March 18, 2009
USLMRA SET FOR THE FIRST STA-BIL LAWN MOWER RACE
OF THE 2009 SEASON!!!!!!!!
Avon Park, Florida, Saturday and Sunday, April 4-5, 2009
Well it’s that time again Sod Warriors, once again The USLMRA 2009 Sta-Bil Racing Series returns to exciting and beautiful Florida April 4-5, 2009. We can look forward to a spectacular 2 days of racing hosted by the Florida Lawn Racing Association
Thanks to the efforts of FLA Officials Tom Ast; FLA and Sid Whiteside, they have put together 2 days of exciting mower racing and you can expect nothing but a first class event to kick off the 2009 USLMRA STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series.
NASGRASS LMRA will be running exhibition races in their classes to help fill the time taken between the Heats and Features to keep the spectators entertained.
Please remember that the 2009 rule book changes have been implemented and will be enforced.
The track will be open on Friday for early arrivals and maybe for a little pre race Skoaling Session.
After Saturday’s activities the FLA plans on hosting a barbeque for all racers.
Race Day Schedules:
Saturday April 4, 2009
Registration 3-5 Pm
Tech 3-5 pm
Drivers meeting 5:30 pm
Practice 6 pm
Racing starts 7 pm
Sunday April 5, 2009
Registration 9-11 am
Tech 9-11 am
Drivers meeting 11:30 am
Practice 12 pm
Racing starts 1 pm
The running order for practice and features will be JP, IMOW, AP, SP, CP, BP, and FX
Directions:
The correct address for the Avon Park track site is
2155 Herrick Rd; Avon Park, FL 33825
From the Jacksonville area:
1: Merge onto I-95 S via the exit on the LEFT. 88.2 miles
2: Merge onto I-4 W via EXIT 260B toward ORLANDO. 77.8 miles
3: Merge onto US-27 S via EXIT 55 toward HAINES CITY / CYPRESS GARDENS. 47.2 miles
4: Turn RIGHT onto W MAIN ST / FL-64. Continue to follow FL-64. 1.3 miles
5: Turn LEFT onto SHELL AVE. <0.1 miles 6: SHELL AVE becomes W HERRICK ST. <0.1 miles 7: End at 2155 W Herrick Rd Avon Park, FL 33825-9094, US Cost: Admission is $5.00 for spectators, and additional $5.00 for Pit pass and Drivers will not be required to pay a race registration fee. Camping facilities: There is limited Camping in the pits. There is limited electric but no water hooks. There will be portable latrine facilities on site at the track. Hotel information: Ramada Inn $65 Single/Double 2165 US Hwy 27 S $10 ea. additional Lake Placid, FL 33852 863-465-3133 Reed's Motel $63 Single 102 US Hwy 27 S $73 Double Avon Park, FL 33825 $10 ea. additional 863-453-3194 Holiday Inn Express $89 Single/Double 4400 US Hwy 27 N $10 ea. additional Sebring, FL 33870 863-386-1115 The Econo Lodge (863)-453-2000 Rate: $70.00. 2511 US 27 S Avon Park, FL 33825 Travel Inn of Sebring 863-385-4448 $50, Single or Double The Oak Tree Inn Avon Park, 863-453-3165 $56 single, $65 Double Sebring Inn Rate: $59 Single 863-385-7049 The Quality Inn, $89. 863-385-4500 Campgrounds Trails End Fishing Resort $85 - $98 4232 Trails End Road Lorida, FL 33857 888-603-9209 863-655-0134 Pratt's Resort on Lake June Call for rates $10 ea. additional 786 Lake June Road Lake Placid, FL 33852 863-699-1223 I look forward to seeing everyone once again and look forward to 2 great days of fun, competitive and safe racing. .. Have a safe journey to the Sunshine state! Manny Torres USLMRA Tech Director, Steering Committee Member. Delmarva LC President Cell: 410-808-5641 Csm.torres@netzero.net
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