July 18th and 19th
2008

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Due to lack of participation there will be no lawnmower races this year at Darby Logger Days.







Rules & Regulations  

 

PLEASE READ THE RULES CAREFULLY. Our race committee will be checking all machines and has final say on your entering and we don’t want anyone to be turned away on race day.

This year’s Lawnmower Races will be held July 18th.
The schedule of events will be as follows:
          Check in begins at…..3:30
          Driver’s meeting at….4:30
          Time Trials at….........5:30
Pre-registration will be $10.00. Registration at the gate will be $15.00. So be sure to register early. Registration this year will be per class includes drivers. Pit crew registration is $10.00 per person, limit of two. Driver and Pit Crew that pay their fees will receive a button to admit them for both days at the gates. For pre-registration this must be received with questionnaire and waiver by July 5th. Let’s save time at the gate!!!!!

Due to Liquor Control Laws, no driver who has consumed any alcoholic beverages on the day of the event may participate in a practice or race. No alcoholic beverages may be consumed by ANY driver before the end of the last race or other on track activity. No illegal drugs or controlled substances shall be tolerated on the premises at any time. Violation will result in disqualification.

The Race Committee has the right to refuse entry to anyone. Unsportsman-like conduct will not be tolerated and Security will be available to handle any problems.

Due to the storage of space in the pit area, we can only allow ONE vehicle per mower in the pit area. A Driver and two pit crewmembers can be admitted with the mower. They must sign up with the driver. The driver is responsible for his/her pit crew and their behavior.

If you have any questions, please call Fred or Hope Campbell at
(406) 821-3216-evenings
(406) 821-3222-daytime
Please leave a message and we will return your calls.

Send questionnaires, waiver and entry fees to:

Fred or Hope Campbell
P.O. Box 303
Darby, Mt. 59829

LAWNMOWER RULE AND REGULATIONS

  1. Drivers must be at least 18 years old with the following exception. Drivers 16 and 17 years old may race if they have a parent or legal guardian present. A parental consent form must be signed. Parent or guardian must be on scene at all times.
  2. No Alcohol or Firearms allowed in the pit area. Any driver who has consumed any alcohol, illegal drugs or controlled substances will not be allowed to race and will be disqualified.
  3. Drivers must wear helmets, long pants, closed shoes and shirts.
  4. The race committee will set up track rules before each race. Track rules will be explained at the drivers meeting.
  5. The race committee has the right to refuse entry to anyone and also has the final say whether or not an entry may run.
  6. Drivers must have a full fire extinguisher in his/her equipment.
  7. Anyone jumping the starting flag will be sent to the back of the pack.
  8. No bumping will be tolerated.
  9. If a racer wants to race in a higher class they can but he/she cannot race in a lower class than their mower.

GENERAL MOWER REQUIREMENTS

These general requirements apply to ALL racing classes. Any EXCEPTIONS to these requirements are listed in the individual class rules.

  1. CUTTING BLADES MUST BE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM ALL MOWERS. ALL MOWERS MUST HAVE A CUTTING DECK SECURELY MOUNTED IN THE STOCK POSITION, WITH MINIMUM OF 2.5” GROUND CLEARANCE UNDER THE LOWEST POINT OF THE DECK.
  2. Mower brakes must be in good condition, easily operated and operating on at least two wheels. Brakes may be improved in any way.
  3. Throttle and brake controls may be relocated.
  4. Mowers must be free of projections, which could injure the driver or a competitor, or damage another mower. No axle or wheel mounting bolts may protrude beyond the face of the tire sidewall.
  5. Mowers must be safe and complete, all parts in place, with no missing nuts, bolts, cotter keys, etc.
  6. All exposed chains and sprockets must be fitted with metal guards, which will direct a broken chain downward.
  7. All positively charged terminals must be insulated with a cover or heavy tape and battery must be well secured.
  8. Glass headlights must be taped or removed.
  9. Tires must be lawn tractor tires in the stock class.
  10. Maximum width 36” sidewall to sidewall.

