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Message from the President
The USLMRA’s 24th Racing Season is
shaping up to be a season of fun, excitement and
national in scope.
Our Local Chapter and Affiliated Club
Programs are strong and growing, with races in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona,
California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana,
Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New England, New York, North
Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin.
Our STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series will visit venues in
several of these states, returning to old haunts such as the Avon Park Mower
Plex in Avon Park, Florida, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Bowles Farms and
Sportsman’s Grasscar in Wamic, Oregon, as well as return to 2015 tracks in
Cerro Gordo and Apple River, Illinois. We’re also planting grass seed in new
places including Gun Barrel City, Texas, Big Time Speedway in Rancho
Cordova, California and Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina for
our 2016 STA-BIL 360 Performance Finals.
2016 will feature the visit of USLMRA Hall of Famers Jim Gavin and Pete
Hammerton of the British Lawn Mower Racing Association at St. Mary’s
County, Maryland race weekend at Bowles Farms to begin planning for a very
special 25th Anniversary Celebration next summer!
This year will also feature the annual STA-BIL 360 Performance Nationals
at t new venue, the Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina and a
return to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Speedway Club in Smith Tower for our
annual Racer Banquet.
Welcome to the 2016 Season! We hope that everyone has a safe, exciting
season and enjoys the fellowship of your fellow racers.
Sincerely,
Bruce Kaufman, Mr. Mow It All
2016 STA-BIL NATIONAL LAWN MOWER RACING SERIES
March 11-12, Avon Park, Florida
Hosted by NASGRASS
August 13, Charlotte Motor Speedway
Hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway
April 23-24, Western Mower World Series, Big Time Speedway, Rancho
Cordova, California Hosted by Sac Valley Mower Racers
August 27-28, Apple River, Illinois
Hosted by Apple River Mowtor Speedway/Old School Racers
June 11-12, Gun Barrel City, Texas
Hosted by Lone Star Mower Racing Association
September 3-4, Wamic, Oregon,
Hosted by Sportsman’s Grasscar
July 9-10, Cerro Gordo, Illinois
Hosted By Illinois Lawn Mower Racing Association
Sept. 24, STA-BIL 360 Performance Finals:
Carolina Speedway, Gastonia, NC
Hosted by Carolina Lawn Mower Racing Association
August 5-6, Bowles Farms, Maryland
Hosted By St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Mariah Peeler, 2015 Most Improved Driver (#97)
Sept. 25, Racer Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction.
Hosted by STA-BIL / Gold Eagle Co.
Drew Clabough, 2015 Rookie of the Year
JP (L) with his dad, Andy.
Pat Sullivan, 2015 Mace Mullins
Crew Chief Award Winner
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LAWN MOWER RACING HALL OF FAME
WELCOMES NEW MEMBER
Founded in 2009, the USLMRA National Lawn Mower Racing Hall of Fame is a place of honor for Turf Titans who have turned a weekend
chore into a competitive sport. The USLMRA National Lawn Mower Racing Hall of Fame & Museum of America is located at Miller Lawn
and Power, 1299 Harding Highway East State Road 309, Marion, Ohio.
2015
•
Jim and Janet (The Lawn Blonde) Witt – A Husband and Wife who loved the sport more than anything no matter what
obstacles in life stood in their way.
•
The Mikula Family – In its 12 years, the “Sparta Race” in Sparta, Michigan raised more than $120,000 for Huntington’s Disease research. In 2013, the event was re- named in honor of Jim Keech as “The Jim Keech Memorial Race for Huntington’s
Disease” to honor one of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association’s most beloved competitors. The Mikula family, along
with the Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association, organized this race weekend loved by racers.
2014
•
Bobby Cleveland – One of the most decorated Lawn Mower Racing Champions in the history of the STA-BIL National Lawn
Mower Racing Series and the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association. World Record Holder: World Land Speed Record –
Racing Lawn Mower. Builder of World’s First “Monster Mower.” World Record Holder: Monster Mower Jumping.
