Lawnmower racing is a form of motorsport in which competitors race modified lawnmowers, usually of the ride-on or self-propelled variety. Original mower engines are retained, but blades are removed for safety. The sport attracts all ages, and is usually entered into in a spirit of fun rather than extreme competitiveness, though many do take it quite seriously.

The sport was actually "invented" in 1973 in The Cricketers Arms pub in Wisborough Green (not far from the town of Horsham) in West Sussex, England, UK, by a group of young men bemoaning the prohibitive costs of getting involved in any kind of motorsport. They formed the British Lawn Mower Racing Association, and shortly afterwards, a northern equivalent in the form of the North West Lawn Mower Racing Association was formed.

Do you have a piece of memorabilia relevant to this event you would like to sell?
If you have, then advertise it now. Sign up and join in.

Do you find this article/user abusive? If you do, then please submit a report. Report abuse

Related Events

1st Free Running World Championship
Abdication of Edward VIII, The
Andy Murray vs Richard Gasquet Wimbledon 2008
Artois Championships Final 2008, The
Battle of Britain, The
Belgian Grand Prix 2008
Belgian Grand Prix 2009
Black Wednesday
Bog Snorkelling Championships 2008
Brazilian Grand Prix 2008