Local Chapters

To see a map of Local Chapters and Clubs, click here.

The USLMRA Local Chapter (LC)

The best formula for success when forming an LC is creating an organized structure (local board) with other mower racing enthusiasts to help you. You are required to furnish a copy of your organizational structure to the National Office.

As a new LC you agree to abide by and enforce the USLMRA mower building and safety rules. You also agree to require all of your LC members to join USLMRA. You also agree to not promote, organize or publicize any non-USLMRA race.

As part of our dual membership program your LC will be rebated part of the annual USLMRA dues fee, when and if you have an actual organized structure and provided you meet the requirement of holding three (3) races in a given season.

This is made clear in the LC Charter. One of the benefits to you, with all of your racers beicoming USLMRA members, is that their personal and racing information is being kept on an USLMRA database. This information is available to the LC(s) upon request.

Benefits of a USLMRA Local Chapter

• Experience
  The USLMRA has been around for 16 years and knows what works and what doesn’t. We’ll help promote events and will help with technical details in setting up mowchines and race tracks. If anyone contacts the USLMRA national office looking for a race in your area, we’ll forward the info to you so you can contact them. USLMRA is the most popular lawn mower racing web site in the nation, appearing Number 1 in prominent search engines such as www.google.com and www.msn.com

• National Leadership
  USLMRA was founded in 1992, with National Leadership in place since 1991, under the direction of a Board of Directors.
  USLMRA is professionally managed, with staff available every day to work with Local Chapters.

• Safety
  The USLMRA preaches safety every day in every way. We are the most safety conscious individuals you will meet in the sport. The USLMRA’s safety record likewise speaks for itself. Taking safety very seriously protects all members, partners, sponsors, host venues and spectators.

• Insurance
  The USLMRA provides spectator liability, participant accident liability and participant medical coverage as well as Participant Legal Liability. Liability coverage is through Chubb Insurance, one of the nation’s top motor sports insurance carriers. Medical is via Nationwide Insurance. Submission of pre and post-event insurance paperwork to provide LC oversight and protection.

• Local Chapter Network
  USLMRA maintains ongoing communication with all Local Chapter Presidents via message boards and forums to exchange ideas, success stories, promotional and marketing materials and knowledge. This collective knowledge is second to none in the world of lawn mower racing!

• Venue Leads
  Leads on race venues from USLMRA national office are sent to Local Chapters on a daily basis, nationwide. We constantly receive inquiries about hosting races, which we then share with our LC network. Ongoing major media coverage year-in and year-out also generates significant inquiries for prospective race venues which are passed on to the Local Chapter.

• Marketing
  USLMRA is expert in providing guidance in selling the value of USLMRA and the Local Chapter to potential members, venues, sponsors and the media. Information on attending state fair & expo conventions and up-to-date information from the International Fairs & Expos Association www.fairsandexpos.com are provided to Local Chapters on an ongoing basis. USLMRA office provides updated marketing and promotional materials for use at the Local Chapter level.

• Sponsorship
  Sponsorship proposal and cover letter templates are provided by USLMRA office along with one-on-one guidance and expertise in sponsorship proposal development and selling.

• Media Relations
  USLMRA national office can write press releases for your Local Chapter and create customized, targeted media lists for LC events. Consultation in pitching and working with the media, obtaining media partners and leveraging media assets are also provided to the Local Chapters.

• Race Day Operations
  Guidance and support in areas including track set up, race day personnel, venue relations, etc.

• Finance
  Support in areas including accounting, bookkeeping and financial reporting.

• Membership
  Guidance and support in member relations such as newsletter, web site development, internet forums, etc. Mandatory race postings on USLMRA Yahoo Group Site and www.uslmra.com to ensure all USLMRA members are made aware of Local Chapter races.

• Venue Negotiations & Scheduling
  Support in areas such as setting race prices, venue negotiations, contract execution, responding to venue inquires in a timely manner, is constantly provided to Local Chapters.

• Board of Directors
  Guidance and support in selection of board members, monitor performance of board members, mentoring board members, creating succession plans for board members and President, etc.

• By-Laws
  USLMRA office provides Local Chapters with sample by-laws used by other LCs and encourages open discussion regarding Bylaw creation, change and adherence.

• Database
  Access to USLMRA membership database to manage and communicate with your LC membership.

• USLMRA Office Relations
  Access to USLMRA national staff. Submission of pre and post-event insurance paperwork to provide LC oversight and protection.

• Insurance Overview
  U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association Liability Insurance is provided via Chubb Insurance one of the nation’s top motor sports insurance carriers. Participant medical coverage provided by Nationwide Insurance.

I’m sure there will be questions. Feel free to ask away. I normally give quick responses by e-mail or you can give me a call.

Bruce Kaufman
Mr. Mow It All
Founder & President
U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association
1544 Shermer Road, Suite F
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847) 272-2120
E-mail: bruce@letsmow.com