Lawn Mower Races Thrill Crowd

Competition was fierce and enthusiasm was high at the third annual 'Pass in the Grass' lawn mower races held Saturday, June 6 at the fairgrounds.

Competition Was Fierce At The Lawn Mower Races.

According to spectator Jeff Ward, "There were a couple of good crashes. It was three hours of kickin' redneck fun."

The hay bale-lined, peanut shaped, dirt track was a fast surface for the helmeted competitors who rode lawnmowers propelled with everything from a Yamaha YZ80 engine to souped up lawn mower engines. There were 31 races, which gave the crowd plenty of action and lots of excuses for cheering. The beer garden enjoyed thriving business, and, in one spectator's words, "It was so loud in the stands that you couldn't hear yourself think."

Lawn mower race results:

Trophy Dash Races
Super Stock: Buck Taggart, Viola, ID
Modified "B": Eugene Pate, Sequim, WA
Modified "A": Kelly Little, Okanogan, WA

Junior Super Stock
First place: James Rees, Athol, ID
Second place: Patrick Lepoidevin, Bonners Ferry, ID
Third place: Brian Lepoidevin, Bonners Ferry, ID

Powder Puff
First place: Anne Tompkins, Bonners Ferry, ID
Second place: Debora "Doo-Dah" Trussell, Sequim, WA
Third place: Viva Davis, Port Hadlock, WA

Adult Super Stock
First place: Mike Hansen, Hayden, ID
Second place: Buck Taggart, Viola ID
Third Place: Tim McKinney, Princeton, ID

Adult Modified "B"
First place: Adam Reeves, Bonners Ferry, ID
Second place: Debra "Doo-Dah" Trussell, Sequim, WA
Third place: Eugene Pate, Sequim, WA

Adult Modified "A"
First place: Rob Tompkins, Bonners Ferry, ID
Second place: Mike Hansen, Hayden, ID
Third place: Chris Spangler, Bonners Ferry, ID

Adult Open
First place: Rob Tompkins, Bonners Ferry, ID
Second place: Dave Covey, Omak, WA
Third place: Chris Spangler, Bonners Ferry, ID