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Official USLMRA Rules Summary

The following is a summary of the official USLMRA Racing Handbook (Rulebook) and General Competition Regulations. Modifications should only be made after consulting the Handbook. This summary represents extracts from the Handbook, but is not a complete account of the Official Rules.  Be sure to download your copy of the Official Rules by clicking on the book!

• Driver Eligibility

  • Drivers must be members of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association.
  • Drivers must be 18 years of age.  Drivers 16 and 17 years of age parental permission.
  • All drivers must sign a release discharging the USLMRA from liability.

• Mower Eligibility

  • Events are open to all self-propelled rotary or reel style riding lawn mowers.
  • The mower must originally have been designed and sold commercially to mow lawns.
  • It must remain suitable for lawn cutting, apart from the modifications permitted in the Handbook.

• Technical Inspection

  • Every mower entered in any USLMRA event must be approved for competition by Technical Inspection.
  • Any mower may be re-inspected at any time by the Chief Steward or Chief Technical Inspector.

• Mower Requirements

  • CUTTING BLADES MUST BE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM ALL MOWERS.
  • Non-stock mowers must be equipped with an automatic throttle closing device.
  • All mowers must be equipped with an engine safety cut-off switch.
  • Mower brakes must be in good condition, operating on at least 2 wheels.
  • Fuel must be pump gas. The only additive allowed is STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer.

• Driver Safety Equipment

  • Every driver must wear an automobile racing or motorcycle-type safety helmet.
  • Every driver shall wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, gloves and shoes on the track.
  • It is MANDATORY that all drivers wear an "approved for racing" neck support.

• Rider Mower Classification

  • Stock Class: As delivered from the factory.
  • IMOW Class: (Int'l Mowers Of Weeds) Front engine, highly regulated.
  • Prepared Class: Prepared (modified) drive train, engine, etc.
  • FX Class: Major modifications allowed.