Almost half a century ago at a pub in England, a bunch of blokes decided to bring motorsports to the people by creating an entirely new racing circuit that was as accessible as it ridiculous–that’s when lawn mower racing was really born. These days, the British Lawn Mower Racing Association holds a 12-hour race that’s akin to the 24 Hours of Le Mans except the drivers are not-strapped to run-of-the-mill mowers that have been modified to hit top speeds of up to 50mph which makes the entire process even more dangerous than its big brother that runs twice as long. Check out the Great Big Story video Inside the Indy 500 of Lawnmower Races when you have 10 minutes of free time because it’s equal parts high-octane racing, underdog story and all around madness.
PARTNER
Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
