The U.S. Pacific Coast Open and STA-BIL Pacific Coast Summer Nationals are almost here, Saturday and Sunday, July 2nd & 3rd in Estacada, Oregon and The United States Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA) invites you to join us for a great weekend in the Pacific Northwest!
Estacada Area Community Events (EACE) and the USLMRA will present two days of racing mowers as part of the annual 4th of July Festival in Estacada, Oregon. Race mowers will compete at speeds of up to 50mph with cutting blades removed on a custom-built lawn mower racing track in Estacada, located about 33 miles from the Portland airport.
There will be tow money available for racers who Pre-Register by Monday, June 27. Tow money allocation will be announced soon after June 27.
Spectator admission is $5.00, free for ages 12 and under. A Family Discount Coupon is available at facebook.com/Estacada4thofJuly.
The US Pacific Coast Open
The US Pacific Coast Open is an extension of the U.S. Open Racing Program, based on the success of the inaugural U.S. Open held during the 2010 STA-BIL Nationals Weekend. The U.S. Pacific Coast Open is the first stop on the rapidly expanding U.S. Open Racing Series, which will bring Open Races to venues across America.
Two days of USLMRA-Sanctioned and Open Class lawnmower racing will bring together lawn mower racers from across the West. Plus, USLMRA will be offering tow money for racers to help with travel expenses.
“We are continuing to expand our appeal to more racers outside of the USLMRA and create Open Races,” said Kaufman. “The U.S. Pacific Coast Open will afford a wide range of lawnmower racers an opportunity to compete in either in an Open format or as part of the STA-BIL Lawn & Garden Mower Racing Series – US National Points Race Circuit. Racers competing in Estacada can qualify for the 2011 STA-BIL Keeps Gas Fresh Finals. There are plenty of options for all racers, and a great way to celebrate during the long 4th of July Weekend.”
The U.S. Pacific Coast Open is a free event for racers. Racers will pay no race fees, USLMRA membership is not required to participate, but will definitely be appreciated. 1st-5th Place trophies will be awarded in both Open and STA-BIL Series Classes.
The U.S. Pacific Coast Open will have full-computerized Timing & Scoring provided by EOP Pro Event Timing & Scoring. There will be no transponder fees.
Racers will not have to make technical modifications to their machines in order to compete in the U.S. Pacific Coast Open. The races are open to any mower deemed safe by USLMRA Tech Staff and that meet all USLMRA Safety Standards, see USLMRA Rule Book.
Mow Bang Raceway Location & Directions
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Estacada Schedule of Events
Schedule subject to change.
Saturday, July 2nd
11:00 AM: Tech Inspection 1:00 PM: Open Practice 2:00 PM: Drivers Meeting 2:30 PM: Heat Races 4:00 PM: NO RACING: Festival Entertainment 5:00 PM: Heat Races 6:00 PM: NO RACING: Festival Entertainment 7:00 PM: Trophy Races 9:00 PM: Trophy Ceremony 10:00 PM: Mini Bang Fireworks Sky Show
Racing Order: JP, IMOW, AP, SP, CP, BP, FX, |
Sunday, July 3rd
11:00 AM: Tech Inspection 1:00 PM: Open Practice 2:00 PM: Drivers Meeting 2:30 PM: Heat Races 4:00 PM: NO RACING: Festival Entertainment 5:00 PM: Heat Races 6:00 PM: NO RACING: Festival Entertainment 7:00 PM: Trophy Races 9:00 PM: Trophy Ceremony 10:00 PM: Mini Bang Fireworks Sky Show
Racing Order: JP, IMOW, AP, SP, CP, BP, FX, |
*Subject to USLMRA safety inspection. Contact USLMRA VP Kerry Evans at 251-421-1957 or Estacada Tech Inspector Bob Newman at 209-481-1150 for pre-race mower approval.
Important Links
- Pre-Register for the US Pacific Coast Open
- U.S. Pacific Coast Open on EstacadaAreaEvents.com
- Estacada 4th of July Festival
- Photos & Video of the construction of the “Mow Bang Raceway” in Estacada
- Official Announcement of the US Pacific Coast Open
- A clarification on Rules & Classes
- RSVP on Facebook
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