Warren County Farmers Fair
PA POSSE CHALLENGE race number 1
WHEN??? Sunday, August 1
WHERE??? Warren County, NJ.
HOW TO GET THERE??? The race is on 1350 Strykers Road, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Warren County Directions page
The Schedule is as follows:
The PA LAWN MOWER RACING ASSOC. is proud to present the first ever PA POSSE CHALLENGE. The 2010 USLMRA National Open and the Affiliated Club program have given the local chapters an opportunity to open its doors to the “other” lawn mower racing communities and organizations. There will be two events on the 2010 schedule that PALMRA will invite all lawn mower racers, no matter what title or banner you race under, to participate in. PALMRA will hold the first event at the Warren County Farmers Fair on August 1, 2010, and the second event will be one week later at the New Jersey State Fair, August 8, 2010. What does this mean to PALMRA regulars? First your race classes will remain unchanged and still abide to the 2010 USLMRA rulebook. You will still provide the same great racing and competition that you have always displayed. The biggest difference will be the addition of a few “open classes” that would not usually receive the opportunity to race on a PALMRA sanctioned race track. The PALMRA staff is looking very forward to these two races and we hope that you will also. Put them on your schedule now, as this will be a great way to prepare for the USLMRA National Open.
If you are planning on racing in any open class there WILL be a $5.00 charge to you as a driver. This will cover one driver and one crew member. Any other guest in the pit area will be charged $5.00. We invite all OPEN racers to join the USLMRA. This can be done at the track for $20.00. A USLMRA membership is not required for drivers in the OPEN divisions; however we will have applications on hand for those that would like to join. Along these same lines preregistration is not required but would be appreciated.
“Open” Class Rules:
Safety Gear:
* Every driver must wear an automobile racing or motorcycle-type full-face helmet approved by the U. S. Department of Transportation or the Snell Foundation. (New Jersey motor vehicle laws require the helmet to be SNELL AND DOT certified.)
* The helmet must fit snugly and be securely buckled when driver is on the track.
* Goggles or a face shield are required. Glasses are not adequate protection.
* All drivers must wear long pants, long sleeved shirt, neck brace, full-fingered gloves and leather over the ankle footwear on the track. Chest protectors and other anti-abrasive suits are highly recommended. No loose clothing on the track. Mower Rules: (Full rule book to follow soon)
* Mower must use lawn mower 4 cycle motor.
* Must have brakes that work mounted on the axle. No transaxle brakes permitted.
* Must have a commercially available working tethered kill switch.
* All throttle return must be double spring on the carburetor.
* No sharp or protruding unsafe sheet metal or objects.
* Tire choice must be lawn mower tires. No Snow Hog, tiller, A.T.V, or commercial mower tires.
* Bumpers are allowed but not required.
* Must have a deck.
* Must use pump or race fuel, no alcohol or methanol.
Classes will be determined upon full tech inspection of all “Open” class mowers. PALMRA officials will place mowers into similar classes based on build style, and engine size.
Race Day Decisions: All race day decisions made at the discretion of PALMRA officials will be communicated to the drivers as soon as possible so everyone has as level a playing field as possible.
Preregistration: (Email to Dean Schopf Jr. at dtschopf2003@yahoo.com please use “registration” in the subject line.
Name:
Full Mailing Address:
Telephone #:
Email Address:
Name of your affiliated Club:
Describe your mower: (In detail tell us about your mower: engine size, lowered how far, drive train, or any other modifications to original mower?)
For mow info contact Tom Lavalette, President at trlrace@webtv.net or call 717-989-6224 cell. Please remember to have your 2010 USLMRA membership cards. If you have not recieved your cards, please print and bring along a copy of your renewal as proof of membership. You may also renew at the track.
Hope to see you all there.