Media Releases for 2008
 
 

First time race contestant Charlie "The Flash" Kienbaum from Liberty Lake, Wa. takes a test run with the Hopgrasser in preparation for the 8th annual Big BackIn Lawn Mower Drag Race.

Held in beautiful downtown Spirit Lake, Idaho, the Big BackIn is an annual event each Father's Day and is the season race opener for the local fund raising event that supports expanding recreational  opportunities in and around the Spirit Lake area.

This year's action has stops in:

* Nez Perce July 12th, 
* Rathdrum July 20th and
* Priest River July 27th.

A four wheel Hop Start by Charlie Kienbaum
riding the "HopGrasser"
Sergeant Patric Lawless
Spirit Lake Police Department 
Checks safety equipment before a practice run.

The fun starts at 11:00 a.m.  Father's Day, June 15th with a "Mower" Show and Shine, and
Parade to start at 12:00, with
racing starting at 1:00p.m.

Trophies and prizes will follow
the races at 3:30. Raffle prizes, Barbecue, Beer Garden and
vendors of all kinds round out
the day, insuring fun for everyone.


More info call 208-623-5130
ask for Marc.