Archive for November, 2011

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.

In the first video from the Sam Rodgers U.S. All American Open, George Herrin, Jon “Rooster” Lewman and Bruce Kaufman “Mr. Mow It All” discuss the USLMRA MOWvember Mustache Contest and Official USLMRA Movember.com Fundraising Team.

Support George, Jon and Bruce this November at Movember.com!

Here is the complete clip of The USLMRA on the Travel Channel’s Truck Stop Missouri segment “Mow Money Mow Problems”!

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! With their moustaches, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.

In support of this noble cause, and in the spirit of having fun while doing so, the USLMRA announces the creation of MOWvember, and will support this international effort with an Official USLMRA Movember.com Fundraising Team and a USLMRA MOWvember Mustache Contest!

USLMRA MOWvember Mustache Contest Participants

Behold this gallery of clean-shaven faces! The men of MOWvember are off and growing – follow along with our Facebook Photo Album to see as they groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery.

USLMRA MOWvember Mustache Contest
By United States Lawn Mower Racing Association  |  View on Facebook

It’s Not Too Late To Join The USLMRA MOWvember Mustache Contest

The winner of our MOWvember Mustache Contest will receive a HUGE Prize Pack, including a goody box from STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer and Gold Eagle Co., a set of EZ Lift (Rhino) Ramps from Blitz USA, Garden Gnomes from Gnome Frenzy, a cool racing shirt from CoolRidesOnLine.com, a collectible “Home Improvement Action Pack” Hot Wheels Set from the USLMRA, a set of Wheelies Tractor Wheel Covers from Good Vibrations, tire sealant products from Slime, A Liquivac Oil Change System, selected items from PartsTree.com and RepairClinic.com, and men’s skin care products from FaceLube.com!

Here’s how to get enter:

1. Optional: Join our Official USLMRA Movember.com Team run by Bruce ‘Mr. MowItAll’ Kaufman. Note: We strongly encourage but DO NOT REQUIRE participants for the MOWvember Mustache Contest Prize Pack to raise funds for the Official USLMRA Movember.com Team.
   
2. Fill out this registration form, including your Day 1 Mustache Photo, before November 7th. You MUST register and start the contest with a clean-shaven face!
3. Celebrate MOWvember by growing your mustache as well as awareness for men’s health! Raise donations for the Official USLMRA Movember.com Team, and be sure to groom, trim and wax your upper lip in to a display of fine moustachery while providing the USLMRA with photo updates on your progress through the end of the month!
4. Submit your final mustache photo for voting by December 1st, and the USLMRA will open all submissions for voting soon after.
5. Tell your friends! A voting period of one week will ensue, at the end of which the  MOWvember Mustache Contest participant with the most votes will be awarded the Prize Pack.

Some call it Movember, but we say… Welcome to MOWvember!

As the USLMRA celebrates our 20^th Year in 2012, we are proud to announce the formation of the U.S. Open Points Series. The goal is to continue to expand our appeal to more racers outside of the USLMRA and to continue to host U.S. Open events 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 a USLMRA National Level Race without having to qualify for the USLMRA STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals.

Starting with the Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open, November 4-6, 2011, racers will get a chance to run for points in the U.S. Open Series.

Confirmed events for the 2012 U.S. Open Series

As of November 1, 2011 confirmed events for the 2012 U.S. Open Series include the following, and more will be added on an ongoing basis:

Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open
By United States Lawn Mower Racing Association  |  View on Facebook

When: Nov 5 9:30am - Nov 6 10:30pm

Where: Stevenson Municipal Park
Highway 117, Stevenson, Alabama, United States

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MOW INFO: http://letsmow.com/go/AllAmerican/

The Sam Rogers US All American Open Championships is the largest stand alone open invitational Mower race of its kind in the US. It's the Daytona 500 Of Mower racing. Where an entire weekend is devoted entirely to ALL AMERICAN racing. Where racers come once a year to to test their machines and themselves against the best of the best from across the USA and even Canada. Its a one of a kind event that holds a atmosphereand prestige all its own. It can be imitated but never will it be duplicated. Come see what its all about for yourself. ... See full description

U.S. Cure Mower Cancer Open
By United States Lawn Mower Racing Association  |  View on Facebook

When: Jun 2, 2012 (10:00am - 1:00pm)

Where: Copper Creek Motor Sports
5784 South Highway 35, Superior, Wisconsin, United States

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http://www.wilmra.com/

Racer Contact: Shannon Kayhart (lusty_monkey@yahoo.com)

As the USLMRA celebrates our 20th Year in 2012, we are proud to announce the formation of the U.S. Open Points Series.

The goal is to continue to expand our appeal to more racers outside of the USLMRA and to continue to host U.S. Open events 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 a USLMRA National Level Race without having to qualify for the USLMRA STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals.

Starting with the Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open, November 4-6, 2011, racers will get a chance to run for points in the U.S. Open Series.

MOW info: http://www.letsmow.com/go/USOpen/... See full description

The U.S. Open
By United States Lawn Mower Racing Association  |  View on Facebook

When: Sep 2, 2012 (10:00am - 1:00pm)

Where: Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, Ohio, United States

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As the USLMRA celebrates our 20th Year in 2012, we are proud to announce the formation of the U.S. Open Points Series.

The goal is to continue to expand our appeal to more racers outside of the USLMRA and to continue to host U.S. Open events 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 a USLMRA National Level Race without having to qualify for the USLMRA STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals.

Starting with the Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open, November 4-6, 2011, racers will get a chance to run for points in the U.S. Open Series.

MOW info: http://www.letsmow.com/go/USOpen/... See full description

The U.S. Open Series will begin with the first U.S. Open race after Labor Day of each year, and will culminate on the subsequent Sunday of Labor Day weekend.

U.S. Open Series races will primarily be stand-alone events, and not intermingled in with STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Series races.  In some cases, U.S. Open Classes may be added to a STA-BIL Series Race.

U.S. Open Rules as defined on the USLMRA Website will be used and posted soon.

First ever U.S. Open Points Series Class champions will be crowned on the USLMRA 20th Anniversary Celebration, during the 2012 STA-BIL Nationals Weekend.

1^st-5^th Place trophies will be awarded in U.S. Open Classes continue