BEAR CREEK RACEWAY PARK
MOWER TRIFECTA LAWN MOWER DEMO DERBY RULES 2024

General Info:

1. Entry fee is $20.00 & must be paid day of the event prior to going through technical inspection.
2. If unsure of a specific rule, send pics/ask questions via the track’s social media channels.
3. Top 3 guaranteed payout regardless of number of entries: 1^st $250.00, 2^nd $150.00, 3^rd $100.00.
4. Six race series dates of 3/23, 4/27, 6/8, 6/22, 7/13 & 9/14.

Chassis:

5. Front engine riding lawn mowers only. No home-built mowers. No zero turns.
6. Decks/blades/deck belts must be removed.
7. Max engine horsepower of 18. (Must be verified in tech) Engine must remain stock.
8. Maximum height of mower is 36”.
9. Clutch and/or footbrake must be in working condition. You may use a hand throttle.
10. Changing of pulleys allowed.
11. No altering of tires. No additional/aftermarket tire protections allowed.
12. No frame reinforcements allowed except for foot and leg protection.
13. All glass (head lights) must be removed. Spark plug and carburetor protections allowed.
14. You must be able to start your mower while staying seated. Must demonstrate in tech.

Safety:

15. You must weld/bolt in foot/leg protection using aluminum or steel material. If they fall off during competition, you will be automatically disqualified.
16. If the gas tank and/or battery is in front of the motor, you must move it to between motor and driver or weld/bolt in metal protection around it. (No minimums to the additional protection)
17. You shall secure the hood with bolts, welding or #9 safety wire. Rope will not be accepted.
18. Numbers must be displayed on the hood with minimum 5” high numbers.
19. Back protection bolted/welded in is permitted. Roll loop allowed but not required.
20. Gas tank cannot be more than half full to begin the event.

Driver:

21. Driver must be 18 years of age. Driver’s must submit an entry form. Forms available race day.
22. All drivers and mowers must go through technical inspection before entering the competition.
23. Helmet, long pants, gloves (doesn’t have to be racing style), long sleeve shirt required at a minimum. Neck braces recommended.

Race Procedure:

24. No direct hitting of leg area will be permitted. Result of direct intentional contact will result in automatic disqualification. (T-boning another competitor full speed will result in being disqualified from event and all future lawn mower demo derby events.
25. If any part of your body touches the ground once the event starts, you will be disqualified.
26. Competition ends when there’s only one mower capable of moving.
27. All other race procedures will be discussed on race day.