It is the responsibility of the builder and driver to adhere to, and be familiar with, the requirement of this rulebook. All rules WILL be enforced by the Technical Inspector, with their ruling being the final word.


RULES OF THE TRACK

1. No driver who has consumed any alcoholic beverage on the day of an event may participate in a practice or race. NO alcoholic beverages may be consumed by ANY driver or race staff before the end of the last race or other on track activity.

2.  Intentional Bumping will not be Tolerated

3. The responsibility for a safe pass rests with the overtaking driver

4. Driver must keep both hands on the steering wheel, except to momentarily operate other controls.

5. If a driver leaves the course, he/she must re-enter the course as close as possible to the same point the mower left the marked track. The driver may not simply re-enter further down the track.

6. If a mower stalls on the course, the driver's first responsibility is to move the mower to a safe position off the track. Crew may not go on the course at any time during a race unless specifically directed to do so by the safety crew.

7. Mower must be completely stopped before driver dismounts.

8. Unsafe off-track driving practices may result in disqualification.

9. All drivers must attend all announced drivers meetings.

10. Protests against another driver or their mower must be lodged in writing with the pit tech prior to the start of the race, or within 30 minutes of its completion.

11. If a driver enters the pit area for any reason during a race you cannot reenter the race.

12. All classes will be starting in a double file rolling start. If there is a caution on the first lap there will be an original line up restart. In the event of a yellow flag caution after the first lap, the restart will be single file. On the restart no one can advance his/her position before crossing the safty cone.

13. Unsportsman like conduct in the pit area or on the track will result in a disquilification and points loss for the that race day

- Green Flag - Start or Restart of the race

- White Flag - Last Lap

- Checkered Flag - The race is over

- Yellow Flag - There is a accident on the track and caution must be used, immediately slow your machine to an idle.

- Red Flag - a mower has overturned or a rider has been thrown off, immediately stop your machine and kill the engine.

- Black Flag - If you are black flagged for a racing or safety violation you Must leave the track.

- Blue and Yellow Flag - If you are shown this flag you need to move over or hold your line.

RULES OF THE PITS

1. Mower pit speed is idle maximum

2. No smoking while fueling a mower or kart in the track area

3. Driver must dismount and engine must be off when fuel is added.

4. Mower must be completely stopped before driver dismounts

5. The driver is responsible for the conduct of his/her guests and crew, even while on the track.

6. Unauthorized personnel shall not enter the racing course. All individuals entering the racing course must sign a release discharging the Kansas Outlaws from liability. All individuals entering the track area must display a wristband.

7. No pets are allowed on the racing course.

8. No vehicles other than racing mowers and official vehicles such as tow mowers shall be on the track.

9. Entry fees shall be: $15.00 per mower racer, $10.00 for kart racers.

- Kids Karts must be at least 6 years old

- Super Stocks must be at least 10 years old

- Modifieds, Pro Modified, Outlaws must be 16 years old

3. All drivers must sign the insurance paper at registration.


DRIVER SAFETY EQUIPMENT

1. Every driver must wear an automobile racing or motorcycle-type helmet approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation or the Snell Foundation.

2. The helmet must fit snugly and be securely buckled when the driver is on the track.

3. Goggles or face shield is required. Glasses are not sufficient.

4. Every driver must wear long pants and full-finger gloves

5. An approved racing neck support is MANDATORY in all classes, chest protectors are optional in all classes

6. Driver must have a fire extinguisher in his/her equipment.

MOWER ELIGIBILITY

1. Events are open to all riding lawn mowers, but they must have been originally designed and sold to mow residential lawns.

2. Final determination of eligibility and classification is up to the Tech Inspectors, in consultation with the Kansas Outlaws.

3. Organizers reserve the right to reject at any time any mower, which in their opinion, represents an attempt to defeat the spirit of these regulations.

TECHNICAL INSPECTION

1. Every mower entered in any Kansas Outlaw event must be approved for competition by Technical Inspection before practicing of racing at any event.

2. Drivers may be tested by race officials at any time for knowledge of flag procedures and these regulations. Drivers must pass all tests in order to practice or race.

3. Drivers must show their personal safety equipment at technical inspection before practicing or racing at any event.

4. If, after reading these regulations you need a clarification, you are encouraged to contact one of the staff members PRIOR TO RACEDAY.

5. If any racer has an issue with any of the other mowers at any time, that racer has until the end of the night to contest the mower being safe/legal to race.


RACING CLASSES SPECIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED FOR ALL RACING CLASSES, Super Stock, Modified, Pro Modified, and Outlaw :

1.CUTTING BLADES MUST BE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM ALL MOWERS. Mowers must have a cutting deck securely mounted in the stock location, with a minimum of 2.5 inch ground clearance under the lowest point of the deck, except in the outlaw class where you don't need to run a deck.

2. All mowers MUST be equipped with an automatic throttle closing devise.

3. All mowers must be equipped with a tether style kill switch, which will turn the ignition off if the driver leaves the mower. Velcro is NOT acceptable.

