12 Hour Lawn Mower Racing (pic heavy)

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Rather than watch X-Factor or similar rubbish I ventured out into a field and joined 1000's of others watching the racing.

These guys start with a standard ride on lawn mower and then tweack slightly and race. 12 hours from dusk through to dawn (I was in bed when they finished though )

Already posted some image in the motorsport section, but thought the togs here might appreciate the images.

C&C most welcome


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr

Le mans style start (they call it 'Le Mow style....)


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr

No problem with flash photography in pitch darkness, although thinking about it now a double flash might have got more movement in the wheels etc?


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr


2011 12 Hour Lawn Mower Race by Martin_Bennett, on Flickr

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Looks like a fun affordable motorsport with racers of similar mindsets - to have a good time and all get on!