Fluid-Film will be Presenting Sponsor and will have giveaways for racers.

Race Location & Schedule

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Saturday, February 18th

• Registration & Tech: 9:00-11:30
• Driver’s Meeting: 11:45
• Hot Laps (Mandatory): 12:15
• Heat Grid Racing: 1:00-2:00
• Finals / Trophy Racing Begins: 2:00

Sunday, February 19th

• Registration & Tech: 8:00-9:30
• Driver’s Meeting: 9:30
• Hot Laps (Mandatory): 9:45
• Heat / Grid Racing: 10:00-11:00
• Finals / Trophy Racing Begins: 11:00am

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The 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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Miller then returned to his burrow, which also functions as his garage, and brought his souped up, 80-mph Factory Experimental racing mower, also named “Hedgehog” out for a few hot laps on the winter morning grass.

After slinging some sod, he turned to Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All” U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association President to translate his prediction for when “The Hedgehog” will start his first race of the 20th Anniversary STA-BIL® Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series. Spoken in “Mowerese” a language understood only by Mr. Mow It All, the news was shared with the world:

HERE YE, HERE YE!

On this winter morning I see,
No shadow lies near me.
So I shall bring out my mower to race,
On April Fool’s Day, to set the pace.
My bladeless wonder “HEDGEHOG” will soar,
To speeds of 60 mph – or more.
20 years of kickin’ grass,
Now, out of my way and let me pass!

Miller built his championship mower, The Hedgehog, 15 years ago and has piloted his trusty ride to numerous STA-BIL Series victories and championships in his 19-year lawn mower racing career. Hedgehog is a 1968 E.T. Rugg, with a 390cc Honda Power motor, turning 45 horsepower. It will go zero to 50 in 5.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 80 mph.

“We plan to make Hedgehog Day an annual tradition,” added Kaufman. “It is only fitting that we present our first Hedgehog Day as part of our 20th Anniversary. Since the “Hedgehog” did not see shadow, he will leave his burrow on April Fool’s Day, the 20th birthday of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association to begin his racing season. If the “Hedgehog” saw his shadow, he would have returned to his garage to tinker and make adjustments for the season, making his racing debut June 23, under the warm summer sun at the 4th Annual STA-BIL Land of Lincoln Regionals, at Nostalgia Days in Zion, Illinois.”

Also like the famous mowtivated mammal that emerges in February, Hedgehog has its own “elixir of life,” HEET Gas-Line Antifreeze that allows his engine to start right up and spring him to life in the cold winter months. Hedgehog fills up with HEET each winter to keep him mowing and going. HEET removes water from the fuel system to prevent gas-line freeze-up and harmful rust and corrosion. Miller also uses Iso-HEET Premium Fuel-line Antifreeze, Water Remover & Injector Cleaner. It absorbs five times more water than regular gas-line antifreeze, while it cleans fuel injectors and carburetors. It’s designed for use year-round in all 2-cycle and 4-cycle gasoline engines and diesel engines.

As part of its 20th Anniversary, the USLMRA is pleased to announce the V-Twin Shootout has become the U.S. Open V-Twin Shootout.

The 2nd annual U.S. Open V-Twin Shootout will be held August 11-12, 2012 at the Vestaburg Kart Speedway, in Vestaburg, Michigan.

“We’re thrilled to be back with the 2nd annual V-Twin Shootout and to have the event become part of the U.S. Open Series,” said Event Co-Founder Ferris Hipolite, President of the Ithaca (MI) Dirt Devils, a USLMRA Affiliated Club.

U.S. Open V-Twin Shootout Event Details

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The event will be again be co-hosted by the Dirt Devils and the Western Ontario Outlaws. “It’s one you don’t want to miss,” said Co-Founder Ryan Kerr of the Western Ontario Outlaws. “All the fastest v-twins around, and some of the biggest names in lawnmower racing will be there to mix it up for the 2012 U.S. Open V-TWIN SHOOTOUT Title. It will be an awesome display of fast-paced high horsepower racing on this ultra fast, banked clay 1/8-mile oval kart track. Find out if you have what it takes to bring home the 2011 v-twin shootout TITLE on August 13th-14th at the Vestaburg Speedway in Michigan, no second place trophies here guys. It will be the largest display of Outlaw/Supermod twins ever assembled; all machines and classes are welcome.”

“The event will basically be run like last,” added Ferris. “And new this year will be the Open Twins competing for the V Twin Cup! First Place trophies and the same classes as last year, and we may add one or take one away as needed but the same principles: try and get everyone in classes were they can compete. Plus, just like last year, all mowers are welcome, not just the V-Twins and the Super Mods. C’mon out and join us.”

“The real upside is that this should draw a larger group of racers! 
 Dave Freeman from Vestaburg is excited about the Shootout and our group. We look forward to seeing you there!”

