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Post by 202 on May 10, 2011 20:00:02 GMT -5
Sorry short notice..just found out this week they wanted to do one with their Rodeo Days in Burlingame Ks..
Mower derby will be at west end of main street on south side. we will have cash prizes, and trying to get some trophies as well.
Check in starts at 11am..there is a parade at 1pm..derby starts at 2pm. Adult and Kids class $20 entry fee for mower.
Barry Brown (785) 538-2636 or cell..(785) 438-7153
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Post by 202 on May 10, 2011 20:01:59 GMT -5
2011 Mower Derby Rules Revised and updated for safety and competition Mowers must be a factory type lawn mower or garden mower prepared to these rules! Basic Lawn Mower Building Rules 1.Only front mounted motors are allowed on mowers. No rear mounted motors allowed. 2. Must be a factory lawn mower engine, Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Onan, etc. 3. No zero turn mowers allowed. 4. Only belt driven mowers allowed. 5. Electric start mower preferred, you must be able to start your mower from your seat. No lying across the hood of your mower to start it. 6. Battery and fuel tank cannot be in front of the motor. They both must be securely attached. Gas tanks must have a cap. Any mower leaking fuel or that is not safe will be disqualified for that heat. 7. All plastic, lights must be removed. Mower decks must be removed. 8 .All mowers must have a factory hood & Factory fenders. Plastic hoods may be replaced with metal hoods. Hoods must be secured by bolting, chaining, shut. 9. Engine bay area may be reinforced, But MUST be contained inside of the hood & maintain factory body lines. 10. All mowers must have Leg and feet guards installed. These guards must be built to protect feet and legs. The out side of guards must be covered with sheet metal. They may be welded or bolted to rear fenders and front frame and foot rest area. These guards must be built safe. Any mower with an unsafe leg guard or any guard that falls off during event will be disqualified or not allowed to participate. 11. A back seat bar is allowed. This is to protect the back of seat. This bar may be mounted to the rear fenders of the mower. 12. CLEAN UP YOUR WELDS!! We do not want any participants cut from nasty welds!! 13. Frames must be stock. Frames may have repair welds. Frames may have added metal to attach bumpers. 14. Spark plug and carburetor protectors are allowed. 15. Exhausts must not extend out from mower hood area. Must be safe! We do not want any burns! No Stacks! 16 .All mowers must use factory lawn mower type wheels. Rear wheels (rims) may not be any larger than 12 inches in diameter. Tractor treads and cut tires, atv tires are permitted. Air in tires only ! (no foam filled tires) 17. No dual wheels allowed. No wheel covers, wheel weights or chains are allowed. 18. Tubes, Slime, and other sealants are allowed. No foam filled tires allowed. You are allowed to glue or screw tires to rim. 19. Modification or replacement of the drive pulleys is allowed, BUT All mowers must be safe and participate at a safe speed. Official decision is final. 20. Transaxles must be factory available transaxles, but reinforcing and/or welding of spider gears is allowed. 21. Bumpers. All Bumpers (front and rear) must be safe! No pointed or jagged bumpers. Bumpers may not exceed 3 inches by 3inches and no wider than the inside of wheels. 22. No grill guards on front of mower. All reinforcing must be behind sheet metal & contained inside the hood area. 23. No kickers or braces from front bumper to leg guards. 24. Mowers may have steering altered or reinforced, BUT modifications must be kept to a minimum. (call first) 25. All mowers must have a number painted on side or back. 26. All Drivers must wear a helmet. All other ground rules and event rules will be gone over in the drivers meeting. Officials decision is final. MUST BE SAFE!! NO SHORTS.. PANTS ONLY!! For any Questions please call Barry Brown (785) 528-2636
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Post by amp88 on May 11, 2011 21:00:38 GMT -5
they got a garden tractor pull going on to, think it starts around 12?
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Post by 202 on May 12, 2011 6:57:57 GMT -5
Yes, they are having a garden tractor pull..The garden tractor pull is in a different location.
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Post by campcreek666 on May 17, 2011 21:54:27 GMT -5
Are you going to do both with the same mower paul? that would be cool lol
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Post by amp88 on May 17, 2011 22:37:47 GMT -5
Are you going to do both with the same mower paul? that would be cool lol actually im going to try ;D the pulls start at 11 going to try and run in a early class so i can make it over to the derby, take the hitch off and run the derby ;D
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Post by campcreek666 on May 18, 2011 8:21:36 GMT -5
your crazy man you love mowers way to much lol
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Post by 202 on May 18, 2011 12:27:25 GMT -5
looks like I get to play at this one.. looking forward to Saturday!
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Post by amp88 on May 18, 2011 22:05:00 GMT -5
derby mowers with a hitch ;D got it weighed out should be in the 900lb stock then rip the hitch off and head to the derby across the street ;D
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