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Give this 15 second radio spot – currently running to promote STA-BIL Nationals Weekend – a listen!

STA-BIL Lawn Mower Racing Radio Promo

We can’t wait to see everyone this weekend in Ohio!!!

As most of you know, our very own Engine Answerman – Bobby Cleveland – set the land speed record for the World’s Fastest Lawnmower Driver on July 4, 2006 by going over 81 mph. In May, British driver Don Wales ‘stole’ this title in Wales.

Well, Bobby has made some modifications to the 104+ brand mower, and will be heading back to the Bonneville Salt Flats the weekend of September 24-26 to reclaim what’s his. His goal is to go 100 mph (or maybe 104?). Check out the video:

Head over to WillBobbyGo100.com to learn much MOW about this exciting project!

The 2010 STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals will be streamed live on speedcasttv.com on Saturday, September 4, 2010, 6:45pm EST.

The nation’s best lawn mower racers converge on Delaware, OH for the STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals, where champions will be crowned in each of the USLMRA’s seven classes. If you’ve ever been tempted to mod your John Deere, or you just like the smell of
(ahem) grass, this is the race for you!

Broadcast starts at 6:45PM EST. A Gold Membership is required to watch the web cast live and a Silver Membership is required to view a post-event on-demand video. Visit speedcasttv.com for mow info.

Lawn mower racers from across America will converge in Delaware “MOWhio” during Labor Day weekend as the United States Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA) presents the 18th Annual STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals, Saturday, September 4 at 7:00pm Eastern. More than 100 Sod Slingers on mowers at speeds nearing 60 mph will to determine the ultimate Titans of the Turf.

The STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals is the culminating event of the 18-race STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series. Points Champions in 7 racing classes will be crowned.

More than 550 USLMRA members compete for trophies, glory and bragging rights. There are no cash prizes. Races will be televised on Fox Sports Net in the fall. The USLMRA sanctions and presents organized lawn mower racing across America including the 18-race STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series and a network of 45 Local Chapters and Affiliated Clubs hosting more than 140 sanctioned races nationwide.

For information contact the USLMRA.

Relive the 2010 STA-BIL Land on Lincoln Nationals, a double-header weekend of racing held last June in Zion, Illinois.

For more great lawn mower racing video, be sure to check out our YouTube channel!

The first annual lawnmower race at the Mesa County Fair in Grand Junction, Colorado was covered by KJCT Channel 8:

Partnering with the the Western Slope Lawnmower Racing Association, the Mesa County Career Center provided some entertainment for folks at the fair.

“It’s affordable, fun, and the whole family can do it,” Deen said.

A family affair, for sure. “My son is riding in the race, we’re cheering him on,” Denise Brown added.

But this race has a much deeper meaning. While it may all be fun and games right now, organizers hope in the future it will bring in some proceeds that will give back to the community.

“We’re hoping to be able to put the proceeds back into our club, to sponsor some kids who don’t have as many resources,” Tammy Gribble said.

She helps teach an engine repair class to high-schoolers at the Career Center. A class where kids get real hands on experience.

“It’s very important to help teenagers get a head start in life,” Deen said.

To read the rest of the article, and to watch a brief video of the racing action, head to KJCT’s website.