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July 19-20 12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan
« on: July 08, 2014, 11:53:25 pm »
12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan

The 12th Annual STA-BIL Nationals Race for Huntington’s Disease Research, Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20, 2014, “The Jim Keech Memorial Race for Huntington’s Disease” will again honor one of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association’s most beloved competitors  and raise awareness and money for Huntington’s Disease research.

Official Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/HD-Mower-Races/177121298086?fref=photo

The Mikula-Keech Family and the Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association look 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.  We have the original “Purple People Eater” raffle mower built by Doc Kuhfeldt.  This machine was owned and successfully raced by Art Neavill before he passed away.  Jim Mikula purchased it from his estate and restored it to once again give this popular machine away to the winner.

•   1st Prize:  JP/IMOW Class racing mower, $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 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 1:00pm, and concessions are 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 19:
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 20:
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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Re: July 19-20 12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2014, 11:54:00 pm »
Will be my first ever national race event do I need to register with the uslmra before I go or can I do that on race day

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Re: July 19-20 12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2014, 08:45:14 am »
Will be my first ever national race event do I need to register with the uslmra before I go or can I do that on race day

You can do it race day.. It will cost you $5 more for your membership or go online and save.
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Re: July 19-20 12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2014, 07:59:03 pm »
HERES A QUESTION FOR ANYONE, DO YOU HAVE TO BE RACING TO GET INTO THE PITS? I HAVE A CHANCE TO GO ON SUNDAY BUT DON'T WANT TO SIT IN THE STANDS, NOT THE PLACE FOR ME. I HAVE HEARD CONFLICTING STORIES AND DON'T WANT TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO SIT ON A BLEACHER. I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A US NATIONAL AND REALLY WANT TO GO!
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Re: July 19-20 12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2014, 08:32:36 am »
HERES A QUESTION FOR ANYONE, DO YOU HAVE TO BE RACING TO GET INTO THE PITS? I HAVE A CHANCE TO GO ON SUNDAY BUT DON'T WANT TO SIT IN THE STANDS, NOT THE PLACE FOR ME. I HAVE HEARD CONFLICTING STORIES AND DON'T WANT TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO SIT ON A BLEACHER. I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A US NATIONAL AND REALLY WANT TO GO!

All you have to do is buy a pit pass and sign the waver and your in.. We encourage new racers to do this so they can get ideas for the builds and to make improvements. Most drivers are willing to share there builds but may not share there secrets. 
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Re: July 19-20 12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2014, 11:59:20 am »
Please pay attention to the registration times as this is the only time you can buy a pit pass, if I am correct.
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Re: July 19-20 12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2014, 06:52:26 pm »
Will be a fun weekend  Hotel room has been booked for months :)   

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Re: July 19-20 12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2014, 11:40:18 am »
I plan on being there as well. some body has to finish last.  :(
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Re: July 19-20 12th Annual HD Fundraiser In Sparta, Michigan
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2014, 01:05:39 pm »
Here is the links to the Un-Official Results to this weekends Michigan Event Results will become Official in 14 days if there are no changes.

Saturday July 19th:
http://www.letsmow.com/2014-season-schedule/race-results/?mylaps=type,event,eventid,1051792

Sunday July 20th:
http://www.letsmow.com/2014-season-schedule/race-results/?mylaps=type,event,eventid,1051517
Kerry Evans
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Owner/Builder 2001 S/P National Champion
e-mail: evansop@bellsouth.net

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