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.

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
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  14. F/XS Minimum weight 475 lbs to 450 lbs.
  8. Frame Maximum to Minimum

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

Where: Stevenson Municipal Park


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

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

Where: , Columbus, 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

Qualifying for the U.S. Open

• Racers must have participated in organized/sanctioned lawnmower racing of some sort within the 24 months previous to any U.S. Open Series Events. These racers may be required to provide proof in the form of official results from previous races.
• 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).

U.S. Open Series Rules

• 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:

• KS: (Kids Stock)   “U.S. Open Only”
• JP: (Kids Super Stock)
• GPK: (Kids Governed Prepared)
• IMOW: (Adult Super Stock)
• GP: (Adult Governed Prepared)
• AP: (Mini Sportsman)
• SP: (Sportsman)
• CP: (Mod X)
• BP: (Super Sportsman)
• FX: (Pro X)
• SS: (Open Super Stock)   “U.S. Open Only”
• FXS: (Open Single)
• FXT: (Open Twins)

Safety Gear

1. 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.
2. The helmet must fit snugly and be securely buckled when driver is on the track.
3. Goggles or a face shield are required. Glasses are not adequate protection.
4. 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

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

Heat Grid

• Each class will pull a ball for initial grid start positions. Time Trials May be used.
•  Heat races will be lined up per Qualification.
•  Heat Races – 10-15 laps, to be determined by Race Day Chief Steward.

Feature Grid

• Sunday’s feature grid may be set by the finish order of heat
• The possibility of an invert exists, this will be a race day decision made at the discretion of USLMRA officials on race day.
• All starts will be “Rolling Starts”
• Feature Races – 20 or 30 laps to be determined by Race Day Chief Steward (subject to conditions). (5 Laps U.S. 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.

U.S. Open Series Points Structure

The number of Participants in the class will be added to the place point’s number below. All U.S. Open Points will be added together, including the final event on Labor Day weekend in Delaware, OH to determine a U.S. Open Points Champion. (Example: 19 drivers in the A/P Class. Driver wins 3^rd place, 155 + 19 = 174 event points). 31^st on receives class amount for points.

More details will be announced soon.

Bring it!

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.”

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!

“Much like we remove the blades from our racing mowers, this November we’ll remove the blades from our razors to raise awareness and money for men’s health,” said Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All” USLMRA President.   “Some call it Movember, but we say… Welcome to MOWvember! We hope folks will join our team and get MOWTIVATED to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation. But 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 at LetsMow.com and on Facebook! ”

How It Works

During MOWvember, the USLMRA will encourage people to raise funds via an Official USLMRA Movember.com Team run by Bruce ‘Mr. MowItAll’ Kaufman and will also present its own MOWvember Mustache Contest for the lawn mower racing community.

Between now and the end of the Sam Rodgers U.S. All American Open race in Alabama – November 7th -  guys register using the links below with a clean-shaven face. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men must groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. MOWvember participants and the women in their lives raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts and growing a mustache effectively makes you a walking, talking billboard for the 30 days of MOWvember!

At the end of the month, MOWvember Mustache Contest participants will submit final photos of their kick grass mustache and a week-long voting period will be opened to the lawn mower racing community. Voting will take place on Facebook and LetsMow.com, and at the end of the week, the winner of the MOWvember Mustache Contest will be notified and the Prize Pack will be shipped to him.

Get Started: How to Register for the USLMRA Mustache Contest

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.

The USLMRA MOWvember Mustache Contest Prize Pack Includes:

• 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

Can’t Grow? Raise Funds for our USLMRA Movember Team

Can’t grow an entry for the USLMRA Mustache Contest? You can still sign up to raise money to support prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. Or, you can skip signing up entirely and make a donation directly to the Official USLMRA Movember.com Team.

About The Movember Campaign

The funds raised in the US support prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. The funds raised are directed to programs run directly by Movember and their men’s health partners, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Together, the three channels work together to ensure that Movember funds are supporting a broad range of innovative, world-class programs in line with their  strategic goals in the areas of awareness and education, survivorship and research.

In 2010, over 64,500 US Mo Bros and Mo Sistas got on board, raising $7.5 million USD.

It’s only fitting that the USLMRA announces today that Partstree.com will be a partner of its STA-BIL Lawn and Garden Mower Racing Series and will support the Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open, November 4-6 in Stevenson, Alabama. The “All American” will bring together hobby lawn mower racers from across the country to honor the late Sam Rogers, a lawn mower racer who recently passed away.