STA-BIL’s Engine Answerman since 2006
2013
•
Kevin “Cooter” Penne – Racing since 1993, “Cooter” is a pioneer of many the innovations used in the sport today. He designs and builds
his own racing engines and chassis, is a 12-time STA-BIL Series National Champion and holds numerous track records .
•
Mike “Hedge Hog ”Miller – Racing since 1993, driving his 1968 T.S. Rugg to STA-BIL National Championships in 1996, 2005 and 2007, “Hedge Hog” is well
known for his consistency and performance in the FX Class. Miller has traveled the country since the formative days of the USLMRA in the early 1990’s
helping to fuel the evolution of the sport, its technology and level of competition.
2012
•
Gold Eagle® Co. Makers of STA-BIL® Brand Fuel Stabilizer, founded the USLMRA in 1992 to sanction and present organized lawn mower races for fairs, towns
and non-profit organizations across the USA.
•
Bruce Kaufman, “Mr. Mow It All, USLMRA Founder and President, “Mr. Mow It All.”
2011
•
John Nelson “Sir Lawns-A-Lot”, as Past President of the Lone Star Mower Racing Association (LSMRA) and the nations’ first “Mow Ambassador.” “ Dr.
Art Neavill, (1944-2013), beloved for his spirit, love of competition and eagerness to help fellow racers, Art, his son-in-law and wife by his side was an
unsurpassed friend to lawn mower racers across the country.
•
Charles Powell – “Mr. Mowjangles” (1950-2006), was USLMRA VP of Operations, LSMRA Founding President, Winner of the 2005 Pain in the Butt Award and
simply, Mr. Mowjangles.
2010
•
Ken “Turfinator” Smolecki whose mower, The Turfinator was featured on the TV sitcom Home Improvement and who raced in the legendary British Lawn
Mower Racing Association
12-Hour Race.
•
Bill Simpson, who served as the first USLMRA Race Director, adding consistency to race officiating by directing a staff of race stewards and staff.
2009
•
The Organizing Committee of Indiana’s Twelve Mile 500 America’s oldest lawn mower race, founded 1963.
•
Jim Gavin of Wisborough Green, England, Founder and General Secretary of the British Lawn Mower Racing Association, founded 1973.
•
“Racing Ray” Mrocks, also known as “Sodzilla”, the first USLMRA member, who heeded the call to sod slinging glory on April 1, 1992, the birthday of national
lawn mower race sanctioning in the United States.
•
Chuck “Boogie Woogie” Miller, the only USLMRA member to compete in every STA-BIL Nationals since 1992.
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SPECIAL & HONORARY
AWARD WINNERS
The 2015 STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series is in the books! Congratulations to our 2015 US Points Champions,
Gonzo Go To Fund Recipients and to Jim & Janet Witt and the Mikula Family for 2015 Hall of Fame Induction as well as our
