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Lawnmower racing is about as patriotic as middle America can get, except for the fact that it was started in the UK in 1973. It sure feels American though. The first organized lawnmower race took place in the United States in 1963, 10 years before the official racing organization was formed across the pond. Since that time, lawnmower racing has become a 4th of July tradition. The fastest man on a lawnmower is Bob Cleveland. His modified machine can reach speeds of 80 miles per hour. Luckily for anyone who gets in his way the lawnmower clippers are removed from the mower for safety reasons.