FXL

AGE GROUP: 15 years or at discretion of race director. 

ENGINE:  Single cylinder honda or clone type engines, i.e.. predator, clone, tillotson, power fist, pro point, ducar etc. *MAX CC of 236* usually rated 6.5-7.5hp
-Internal modifications allowed
-No billet cylinder heads, stock factory heads only
-Billet aluminum flywheels are mandatory.

-No external welding
-billet valve covers and side covers allowed
-Any intake
-Any carburetor

FUEL: Racing alcohol and race gas permitted.

DRIVE TRAIN: Is open to live axle, belt or chain drive. Any centrifugal clutch. No torque converter snowmobile progressive type clutches allowed. where drive train is exposed to driver it must be covered up.

CHAIN GUARDS: All chain guards are mandatory and must be made from 1/8″ steel or aluminum. The rear chain must have an additional safety loop (from side to side not front to rear following the chain) on horizontal shaft mowers to prevent a whipping effect in the event of a chain failure under power.

STEERING: Direct steering is mandatory, if you use an alternate steering method it must pass a critical tech inspection. No plastic steering wheels unless it is the type that is reinforced with steel.

WHEELBASE AND MAXIMUM WIDTH: 46″ min wheelbase and 51.5″ max. 42″ max width. Max width will be measured with a go/no go gauge. If the 42″ gauge fits over the width of your wheels and tires it is legal, if it doesn’t you are not.

FRAME: Minimum ride height is 1.5″, IT is recommended that engines are separated by a safety shield or stock cowling from the driver. Discreet chassis modifications allowed for axle installation to lengthen wheelbase and reinforcement to the frame. Scalloping of frame allowed in getting seat down lower on tunnel type chassis.

BRAKES: Hydraulic brake mandatory. 

WHEELS/HUBS: Aluminum race wheels and hubs mandatory, 6″ front wheels and 6-8″ rear wheels.

TIRES: Lawnmower tires or racing treaded dirt tires
-If race tires are used it is mandatory to have bead lock on right rear.

BUMPERS: -Rear closed loop bumpers are mandatory. Width can not be greater then rear tires. It is recommended that the rear bumper be laid back 20 degrees from vertical to prevent climbing.
-Front bumper is optional. If front bumper is installed, it can not be more then 2″ ahead of the hood or front wheels whatever protrudes ahead the farthest. Front bumper can not cover up the front tires.

SIDE CRASH BARS: Left side crash bars are mandatory, right side highly recommended. Must be mounted flush with wheels or set in a max of 1.5″ from outside flush. Crash bars need to be filled in enough so driver’s foot cannot get stuck in them in the event of a roll over.

MIN WEIGHT: No min weight.

BODY/HOOD: Hood and fenders can be home made but MUST resemble a lawn tractor. NO
SHARP EDGES! , Sharp edges can be a hazard in the event of a roll over. Rear fenders must not be wider then the bulge or widest part of the rear tires.

RACEWEAR: All FXL drivers must have gloves, neck brace, over the ankle leather footwear, and fire retardant race suit or jacket.