Lawn mower races coming June 4
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| May 21, 2011 |
 The
sixth-annual Pass in the Grass lawn mower race
hits the outdoor arena at the Boundary County
Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, and
everyone is invited to either participate or
come watch.
The county fair board has been putting on the
race since June, 2006, helping to raise funds
for the fair and for fairgrounds improvements.
What started out with a dozen participants has
now grown into one of the largest lawn mower
races in the northwest, with over 40 races
coming in from Idaho, Washington and Montana to
compete, some from more than 500 miles away!
These aren't your typical riding mowers, though
... though there is a division for them. The
stars of the show are highly modified to travel
up to 50-miles-per-hour. The super stock class
is the most economical, just take off the mower
deck and add a kill switch. Nex is the modified
class, which allows you to lower mower to six
inches above the ground, keeping the stock
engine.
The open class is the fastest and most expensive
class, allowing you to build whatever you like
provided you start out with a lawn mower engine.
This year, as many as 50 racers are expected to
compete, and some of our local racers have been
gearing up to compete since last year's race.
So make plans for a fun Saturday! After the Rod
Benders Car Show, head to the fairgrounds to
watch some of the fastest lawn mowers on the
planet and some awesome competition!
To find out more about competing, call the fair
office, (208) 267-7041.
Tickets to the Pass in the Grass lawn mower
races are $5 for ages 11 and over, $3 for kids
ten and under and kids five years old and
younger get in free.
Thanks go out to this year's sponsors; JBs Tire
and Automotive, Atkins Harvest Foods,
Huckleberry Variety, Bonners Ferry Glass,
McCoy's Home Interior and Redneck Racing. |
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