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Mowin' Em Down in the Empire State

Kiskatom Fire Department hosts National Lawn Mower Racing Series Stop

Catskill, NY - July 1, 2002 -- The Hudson Valley will be on the Cutting Edge of American motorsports as the Kiskatom Volunteer Fire Department hosts the 3rd Annual STA-BIL Hudson Valley Regional, A Race For Riding Lawn Mowers, Saturday, July 20, 2002, 12:00PM, gates open at 9:00AM, at the Catskill Events Center, Route 32, Catskill, New York. Admission is $5, under 12 is free. The event includes food and merchandise vendors, a beer garden, and children’s activities.

The 3rd Annual STA-BIL Hudson Valley Regional will feature racing in four road track classes: Stock, (10 mph), IMOW (20 mph), Prepared (35 mph) and Factory Experimental (50 mph), a “Future Mowers” division (ages 3 – 6), and the “Kiskatom Kup Challenge” (open only to Fire Departments). All cutting blades are removed. The race is a points race on the STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series circuit.
 

“We’re looking forward to another great event,” said Kendall Stanley, local race director and member of the Kiskatom Volunteer Fire Department. “STA-BIL lawn mower racing is very popular across the country, and especially big here in New York with the Hudson Valley Lawn Mower Racing Association. We’ll surely be on the cutting edge!”
 

Racers in the STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series travel across the country each season competing for points, trophies, glory and bragging rights. There are no cash prizes in lawn mower racing. A sense of humor is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Racers from more than 15 states are expected to compete including The Turfinator, Sodzilla, Blading Saddles, Mowin For Broke and Ace of Blades.
 

The 3rd Annual STA-BIL Hudson Valley Regional, Saturday, July 20th is the fourth STA-BIL Lawn Mower Race event ever held in the Hudson Valley. “We’re so hooked on lawn mower racing that we formed a local chapter – the Hudson Valley Lawn Mower Racing Association,” according to Stanley, who is also the president of the HVLMRA. “This year we not only have the big race to benefit the fire department, but we’re adding a weekly race schedule for local sod warriors to race all season long.” Rocky Claro, Kiskatom Fire Department’s Chief adds, “Our signature race this year will once again be the ‘Kiskatom Kup Challenge,’ our annual competition for Fire Departments. The winner will have their department name entered on the cup, will keep the cup for the year, and will have to defend the cup the following year. Thanks to Bobby Abrahamsen, Kiskatom is the defending champion.”
 

“We encourage the public to come out and race," added Stanley. “Anyone 16 years or older can become a lawn mower racer. We’ll find a place for you. If you ever thought about racing and experiencing the thrill of speed and glory, then come out and join us. We encourage local participation, and although racers from across the country will be competing, we have plenty of room for local sod warriors. We know if you see the race on July 20th, you’ll want to race next year. The mow, the merrier!”
 

The STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series has been featured on the TV sitcom "Home Improvement," The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Arizona Republic, Sports Illustrated, FOXnews.com, USA Today, CBS This Morning, The Paul Harvey Radio Network, WGY Clear Channel Radio, AutoWeek, Modern Maturity and TNN Friday Night Motor Madness.

The STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series has aired on the Speedvision Network. Speedvision is the first and only 24-hour cable network devoted to the millions of people who love cars, boats, airplanes and motorcycles and who share a passion for speed and the lifestyle that goes with it.
Series sponsors include STA-BIL, the fuel stabilizer for lawn mowers and power equipment that keeps gas fresh for quick starts along with 104+ Octane Boost, HEET Gas-Line Antifreeze, and Gold Eagle Leak Stoppers.

For More Information Contact:

Hudson Valley Lawn Mower Racing Association
12 Diamond CT, Saugerties, NY 12477
Tel: 845-247-9271
E-mail: mowinfo@hvlmra.org

Internet: mowinfo@hvlmra.org

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