Lawn mower raceing!

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jun 26, 2005, 03:57 AM

Lawn mowers not just for chores anymore

That riding lawn mower may not look like much sitting in the back of the garage,
crammed between bikes and shovels and rakes. Even when it's out in the yard,
puttering along, it seems more Forrest Gump than Mark Martin.

Strip off the cutting blades and give it room to run, though, and the tame gardening
tool is transformed into a rumbling racer that can burn some serious sod. Capable
of reaching speeds up to 90 mph, even NASCAR enthusiasts have to appreciate these
"mowchines."

"People think it's just a lawn mower," said Greg Honchell, whose mower of choice is a
1958 Springfield. "But it's a true racing machine."

Go ahead, snicker all you want. What started as a whim 13 years ago has grown so
popular there are now more than 100 races a year all over the United States. The U.S.
Lawn Mower Racing Association will have 14 points races this year, and local chapters
run dozens more, including divisions for children 8-15.

The national championships are televised, and a video game is in the works. There's no
prize money, but some drivers have sponsors. And that's just in the United States. In
England, where the sport began, they've been chewing up grass for more than 30 years.

READ the full story Here:
http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/3692182?GT1=6555

Discuss...

**dj_stick** · Jun 26, 2005, 04:32 AM

"only in america"

you guys come up with some wierd stuff sometimes

pr0digal jenius · Jun 26, 2005, 05:39 AM

started in england, actually

Sargentwhitey · Jun 26, 2005, 05:50 AM

So, what's next? Office chairs with engines strapped on them and put onto a dragstrip?

Robert McClelland · Jun 26, 2005, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sargentwhitey

So, what's next? Office chairs with engines strapped on them and put onto a dragstrip?

Or we going see racing mooooooopads?

TJ- · Jun 26, 2005, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sargentwhitey

So, what's next? Office chairs with engines strapped on them and put onto a dragstrip?

Actually i saw on tv bar stool racing, the put little engines on bar stools and race em'...

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jun 26, 2005, 06:44 AM

Could imagine trying to mow your yard at 90mph?

Kittens · Jun 26, 2005, 08:01 AM

Wow, just when you thought you've seen everything...

Sargentwhitey · Jun 26, 2005, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [zi0n]aXe

Actually i saw on tv bar stool racing, the put little engines on bar stools and race em'...

Aha! I knew someone was going to say something like that

riles9262 · Jun 26, 2005, 09:38 PM

Lawn mower racing is great...we go to watch it every year at the town fair. The only thing better is bathtub racing

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jun 27, 2005, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [zi0n]aXe

Actually i saw on tv bar stool racing, the put little engines on bar stools and race em'...

There allready is!!!

http://www.barstoolracing.net/

toilet racing any one??

bath tub raceing a watter sport

motorized?? no problem

Lowfat · Jun 27, 2005, 02:56 AM

we have lawn mower races in my city once every month or two

Jun 26, 2005, 03:57 AM	#1
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Lawn mower raceing! Lawn mowers not just for chores anymore That riding lawn mower may not look like much sitting in the back of the garage, crammed between bikes and shovels and rakes. Even when it's out in the yard, puttering along, it seems more Forrest Gump than Mark Martin. Strip off the cutting blades and give it room to run, though, and the tame gardening tool is transformed into a rumbling racer that can burn some serious sod. Capable of reaching speeds up to 90 mph, even NASCAR enthusiasts have to appreciate these "mowchines." "People think it's just a lawn mower," said Greg Honchell, whose mower of choice is a 1958 Springfield. "But it's a true racing machine." Go ahead, snicker all you want. What started as a whim 13 years ago has grown so popular there are now more than 100 races a year all over the United States. The U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association will have 14 points races this year, and local chapters run dozens more, including divisions for children 8-15. The national championships are televised, and a video game is in the works. There's no prize money, but some drivers have sponsors. And that's just in the United States. In England, where the sport began, they've been chewing up grass for more than 30 years. READ the full story Here: http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/3692182?GT1=6555 Discuss... __________________

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