This race will be part of a multi-race U.S. Open Series that will end in on September 2, in Delaware, Ohio during STA-BIL Nationals Weekend.

U.S. Open V-Twin Shootout
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When: Aug 11 10:00am - Aug 12 10:00pm

Where: Vestaburg Kart Speedway


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As part of its 20th Anniversary, the USLMRA is pleased to announce the V-Twin Shootout has become the U.S. Open V-Twin Shootout.

The 2nd annual U.S. Open V-Twin Shootout will be held August 11-12, 2012 at the Vestaburg Kart Speedway, in Vestaburg, Michigan.

“We’re thrilled to be back with the 2nd annual V-Twin Shootout and to have the event become part of the U.S. Open Series,” said Event Co-Founder Ferris Hipolite, President of the Ithaca (MI) Dirt Devils, a USLMRA Affiliated Club.

In this video clip from the 2011 STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals, U.S. Open Series Co-Chair Lee Vine discusses K&N Filters and their support of the USLMRA.

We are proud to add another Affiliated Club in Arkansas! Says track co-owner Michael Kilbourn:

We’ve been racing lawn mowers for two years, and we are ready to take things to the next level, We also have a Track Judge, Pit Stewards, gate staff, professional announcer, and a host of other people to help, mostly family. We really plan for our track to expand this year via the USLMRA Affiliated Club program.

We have a Rulebook combined with USLMRA rules and our rules we created for our local racers. We look forward to learning about new rules and their classes as new racers come join us.

Our track is a dirt oval, 130’ long, 25’ wide straight-aways and 50’ radius turns, 35’ wide. Total track length 220’ x 100’ wide including infield. We also have lights for night racing.

Michael Kilbourn and Bud Hooten share responsibilities of the track and club operations.

Here is a small preview clip of On Your Mark, Get Set, MOW! which will tell the story of how the sport of lawn mower racing is on the “cutting edge” in the battle against Huntington’s disease.

Huntington’s disease is a fatal hereditary disease that destroys neurons in areas of the brain involved in movement, intellect, and emotions. Each year racers from as far as Florida converge on Western Michigan for a USLMRA national points race which raises money and awareness for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA).

Racin’ Jason Brown of Clements, Maryland shows off his winning form as he grabs his 3rd consecutive STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals SP Class victory and USLMRA National Points Championship.

2011 National SP Class Points – Top 10

1. Jason Brown
2. Wally Bender
3. Michael Paccione
4. Richard Webb
5. Jackie Andrews
6. Matthew Strine
7. Larry Benning
8. Dawn Filos
9. Pat Gore
10. David Martin

To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association has declared February 1 “Hedgehog Day” and will mark the mowmentous occasion by the unveiling of Mike “Hedgehog” Miller’s 80-mph racing lawn mower for the 20th STA-BIL® Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series.

On Hedgehog Day, Miller will bring his souped up, 80-mph Factory Experimental race mower out its’ burrow. If the Hedgehog does not become scared by his shadow, he will leave his burrow and his lawn mower racing season will begin on April Fool’s Day on the 20th Anniversary of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association. If the Hedgehog sees his shadow, he will return to his garage to tinker and make adjustments for the season, making his racing debut June 23, under the warm summer sun at the 4th Annual STA-BIL Land of Lincoln Regionals, at Nostalgia Days in Zion, Illinois.

“Just like the famous furry rodent from Pennsylvania, I fully expect to be correct in my prediction of the coming lawn mower racing season,” said Miller, from his burrow in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. “And also like my Keystone State counterpart, I will not share my prediction with anyone in advance, not even with the lawn mower racing inner circle: ‘Mr. Mow It All’, ‘Turfinator’, ‘Sodzilla’ or ‘Ace of Blades’.”

Miller built his championship mower, The Hedgehog, 15 years ago and has piloted his trusty ride to numerous STA-BIL Series victories and championships in his 19-year lawn mower racing career. Hedgehog is a 1968 E.T. Rugg, with a 390cc Honda Power motor, turning 45 horsepower. It will go zero to 50 in 5.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 80 mph.

“We plan to make Hedgehog Day an annual tradition,” said Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All” USLMRA Founder & President. “It is only fitting that we present our first Hedgehog Day as part of our 20th Anniversary. I look forward to speaking with Hedgehog in “mowerese” a language understood only by myself, to hear his prediction on the coming STA-BIL Lawnmower Racing Season, so that I may share the news with the world.”

Also like the famous mowtivated mammal that emerges in February, Hedgehog has its own “elixir of life,” HEET Gas-Line Antifreeze & Water Remover that allows his engine to start right up and spring him to life in the cold winter months. Hedgehog fills up with HEET each winter to keep him mowing and going. HEET is the #1 Selling Gas-Line Antifreeze & Water Remover. It removes water from the fuel system to prevent gas-line freeze-up and harmful rust and corrosion. Miller also uses Iso-HEET, the #1 selling Premium Fuel-line Antifreeze, Water Remover & Injector Cleaner. It absorbs five times more water than regular gas-line antifreeze, while it cleans fuel injectors and carburetors. It’s designed for use year-round in all 2-cycle and 4-cycle gasoline engines and diesel engines.