“The American handyman and the STA-BIL lawn mower racer is satisfied to be hunkered down in his garage in October, radio tuned to the World Series, NFL game or NASCAR® race, using his tools to do lawn mower repairs with parts from Partstree.com. That’s DIY bliss,” said Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All,” President of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA), the nation’s oldest and largest national racing mower sanctioning body. “It all starts with Partstree.com.”

“PartsTree.com sells more OEM parts than any other servicing dealer in the U.S. We are the number one dealer for MTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, White Outdoor, Toro, Lawn Boy, Husqvarna, Echo, and Tecumseh parts, and we sell parts for all of our brands in large volumes,” said Lise Harding, Director of Business Development at Partstree.com. “Partstree.com caters to DIY. American ingenuity is alive and well, especially in this economy. The large volume of OEM parts we sell in October, and our support of the STA-BIL Mower Racing Series in November, prove that fall is really ‘DIY Tinker Time’ in the U.S.”

Partstree.com stocks over 30,000 part numbers from most of the major lawn mower, chain saw, blowers, tillers and trimmer manufacturers, and it orders and receives parts every day. It likely stocks the parts you need and if they don’t, they order them promptly for quick shipment upon receipt. PartsTree.com is committed to excellent customer experience, providing the broadest selection of parts, the best tools available to find the parts customers need, shipping orders promptly and accurately, and being helpful, friendly and proactive in customer support and communication. Partstree.com has a 30-day return policy with NO restocking fee – including special orders or electrical parts.

Slime understands time is precious, both in a lawn mower race and in everyday life. Whether you’re a busy parent, avid cyclist, or hard-working farmer no one has time to spare.

Since 1989, Slime has been committed to providing our customers with high quality, innovative tire care products. As the worldwide leader in tire care, we offer a complete line that allows us to present retailers and distributors with a category solution, while giving customers the tools they need to care for their tires, save money, and stay safe.

Now widely distributed in over 80 countries, the Slime brand came from humble beginnings.  The first bottles of Slime sealant were blended by hand with a power drill and drywall blade in a garage on the Central Coast of California. In such close proximity to mountain biking trails and sandy dunes perfect for off-roading, it didn’t take long for the “green slimy stuff”, as it was often referred to back then, to develop a following. The Slime name stuck—and twenty years later our sealants are still blended and bottled on the Central Coast of California.

With our Slime green sealants at the heart of our business, our commitment to being green continues to go deeper than the brand color. We are dedicated to creating products that are safe for the user, the tire, and the environment—as solidified by Slime’s Green Promise.

“Slime saves you time and money by preventing flat tires anywhere you roll, including on the lawn mower racing track,” said Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All,” President of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA), the nation’s oldest and largest national racing mower sanctioning body. “Don’t let a nail or thorn waste your time, stress you out or cost you a race. Slime gives you peace of mind.”

In this video clip lawn mower racing legend George Herrin discusses the Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open and the re-dedication of this event to honor the memory of Sam Rogers, who passed away doing what he loved best – racing his lawn mower.

The 2011 Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open will be held Nov. 4-6 weekend in Stevenson, Alabama.

RepairClinic.com will provide free items to racers including Briggs and Stratton Carburetor/Choke Cleaner and/or other similar type “universal” products such as fuel pumps, oil filters, starter gears and pulleys.

Got a thumping noise in your air conditioner, a rattle in your garbage disposal or a leak in your dishwasher?  Searching for a hard-to-find part for your vacuum cleaner, oven or even your log splitter?  Are you a handy DIY homeowner, or even a lawn mower racer, needing an engine part? Then RepairClinic.com can help you, especially if you want to save money on costly repairs, your household budget is tight or if you’re retired.

“RepairClinic.com is a great place for parts and repair information,” said Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All,” President of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA), the nation’s oldest and largest national racing mower sanctioning body.  “RepairClinic.com saves time and money for DIY homeowners and lawn pros.  For grassroots lawn mower racers, using RepairClinic.com means more time to kick grass on the track and more money to watch Tony Stewart and the NASCAR® big boys run.”

RepairClinic.com provides the do-it-yourselfer with the resources needed to fix household appliances, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, and outdoor power equipment. RepairClinic.com® has an extensive inventory of more than 1 million parts that are photographed, defined, and categorized to optimum location and purchase. RepairClinic.com® assists more than 75,000 individuals each month with free repair help information, a vast library of text documents, diagrams, and high-definition videos and a continuously updated library and employee training. Exemplary customer service and an extraordinary return policy allows any part to be returned within 365 days with a money back guarantee. And with the RepairClinic.com® same-day shipping guarantee on all in-stock parts, there is no wonder why more than 2 million customers nationwide have purchased parts from RepairClinic.

