Lawn mowers are supposed to be for cutting grass, but they are great for racing around a grassy track as well.
Britain held its world famous 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race in Five Oaks, West Sussex at the weekend. It ran through the night from 8pm on Saturday 10th August until 8am the following morning. This year the first diesel-powered contender has competed against its petrol-powered rivals. It was the first diesel mower engine raced at any British Lawn Mower Racing Association events, although as an experimental vehicle it was ineligible for any racing honours. All of the movers keep their original engines, but blades are removed for safety.
Lots of people of all ages came to see the race. A spirit of fun, rather than extreme competitiveness was the order of the day. There were a few racing lawn mowers on display, which attracted many children and adults. Next to the display was a bouncy castle that was very popular with the youngsters.
The British Lawn Mower Racing Association was invented in 1973 in The Cricketers Arms pub in Wisborough Green by a group of local enthusiasts who decided that a cheap form of motorsport was needed. The BLMRA is a non-profit organization which has 15 different events each season, between May and October.
The popularity of lawn mower racing is increasing each year, with ever more fun-loving enthusiasts getting involved.
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