race lawn mower

scarface · 03-10-2008, 02:15 PM

So some of my friends were bored and one just happens to be IMO a redneck. We came up with the idea to have a challenge with the 3 of us to build riding lawn mowers and race(yes we were drinking but we were sober enough). There will be 3 races, up hill, down hill, and an auto X type thing. we will race once in about a month with them stock and again this summer after we have "built" them.

I don't know the first thing about a lawn mower but I know I can build anything that moves and somethings that dont. Has anyone ever "built" a lawn mower and would anyone have one they would want to donate or sell for a cheap price. I'm trying to find one with an engine that I can still get parts for.

Also if anyone else is bored your welcome to come race too, I have to much time on my hands

94Dodge Truggy · 03-10-2008, 02:21 PM

Can I get involved? I have a 14 hp mower that is slightly modified and would love to be involved in such a prestigeous event! I can mill your head and do some motor work for ya. Let me know who is involved and if I can play with you guys. Sounds like fun!

Stang849 · 03-10-2008, 02:23 PM

Boy that took longer than I expected for Truggy to get involved!!!!

scarface · 03-10-2008, 02:30 PM

Scott your welcome to join. I dont plan to keep the stock motor, I just want one that I can make run decent for now. We are not sure what the "modified" race will consit of yet. It will probably be an open class and I know where I can get my hands on an R1 engine/trans for a good price. Originaly I wanted to be able to use this tractor at my house but they way its looking it wont be practical at all.

there are talks of making it so only "mower" engines can be used. If thats the case I'm going to see how much Nitrous it can handle.

tjjeepjeep · 03-10-2008, 02:42 PM

Keep us posted...I'd show up to watch..

94Dodge Truggy · 03-10-2008, 03:11 PM

R1 motor? How much? I have a place where we can race em, hill climb em and tractor pull if that is needed and I would think that it would be fun to stick with the current motor modified. Not worth the effort of extensive mods as the chassis are not even able to handle excessive speeds. How about making them dual purpose? Tractor pulling, hill climbing and race all in 1? These things can rattle your spine at 40mph!

94Dodge Truggy · 03-10-2008, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

Keep us posted...I'd show up to watch..

No girls allowed!

fabricator · 04-08-2008, 09:28 PM

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/grd/634366773.html

itbrokeagain · 04-10-2008, 09:11 PM

Would love to get a couple cheap hondas or something and have a rally race. It could be a multi race event.........

94Dodge Truggy · 04-10-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

Would love to get a couple cheap hondas or something and have a rally race. It could be a multi race event.........

come on and lets do this!

scarface · 04-11-2008, 01:48 AM

Well at this point in time i have no where to keep a lawn mower so I will not be participating, my buddy just got a snapper and is all about racing it around while it is stock for now. another guy I know saw the link about the craftsman pulley thing and is going to give it a shot

67fastback · 04-11-2008, 03:47 AM

hummm you need to talk to flyinj on Gotmudd he does this he has one that will go 85 mph....

03-10-2008, 02:15 PM	#1
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	race lawn mower So some of my friends were bored and one just happens to be IMO a redneck. We came up with the idea to have a challenge with the 3 of us to build riding lawn mowers and race(yes we were drinking but we were sober enough). There will be 3 races, up hill, down hill, and an auto X type thing. we will race once in about a month with them stock and again this summer after we have "built" them. I don't know the first thing about a lawn mower but I know I can build anything that moves and somethings that dont. Has anyone ever "built" a lawn mower and would anyone have one they would want to donate or sell for a cheap price. I'm trying to find one with an engine that I can still get parts for. Also if anyone else is bored your welcome to come race too, I have to much time on my hands __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

03-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#4
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	Scott your welcome to join. I dont plan to keep the stock motor, I just want one that I can make run decent for now. We are not sure what the "modified" race will consit of yet. It will probably be an open class and I know where I can get my hands on an R1 engine/trans for a good price. Originaly I wanted to be able to use this tractor at my house but they way its looking it wont be practical at all. there are talks of making it so only "mower" engines can be used. If thats the case I'm going to see how much Nitrous it can handle. __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

04-08-2008, 09:28 PM	#8
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/grd/634366773.html __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

04-10-2008, 09:11 PM	#9
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Would love to get a couple cheap hondas or something and have a rally race. It could be a multi race event......... __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

04-11-2008, 01:48 AM	#11
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	Well at this point in time i have no where to keep a lawn mower so I will not be participating, my buddy just got a snapper and is all about racing it around while it is stock for now. another guy I know saw the link about the craftsman pulley thing and is going to give it a shot __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

03-10-2008, 02:21 PM	#2
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Can I get involved? I have a 14 hp mower that is slightly modified and would love to be involved in such a prestigeous event! I can mill your head and do some motor work for ya. Let me know who is involved and if I can play with you guys. Sounds like fun!

03-10-2008, 02:23 PM	#3
Stang849 Stinkin Bastige Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anderson Twp. Posts: 178 Images: 236	Boy that took longer than I expected for Truggy to get involved!!!!

03-10-2008, 02:42 PM	#5
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Keep us posted...I'd show up to watch..

03-10-2008, 03:11 PM	#6
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	R1 motor? How much? I have a place where we can race em, hill climb em and tractor pull if that is needed and I would think that it would be fun to stick with the current motor modified. Not worth the effort of extensive mods as the chassis are not even able to handle excessive speeds. How about making them dual purpose? Tractor pulling, hill climbing and race all in 1? These things can rattle your spine at 40mph!

04-11-2008, 03:47 AM	#12
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