Lawn Mower Racing Legend George Herrin has been voted the winner of the MOWvember Moustache Contest and for his support of efforts to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation will win a host of prizes from the USLMRA 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
• Selected items from RepairClinic.com
• Men’s skin care products from FaceLube.com

“I was happy to just participate and support such a good cause, “ said George from his home in Hohenwald, Tennessee. “To win the contest is just a bonus. I started growing my moustache just before the 2011 Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open made it through Thanksgiving turkey and had fun doing it. I’m just happy to be involved.

Thank you George, and way to MOW!

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 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.

The 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.

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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.

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

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!

“Race Freaks” on Fox Sports Net will air the 3rd Show of USLMRA 2011 STA-BIL Keeps Gash Fresh Finals on the following days and times. The 3rd show (Show #13) features IMOW, JP and SP Class Racing. Please check local listings and regional network websites for verification, as schedule is subject to change without notice.

RACE FREAKS – Show #13 – IMOW, JP & SP Class Racing

• FOX SPORTS ARIZONA: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Pacific
• FOX SPORTS DETROIT: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Eastern
• FOX SPORTS FLORIDA: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Eastern
• FOX SPORTS MIDWEST: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Central
• MSG PLUS: Sunday, 11/6/2011 at 11:00 AM Eastern
• FOX SPORTS NORTH: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Central
• FOX SPORTS WISCONSIN: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Central
• ROOT SPORTS (Northwest Region): Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Pacific
• FOX SPORTS OHIO: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Eastern
• ROOT SPORTS (Pittsburgh Region): Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Eastern
• ROOT SPORTS (Rocky Mountain Region): Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Mountain
• FOX SPORTS SOUTH: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Eastern
• FOX SPORTS SOUTHWEST: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 2:30 PM Central
• FOX SPORTS HOUSTON: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 2:30 PM Central
• FOX SPORTS WEST: Thursday, 11/3/2011 at 3:00 PM Pacific

Find Your Fox Sports Net Local Affiliate

• Fox Sports Net
• MSG, Madison Square Garden Network
• Root Sports (Northwest, Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain)
• Comcast Sportsnet Chicago

Radiospeedtalk.com did a nice segment with George Herrin, Founder of the Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open. Hosted by Pete LaFaucia and Cliff Tanner, Radiospeedtalk.com is “Two guys with a show, talking about anything with an engine that goes fast!”

George’s interview starts at 25 minutes in to the segment. You can use your mouse to fast forward.

The Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open is this weekend in Stevenson, Alabama.

An updated official USLMRA Racing Handbook (Rulebook) and General Competition Regulations has been posted to LetsMow.com!

This document covers Driver Eligibility, Mower Eligibility, Technical Inspection, Mower Requirements, Driver Safety Equipment, Rider Mower Classification, U.S. Open Events and more!

Click here to download the 2012 Rulebook and read a summary.

“It’s time for lawn mower racers to put their faces on a maintenance schedule,” said Candace Chen, FaceLube® founder and owner. “For lawn mower racers, as for all men, proper face care is not about vanity, and it’s not about looking young – it’s about looking good. It’s about getting the edge and getting ahead of the competition. FaceLube® celebrates masculinity and communicates with men through their natural affinity to their rides.”

It is in this spirit of mens’ affinity to their rides that FaceLube® will support the Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open, November 4-6 in Stevenson, Alabama. The “All American” will bring together lawn mower racers from across the country to honor the late Sam Rogers, a lawn mower racer who recently passed away.

Adult Racing Class Champions will receive FaceLube® Premium Kits and Spirit & Spark Trophy Winners will receive FaceLube® Standard Kits. In addition, all adult racers will receive FaceLube® Anti-Aging Sunscreen.

“Lawn mower racers are real men. They need to look good and get a competitive edge,” added Chen, a leading authority on the marketing of Masculine Face Care™ products. “FaceLube®, just like a custom racing mower, is built from the ground up, and uses no common beauty terms with female characteristics. Because men and women age differently, masculine men have different needs and preferences than women. We’re proud to support lawn mower racing and the men who drive the sport forward.” Chen also has more than 18 years in the automotive industry as a Los Angeles-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive service equipment and specialty products.

“Over the past 20 years, I’ve seen the faces of a lot of male lawn mower races, and I’m sure glad to have FaceLube® join us in helping them look good and help fight the aging that comes with the stress of being a competitive lawn mower racer,” said Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All,” president of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA). “Just like the maintenance required to allow our racing machines to tear up the turf, racers’ faces need maintenance too.”