Race Dates 2015

2015 Race Dates


May 23, 24 – O'Keefe Ranch

July 25 – Grindrod

August 8, 9 – Chilliwack Fair

September 11, 12 – Salmon Arm

September 19 – Agassiz Fall Fair

September 25, 26 – O'Keefe Ranch (to be confirmed)

October 10 – Armstrong Pumpkin Festival

*Waiting on a date to be confirmed for a race in Kamloops.


Wednesday, 16 October 2013

End Of Season Video Wrap Up

It was a great year. We raced Aldergrove, Chilliwack and Agassiz for our local races. Some of us were able to make it to Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm to race with the Okanagan Team. We would like to thank Chris from the Okanagan Club and Rick and Paul from Washington State for making the trek to join us at our races.

Our first race of the season in the Lower Mainland was at Aldergrove Fair Days. The weekend was hot and the turnout was great. This race was a challenge to us because a BMX track was adapted for the mowers. A big thanks to RONA South Langley for coming out to get the track going for us! The visibility was a challenge, and the track was dusty, but that all adds to the excitement of the race. We had a great crowd turnout and when the track was taken care of and watered down, we got into the mud and raced like the trophies mattered. Here is a link to the Langley Times article.


Our second local race was in Chilliwack. Chilliwack had a massive fair at the beginning of August. There were Motor Cross Races, a Tractor Pull and Equestrian activities. Clearly, the excitement was at the lawnmower track. This race, we welcomed Kyle as a new member of our club. He did well. It's always great to have another person on the track. Derek also came back for this race! We missed racing with him, though his help with flagging is always very appreciated. Once the dust was conquered, the races went smoothly and most of us went home with mowers in one piece.



In September, we raced at Agassiz Fall Fair. This was probably the biggest crowd we have ever seen. There were two crashes, most of us left unscathed, Mikes mower lost and then recovered a tire. Lordco sponsored us with a gift card that went home with the fastest mod mower.Thank you to the Maple Ridge Lordco! The Globe and Mail were there to take some photos. 



Here are some bonus videos from the Vernon Vintage Tractor Pull




Thanks to Mike Trautman for the videos! And a HUGE Thank you to Bonnie Trautman for organizing all the results, for finding the sponsors and for everything else I forgot. ALSO to all the other people who helped out flagging and setting up/ taking down, we really appreciate your help. 

See you all in the spring.



Saturday, 7 September 2013

Agassiz Fall Fair

On September 14, we are once again racing at Agassiz Fall Fair. Its a great event for the whole family. We look forward to seeing you all there again this year.

Drivers meeting is at 10:00 am, we start racing at 11:00 am.

Here are directions to the fair.

Please send me an email if you have any questions.

See you next weekend!
Owen

Sunday, 28 July 2013

Chilliwack Fair

Hello Heritage Park Chilliwack .It;s going to be a big fast track so you won't want to miss this one.,August 10-11. 10:00 am drivers meeting on both days,races on sat end at 4 pm and 1:30 pm on Sunday. Hope to see you all there.

Monday, 22 July 2013

Aldergrove Fair Days Results

Thanks to all who showed up for the Aldergrove fair. The track was definitely one of the most challenging ones I've raced on. I will put up pics and videos once we have them.

But for now, we have the results of the races:


12 HP Class:
1st Gerald Anderson first #0
2nd Second Dan McDonald #77
3rd Rick Kaser (USA)

20 HP Class:
1st  Gerald Anderson #0
2nd Owen Grahn #26
3rd Dave Parson #37 (Rookies first race and he places.)

Modified:
1st  Gerald Anderson #0
2nd Owen Grahn  #27
3rd  Mike Trautman #52
Hard Luck - Mike Trautman - broken axle.
Best Crash - Rick Kaser (USA)

If anyone has any pics or videos to send, please do.

Thursday, 18 July 2013

O'Keefe Races



Thank you again to the Okanagan club for hosting this event. We had a great time racing with you all.

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Aldergrove Fair Days

This coming weekend we have our first local races of the year. Aldergrove Fair Days is hosting our club on Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21.

Map to the fair.

And a link to their site:
http://www.aldergrovefairdays.com/


We look forward to seeing all of you there!

