Topic: FXT and FXS bumper rule?

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NO

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Yes

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United States Lawn Mower Racing Association

Published by Bruce Kaufman · Just now ·
USLMRA WILL SOON BE POSTING AN UPDATE TO THE 2016 RULE BOOK. THE UPDATE WILL INCLUDE NEW INFORMATION ON ALLOWANCE OF FX/S AND FX/T FRONT BUMPERS, BRAKES, PROTECTION OF FRONT ENDS & STEERING, INCREASED USE OF BLACK FLAGS, INCREASED OVERSIGHT OF BUILD COMPLIANCE AND MORE RIGOROUS TECH INSPECTION PROCEDURES. WE SUGGEST WAITING ON ANY BUILD MODIFICATIONS UNTIL THE UPDATE IS PUBLISHED. USLMRA THANKS THE RACING COMMUNITY FOR THE MANY COMMENTS SHARED PUBLICLY, PRIVATELY, VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, RACING FORUMS, E MAIL THREADS AND PHONE CALLS, AS WELL AS FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING AS WE WRESTLE WITH THESE ISSUES AFFECTING OUR SPORT! MOW TO COME SOON!

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United States Lawn Mower Racing Association

Published by Bruce Kaufman · 1 min ·
JANUARY 29, 2016

Based on racer comments regarding the use of front bumpers in the FX/S and FXT Classes, and the discovery of new safety information that has been brought to our attention, please note this new language in the 2016 USLMRA Rule Book, which takes effect January 31, 2016. Revised Rule Book will be posted ASAP.

REVISION, DATED JANUARY 31, 2016: For the 2016 racing season that front bumpers WILL BE AUTHORIZED in the FXS and FXT classes. Safety depends on drivers looking carefully at “their” driving habits and respecting other racers in these classes. We have also read numerous positive comments and these drivers have also commented on their safety concerns. Bottom line is to police yourselves and drive with common sense and remember your only racing for a $15-$25 trophy.
If you are concerned that your mower may not be compliant, we strongly urge you to contact one of our National Staff Members IN ADVANCE OF TRAVELING TO A RACE. Tech Inspection and adherence to the Rule Book will be followed more stringently this year.
Thank you, and have a fun, safe racing season.
Bruce Kaufman, Kerry Evans, Manny Torres, Richard Webb

USLMRA