2015 Special Award Winners!
Driver of the Year
2002, Tim Hamilton, Alabama
2003, Janet Witt, Florida
2004, George Herrin, Tennessee
2005, Jayson Mikula, Michigan
2006, Troy Larson, Michigan
2007, Pat Sullivan, Florida
2008, Jim Mikula, Michigan
2009, Richard Webb, Michigan
2010, Richard Webb, Michigan
2011, Wally Bender, Maryland
2012, Chuck Miller, Ohio
2013, Matt Strine, Ohio
2014, Jason Nutbrown, Ohio
2015, Derrick Robinson, South Carolina
Most Improved Driver of the
Year
2002, George Herrin, Tennessee
2003, Tim Robison, Texas
2004, Jayson Mikula, Michigan
2005, Tracy Donihue, Michigan
2006 Tom Ast, Florida
2007, Becky Kuhfeldt, Florida
2008, Jason Brown, Maryland
2009, Manny Torres, Maryland
2010, “Wild” Bill Campbell, Michigan
2011, Ronald Rollman, Tennessee
2012, Matt Strine, Ohio
2013, Jason Nutbrown, Ohio
2014, Deb Strawser, Michigan
2015, Mariah Peeler, Tennessee
Rookie of the Year (Adult)
2002, Rich Yeager, Florida
2003, Tim Ragsdale, Tennessee
2004, Tanya Ragsdale, Tennessee
2005, Craig Pond, Michigan
2006, Kyle Ast, Florida
2007, Tom Berkey, Florida
2008, Kurtis Ast, Florida
2009, Kevin Repa, Illinois
2010, Nathan Mesalk, Wisconsin
2011, John Brewer, Tennessee
2012, Larry Jones, Michigan
2013, Joey Chambers, Ohio
2014, Ivy Coy, Michigan & Bruce Runyon, Florida
2015, Bonnie Whetstine, South Carolina
Rookie of the Year
(Junior Prepared)
2008, Christian Jones, Maryland
2009, Pierce Benton, Florida
2010, Garrett Bell, Michigan
2011, Wyatt Sullivan, North Carolina
2012, Isaac Ogg, Michigan
2013, Joey Paccione, New Jersey
2014, Nicholas Paccione, New Jersey
2015, Drew Clabough, South Carolina
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2005, Art Neavill, Michigan
2006, Mike Leonard, Ohio
2007, Jim Mikula, Michigan
2008, Pat Sullivan, Florida
2009, Lou Filos, Maryland
2010, Chuck Miller, Ohio
2011, Jackie Andrews, Maryland
2012, Matt Strine, Ohio
2013, Eric Corner, Michigan
2014, Bob Newman, California
2015, Andy Clabough, South Carolina
2009, Kerry Evans, Alabama
2010, Pat “Rocket Man” Sullivan, Florida
2011, Rodney Peeler, Tennessee
2012, Richard Webb, Michigan
2013, Matt Strine, Ohio
2014, Chris Cox, Georgia
2015, Rex Crouch, Jr., North Carolina
The Dubba G. Everyman
Award
2007, Tim Robison, Texas
2008, Al Minaker, Wisconsin
2009, Bobby Cleveland, Georgia
2010, Jim Keech, Michigan
2011, Wally Bender, Maryland
2012, Chrissy Webb, Michigan
2013, David Martin, Michigan
2014, Michael Paccione, New Jersey
2015, Sammie & Marion Neel, Texas
2015 JP Rookie of the Year Drew Clabough
Mace Mullins Crew Chief
Award
2009, Kevin Penne
2010, Jayson Mikula, Michigan
2011, Lee Grover, New Jersey
2012, George Herrin, Tennessee
2013, Wally Bender, Maryland
2014, Lou Filos, Maryland
2015, Pat Sullivan, Florida
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2007, Manny Torres, Maryland
2008, Jim Witt, Florida
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THE CHASE FOR THE GOLDEN BLADE
Founded in 2006, the Chase For The Golden Blade
is open to all USLMRA Local Chapters: win a
trophy at a STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing
Series event and your designated Chapter gets a point. The Chapter that has
accumulated the most points at the conclusion of the season wins the Golden
Blade.
The Chase For The Golden Blade was created to promote a friendly
rivalry between all sanctioned Local Chapters of the USLMRA. The actual
award is a perpetual plaque that is passed on to the winning chapter at the
conclusion of the racing season. The winning Chapter has their name added
to the plaque and maintains possession until it is passed on at the conclusion
of the following season. Along with plaque comes bragging rights.
The inaugural year of the Chase was won by the Michigan Lawn Mower
Racing Association. The Florida Lawn Mower Racing Association was a close
second. The 2007 season saw a reversal in the final trophy tally with Florida
accumulating the most trophies and Michigan taking second. The Golden
Blade remained in the Sunshine State for 2008 and 2009, but in 2010 it
returned to Michigan.
Here’ s to friendly, safe racing…and the Chase for the Golden Blade!
