British lawn mower racers take to circuit for national championship

British lawn mower racers took part in the national championship on Saturday, competing in modified ride-on mowers. Organized by the British Lawn Mower Racing Association, the racing season runs from May to October across circuits in the UK, featuring intense 12-minute heat races and legendary endurance events.

While often seen as a fun, entry-level motorsport, the racing is incredibly physical. Without suspension, drivers must absorb bumps while leaning and steering the mowers, which can make the final minutes of a race an exhausting test of endurance.