Lawn Mower Races

The rules for competing are listed below. Feel free to call or stop by our Gassville or Mountain Home location and talk to Clay or Greg about the competition. 

• Free Audience admission (paid by GFS Outdoor Power Equipment.) 
• Entry fee for competitors is $40 per mower. ($20 to ALMR, $20 for prize pool)
• Crew members/family in the pits will have to pay $10.

Schedule for 2026 Races

Safety is a priority in this event. 

• Mower blades must be removed from all competing machines.
• A tethered kill strap or working dismount switch is required.
• Drivers must wear a helmet. Long sleeved shirts, gloves, and closed-toed shoes are recommended.
• A neck brace is suggested by the USLMRA.
• No rubbing or aggressive driving all drivers 

There are two classes for lawn tractor competition: stock (mostly original mower) and modified (lots of modifications). There will be a tech inspection prior to the race.

Stock Class

• No locked or welded rear end

• 6” min clearance frame to ground
• Lawn mower tires
• Kill switch
• Exhaust can be modified but not protruding or hangout side the frame
• Steering to remain in stock location
• Flywheels must be covered 
• 4000 rpm max
• Batteries must be covered on positive side and secured
• Brakes must be operational

Modified

• Must be built on a lawn mower frame
• Must be propelled by outdoor power equipment engine, gas or electric
• No power adders turbos, Nitrous, super chargers etc
• Locked and solid axle acceptable
• Kill switch
• Flywheels must be covered
• 4” min clearance frame to ground
• Stock frame can beefed up
• Brakes must be operational
• Batteries must be covered on positive side and secured

First place winner(s) of each class will receive a trophy and part of the purse.  2nd and 3rd place winners also receive part of the purse.
Purse = 100% of entry fees plus $300 for each class contributed by GFS Outdoor Power Equipment. 

If there is a racing fan that would like to volunteer as photographer - call Jen 870-701-5171.