4. Mower brakes must be in good condition, easily operated and operating on at least two wheels.

5. Brakes may be improved in any way.

6. Throttle and brake controls may be relocated.

7. Discreet frame strengthening is allowed.

8. Mowers must be free of projections, which could injure the driver or a competitor, or damage to another mower.

9. Mowers must be safe and complete.

10. Fenders may be discreetly moved, but not altered.

11. All exposed chains and sprockets must be fitted with metal guards, which will direct a broken chain downward.

12. Bumpers are only allowed in the outlaw class.

13. All positively charged terminals must be insulated with a cover or heavy tape, and battery's must be well secured.

14. No offset or stagger. Body must be mounted in the center of the wheels. Lawnmower seats only, in the stock location.

15. Glass headlights must be removed.

16. Chain guards will be mandatory in all classes. The chain guard must direct the broken chain down to the ground. 


RACING CLASSIFICATIONS

1. Engine must be originally manufactured for the use in lawn mowing equipment and be stock in appearance, with the exception of air filter and exhaust. Engines must remain stock internally with the exception of the governors.

2. Engines may be L heads, Flat heads, or over head valve engines with a maximum displacement of 28cid.

3. Exhaust design is open, but must terminate away from driver and competitors, in the rearward and/or downward direction.

4. Starter and battery must be onboard.

5. Drivelines may be modified from the engine pulley to the rear wheels, but must utilize a shift able lawnmower transmission or transaxle.

6. No centrifugal clutches and/or torque converters.

7. No suspension or shock absorbers.

8. Front axles must use a one piece beam, front axles must be reinforced or fabricated . Aluminum may not be used.

9. Lawnmower tires must be used, 5in. Minimum on the front, 8in. Minimum on the rear.

10. steering system must be altered or fabricated for safety purposes.

11. Foot holds must be discrete and made such that the foot cannot become entangled in a rollover.

12. All parts should be of lawnmower origin.

13. 38in. Maximum width from outside to outside of rear tires .

14. Unaltered wheel base.

15. Pump gas only, fuel additive or octane boost may be used but not recommended. No alcohol fuel allowed.

16. Stock brakes can be used but are not recommended, mechanical disc or hydraulic disc brakes are encouraged for safety purposes.

17. 4 in minimum frame height, 2.5in minimum deck height 

MODIFIED:

1. Engine must be originally manufactured for use in lawn mowing equipment and be stock in appearance, with the exception of air filter. Engine may be internally modified.

2. Engine's may be Over Head Valve style engines with a maximum Cubic Inch Displacement of 28 cid.

3. Exhaust design is open, but must terminate away from driver and competitors, in rearward and/or downward direction.

4. Starter must be onboard.

5. Driveline may be modified from the engine pulley to rear wheels, but must utilize a shiftable lawnmower transmission or transaxle.

6. No centrifugal clutches and/or torque converters.

7. No suspension or shock absorbers. Front axles must use a one piece beam.

8. Front axle may be reinforced or fabricated but aluminum may not be used.

9. Lawnmower tires must be used.

10. Footholds must be discrete and made such that the foot cannot become entangled in a rollover.

11. All parts should be of lawnmower origin.

12. 40 inch maximum width

13. Unaltered wheelbase

14. 5 inch minimum front wheels, 8 inch minimum rear wheels.

15. Racing fuel may be used but no alcohol

16. 4 in minimum frame height, 2.5 minimum frame height.

1. Engine must be originally manufactured for the use in lawn mowing equipment and be stock in appearance, with the exception of air filter and exhaust. Engines may be internally modified.

2. Engines may be opposed or v twin with an original horsepower of 25 and must be a vertical shaft engine.

3. Exhaust design is open, but must terminate away from driver and competitors, in the rearward and/or downward direction.

4. Starter and battery must be onboard.

5. Drivelines may be modified from the engine pulley to the rear wheels, but must utilize a shift able lawnmower transmission or transaxle.

6. No centrifugal clutches and/or torque converters.

7. No suspension or shock absorbers.

8. Front axles must use a one piece beam, front axles must be reinforced or fabricated . Aluminum may not be used.

9. Lawnmower tires must be used, 5in. Minimum on the front, 6in. Minimum on the rear. Must use lawn mower tires.

10. Steering system must be altered or fabricated for safety purposes.

11. Foot holds must be discrete and made such that the foot cannot become entangled in a rollover.

12. All parts should be of lawnmower origin.

13. 42in. Maximum width from outside to outside of rear tires .

14. Unaltered wheel base.

15. Racing Fuel may be used.

16. Brakes must be upgraded to a mechanical disc or hydraulic disc brakes, stock breaks will not be allowed.

17. Minimum Frame height is 4 inches.

18. Deck haves must be usedOUTLAW:

1. Karts may be factory built or homemade.

2. Length must be no more than 6'

3. Maximum width is 42"

4. Maximum wheel size is 6"

5. Karts MUST have a mechanical or hydraulic brakes

6.49cc karts must have a kill switch, 5.5hp karts must have a tethered kill switch.

7. Protective gear must include, helmet (if not full face with shield, goggles must be worn), neck brace, and gloves.

8. Numbers on both sides and front must be 3" tall

9. Must use pump gas.

There will be two kart classes, 49cc and 5.5hp. In the 5.5hp class modifications are limited to removing the governor and replacing the carb, but the carb must be a stock briggs carb.