Mesquite,Tx. Oct.6th 2007 first race of 2008 season
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Meet the racers of the LSMRA ! Here you will be able to know a little about each driver on the page. This is just the first page, it will take many more pages to get everyone in here. |
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John Nelson –President of LSMRA, Sir Lawns-a-lot #61. I have been racing for 5 years in AP, SP, IMOW and FX classes. Two-time winner of the Topsy turby (most flips) award. I saw lawn mower racing on TV and decided to give it a try. I had previously participated in the Richard Petty Driving School, Demolition Derby Race, Tried out for the Junkyard Wars TV show. And was lucky enough to be on the USA Network Commercial “Characters Welcome” I build my own mowers and have raced in 5 of the 6 racing classes. Just look for the Green and Yellow Mowers with the number 61. Hopefully I will be the one out front. As President of the LSMRA, I schedule the racing venues and produce the DVD’s from each race along with having fun racing with the best group of women and men anywhere. |
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| Charles Powell aka: Mr Mowjangles. Charles Powell, Past President of the LSMRA died unexpectedly and way too soon. Charles was USLMRA VP of Operations. Winner of the 2005 Pain in the Butt Award and simply, Mr. Mowjangles. Charles was a tireless and MOWtivated racer, Staff Member, Chapter President, Chief Steward and key leader of the USLMRA. He implemented the local chapter system, designed our new database, provided guidance for new Chapters, and updated the annual Rulebook. Charles was buried in his USLMRA Chief Stewart Shirt and a signed LSMRA Hat. Charles raced in the SP and AP classes with numerous Trophies both in local chapter races and national racing. |
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Mike Cupps aka: Mowsemite Sam My Name is Mike Cupps, I have been a member of the LSMRA since 1998 and was the 4th member of the LSMRA. I didn't have my first race until 2001 and I won the A/P state championship at that race along with 2 other rookies. My number is 79 no reason just picked 79. I have raced in A/P, S/P B/P F/X and I was Texas state champion in the IMOW class in 2003 and 2004and 2nd in F/X in 2004. I am from Corsicana,Texas. I got drawn into mower racing from the internet, I ran across it and started digging found the LSMRA website. I called Dubba G the founder of LSMRA and bent his ear over and over. He told me to join the ranks of mower racing, so I did. It took me 3 years to fianlly put a mower together the way I thought it should be. After numerous modifications and putting it in different classes over the years I still race that mower. I have a beautiful wife Vicki that races IMOW now and does quite well. My dad comes to most of the races with us and always has a good time. I own ACME Mowersports where I sell parts for racing mowers. |
| Vicki Vincent My name is Vicki Vincent. I am from Corsicana,Texas and I love racing lawnmowers. My mower is named "Cowboy Express" because I am the biggest Cowboy fan in Texas. My number is 097 because that was my number when I raced stock cars. I race in the IMOW class and have finished in 2nd in the state in 2005 and 2006.I won rookie of the year in 2005. I have 2 daughters and my husband Mike that races also. I got interested in lawnmower racing because when Mike and I first got together, he raced and talked me into it, and I have been hooked every since. Lawnmower racing is about one big family of freinds, having fun and competing to win. |
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Larry James aka: Larry My name is Larry James and my racing name is LARRY. My number is 612 and I race the B/P class. My mowers name TAZ-MOW-NIAN DEVIL. I am from Amarillo, Tx.. I have been racing for 1 year. I got interested in mower racing when I watched it on Speed Channel. My family is wife and son. I have place second 2 times and third 1 time in my first year. Lawnmower Racing: I like it, I love it, I want some more of it. |
| Bill LeBlanc My name is Bill LeBlanc,I am from Lake Charles, La. I don’t have a racing name yet. My racing number is 117 and I race in the S/P class. I have been racing for 1 year and I won the S/P class for that year 2006. I got interested in mower racing when my brother talked me into going to a lawnmower race. I have a wife and 2 sons. |
