Safety is the main concern when you are considering participation in any type of racing. You won't be doing your loved ones any favors if you put yourself in jeopardy. You certainly won't win any races if you are spending your time benched and wounded.
Like other kinds of motorsports, the safety side of racing mowers has progressed. The lawn mower racing authorities now have devoted safety resources. The manufacturers of protective equipment have constantly developed new and better gear.
The regulations order the use of an ignition kill switch tether for racing lawn mowers - how could you disagree? The tether is connected to the kill switch of the vehicle and the racer's wrist. If a crash happens, or the pilot falls off the mower, the vehicle…show more content… A flying rock moving at 30 miles per hour could quickly end your day, if not your week. In that case, you will welcome the full-face shield. Helmets have a variety of safety ratings, and even helmets that appear to be the same appearance and style may have different safety ratings.
Since the helmet is shielding your most precious asset, this is not a place to hold back on spending. If you have a $5 head then go ahead and buy a $5 helmet. If you get a used helmet, be sure to check it for damage. If a helmet has been through a big accident, it may be smashed or the safety foam may be compacted and offer no additional safety.
Don't forget about your clothes. The choice of attire is also very significant. You might mow the front yard wearing cut off shorts and a t-shirt; you will need much more coverage for the real racing environment. You don't have to get fancy. Long pants and long sleeves are necessary. Choose a tough material, like denim or leather. When you take a digger while lawn mower racing, you will be immensely grateful that all of your skin is protected in a shielding layer of denim or leather. You will also welcome your legs being guarded around the hot exhaust system and