RepairClinic.com began in 1999 in a small, rented office with a team of seven people. By 2004, to accommodate its’ rapidly growing inventory and staff of over 50 employees, the company built a 60,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Canton, Michigan. Since then RepairClinic has added 26,000 sq. ft. and 80 more employees including a team of bi-lingual customer care representatives.

RepairClinic.com offers repair help on large appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, ovens and washing machines as well as outdoor power equipment such as lawn mowers, snowblowers and chain saws.  RepairClinic.com stocks parts for appliance brands like Admiral, GE, Kenmore and Whirlpool, as well as outdoor power equipment brands like Toro, Honda, MTD, Craftsman and John Deere.

50 LiquiVac™ Oil Change Systems will be given to racers at the Sam Rogers All American.

The LiquiVac™ Oil Change System looks like a little blue Dachshund, but it takes a big bite out of a homeowner’s fall lawn mower maintenance with an innovative process that only takes seconds to suck oil out of lawn mowers for a quick, clean and eco-friendly oil change. Most lawn mower manufacturers recommend an oil change every 25-50 hours for peak performance and to reduce engine wear, so LiquiVac™ can help extend engine life, and used along with STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer in the fall, prepares outdoor power equipment for proper storage between seasons.

“Lawn mower racers, like NASCAR® pit crews, know that good oil drives good performance, and the LiquiVac™ Oil Change System is the easiest way to keep oil clean in small power equipment,” said Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All,” President of the USLMRA, the nation’s oldest and largest national racing mower sanctioning body, celebrating its’ 20th Anniversary in 2012.  “LiquiVac™ lets lawn mower racers change their engine oil fast to keep their edge.  It’s also a perfect, quick way for smart homeowners to do inexpensive power equipment maintenance, especially in this economy.”

“Most homeowners run lawn mowers hard for months in dusty conditions, which can lead to dirty, grimy oil and ultimately cause engine breakdowns, especially if you let dirty oil sit in your machine during storage. The LiquiVac™ Oil Change System effortlessly takes the mess out of fall lawn mower maintenance,” said Barry Kearns, president of Air Power America, maker of LiquiVac™.  “LiquiVac™ creates a powerful vacuum that cleanly pumps your engine oil into a durable holding tank through a hose inserted in the engine’s dipstick tube.  It only takes a few seconds.”

LiquiVac™ works on any push mower or riding mower including Briggs & Stratton, Toro, Snapper, Snapper, Troy-Bilt, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, Bolens, Honda, Kubota, Ariens, Tecumseh and Craftsman, as well as for garden tractors, tillers, generators, snow throwers, ATVs and outboard motors.  There are two LiquiVac™ Oil Change System models: a small model (3 quarts capacity) and large model (8 quarts). It’s sold at Home Depot, Lowes, Tractor Supply, Do-It-Best, Northern Tool and Grainger stores. The LiquiVac™ website at www.liquivac.com provides how-to demonstration videos.

As our extended family of lawn mower racers gathered for our annual End of Summer ritual, Mother Nature decided to throw us some curve balls, including two of the hottest days in the Buckeye State this year along with a dose of rain that would make Oregon proud.

But we were up to the challenge, and with some schedule shifting and racers willing to brave the Saturday heat, we made it happen.

The STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals on Saturday night saw some of the best lawn mower racing action this side of the Atlantic; the food and camaraderie were unsurpassed; the Hall of Fame Ceremonies were as always, moving and emotional; and our annual Awards Banquet was the perfect capper to the weekend.

With 115 mowers on site, it was one of our best-attended Nationals in recent years. As always, our national race staff ensured a quality event for all our racers: Kerry Evans, Manny Torres, Rodney Peeler, Richard Webb, Chrissy Webb, Bobbie Peeler, Barry “B-Man” Sullivan, Lou Filos, Wally Bender, Bud Elmore, Lee Vine, Sarah from Maryland have my personal thanks for stepping up and kicking grass.

Our venue host, the Delaware Agricultural Society was as laws an accommodating and enthusiastic host, with Tim Wood, Larry Moreland, Al Myers and Matt Strine making sure we were well taken care of.

Our sponsors stepped up as well, with Blitz USA providing EZ Lift Rider Ramps and Hand-E Haulers for every racer along with K&N Filters who provided gift certificates and financial support.

