Thursday, December 17, 2009

What is the British Lawn Mower Racing Association?

In 1973, a group of Wisborough Green, West Sussex, England, residents created an alternative to expensive motor sport, a sport that everyone can participate in. The sport of lawnmower racing was born and so was the British Lawn Mower Racing Association . The idea came from Jim Gavin, a well-known rally driver who competed in the world. He noticed a man mowing the lawn. In his mind the idea of racing lawnmowers. Everyone knew it was a lawnmower, then the main idea, at no additional cost should be incurred.The was to keep the sport as cheap as possible for everyone to unite. No marketing, no sponsors, no costly changes and not the prize money, just pure clean fun.Until hours, the British Lawn Mower Racing Association still clings to its nonprofit mission and the money they make go directly to charity. events and groups a series of events are held each year, including the highly anticipated 12-hour race and 3 hours notice. Imagine racing lawnmowers for that period. You can visit the website for a list of concerns events.As BLMRA associations of race is concerned, there are 4 games to choose from.Group 1 - A very tired, but the group pushing the mower burn calories classic hand Held at the finish. The fastest and usually the strongest gains in 2 group.Group - This group is close to the race car driver as he will be in a place drawn by a self-propelled mower. You can choose to optimize the engine until it is compatible. The engines of the British Lawn Mower Racing Association is rules.Group strict time 3 - Rider framework built for the house and mowing to 18hp. It's exciting racing cutters in this group because it has a feeling of ATV racing.Group 4 - The favorite among all the other groups. This group will travel type lawn tractor with front mounted engines. This is the closest you can get to drive race cars will integrate Kick Butt lawnmowers at speeds of up to 25-37KPH (40-60 MPH). Tires are digging the ground and the mower is drifting in the corners as you turn. The adrenaline and excitement of racing lawnmowers in this group is the second representative of the British Lawn Mower Racing none.A inspects and approves the mower before you can run in groups 3 and 4. The Association limits on updates and changes you can do for your lawn mower to keep costs down, this is unlike their U.S. counterparts, where the sky is the limit when it comes to changing your career to mowers . Those interested in this sport can visit the British Lawnmower Racing Association on-line.

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  1. So, are these guys using their stock lawn tires or some crazy aftermarket ones. I think I need to get out and see these guys in action. Do they ever race in the Tucson area?

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