Monday, 1 July 2013

O'Keefe Ranch Races

Hello .Next race is coming up fast,July 6/7 in Vernon. Start time is Saturday 11:00 am . There is onsite camping and is 10 bucks.Looking forword to a racing on a great track..

Alderdrove Fair Races

Hello , just to let everyone know there is no onsite camping or r.v over night at the event.The event organizer Mike lives 2 miles away and is offering camping ,r.v parking at his house for out of town racers.Thanks Mike it's appreciated.

We look forword to seeing you at sign in Saturday at 10:00 am.

Friday, 10 May 2013

Rutland May Days

Our next event is coming up on May long weekend (May 18 and 19th). The North Okanagan Lawnmower Racing Club hosts this event. Please check out their website for information on camping on site.

This event is for the whole family. They have a fair and market set up so there is a lot to do in between events. There are some great restaurants and accommodations near by.

See you all in a week!

Owen


Camping in Kelowna BC
Directions to Rutland May Days

Breaking in My New Mower

http://youtu.be/Rn0bNmmK9pc

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Test 'n and Tune

Hello. Sunday May 5 th at 10:45 AM there will be the last Test n Tune before the race season begins. Look forward to seeing you there.

Monday, 15 April 2013

Club Meeting.

Hope to see all members and anyone else that wants to join on April 21 at 10:45 am. This meeting will take place at Derrick's house. Anyone needing directions please call me at 604-997-7100. We will be voting on new club equipment, we also need to set up trailers and transportation to get as many mowers to the events in Okanagan. Also, anyone who has not paid their fees, can pay at the meeting. Fees are $20 for this year.

Thanks
Owen

Monday, 8 April 2013

Page Changes.. Rules Posted

Aright, only a few more weeks until our first race of the season in sunny Kelowna! I hope this year is as awesome as last year. Lots of sunshine and dust made for a great weekend.Rules posted to the right.

If anyone has any questions, my contact info is also on the right hand side of the page. You are welcome to send me an email with any questions or concerns.

Owen

Thursday, 21 February 2013

Send me your photos!

If you have a photo or video of your mower or a race you were in and you would like it on the site please send it to my email. I'd really like to have club mowers on the site.

If you're from another club, send me a pic and some info about the kind of mower you have, how fast it goes and whatever info you would like to share. I would love to post about you and your mower.

Thanks,
Owen

2013 Race Dates

The following are the dates provided by both our local club as well as the Okanagan Club. Thanks to the Okanagan Club for hosting your races, we enjoy attending and hope to make it to as many as we can this year. We are also looking forward to having you race here as well! 

May 12 - O'Keefe Ranch Mothers Day- Vernon BC
May 18, 19 - Rutland Days - Kelowna BC
July 6,7 - O'Keefe Ranch Flat Track Motorcycle and Lawnmower Races - Vernon BC 
July 20, 21 - Aldergrove Fair Days - Aldergrove BC (still unconfirmed)
August 10, 11 - Chilliwack Fair Heritage Park - Chilliwack BC (still unconfirmed)
August 10 - Grindrod Festival - Grindrod BC
September 7,8 - Salmon Arm Fall Fair - Salmon Arm BC
September 14 - Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival - Agassiz BC
September 21, 22 - Vintage Tractor Pull and Steam Show - Vernon BC 
October 26 - Armstrong Pumpkin Festival - Armstrong BC


As the dates near, we will have information posted regarding camping and accommodations near the activities. If you have any questions regarding the events or race schedules, please feel free to contact me.

Monday, 11 February 2013

Test & Tune and Drivers Meeting

March 9th at 11:00am at Derricks house. We will be having a Test & Tune and sign up for the year. Anyone wanting to join or check out the club and mowers, please give me a call at 604-997-7100 or email me at owengrahn@gmail.com so I can give you directions. Thanks, hope to see you there.

Saturday, 2 February 2013

CLUB MEETING

Hello club members.There will be a drivers,club meeting saturday  febuary  9th  10:45 am at derricks house in greendale.Will be paying$ 20.oo year fees and talk about upcoming events.I will post a date shortly for a test & tune.Anyone interested in joining the club please give me a call at 604-997-7100 or email me at owengrahn@gmail.com and ask for Owen.THANKS AND LOOKING FORWARD TO 2013 RACING..