And of course, Gold Eagle Co., makers of STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer, who has been absolutely wonderful in their support, nurturing and oversight of the USLMRA since 1992 – 20 YEARS!!!!

The following is from Marc Blackman, President / CEO Gold Eagle Co. and USLMRA Board Chairman:

On behalf of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association, Gold Eagle Company, and the Delaware Agricultural Society, thank you for attending the 20th annual STA-BIL Nationals Weekend. It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago we were busy planning for the first STA-BIL Nationals, and yet here we are, kicking grass and while mowing and growing every year. Our 2011 STA-BIL Nationals Weekend will again bring together racers from across America and Canada for three days of racing, camaraderie and fun. The USLMRA has been working hard all year to plan an event that will bring you safe, fun and enjoyable competition while opening our build rules so that racers from various sanctioning bodies and independent groups can be here. We have a truly great weekend of racing and socializing in store for you. Gold Eagle Company remains committed to the USLMRA and the sport of lawn mower racing. Plans are already underway for our 20th Anniversary Year in 2012 so stay tuned!

As is tradition, Gold Eagle Co. STA-BIL and the USLMRA are proud to provide some special gifts for racers at the STA-BIL Nationals.

• A Personalized Racing Action Photo.
• A Commemorative Coffee Mug.
• A DVD copy of our Fox Sports Net TV shows (to be sent later this Fall).

Some of my favorite memories from the weekend, in no particular order include: helping Tina Paccione gather up the pit of George G. Feldman IV before the rain came; the tears in Jackie Andrews’ eyes as she accepted the 2011 Dave Hertel Mowtivaiton Award; meeting Sammie and Marion Neel and Scott and Michelle Bittle from Texas; watching Lee Grover race in the AP Finals; watching Ron Rollman race in the BP Finals; grooving on John Nelson’s “Mow Longer” and the CCCCCP Class; taking photos of John Michael “Shorty” Bell and his dad Mike in the TV winners circle after Finals; shrimp and Conecuh sausage (YUM!); the expression on George Herrin’s face as he spoke of the racer that his son Jake has become; seeing Art Neavill and John Nelson indicted into the Hall of Fame; remembering Charles Powell; receiving a new watch from Jim Maurice; being in the presence of Rocket Man Pat Sullivan; the pure joy in Jason Brown’s face after wining both the SP and BP Finals; being around Wally Bender and seeing him redefine the word Gentleman on an ongoing basis.

And these memories just scratch the surface of the 2011 STA-BIL Nationals Weekend.

2012 is our 20th Anniversary Season, so look out HERE WE MOW!

For final STA-BIL Series Points Standings, click here.

2011 STA-BIL Nationals Weekend Event Schedule

Friday, Sept. 2

• 5:00-7:00 PM: Seafood Throwdown* (Sponsored by EOP Pro)
• 5:00-7:00 PM: Registration

* WE NEED YOU TO RSVP FOR FOOD if you plan on attending the Seafood Throwdown!  Please send an e-mail to Bruce@letsmow.com and let us know how many in your party.  We do not want to run out of food! Meal tickets must be presented.

Saturday, Sept. 3

• 9:00-12 :00 AM: Registration & Tech Inspection – Any Mower
• 10:00-12:00 AM: Practice (Only After Racers Register & Pass Tech)
• 12:15-12:45 AM: Driver’s Meeting – All Racers
• 1:00 PM: Lunch – Trackside
• 1:00-4:00 PM: Time Trials / Practice – Any Mower
• 4:00 PM: Qualifying / Elimination / Heat Races If Needed – Finals Racers Only
• 7:00 PM: STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals*

*Taping for Fox Sports Net

Sunday, Sept. 4

• 9:00-11:00 AM: Racer Breakfast*, Awards Ceremony and Hall of Fame Inductions (Merchants Building)
• 11:30-12:30 AM: Registration & Tech Inspection (For Late Arrivals, or Racers Coming Sunday Only)
• 12:30-12:45 AM: Driver’s Meeting
• 1:00 PM: Qualifying / Elimination / Heat Races – U.S. Open
• 2:00 PM: The U.S. Open

* WE NEED YOU TO RSVP FOR FOOD if you plan on attending the Racers Breakfast!  Please send an e-mail to Bruce@letsmow.com and let us know how many in your party.  We do not want to run out of food! Meal tickets must be presented.

