Engines were roaring and grass clippings were flying as racers from across Queensland took to a dusty track. It was the annual mower race under lights at the weekend - with one new competitor proving age is just a number. 7NEWS at 6pm. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Wide Bay

Lawn mower racing might not be the biggest sport in Australia, but like grass, it's growing. 🌱🌱 The town of Inverell is set to have the first licensed lawn mower race track in New South Wales, with hopes to host the 2023/24 National Championships. 🏆🏎️🏎️🏆 But the question remains: do they take off the blades before racing? | ABC New England North West

Ordinary garden lawnmowers turned into high-speed machines for an annual 12-hour race held in West Sussex. Forty teams went head-to-head battling through the night to finish 420 laps of a 1.4km course. Competitors take pit stops for re-fueling and repairs. Mower blades are removed to avoid any unwanted extra accidents. #mowing #lawncare #lawnmower #racing #marathon | 7NEWS Australia

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