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Lawnmowers At 141 Speedway
Maribel, WI - 20 years ago it was an underground movement, but now they’re
nationwide! Perhaps you’ve seen some of their races on ESPN2, the
Outdoor Channel, or Speed. Or, maybe you caught the Discovery Channel
special on the subject. Regardless, the Wisconsin based chapter of this
fast growing series is coming to the 141 Speedway this Saturday afternoon at 2
p.m.
Competitors have spent literally thousands of dollars taking their garden
tractors to the extreme. Starting with a typical 20 horsepower riding
mower, some of the mowers now put out in excess of 50 horsepower and they are
lowered down and “set up” to run around the 1/8th mile oval circuit.
Speeds can exceed 60 mph in the experimental division. Participants wear
motocross style gear for when they tumble and fall. If you’d
like to get involved, there’s even a stock class where the only modification
is removal of the blades! For more lawnmower racing action visit www.WILMRA.com
For a complete 2007 event schedule visit www.141speedway.com
Spring is here - come join us in person for all the action this Saturday, May
12th at 2 pm!
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