Things To Bring

1. Bring your photo ID for registration and so that we can issue you a transponder.  You must leave your Driver’s License with us when we give you a transponder.  We will return your License when you return the transponder.   Also, have a valid ID that states that you are of legal consumption age (if you are so inclined).
2. Bring your medical and auto insurance cards, just in case.
3. Bring a spare set of car keys.
4. Bring sunscreen and bug spray.
5. Spare Parts?

Things You Can’t Bring

1. Do not bring any weapons, fireworks, nitrous oxide, illegal substances or anything else that is dangerous or illegal.
2. Don’t bring firewood unless you live in the immediate area. The highly destructive Emerald Ash Borer is transported on firewood, and it has already invaded some parts of the state. Please buy firewood that comes from the area.

What Happens When You Arrive

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Entering the Delaware County Fairgrounds or parking lots from US 2:  Bear to the right through the Main Gate of the Fairgrounds and you will see pits and track on your right.  Proceed to the pit area and setup in an orderly fashion. We are expecting a large participant turnout so be reverent when setting up your pit area (size).  But don’t worry, we have plenty of pit area and overflow parking and pits.  If you arrive in an RV and need electrical hook-up, stop by the Registration Table at Kerry Evans’ EOP Trailer.  Kerry’s trailer serves as Race Command.  Look for someone wearing an official laminate Staff Grass Pass and they can help you.

One Driver and Crew are free, all others must pay for insurance. You can purchase additional insurance wristbands at the registration table.

We are anticipating a large participant turnout so please, please, please, if you want to pit/camp together, arrive together or within a reasonable amount of time.  If this is not possible, you can save a reasonable put space for your buddies.  We understand that this may not always work out that great but it will reduce the amount of jockeying around trucks trailers and vehicles to accommodate everyone.

What to Expect

• Bathrooms
• Showers M&F are available onsite.
• Power
• Pump Station
• Food
• Water

Pit speed 5 mph. regardless of what you are driving.

What Is Expected of You

• Everyone, including Drivers Track Staff and Spectators, are expected to adhere to all aspects of the USLMRA Rule book at all times. See: Code of Conduct
• Mutual respect of others, including: Drivers, Track Staff and Spectators.
• We are anticipating participants from all walks of life and racing let’s be respectful of  each other.

See you there! BRING IT!

The Who, What, When and Where, have been blasted here, the USLMRA Facebook Page and the Heymow Forum for months now, and it’s just about Mow Time!

Again in 2011 for the U.S. Open, we are inviting everyone from everywhere, USLMRA member or not! All that been to a STA-BIL National USLMRA event in the past few years has seen the awesome Timing & Scoring system that Kerry Evans of EOP Pro provides to the USLMRA. Kerry and staff have assured me that they have us covered for the weekend, no matter how big the race field gets.  We will also have enough race stewards, tech inspectors, flaggers, track maintenance people and support staff on hand to deliver a well-run event.  The weekend will include:

• 19th Annual STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals*
• 4th Annual Performance Mowersports Expo**
• 3rd Annual National Lawn Mower Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies
• 2nd Annual U.S. Open (Pre-register here!)

* The STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals will be taped for Fox Sports Net, and will air in October with exact dates to be announced.

** PME Vendors will set up in or adjacent to the Race Pits with easy access for racers. There will be no set hours for the PME this year, as it will now take place all weekend at the discretion of the vendors. The Performance Mowersports Expo will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, builders and related product and service providers in the lawn mower racing industry.

STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals: September 3rd, 2011

This event crowns Points Champions in each class and is the culminating Event in 2011 STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series!

Racers in the STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals must qualify by class competing in at least one (1) lap in each of two (2) USLMRA STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series US Points Races. Note – competing in Local Chapter races no longer factors into qualifying for Nationals Weekend.

The Top Ten racers in points in each class will grid by descending order, 1^st – 10^th in Points. The remainder of the field will qualify through elimination or qualifying heat(s).  If elimination heats are not required for a particular class, a gridding heat may be ran.

In the event of a tie for the Top Ten point positions, the following tiebreakers will be applied in this numerical order:

1. Most STA-BIL Series US Points Races competed in.
2. Highest top five finish at a STA-BIL Points race
3. Most top five finishes.
4. Drawing of “lots”

2^nd Annual U.S. Open: Sunday, September 4th, 2011

On Sunday, September 4, 2011, the USLMRA will host the 2^nd annual U.S. Open, an Open Invitational. 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 is a free event!  Racers will pay no race fees, and USLMRA membership is not required to participate. We will feed racers and families all weekend and we will provide each racer with a cool souvenir. 1^st-5^th Place trophies will be awarded for the U.S. Open. The U.S. Open will have full computerized Timing & Scoring provided by EOP Pro.  There will be no transponder fees.

