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Australia's first mower race was dreamt up in a small country pub
at Harrietville in Northern Victoria in 1987.
Five blokes spontaniously challenged each other to a race around the local hills of the area.
They chugged up the steep slopes belching smoke from thier unmodified Briggs and Strattons, rounded a nominated gum tree, then flew down in "Angel Gear" (neutral).
For the record a rogue called "Roger" won on his rover.
"Half the town's 100 people and 150 dogs were there" says the Mudman Brian Ross.
The sport went on throughout the years, then Brian revived the idea as a fundraiser for the Harrietville Fire Brigade.
Six meetings were held in total, raising $5000 a time for the Fireys,
Brian went on to become 6 time president of AROLMRA.
At 61 has retired from racing this year. (PICTURED RIGHT)
The Inaugural AGM of the Australian Ride-on Lawn Mower Racing Association Inc. (AROLMRA) was held on July 23rd 2000. The Lodge Main Road Harrietville.
Those Present were
Brian "MUDDY" Ross (President)
Roger Schaefer (Vice President)
Gabby Schumann (Treasurer)
Marilyn Watkins (Secretary)
Jason Vos, Mark Jackson, Graham Crawford,, Matthew Mortimer, Grant Mortimer, Jamie Newton,,Gary Jennings,Ross Leonard and Tim Cryer.
On the 15th and 16th of May 2009. The first National title races was held at Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, between
A.R.O.L.M.R.A,
Sunshine Coast Mower Racing Club,
Bundaberg Turfburners,
Brisbane Mowersport,
Nowra Show Mow Racing Club
This event was very successful and for the first time, united all the clubs from Australia in one race meeting.
Attendance 2009/2010
Berrigan 22 mowers
Salt Creek 29 mowers
Cowwarr
Yarrawonga
Swifts Creek
Heywood
Wangaratta