• 2006: Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association
• 2007: Florida Lawnracing Association
• 2008: Florida Lawnracing Association
• 2009: Florida Lawnracing Association
• 2010: Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association
• 2011: DelMarVa Lawn Mower Racing Association
• 2012: Mason-Dixon Lawn Mower Racing Association
• 2013: Michigan Mower Racing Association
• 2014: Mason-Dixon Lawn Mower Racing Association
• 2015: NASGRASS (Formerly Florida Lawnracing Association)
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HONORARY AWARDS & PROGRAMS
USLMRA Honorary Awards are bestowed upon
one USLMRA member, staff member, volunteer or
related person who epitomizes the spirit of the
following dear, departed friends.
USLMRA members, staff, volunteers and related parties are eligible for the
Award. USLMRA members, staff, volunteers and related parties can submit an
essay, in writing, nominating a person who is deserving of these honors. Essays
can be submitted in any written format, and must be submitted direct to Bruce
Kaufman, USLMRA President. All entries submitted by 5:00 PM on the Saturday of
Labor Day Weekend (STA-BIL Nationals Weekend) will be considered.
The USLMRA President will select the Honorees. The Honoree will be
announced at the Racer Banquet during STA-BIL Nationals Weekend. The
Nominators and actual Honorees do not have to be present
Dave Hertel Mowtivation Award
(Established 2005)
Named in honor of USLMRA Tech Inspector and “everybody’s good friend”
Dave Hertel.
“Words fail to describe how I feel after having read this email. My only thought
is what a wonderful honor to be bestowed on my husband. I know without a doubt
Dave would have a smile the size of Texas and of course, be indulging in the
greatest award of lawnmower racing, "BRAGGING RIGHTS". Have a safe racing
season. Thank you so much for forwarding messages from the racers. It brings
peace to my heart. May everyone love the sport and keep it safe, competitive and
friendly.” Yolie Hertel
I am deeply touched that there is an award for my father Dave Hertel. I know he
would be proud and he probably is. May his spirit and his legend live on in the lawn
mower community. Thanks to all. Dawn Teska (Dave’s daughter)
Charles Powell “Mr. Mowjangles” Award
(Established 2007)
Charles Powell was the driving force behind the USLMRA Local Chapter
System. His support, guidance and forward-thinking are what has made the LC
System so successful.
Charles was a fortunate man. The three things he loved most in the world were
his family, his job and lawnmower racing. How many people can say they spend
their days doing what they love, in one capacity or another?
Charles loved everything about lawnmower racing: the preparation, travel,
excitement, the adrenaline rush and, most especially, the people. He also loved
doing whatever he could to make the sport better. He was constantly thinking,
mulling tweaking – just trying, in some small way, to make it something for
everyone. No one will ever know how much of himself he gave.
This award is exciting because it means someone who is working just as
diligently as Charles always did will be recognized. If the recipient is anything like
Charles, he/she is pretty much behind the scenes and wants no recognition, which
is all the more reason for accolades.
These are the people who make things happen and keep things running
smoothly, yet no one knows unless something goes wrong. They spend countless
hours arranging, meeting, editing, mediating, putting in physical labor, on the
telephone, sacrificing time with family and friends and sometimes their own dollars
to make the Local Chapters work. They step up when called upon and just roll up
their sleeves and get to work. They are leaders, and like many good leaders, they
stand back when it is time for applause.
With this award comes a small token of appreciation for all the work that goes
into this crazy, wonderful sport of lawnmower racing. As long as these people are
willing to continue to give of themselves it will only get better and better. Tyler &
Cyrstal, Cody, Mama MOWjangles and I can think of no better way to honor him.
Dubba G. Everyman Award
(Established 2007)
“I was put here to make others happy. I believed in myself so others
could.” Dubba G.
From Dubba G, himself:
1. We are looking for people with dedication, integrity and conviction to stand up
for what they believe, even when unpopular.