At U.S. Open 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. The U.S. Open is 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!

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 contact us with any questions about your mower’s eligibility, or your participation in the weekend!

2011 STA-BIL Nationals Weekend Event Schedule

Friday, Sept. 2

• 5:00-7:00 PM: Seafood Throwdown* (Sponsored by EOP Pro)
• 5:00-7:00 PM: Registration

* WE NEED YOU TO RSVP FOR FOOD if you plan on attending the Seafood Throwdown!  Please send an e-mail to Bruce@letsmow.com and let us know how many in your party.  We do not want to run out of food! Meal tickets must be presented.

Saturday, Sept. 3

• 9:00-12 :00 AM: Registration & Tech Inspection – Any Mower
• 10:00-12:00 AM: Practice (Only After Racers Register & Pass Tech)
• 12:15-12:45 AM: Driver’s Meeting – All Racers
• 1:00 PM: Lunch – Trackside
• 1:00-4:00 PM: Time Trials / Practice – Any Mower
• 4:00 PM: Qualifying / Elimination / Heat Races If Needed – Finals Racers Only
• 7:00 PM: STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals*

*Taping for Fox Sports Net

Sunday, Sept. 4

• 9:00-11:00 AM: Racer Breakfast*, Awards Ceremony and Hall of Fame Inductions (Merchants Building)
• 11:30-12:30 AM: Registration & Tech Inspection (For Late Arrivals, or Racers Coming Sunday Only)
• 12:30-12:45 AM: Driver’s Meeting
• 1:00 PM: Qualifying / Elimination / Heat Races – U.S. Open
• 2:00 PM: The U.S. Open

* WE NEED YOU TO RSVP FOR FOOD if you plan on attending the Racers Breakfast!  Please send an e-mail to Bruce@letsmow.com and let us know how many in your party.  We do not want to run out of food! Meal tickets must be presented.

2011 Season Awards

The USLMRA needs your vote and essay for our prestigious awards, which are determined by vote of the membership. Click here to vote online, or click here to print a form. Rookie of the Year, Adult and JP racers must have raced during the 2011 racing season and must be his or her’s first racing season. Rookie of the Year Candidates for JP and Adult Classes can be found by clicking here. Here are the voting categories:

• Most Improved
• Dave Hertel Mowtivational Award
• Charles Powell Mr. Mowjangles Award
• Dubba G Everyman Award
• Mace Mullins Crew Chief Award

THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2011, AT 9:00 A.M! Please note, ONLY one voting sheet for each USLMRA registered member. If you vote twice, both votes will be disqualified. Winners of each category will be announced at the USLMRA Awards Ceremony on Sunday morning.

Track Location and Venue Info

The USLMRA will return to the Delaware County Fairgrounds, in Delaware, MOWhio, Sept. 2-4, Labor Day Weekend, for the 19^th annual STA-BIL Nationals Weekend.  Visit delawarecountyfair.com for mow info on what a great facility this is.

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Hosted by Estacada Area Community Events (EACE) and organized by USLMRA West Coast Regional Director Bud Elmore, mowmentum and expectations for this weekend were high since October 2010 when Bud first made a site inspection to Estacada to meet Race Promoter and EACE Chairman Dan Skoog. These expectations were met and exceeded from the moment Kerry and I arrived on site to meet an army of volunteers, who created the Northwest Technologies Mow Bang Raceway.

Immediately upon meeting up with Gary Tucker, President of the local Northwest Lawn Mower Racing Association (NWLMRA) and NWLMRA members Scott MacFarlane, Tim Dennison, Mike and Melody Berkheiser, Dave Miller and Jim Knutson we knew we were going to have a fun weekend.

The cooperation, dedication and over all MOWtivation (sorry, I really mean it!) of the entire EACE team was apparent from the minute we pulled into the festival site, where Kerry and I witnessed the transformation of property owner Mike Park’s open fields into both an event site and one of the nicest lawn mower racing tracks we have ever seen. The time and effort Bud put into this was apparent, as we walked the 10th mile dirt/clay track.

Friday morning saw us up before the roosters crowed, as we had a TV gig with KGW TV Portland personality Drew Carney for his “Out and About” segment. Drew is a very popular TV personality in Portland, and local Estacada folks turned out to see EACE Committee Member Steve Stone and USLMRA lawn mower racers promote the weekend events. Drew was awesome! He was very cool and loved the racing lawn mowers. When he was allowed to drive one, you could see him grin ear to ear. We were the featured attraction of his morning show, with several “teaser” segments and longer interviews during Drew’s two-hour gig.

