| Safety is the main concern when you are | | | | asset, this is not a place to hold back on spending. |
| considering participation in any type of racing. You | | | | If you have a $5 head then go ahead and buy a |
| won't be doing your loved ones any favors if you | | | | $5 helmet. If you get a used helmet, be sure to |
| put yourself in jeopardy. You certainly won't win | | | | check it for damage. If a helmet has been |
| any races if you are spending your time benched | | | | through a big accident, it may be smashed or the |
| and wounded. | | | | safety foam may be compacted and offer no |
| Like other kinds of motorsports, the safety side | | | | additional safety. |
| of racing mowers has progressed. The lawn | | | | Don't forget about your clothes. The choice of |
| mower racing authorities now have devoted | | | | attire is also very significant. You might mow the |
| safety resources. The manufacturers of | | | | front yard wearing cut off shorts and a t-shirt; |
| protective equipment have constantly developed | | | | you will need much more coverage for the real |
| new and better gear. | | | | racing environment. You don't have to get fancy. |
| The regulations order the use of an ignition kill | | | | Long pants and long sleeves are necessary. |
| switch tether for racing lawn mowers - how could | | | | Choose a tough material, like denim or leather. |
| you disagree? The tether is connected to the kill | | | | When you take a digger while lawn mower racing, |
| switch of the vehicle and the racer's wrist. If a | | | | you will be immensely grateful that all of your skin |
| crash happens, or the pilot falls off the mower, | | | | is protected in a shielding layer of denim or |
| the vehicle will involuntarily shut down. | | | | leather. You will also welcome your legs being |
| Lawn mower racing associations require helmets | | | | guarded around the hot exhaust system and |
| for all riders in all classes. A specific helmet style | | | | engine. |
| or rating may even be required by certain | | | | Gloves are also necessary if you are determined |
| divisions or series. The sanctioning body may | | | | to win at this sport. I recommend mechanic's |
| even require a particular Snell rating by year. A full | | | | glove with a leather palm, and make sure it fits |
| face helmet is highly recommended, even if it is | | | | well. These gloves give excellent protection during |
| not already dictated by the regulations. | | | | lawn mower races. |
| Because most of the events are held on dirt | | | | Last of all, think about your toes. Racing boots |
| tracks, the danger of airborne debris is great. A | | | | come in many different designs. Your local |
| flying rock moving at 30 miles per hour could | | | | motorcycle dealer should have a complete |
| quickly end your day, if not your week. In that | | | | selection of colors and styles. Boots produced for |
| case, you will welcome the full-face shield. Helmets | | | | motocross racing will protect for your feet, shins |
| have a variety of safety ratings, and even | | | | and calves while racing that lawn mower. A |
| helmets that appear to be the same appearance | | | | cheaper substitute is your standard leather work |
| and style may have different safety ratings. | | | | boot; these are sturdy and provide safety and |
| Since the helmet is shielding your most precious | | | | support. |