2. The candidate will carry a positive disposition.
3. Actions on the track, including driving style, will show gentlemanly demeanor.
Not necessarily always deferring to other drivers, but not creating unsafe
situations. Theircompetitive spirit needs to be tempered with a "spirit of a
sound mind".
4. Candidates are willing to help others. When times of need arise, sacrifice is not
uncommon, willing to volunteer, add a hand, step up to the plate.
5. Enthusiasm is key. They want to be here, at the race, in the paddock, at the
driver's meeting, their excitement will help the group's positive energy grow
and surge just by their presence. People like being around the candidate.
6. General knowledge of what's going on race day, race track, in the paddock, in
general. This would imply that first month rookies may not fully qualify, but
depending on their learning curve, they could be in the running. This doesn't
mean they have to know everything, but a good solid understanding of how
things work is the basic idea.
7. Most important, at least to me, is their Sense of Fair Play. We have all seen
racers over the years that possess some or a few of these qualities, but when
bump comes to shove, this particular attribute gets left behind or thrown out
the window, depending on the situation. This applies on the track, negotiations
during the rules committee, arguments about rules infractions and who gets
the last beer after the race.
8. Comes prepared to help. Spare parts, rope to hang clothes, share knowledge,
extra mower to run on race day in order to keep accumulating points for the
season. Having made preparations to help others in advance, knowing
someone will need something. #4 shows the willingness, #8 exhibits the
forethought to add extra supplies, etc.
9. One of the traditions I enjoyed most was having a steak and a beer (or mower)
after the race. I know most people want to run home. But there is always a few
that will stick around or meet you on the way to the airport. This one is a bit
hard to wrap your arms around, but I think this is part of the mix.
10. I always preferred plaques. Trophies can be hard to store, but there's always
room for a plaque. A lot less dusting along with less space used.
Gonzo Go To Fund
(Established 2007)
Note: As announced at the 2007 STA-BIL Nationals Weekend, funds are being created
to honor the memory of late great Mike “Gonzo” Leonard, 2006 Dave Hertel Mowtivation
Award Winner, who passed away in 2007 Mike loved to “go to” races, so to honor Mike,
Local Chapters are collecting funds to be given to racers to help them so that they may
“go to” races. Here is what the Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association (MILMRA) is
doing.
A monetary sum will be given by random selection to one (1) racer in each
USLMRA Class during STA-BIL Nationals Weekend in honor of Mike “Gonzo”
Leonard.
Mace Mullins Crew Chief Award
A Racer, Engine Builder and Crew Chief, Mace Mullins passed away on July 17,
2009. Mace, a multi-year racing champion will be honored with the Mace Mullins
Crew Chief Award. “Mace was like a brother to me, and I’m proud to honor him”,
says a Former National AP Class Champion and Triple Crown winner. Lawn mower
racers everywhere loved ´Mace, and I loved the guy. It was a former AP Champion
Dale Becker’s idea to honor Mace with this award in his honor.
Mace Mullins was an individual who would always be there for anyone. His
specialty was building engines and with this expertise he assisted Dale Becker in
being a successful Champion in the AP class. He was always there when needed,
and he always insured that Dales Mowchine was ready come race day.
This award is to be presented to an individual who like Mace always takes the
time to assist racers as a pit crewmember. doing whatever necessary to have Race
Mowers ready come race day, and one who displays the knowledge and energy that
sets the example for all racers.
Thanks Doc Kuhfeldt for annoncing our races!
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2015 STA-BIL 360
PERFORMANCE NATIONALS
By Angeline Hartness Robinson
The 2015 STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing
Series season came to an end On Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Charlotte Motor
Speedway in Concord, NC. Unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans in
mind for our STA-BIL 360 Performance Nationals race. The staff at both
Charlotte Motor Speedway and USLMRA tried everything in their power to
make this race happen, but the rain never stopped all weekend. It seems as
though the word rain could sum this season up perfectly. Many of our races
were cut short, extended, or just never happened this season due to rain. We
still had a blast everywhere we went though, rain or not!
