Lawn Tractor Racing

South Shore Snapshots

Okay, so I know the title sounds a little bizarre, but as I found out first-hand today, this is indeed a "sport". My sons and I had quite a good time watching these little buzz-bombs circle the grass at speeds greater than any lawn tractor was ever originally designed for. Here are six shots to whet your appetite; the full gallery link is provided at the end of this post.

#1 - The pace "tractor" leading out the next heat...



#2 - Burning down the front straightaway...



#3 - No blades allowed, but still tearing up the grass...



#4 - Fishtail coming out of turn four...



#5 - Near wipeout...



#6 - Jockeying for position...



All shots with Pentax K20D and DA* 50-135mm. Full gallery of some 150 or so photos can be found http://southshoresnapshots.smugmug.com/gallery/8872613_xbja8#588152193_EvjYshere.

Thanks for looking,

Rob

Gringriff

Cool. Looks like fun. I like them all especially 4 and 5!

ian408

Wild. I've seen it on TV before...I think I get it.

These are very cool shots

beetle8

If you've ever souped up your lawn tractor to win a race... You may be a redneck.

Photosbychuck

Great Photos

I have to ask did you girl win?

South Shore Snapshots

Gringriff wrote:

Cool. Looks like fun. I like them all especially 4 and 5!

Thanks everyone!

I kinda have to agree with the redneck comment...good one

As for the girl, Chuck, she was only out there to keep the pace; no racing for her.