| There are many factors that will determine your | | | | racing. |
| success in lawn mower racing. One of them is having | | | | There are racers who can make old and tattered |
| good racing lawn mower engines. If you’ve heard | | | | engines look and feel like new again. |
| stories about last lap passes and inside passes during | | | | Racing lawn mower engines are no different than your |
| tight turns, this is mostly because the driver has the | | | | car’s engine. So the modification process is almost |
| skills and has a good engine. People who are new to | | | | the same, you replace parts, port and polish the intake, |
| lawn mower racing often ask what the best engine is. | | | | bore the block, etc… Just make sure that the |
| There really is no direct answer to that question as | | | | modifications are acceptable in the division that you |
| different racers prefer different engines, but the most | | | | are competing in. |
| widely used are Briggs and Stratton and Tecumseh | | | | Different divisions have different rules when it comes |
| racing lawn mower engines. This is because of their | | | | to modifications. Sanctioning bodies are strict with this |
| experience in building engines and the availability of high | | | | so you have to make sure that you are abiding by the |
| quality spare parts. | | | | rules. |
| Spare parts are important especially if you plan on | | | | Consider improving these areas so you can get the |
| becoming active in lawn mower racing. There will be | | | | most out of your racing lawn mower engines. Again, |
| times when you will need to replace parts prior and | | | | be aware of your limitations before tinkering with your |
| after every race. Furthermore, you will need to match | | | | engine. |
| the performance parts that you use to the track that | | | | • Flywheels |
| you will be competing on. | | | | • Pistons |
| Popular racing lawn mower engines include: | | | | • Crankshafts |
| • 19 CID 8HP Briggs and Stratton | | | | • Carburetors |
| • 28 CID 12HP Briggs and Stratton | | | | • Valves |
| • 31 CID 12HP Briggs and Stratton | | | | • and Heads |
| • 40 CID 20HP Briggs and Stratton | | | | It is no different than what you would do to get your |
| • 44CID 20HP Briggs and Stratton | | | | car ready for the race track. Proper modification, |
| • 14.5HP 28CID OHV Single Briggs and Stratton | | | | tuning, and testing will win you that coveted checkered |
| • 17HP 31CID OHV Single Briggs and Stratton | | | | flag. Not to mention a year’s worth of bragging |
| The engines listed above are the most popular and | | | | rights as the top dog in lawn mower racing. |
| some of them are custom built for lawn mower racing. | | | | The best time to work on your racing lawn mower |
| But don’t limit yourself to this list, as I’ve | | | | engines is during the winter. This way you will have |
| mentioned Tecumseh engines work well too. Even | | | | ample time to perform all the modifications on your |
| Hondas are good. It’s just a matter of jiving with | | | | engine and make it ready for the next lawn mower |
| your engine and making it fit for your lawn mower | | | | racing season. |