2008  Lawnmower Rules


Mower Regulation

Chassis: Lawnmower parts
No aftermarket parts
All added weight must be welded or bolted on
Length 10" added to stock frame
Reinforcement allowed
Max. width is 46" not to exceed outside of wheels

Front / Rear Bumpers
Not to exceed the outside of wheels when straight
Bottom of bumpers 6" ground clearance
2" front of front most point of body
No sharp edges

Nerf Bars
Not to exceed outside of tires 1" or fenders
Enclosed (foot can not pass through or get cought in or on)

Steering
No end to end joint welding!!!
Safety Minded
On cotter, pinned bars

Steering Wheel
No handle bars
Steering shafts should be modified for safety

Wheels
Must be reinforced
Must be secured on axle by 1/8" pin or bolt
No side by side / doubled up

Tires
Lawnmower tires no larger then 18"
Go Kart tires acceptable

Tubes
All tires must have tubes for safety

Chains
No wheel chains
Must have gover guards

Fuels
pump gas only up to 112 Octane
No alcohol aviation nitrous methanol

Super Charges Not Allowed

Kill Switches
Also known as teather switch
Must be attached to the driver while on mower

Numbers
Have to be 8" on both sides of the mower

Seats
Must be lawnmower seats

Everything must be lawnmower parts except:
kill swithc, Nerf bars, bumper and reinforcements, steering wheel

Additional Regulations
No illegal drugs
Inspectors decide which class your mower will be intered in
Stewart will make sure it meets regulations for that class
Driver must meet all regulations to race
All drivers must complete registration forms before intering the race track
First mower to have numbers will keep them
All others have to change their numbers
One number per class
It is the responsibly of the builder, driver, owner, to know the regulations of the club.
Points are kept by the secretary of StarLite

Mower Classes:

Powder Puff:
Ages 18 and up
Engine up to 18 HP
Must have consent form (17 and younger) signed by an adult

Modified Single Cylinder Class:
Ages 18 and up
Up to 14-1/2 HP engine must look original
May be bored .030 over stock
Single carburetor (Lawn Mower Only)
Flathead or Overhead Class

Modified Twin Cylinder Class:
Up to 18 HP engine must look original
may be bored .030 over stock
Single carburetor

Unlimited Class:
Any modifications to lawnmower, parts and fuel included
Non-Lawnmower parts may be used
Maximum width of mower 46" outside to outside of tires

Drivers (Mandatory items)
Different numbers for each mower in each class. X's, etc. any letter front or hehaind number will be allowed.
Dot approved helmet with face shield or goggles (Glasses alone are NOT accepted)

Clothing:
Must wear long sleeve shirts and pants (Good Condition)
Gloves
Above ankle work boots (No Sneaker of Sneaker Boots)
Approved neck brace (Mandatory to Race)

Driver and all pit persons must sign in at sign in booth as soon as they arrive.

Track Flag Rules:

Yellow Flag:
Yellow falge means CAUTION - Let off gas immediately (NO PASSING)
Do not race back to start / finish line
Restarts set by last lap before caution
Mowers involved in or caused problems must restart at rear

Red Flag:
Stop where your are NO passing
Race officials will re-start when ready, yellow flag applies

Black Flag:
1st time warning (rolled up)
2nd time (waving) you will have to leave to go to the infield or leave the track

Causes for Black Flag:
Unsportsmanlike conduct or intentional interference with other drivers or track officials
Intentional bumping
If you make rough contact with another mower and don't Back Off the Gas
No alcohol in the pit or spectator areas until racing is over
No illegal drugs allowed
No high speed driving in the pits (Idle only)

Flag Persons:
Will show no favoritism toward any driver

Score Keeper
Will have final say to restart order
Score you at start / finish line
Race starts and restarts

No Passing on Inside Of First Turn