Safety is the main concern when you are considering participation in any type of racing. You won’t be doing your loved ones any favors if you put yourself in jeopardy. You certainly won’t win any races if you are spending your time benched and wounded. Like other kinds of motorsports, the safety side of racing mowers has progressed. The lawn mower racing authorities now have devoted safety resources. The manufacturers of protective equipment have constantly developed new and better gear.

Lawn mower racing associations require helmets for all riders in all classes. A specific helmet style or rating may even be required by certain divisions or series. The sanctioning body may even require a particular Snell rating by year. A full face helmet is highly recommended, even if it is not already dictated by the regulations.

Because most of the events are held on dirt tracks, the danger of airborne debris is great. A flying rock moving at 30 miles per hour could quickly end your day, if not your week. In that case, you will welcome the full-face shield. Helmets have a variety of safety ratings, and even helmets that appear to be the same appearance and style may have different safety ratings.

Don’t forget about your clothes. The choice of attire is also very significant. You might mow the front yard wearing cut off shorts and a t-shirt; you will need much more coverage for the real racing environment. You don’t have to get fancy. Long pants and long sleeves are necessary. Choose a tough material, like denim or leather. When you take a digger while lawn mower racing, you will be immensely grateful that all of your skin is protected in a shielding layer of denim or leather. You will also welcome your legs being guarded around the hot exhaust system and engine.

Last of all, think about your toes. Racing boots come in many different designs. Your local motorcycle dealer should have a complete selection of colors and styles. Boots produced for motocross racing will protect for your feet, shins and calves while racing that lawn mower. A cheaper substitute is your standard leather work boot; these are sturdy and provide safety and support.