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Patty Robinson aka: Precious Mowments / Mow Kisses My name is Patty Robinson and I live in Rhome, Texas. I race the IMOW class and my mowers name is "Mow Kisses". My number is 73. I have been racing for 6 years at the local and national level .I got interested in mower racing by see my husband " The Mowron" racing and announcing and having fun. He became a member in 1999 and started racing and promoting the USLMRA and LSMRA in nearly every breath he takes. He made the sport an inspiration to me as well as others. I am married and have one son. Awards I have received are 2004,2005,2006 1st place in STOCK Class in the LSMRA,2006 3rd place in IMOW Class in LSMRA, and 2004 STOCK Champion in STOCK in the USLMRA. Every race is like a family reunion. We see these racers usually at races only. It is great fun getting to travel to all of the race venues and seeing different parts of the country. I have the Mat-ri-mow-nial support ofrom the Mowron. He takes carre of my Lawnmower and seethat it is race ready at every venue. |
| Tim Robinson aka: The Mowron My name is Tim Robinson my racing family and friends know me as "The Mowron". My racing number is #53 and I race in the S/P class. My mower's name is THE MOWRON "TWO". I come from Rhome,Texas (crossroads to the metroplex). I have been racing 7 years & not long enough. The way I became interested in mower racing was I saw it on "ESPN". I have been married to my bride for 33 years and have one son. The awards I have received are 2003 Most Improved Driver, and noted for being a great announcer for lawnmower racing. I just like to see the "look" ans amazement on peoples faces when we race,talk, and show our mowers. This is a family sport. My wife "Precious Mowments/ Mow Kisses, Likes the traveling,people we meet and the competition. I hate to pat myself on the back but, for the last 2 years of race competition,I have started and finished every heat and feature race which I have competed in. My mottois: Ride once, hooked for life. Tim ( The Mowron) Robinson |
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Dennis Drake My name is Dennis Drake. I am from Spicewood, Texas and am 54 years old. My racing mowers and I are not named, I am still looking for those perfect names. I race in the S/P and B/P classes and have been racing for 2 years. I was 3rd in IMOW in2005 and 2nd in B/P in 2006. Always wanted to race something and after coming within inches of loosing my life and that of my wife's, decided that I will live every day like it is my last, cause one day it will be. Have tinkered with small engines for over 30 years and enjoy it. And working on my mowers is the best stress relief that I have found yet. I look forward to going to the races, not just for the adrenaline of racing, but more importantly, to see all the folks I call friends from the LSMRA. |
| Dave Hill aka: DATHRILL My name is Dave Hill known to everyone in lawnmower racing as "DATHRILL". I live in Keller, Texas. My mower is named " Gran Turismow". I run in the B/P class and my number is #332. I have been racing for 4 years and the "Mowron" is responsible for me getting into mower racing. My family is, my wife Julie, 3 children, and 4 grandchildren. I have won 2nd inS/P 2003, 1st in S/P 2004, and 1st in B/P 2005 and 2006. My favorite part of racing mowers is the friends you make and the different places to see,and the fans. Who could ask for more. My motto is " It ain't cool if it don't shine" |
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Vinny Minchillo aka: Mowreo Andretti I am the one and only Vinny Minchillo known to the mower racing world as "Mowreo Andretti". I race 2 classes A/P and IMOW my IMOW mower is named "Mowserati" The A/P is still waiting. I am from Plano ,Texas, and I have been racing for 3 years. I got interested in mower racing when I saw an article on it in Autoweek. I thought it would take up alot less space than doing demolition derbys. My wife really never warmed up to the idea of a windowless pink and purple Lincoln Continental parked in front of the house. I am married and have one daughter, " |
| Gary Cogburn aka: Rooster My name is Gary Cogborn,I live in Bushland, Texas just outside of Amarillo. My racing number is 716. I race in the A/P, S/P, F/X classes. My mowers name is "Mowchete". I have been racing for 3 years. I got started in mower racing because I went to a local race and was hooked. My family is my wife Joy and we have been married 23 years have 2 kids. I have won 3rd in F/X class in 2006 and got the "Crying Towel" award for breaking all of my mowers in one race. A/P is a new class for me in 2007 to help the class grow and to race as much as possible at each venue. Favorite saying: I BROKE MY MOWERS!!! |
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Richard Lively aka: Ricky Bobby My name is Richard Lively known to the racing community as “Ricky Bobby”. I have been racing for 6 years. My mower number is 124 and my mower is the Mow Patrol. I will race in 3 classes in 2007 A/P, B/P and F/X. I am the 4 time state champion in the F/X class. |
| Steve Werthiem My name is Steve Wertheim, I live in Kendalia, Texas where we are having a great time. I am currently racing the IMOW class with the Hot Lap Racing Team: Steve, Jim and Cody Martinez, and Kerby Barbe. I have the support of my wife Suzanne and my wing man Jim Barbe. I am a retired Aerospace Engineer
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