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Yes, you heard correctly.  Lawn mower racing.  As long as it’s belt drive, she’s a go – you’ve never seen power like this, but it isn’t always most powerful that wins.  Sometimes a  bit of luck and good pickup is needed as well.

A rough start from this little Case.

Winner up until the last leg, whereby a rollover and subsequent stall led to otherwise unexpected final results.

Head to Head.

Stalled on the final lap.

They start them young here – hence the focus on the little guy in the back.

Wool judging in the boxing club.

F. looking for a new tattoo.

Shearing competition with the World Champion on hand.

Pressing bales of wool.

These guys are fast.  It’s quite incredible to see their speed and calm at working with animals.  The sheep don’t even have time to get excited.

F. trying on an Ecuadorian look.

It’s just the perspective…

“Judder Bars”.  Sounds like some inappropriate name for human body parts…  but it’s not.

You have to be careful of the French in these parts.