessions)
  • 1:00- 3:00pm US Open Class Qualifying By Class
  • 5:00 pm STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals
  • (USLMRA Points Series)

Sunday

  • 9:00am Breakfast and Awards Banquet
  • 12:30pm Mandatory Drivers Meeting
  • 1:00 pm US Open Qualifying By Class
  • Heat Races by Class
  • Intermission
  • Feature races w/Trophy Presentation

Monday

  • Travel Time Home
  • Heat Grid
  1. Each class except (except U.S. Open classes) will pull a ball for initial grid start positions.
  2. Heat races will be lined up per Qualification.
  3. Heat Races – 15 laps
  • Feature Grid
  1. Sunday’s feature grid may be set by the finish order of heat
  2. The possibility of an invert exists, this will be a race day decision made at the discretion of USLMRA officials on race day.
  3. All starts will be “Rolling Starts”
  4. Feature Races – 30 laps (subject to conditions). (5 Laps US Open Kids)

Multiple Qualifiers

Depending on amount of participation there is the chance we may run multiple qualifiers to pare down the fields for features, this will be a race day decision made at the discretion of USLMRA officials on race day. (Everyone will have a chance to race.)

Race Day Decisions

All race day decisions made at the discretion of USLMRA officials will be communicated to the drivers as soon as possible so everyone has as level a playing field as possible.

Track Location:

Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave.
Delaware, OH 43105

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