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Jim Keech Memorial Race For Huntington’s Disease Research

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July 20-21, Jim Keech Memorial Race For Huntington’s Disease Research, Sparta, MI

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STA-BIL Series Honors “Kemowsod” again with Annual HD Fundraiser named in his honor

The 11th Annual STA-BIL Great Lakes Summer Nationals Race for Huntington’s Disease Research, Saturday-Sunday, July 20-21, 2013 has been named “The Jim Keech Memorial Race for Huntington’s Disease” to honor one of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association’s most beloved competitors.  We will also be honoring Dr. Art Neavill who was a vital & vibrant member of the Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association.

The Mikula-Keech Family looks forward to hosting racers and friends from across the country to this Crown Jewel of the STA-BIL Lawn & Garden Mower Racing Series.  Come race with us on one of the smoothest grass tracks in the series.

We are proud to announce that over the past nine years, this event as raised more than $100,000 for Huntington’s Disease Research.

Once again a very special raffle will take place for Huntington’s Disease Research.  A brand new John Deere racing mower built Jayson & Jim Mikula will be raffled off during the weekend.   Charlie Bowen donated the engine this year. The rest of the parts where supplied by Four Seasons and Jim and Jayson Mikula.  Doc Kuhfeldt’s idea for the HD Mower Raffle lives on, and the contest gains new MOWmentum every year!

•   1st Prize:  JP/IMOW Class racing mower built by Jayson and Jim Mikula, $1500 cash, or a John Deere D105 lawn tractor.  Winner’s choice.
•   2nd Prize:  Battery operated John Deere riding toy tractor

Donation:  $2.00 per ticket or three (3) for $5.00.  Drawing will be held Sunday, July 21, 2013.  Winners do not need to be present to win, and delivery of the mower will be worked out with the winner.  100% of the proceeds go to Huntington’s disease research.

For tickets and information:
Four Seasons Yard & Sport Equipment, Inc.
Comstock Park, Michigan
Phone:  616-784-2471
mwrman@fourseasns.com

 
Lunch will be served on both Saturday and Sunday, concessions available both days.  Please RSVP to Jayson Mikula  @ jaysonmikula@yahoo.com for the free lunch.

Please visit the event the Official HD Mower Races Web Site at http://www.hdmowerraces.com/ and Facebook Page, H.D. Mower Races, for all the latest information!  

Track location
Paul C. Miller Airport
9100 Vinton Ave.
Sparta, MI 49345

http://www.city-data.com/airports/Paul-C-Miller-Sparta-Airport-Sparta-Michigan.html


Schedule for Saturday July 20:
Registration 12- 3 pm
Tech 12-3 pm
Driver Meeting 3:30 pm
Practice (mandatory) 4:15 pm
Racing begins 5 pm


Schedule for Sunday 21:
Registration 9-11:30
Tech 9 -11:30
Drivers Meeting 11:45 pm
Hot laps (mandatory) 12:15 pm
Racing begins at 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE:

Racers will pay a $20.00 fee, which covers insurance, pit access, rental of one transponder and computer timing & scoring.  Additional transponders rental are $5.00.  ALL other persons, including pit crew and minors must pay $5.00 for Pit Access.  

Camping will be allowed in the pits as long as there are no fires or fireworks.  This must be strictly adhered to because the track is located on airport grounds.  There are also public camp grounds located about 10 minutes from the track in Cedar Springs MI.

There will be 7 portable facilities on site, 2 located in the pits
and 5 in the spectator area, and they will be cleaned Sun morning

Hotel information is as follows:

America’s Best Value Inn
777 3 Mile Rd
Walker MI 49544
888-315-2378 or 616-784-2900

Swan Inn Motel
5182 Alpine Ave NW
Comstock Park MI 49321
800-875-SWAN or 616-784-1224

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids
500 Center Drive
Grand Rapids MI 49544
616-647-1000

Quality Inn Grand Rapids North
2171 Holton Court NW
Walker MI 49544
800-4CHOICE or 616-791-8630

Comfort Suites
350 Dodge Street
616-785-7899

Spring Hill Suites
450 Center Drive
Grand Rapids MI 49544
616-785-1600

Holiday Inn Express
358 River Ridge DR NW
Walker, MI
616-647-4100


SEE YOU IN SPARTA!

Bruce Kaufman
Mr. Mow It All
Founder & Past President
U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association
Founded April 1, 1992

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Can't wait for this weekend to come :)    Had a blast last year. 

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Never been to this place but can't wait to get there sounds like a awesome place to race!!! The Illinois Posse will be there!!!
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Never been to this place but can't wait to get there sounds like a awesome place to race!!! The Illinois Posse will be there!!!
Sweet!  It was fun racing against your crew in Iowa.  Be nice to Ivy she is racing CP 53 on Saturday.  Try not to kill her or the tractor, I need it for Sunday! 
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2011 rookie of the year MILMRA   2012 most improved driver MILMRA   2nd in points national CP
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don't you worry about me. this girl can race, you might need it for sunday if I let you drive it  ;)

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Here is a Link to the Un-Official results of today's Sta-Bil Jim Keech Memorial Race..Saturday 7/20/2013
http://www.letsmow.com/2013-season-schedule/race-results/?mylaps=type,event,eventid,929954
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Owner/Builder 2001 S/P National Champion
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don't you worry about me. this girl can race, you might need it for sunday if I let you drive it  ;)

Ya heard that didn't ya!?!? She's a keeper!
You never win a race by focusing on one aspect of the race!  Motor isn't everything, but you better have a good one!  Chassis too!  But remember, a driver can take a slow machine and make it faster!  I may not have/be the best of any of these but I'm trying!
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Here is a Link to the Un-Official results of today's Sta-Bil Jim Keech Memorial Race..Sunday 7/21/2013
http://www.letsmow.com/2013-season-schedule/race-results/?mylaps=type,event,eventid,931007
Kerry Evans
USLMRA President
Evans Outdoor Power & Promotions
USLMRA Timing and Scoring
USLMRA Steering Committe Member
Dixie Outlaws Safety Director
Owner/Builder 2001 S/P National Champion
e-mail: evansop@bellsouth.net

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Thanks for letting me have the best seat in the house :)  I just have to remember the fire extinguisher the next time i run to a fire  :bash:


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Yep.   She is a keeper.   She seriously kicks tail on it.  Hopefully we can build another box chassis this year. 
Alex Stella
CP Indian powered #53
98 MTD Box Chassis live axle 700
2011 rookie of the year MILMRA   2012 most improved driver MILMRA   2nd in points national CP
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