Archive for 2011

During November of each year, the Movember charitable movement is responsible for the sprouting of mustaches on thousands of men’s faces across the US and around the world! Please keep us MOWtivated by donating to our Movember.com team to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Much like we remove the blades from our racing mowers, this November we removed the blades from our razors to raise awareness and money for men’s health! The selfless and generous men of the USLMRA groomed, trimmed and waxed their way into the annals of fine moustachery, and now we need your help! The winner of “best ‘stache” contest will not be selected on how much money he raises, but by the popular vote of the lawn mower racing community!

Simply choose your favorite mustache on Facebook,
hit submit, and your vote will be cast!

In the summer of 2011, Fios 1 Network in Maryland featured the STA-BIL Bowles Farms Turf Battle on their “Push Pause” program. This segment featured 2011 USLMRA Most Improved Driver Ron Rollman, National Lawn Mower Racing Hall of Fame Member Art Neavill and the Engine Answer Man, Bobby Cleveland, holder of the World Land Speed Record on a lawn mower.

The 2011 Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open Nov. 5-6, took place in Stevenson, Alabama and honored the memory of lawn mower racer Sam Rogers who passed away in 2010. Race Founder George Herrin teamed up with the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association and the Bama-Tennessee Lawn Mower Racing Association to deliver a fantastic event. Thanks to Aaron Smith of .t4Films for creating this MOWtivational video.

We encourage you to read the entire book.  For your convenience, we provide the following Reference Guide to point pit specific clarifications and corrections.

December 1, 2011 Changes to 2012 Rulebook

• Page 5
  GP Engine 31 to 33CI
  G/P Wheelbase added @ 42”
  A/P displacement of 22 cubic inches and under 339 CC
• Page 6
  12. Bumper/Nerf Bar to read: Flush with outside of tires
  J. FXS 44 to 46ci
• Page 7
  5. Flat Head Engine 44 to 46ci
  14 Minimum weight 475 lbs to 450 lbs.
• Page 8
  8. Frame Maximum to Minimum
• Page 15
  Section III, C. Age of a racer on race-day, is the age a racer will reach before Sept. 1st of the race year. EXAMPLE: If you are 9 years old now but, will be 10 years old before Sept. 1st you can race this season in the J/P class. If you are 17 years old now and will be 18 years old before Sept. 1st you can race in Pro Classes. Classes in that year, with required Prepared Class Experience.
• Page 22
  Super Stock Class added, for those Unaltered Flywheel class racers.
• Page 26
  G/P Engine 31 to 33ci
  G/P Wheelbase added @ 42”
• Page 27
  A/P displacement of 22 cubic inches and under 339 CC
• Page 28
  12. Bumper/Nerf Bar to read: Flush with outside of tires
• Page 29
  5. Flat Head Engine 44 to 46ci
• Page 30
  14. F/XS Minimum weight 475 lbs to 450 lbs.
  8. Frame Maximum to Minimum

The first two races of the 2012 STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series will take place at the Florida State Fair on Saturday & Sunday, February 18th – 19th, 2012.  Race time is 2:00 – 5:00 pm on Saturday and 11:00am – 2:00pm on Sunday!

The STA-BIL Sunshine State Winter Nationals will feature sod-slinging action on riding lawn mowers with all cutting blades removed in ten classes at speeds up to 60mph.  Racers compete for points, trophies and bragging rights. There are no cash prizes and a sense of humor is not required, but strongly encouraged.

STA-BIL Sunshine State Winter Nationals
By United States Lawn Mower Racing Association  |  View on Facebook

When: Feb 18 2:00pm - Feb 19 2:00pm

Where: Florida State Fairgrounds
4800 U.S. Highway 301 N, Tampa, Florida, United States

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The STA-BIL Sunshine State Winter Nationals will feature sod-slinging action on riding lawn mowers with all cutting blades removed in ten classes at speeds up to 60mph. Racers compete for points, trophies and bragging rights. There are no cash prizes and a sense of humor is not required, but strongly encouraged.

Racers from across the southeast will compete as will snow birds from Michigan, New Jersey and Ohio who need an excuse to take their racing mowers out of the shop before Spring.

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Racers from across the southeast will compete as will snow birds from Michigan, New Jersey and Ohio who need an excuse to take their racing mowers out of the shop before Spring.

“I’ve got the need for mow speed!” said Jim Coones, Equestrian Director at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center of the Florida State Fair Authority.  “I’m a horse guy, but when it comes to racing lawn mowers, this isn’t horsing around – it’s serious but fun too.  I am MOWtivated!”

The STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series is sanctioned by the United States Lawn Mower Racing Association , the nation’s oldest and largest lawn mower racing sanctioning body.  Founded on April 1, 1992 and celebrating its 20^th Anniversary in 2012, the USLMRA sanctions and presents organized lawn mower racing across America including the 20-race STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series and a network of 50 Local Chapters and Affiliated Clubs hosting more than 140 sanctioned races nationwide every year.  STA-BILlawn mower racers compete in ten classes at speeds up to 60 mph with all cutting blades removed. Race mower classes include Junior Prepared (8 mph), IMOW (20 mph), Prepared (50 mph) and Factory Experimental (60 mph).

The Florida State Fair Authority oversees the operations of the Florida State Fairgrounds and the annual Florida State Fair. Since 1995, the Florida State Fair Authority has been under the administration of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Agriculture Commissioner Adam H. Putnam leads the Fair Authority and presides over the Fair Authority Board comprised of 20 leaders from throughout Florida.

View USLMRA Local Chapters & Affiliated Clubs in a larger map

The mission of the Florida State Fair Authority is to create positive entertainment experiences through:

• The annual Florida State Fair
• A variety of year-round events Quality competitive programs
• A commitment to agriculture, education and community service
• A focus on new opportunities

The annual Florida State Fair is a salute to the state’s agriculture and equestrian industries including shows, music, rides, food and shopping for 12 consecutive days. Free entertainment and parking is included with admission.

USLMRA Title Sponsor is STA-BIL, America’s top selling fuel stabilizer that keeps fuel fresh for quick, easy starts after storage along with support from HEET Gasline Antifreeze, Start Your Engines! 104+ Octane Boost, No Leak, Alumaseal, RhinoRamps and GnomeFrenzy.