At 7:00 am, Drew’s segment was over, so Kerry and I popped over to Mount Hood so Kerry could see a real mountain! Upon our return we met up with Bob Newman and the Sac Valley Lawn Mower Racers from Sacramento. Bob and his wife Sylvia, Wes Laster, Chris Poncin and his family, Steve Heald and his family, Ed and Nick Weinmoritz and their extended family along with Bob’s grandson racer Eric Munoz were all awesome.

After a trip to the local grocery store to stock up on steak, burgers, brats and assorted munchies, we headed back to the pits for a camp fire and barbecue under the brilliant Pacific Northwest stars, surrounded by pine, spruce and Douglas Fir. The smell of campfire smoke and barbecue charcoal wafted across the spacious, grassy pit area. It was awesome.

Saturday morning was Race Day Number 1, and we were ready to meet many new racers and friends: FFF/WOO crew from Washington rolled in, led by their leader Kevin Rogers along with the Kushel brothers and Justin McCorkle. Randy Marshall, Ryan Whitney and the Sportsman Grasscar Racing Club from Wamic, Oregon pulled in next. Many local racers from Estacada got the bug and joined the fun. More members of the Northwest Mower Racing Association rolled in, including Aaron Bany and Nick Munson.

The racers were issued their transponders, with great help provided by Melody Berkheiser, and after a smooth tech inspection directed by Bob Newman of the Sac Valley Racers, and a driver’s meeting, it was mow time.

The track was in top shape, and the EACE crew led by Mike Mofford was on top of things all day, and the entire weekend. Speeds kept going up as the track settled into its groove. Aaron Bany and Kevin Rogers were especially impressive, turning lap times of 15.523 and 15.945 on the 10th mile dirt track. Compete race results can be found here.

Day 1 concluded with the presentation of some AMAZING trophies from event sponsor Northwest Technologies. Thanks to Eric Sale for provided the trophies, which were custom, etched mirrors in the shape of the state of Oregon. Awesome! Saturday’s events also saw yours truly take a turn in the dunk tank to raise money for a 9-11 charity flag tour and join in on keyboard for the blues jam band on stage for Mustang Sally, Sweet Home Chicago and Further on up the Road. I did not make my usual $4.00, but what the heck. Day 1 concluded with a scare, with our good friend Bud Elmore landing in the hospital due to severe dehydration after working his tail off on the track for 5 days. Fortunately, we all found out Bud was OK, and he returned to the track on Sunday.

With Sunday Registration opening at 11:00am, Kerry and I met up with Mike Mofford and Scott Shaw, two old buddies, for a jet boat white water rapid run down the Clackamas River. Very, very cool. We put in at Oregon City, the termination point of the famous Oregon Trail, and headed up the Clackamas, shooting rapids, tossing some casts and digging the surroundings. Mike and Scott knew every inch of the river, and every fishing hole. Kerry and I hustled back to the track, and pulled in at 10:59 am for Racer Registration…. with one minute to spare…whew!!!!

Day 2, Sunday, was more casual, as are most 2nd days of race weekends. Registration was a breeze, with Melody Berkheiser again helping out at Registration. Tech Inspection was a cursory safety check and after heat laps and practice, it was game on for Day 2. Kerry had timing and scoring well in control from the trailer provided as Race Command. Scott McFarlane did a fine job as Chief Steward. Melody Berkheiser served as Pit Marshall, Gary Tucker handed announcing duties, and I got to sit back in an easy chair and watch it all unfold! The U.S. Open Twin race between Aaron Bany and Bob Newman was a highlight of the day… here’s some video:

I would also like to give a special Way To Mow to Clara Ann McFarlane and Mike Mofford who made their debut in the IMOW Class on Sunday. And, of course the highlight of the day was the triumphant return of Bud Elmore to the track.

And there you have it….one of the best race weekends I ever had: the people in Estacada, the new racers we met, the track, the fun, the pit partying…awesome. And here is the best news yet: We’ll be back in 2012!!!!!

The 7th Annual St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Races will take place at beautiful Bowles Farms, in Clements, Maryland on August 5-6, 2011, with a STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series U.S. Points Race Double Header and the U.S. Eastern Seaboard Open. Bowles Farms Weekend will include STA-BIL Lawn & Garden Mower Racing Series National Points Races AND U.S. Open Events on both days.