On Thursday with the pending threat of rain in weekend forecast, the staff
members of USLMRA and TerraCross met with the Charlotte Motor Speedway
staff to concoct a plan. The plan was brilliant, but it solely depended on the rain
stopping like the previous forecasts had called for. Unfortunately, the rain
never stopped throughout the entire weekend. Everyone was bummed, but I
think the crew that had worked tirelessly for weeks on our track were the most
bummed about it. Those guys worked very long hours to create for us what
would have been an outstanding racetrack. It was wide, with sweeping turns.
It's was hard as a rock, cured all the way down, and simply beautiful. Those
guys did an outstanding job on it, and I really hate that they never were able to
witness a race on their track.
I would like to tell each and every member of the Charlotte Motor
Speedway staff that had a part in this thank you; Matt, Shaun, Whitney, Dennis,
Ed, Scott, Steve, and anyone else that worked on this for us! Thank you from
the bottom of our hearts for everything that you all did to make this perfect for
us! We would also like to thank Mr. Joe Duncan with TerraCross for being so
accommodating to us, he offered up his time slots for us in the event that it
was raining during our times and not during his times. He was wonderful to
us! We hope to be able to work together with him in the future.
With the races cancelled that left the points ending where they were
heading into Nationals Weekend. I know that many of you have asked about
those that were tied for points. The tie was already broken before this race to
provide us with an accurate starting line up. The tie is broken by factoring in
amount of wins, amount of 2nd's, and races attended during the season.
Each year after all of the racing ends, we have an Awards Banquet. I think
everyone should participate in at least one Banquet during their racing
careers, they are great! Since we were at the Charlotte Motor Speedway this
year, our Banquet was held on the 5th floor of Smith Tower. It was beautiful;
everything was just perfect from arrival until departure. We had a catered
breakfast, which was amazing!
All of the awards are my favorite part. We had many special ones this
year. Bruce did something amazing for Manny and Kerry. Our very own racer
Ivy Stella is an amazing artist. She has been posting her work for all of us to
see and even purchase. Bruce found original pieces of her art for both Manny
and Kerry, they were beautiful! Little did Bruce know though, Ivy had been
working on a plan for him for quite sometime. She enlisted some help from
some of us in the racing world to execute her plan. She asked many of us to
write thank you notes to Bruce or our favorite memory of him for an awesome
book that she put together. She had also ordered him a custom, one of a kind
bobble head! He looked just like the Grass Hole, it even had that on it!!! It was
perfect! Thank you Ivy for planning such an amazing gift for Bruce and
including us in on it!
During the awards there were many tears, both happy and sad. We
laughed, we smiled, we had a great time! We had a beautiful tribute to the late
Mrs. Jackie Andrews who lost her fight earlier this month. We also had the
yearly privilege of acknowledging those in the lawn mower racing world that
we lost too soon by awarding the most deserving racers an award named after
them. These awards are the best, they are voted on by the drivers. I would like
to congratulate everyone who received one. Drivers were also given awards
such as Rookie of the Year (kids & adults), Most Improved Driver, and Driver of
the Year. If you were lucky enough to receive any of these awards, cherish
them! It is a true honor to receive any one of them!
USLMRA also handed out a couple of National Staff Awards. One going
to Mr. Eric Corner for his dedication this racing season. He made it to every
race that was held in the series, that was an amazing accomplishment. I was
also the recipient of one of these amazing awards for all of my hard work and
dedication this year. It was a true honor for me, and I know that it was for Mr.
Eric too.
Another highlight of the Banquet was the indication of Jim Witt and his
late wife Janet and the entire Mikula family into the Lawn Mower Racing Hall
of Fame. The indication speeches were read by Mr. Manny Torres and were
eloquent and moving. Well done, Mr. Manny! I’d be remiss if I also didn’t
congratulation my husband, Mr. Derrick Robison for being voted Driver of the
Year by his fellow racers. Congratulations, dear!