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RACING CLASSIFICATION

STOCK: This a highly regulated class that is specific to the modifications that are done. The intent is to have as nearly identical mowers as possible so that this class is based on driving ability.

  1. TYPE: Must be a full-size tractor, stamped steel frame and manufactured as such, as delivered except for the modifications listed below.
  2. ENGINE: Governed engines, 3650 rpm max. (No Load). Single-cylinder valve-in-block engines, not to exceed factory rating of 15 horsepower.
  3. DRIVELINE: Must use unmodified transaxle of lawn mower origin, utilizing an open differential single drive belt. The gear ratio from the engine to the rear wheels cannot be greater than 9 to 1 in the highest gear. Example: While in the highest gear the rear wheels can turn no more that one revolution every time the engine rotates nine times.
  4. BODY: Must be stock, without external altercations. Hood must be secured.
  5. FRAME: Discrete strengthening is allowed. Front and rear axles must remain in stock location. Front spindles are to be “L” or “J” type and min.5/8” in diameter.
  6. Minimum 6” ground clearance to frame.
  7. Front axle and steering may be reinforced, substituted or fabricated. In the case of racer-fabricated axles, these will be subject to the judgment of the race committee as to their apparent safety for racing. Aluminum may not be used as the material for the one-piece axle.
  8. Maximum width 36” sidewall to sidewall.
  9. Mowers must mount steel factory decks. The deck must be at least as wide as either running boards of body edge whichever is wider. Decks may not extend any more than 2” beyond the tire sidewalls on each side. Deck halves may be mounted to running boards. Decks must be secure.
  10. Exhaust design is open, but must terminate away from driver and competitors, in a rearward and/or downward direction and present no apparent safety hazard.

MODIFIED: To provide a low cost opportunity to demonstrate the driver’s ability when in competition with essentially identical mowers. This is a highly regulated class to insure uniformity between machines.

  1. Driveline choice is open.
  2. Original frame must be used.
  3. Wheels may be of any origin, made of metal, 10” diameter maximum.
  4. Kart tires allowed, Snow Hogs allowed.
  5. Rear axle should use shaft locks, center bolts or thru-bolts to secure rear wheels.
  6. Motor must be a lawn mower engine, not a 2-stroke, snowmobile or bike engine.
  7. Outer shell can be modified for looks, but frame and chaise must remain original.
  8. Any type of exhaust is open.
  9. Mowers must mount steel factory decks. The deck must be at least as wide as either running boards of body edge whichever is wider. Decks may not extend any more than 2” beyond the tire sidewalls on each side. Deck halves may be mounted on running boards. Decks must be secure.
  10. Must have an automatic throttle closing device, engine must be able to be shut off immediately if a crash should occur.

OPEN MODIFIED: This class if for the Big Dogs.

  1. The engine can be any engine (2 stroke, 4 stroke) up to 400 cc. This means no taking the engine out of the old ford and sticking it in the lawn mower.
  2. The frame must be a lawn mower frame. (Not a 4-wheeler, 3-wheeler or motorcycle frame) It may be lengthened or shortened. It may be widened to a width of no more that 3ft.
  3. Any type of tire may be used. (Just use common sense)
  4. The engine must be able to be shut of immediately if a crash should occur. Tether shut offs are recommended but not a must. Must have a automatic throttle closing device.
  5. The brakes must work at all times this means if you have a jack shaft or any other type of mechanics that require the engine or drive train to stop the mower. A second braking system must be used.
  6. The steering shaft may be altered in anyway. Such as bike handlebars, steering wheels or other is ok to use.
  7. Any altercations to the body are acceptable.
  8. No sharp, pointed or blunt objects should protrude from the mower for the sake of disabling another mower.

ANY OTHER MODIFICATIONS SHOULD BE REFERRED TO FRED CAMPBELL BEFORE JULY 20TH. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL 1-406-821-3216 ANY DAY OR EVENING, LEAVE A MESSAGE AND PHONE NUMBER TO BE REACHED AT.

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