• YES: These are STA-BIL Series U.S. Points Races
• YES: We will run U.S. Open Classes
• YES: We will run U.S. Open Single and U.S. Open Twins
• YES: If you bring a mower, and it is deemed safe, you will race
• YES: This weekend will be awesome
• YES: There will be some tow money available (to be determined)
• YES: We’d really like you to Pre-Register – CLICK HERE!

Bowles Farms Weekend will be a lot of fun and will give racers a chance to obtain STA-BIL Series Points AND enjoy some Open Class Racing! We’ve also been getting many inquiries and requests about a U.S. Open Points Series and we are working on that for 2012 – our 20th Anniversary season. Stay tuned!

Rolling Starts will be used at Bowles Farms in all classes, STA-BIL Series and U.S. Open Classes. We are working on the logistics of A Mains, B Mains, qualifying, 2 lap time trials for Bowles Farms Weekend.

FREE Membership for First Time US National Points Racers will be offered at Bowles Farms. USLMRA understands that with the price of gas going up throughout this racing season, travel will be difficult. And for some even jobs have been on the line, alone just the cost of living going up. It has been our goal with the announcement of the US Open Series along with the announcement of Rolling Starts to attract all racers who would like to participate the right to do so. Last season we lowered the cost of our membership to $20.00 to help our members. We are able to achieve this with the help of our sponsors and event fees.  At Bowles Farms, all First Time Racers that sign in at the Registration Table will be given free 2011 USLMRA Membership. This is a savings of $20.00 to you to get you started. You will still need to fill out a Membership Form at the event so we can put your information in the database to achieve your National Points.

USLMRA membership fee is not required to compete in the U.S. Open Classes.  STA-BIL Series Racers/USLMRA Members can also compete in the U.S. Open Classes if they wish. This will give USLMRA racers a chance to meet, race and socialize with some new friends at one of the finest lawn mower racing facilities in the country.  Racers from all sanctioning bodies and groups are welcome to come out and run at BOWLES FARMS.

Separate races will be run and trophies awarded for the U.S. Open Classes.

If you have not raced at Bowles Farms in the past you will be “AMAZED”! Tommy and Tina Bowles along with Ronnie Mattingly and his crew spare no expense when it comes to putting on a great venue.   The track is absolutely terrific, with smooth clay, plenty wide and lights all around.  Racing under the lights allows gives the track great grip and a smoking fast track.

In 2009, the track was redone and a clay surface has been added – it will be 30 ft wide, over 700 ft long, and promises to be fast and smooth as smooth can be. Covered grandstands, hay bails for miles, pit parking for everyone, track help by the truck load, air conditioned restrooms, camping room for an army of racers and mow; however there will be no hook ups for campers and RV’s. Restrooms are open until 10 pm daily and they will also have portable facilities.  Barry “B Man” Sullivan and Bubba from SSS Entertainment will be on hand all weekend to keep y’all entertained!

This is a lawn mower racing event for the whole family to attend with other activities including Children’s Moon Bounce, Kiddy Tractor Pull, John Deere Toy Display, K-9 Demonstrations and Antique Tractors on Display, Face Painting, and Barry “B Man” Sullivan from SSS Entertainment keeping the party mowing after the races on Saturday night.  New this year, on Saturday, will be a Mini Excavator Challenge, and racers who are good with using operating equipment are invited to compete for prizes.

Last year over 9,200 spectators witnessed 2 days of spectacular racing. This year drivers will be provided to meals on Friday and again on Saturday.

Spectator admission is $8.00 per person, children 8 and under free. The races benefit the 7th District Rescue Squad and the 7th District Optimist Club.  Here is their Facebook Page:  St.Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Racing.

There will be only one entrance for the racers to come in to the pits, thus when you arrive with your mowers we will be admitting 1 racer and 1 crew member, everyone else will pay admission.

We have also acquired a few extra $$$$’s for this weekend. So for this weekend there will be a drawing for drivers to win $50.00 cash tow money. We ask that only drivers that have driven over 100 miles enter.

Schedule of Events

Location & Contact Info

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We look forward to a great weekend of racing and fellowship and we hope everyone has a safe trip to Delmarva Country. Again any questions please contact Manny Torres or Kerry Evans!

In honor of Sam Rogers, we are proud to unveil a new logo for the Sam Rogers U.S. All American Open, taking place in Stevenson, Alabama November 4-6, 2011. We think Sam would like this logo and be proud to display it on his racing mower.