Lawnmower Racing

Baxter County Fair Lawnmower Races

Lawnmower Races

Saturday, August 26th, 2023

5:00 pm

at the Saddle Club Arena/Baxter County Fairgrounds.

It's great family fun with an admission price of $5.00 per adult and $3.00 per child (1st grade - 12th grade). 

Concessions provided by The Saddle Club

The Arkansas Lawnmower Racing Association will provide several heats with 3 - 6 competitors in each. There are different classes / age brackets to watch. ALRA is part of a national organization that devotes a lot of weekends to mower racing.

Hometown stock races will also be held for folks that are willing to do a little tinkering to their mower and race among friends. We will have two classes for our "amateur" racers. Competitors are advised for which category they qualify based on their equipment.

Get your mower ready and join us! Keep scrolling for rules.

Machines will be inspected and divided based on the amount of modifications that have been made.

The 2023 Entry Fee is $20 per racer.

First place winner(s) of feature races will receive a trophy. Payouts are awarded to first thru third place. Purse = 100% of entry fees plus $300 for each class contributed by Doug Gregg. Register below and we'll be able to keep in touch as needed.

Safety is a priority in this event.

  • Mower blades must be removed.
  • A tethered kill strap is required.
  • All standard safety guards must be in good working order.
  • Drivers must wear a helmet, long sleeved shirt, gloves, and closed toed shoes.
  • A neck brace is suggested by the USLMRA.
  • All participants will be required to sign a waiver of responsibility. There is no insurance coverage for this event.
  • No alcohol allowed at this venue, in the parking lot, pit or stands. Any signs of inebriation will disqualify a driver and his crew. Race officials are provided by ALMRA.

2023 Schedule Saturday, August 26th.

$5.00 pit pass for each crew member required.

1:30-3:00 Registration and tech

3:00 Driver meeting – Must Attend

3:30-4:30 Practice

5:00 Heat #1

6:00 Heat #2

8:00 Feature 


Lawnmower Racing Rules

Mower Requirements

  • A standard lawn tractor with gas engine. It does not have to be the engine original to the mower, but it does need to be a mower engine.
  • No racing fuel. Fuel must be pumped fuel bought at service stations.

To Be More Competitive

  • You may adjust gearing to allow for higher speed.
  • You may remove the mower deck when you remove the blades.
  • You may install heavy duty parts.
  • You may remove the governor.
  • You may change the tires.

To qualify for Stock Class: you can add an open rear-end that is not welded or locked down.

To qualify for Modified: pretty much anything goes if you are using a lawn mower frame, engine and transmission.

Lawn Mower Racing Registration

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