GrassHoles, a lawnmower racing team from Worcestershire, will be taking part in a 12-hour race on a frozen lake in Finland on February 14 all in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance.
The trio, Binny Jones from Worcester, Harry Westby from Evesham, and Dan Ludlow from Evesham, set up the team in 2023 after purchasing a mower and have since competed in 12 events in and around the county.
With speeds of up to 60mph, the team admitted that it will be a unique challenge but said the sport as a whole is just good fun.
Mr Ludlow said: “We bought the mower in 2023 and properly started racing in 2024.
“Three of us will be racing for 12 hours and we swap drivers every hour.
“The team that completes the most laps will be the winner.
“So far, we’ve gone to about 12 events in and around Worcestershire.
“We will also be racing at The Gate Inn in Honeybourne on July 25 and 26.
“Lawnmower racing is amazing because it’s pretty cheap for a motorsport.
“Anyone can have a go and, because you’re not allowed sponsors, everyone chips in and if you need a spare part, someone will give you one.
“Plus, the whole thing is for charity.
“It’s free to watch, and we raise money for the air ambulance. It’s a good watch and a great family day out.
“Going to Finland and driving around a frozen lake for 12 hours is definitely very unique and not something we have ever done before. ”
He said they should be joined by about 30 other mowers in Finland.
Mr Ludlow continued: “Mowers can get up to 50, maybe 60mph on a good track.
“Most of our races are towards the Tenbury Wells direction because that is where all the fields are.
“You just turn up in a field, race around all day for charity, and go home. It’s just good fun.”