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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!

 

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

 

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Mower Eligibility
bulletEvents areto all self-propelled rotary or reel style riding lawn mowers.
bulletThe mower must originally have been designed and sold commercially to mow lawns.
bulletIt must remain suitable for lawn cutting, apart from the modifications permitted in the Handbook.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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Rider Mower Classification
bulletStock Class: As delivered from the factory.
bulletIMOW Class: (Int'l Mowers Of Weeds) Front engine, highly regulated.
bulletPrepared Class: Prepared (modified) drive train, engine, etc.
bulletFX Class: Major modifications allowed.

 
 
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