I hate to close this, only because I hate to see this season end! It has
been a fantastic season from the beginning down in Florida, until the end at
Charlotte MOWer Speedway. Thank you to each and every person who races
with the United States Lawn Mower Racing Association, thank you to our
amazing staff members (not just the ones that we see at the race tracks, but all
of those behind the scenes too), and most importantly, thank you to each and
every venue that has hosted us this year! You all are truly amazing; I am so
excited to see where 2016 will take us all. See y'all soon!
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POINTS WINNERS
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JUNIOR PREPARED (J/P)
Joseph Paccione
Jordan Brown
Wyatt Sullivan
Ty Garrett
Nicholas Paccione
Hayden Crosby
Heather Crosby
Hunter Crosby
Nicholas Perry
Shane Bosley
GOVERNED PREPARED (G/P)
1. Andy Clabough
2. Michael Paccione
3. Sean Kennedy
4. Jason Brown
5. Mitch Scott
6. Tim Opall
7. Greene Isaacs
8. Robert Wardwell, Sr.
9. Lauren Filos
10. David Martin
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“C” PREPARED (C/P)
Charles Ford
Jim Gasser
David Curtis
Mitchell Dean
Pete Sullivan
Ivy Stella
Todd Tornow
Scott Tornow
Chris Vanmaastricht
Jessica Brazell
“A” PREPARED (A/P)
Christopher Cox
Anthony Thompson
Matt Tucker
Michael Paccione
Ken Jones
Wyatt Sullivan
Wally Bender
Charles Ford
Lauren Filos
Earl Bosley
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“B” PREPARED (B/P)
Rex Crouch Jr
Chuck Miller
Johnny Chappell, Jr.
William Robinson
Steven Morris
Matthew Strine
Nick Roberts
Mark Ledford
Tony Smith
Dean Buck
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GOVERNED PREPARED KIDS (G/PK) 2.
3.
1. Drew Clabough
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2. Wyatt Sullivan
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3. Jonathan Barber
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4. Will Roberson
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5. Jordan Brown
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6. Joseph Paccione
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7. Nicholas Perry
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8. Hayden Crosby
9. Shane Bosley
10. Steve Lumpkin, Jr.
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INTERNATIONAL MOWER OF
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WEED (IMOW)
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1. Eric Corner
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2. Chris Vanmaastricht
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3. Tina Paccione
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4. Michael Paccione
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5. Dawn Filos
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6. James Vanmaastricht
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7. David Martin
8. Brian Gibson
9. Carol Vanmaastricht
10. Ryan Porter
SINGLE PREPARED (S/P)
Bruce Runyon
Matthew Strine
Charles Ford
Wally Bender
Dawn Filos
Michael Paccione
Tyler Tornow
Matt Lee
Charles Steveson
Chandler Ellington
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FACTORY EXPERIMENTAL (F/X)
1. Sean Kennedy
2. Matt Tucker
3. Wally Bender
4. Anthony Childers
5. Jason Nutbrown
6. Derrick Martin
7. Justin Cagle
8. Kenneth Holder
9. Archie Childers
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FACTORY EXPERIMENTAL
SINGLE (F/XS)
Wes Pyburn
Mariah Peeler
William Haynes
Manuel Torres
Joey Chambers
Pete Sullivan
Wally Bender
Mike Lalonde
Dawn Filos
Sam Lalonde
FACTORY EXPERIMENTAL TWIN
(F/XT)
1. William Robinson
2. Jayson Mikula
3. Andy Clabough
4. Mike Collins
5. Wes Pyburn
6. Steve Tregear
7. Mark Ledford
8. Rex Crouch Jr
9. Sean Kennedy
10. Bob Cleveland
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River Bottom Raceway
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Mower Racing
Chadron, NE
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Automotive Inc.
148 N. Macon St.
Bement, IL
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