On Your Mark, Get Set, MOW!
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The world of lawn mower racing is made up of people who will travel across the country at their own expense to compete for nothing more than a plastic... trophy and bragging rights as there are no cash prizes in the sport. When revenue is generated at the gate it is often donated to a worthy cause. The United States Lawn Mower Racing Association's race in Sparta, MI is a classic example of this. The Mikula family, who have lost six members to Huntington's disease host an annual race in their hometown to raise research money and awareness of this little known disease. On Your Mark, Get Set, MOW! will explore the world of lawn mower racing and how it is being used to as a race for a cure. Through on camera interviews with medical professionals, US congressmen, and Arlo Guthrie, who lost his father Woody Guthrie to the disease, an understanding of the disease will be established. The Mikula family of Michigan, who have lost six members to Huntington's disease are host to a US Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA) national points race in their hometown of Sparta, MI to raise money for the little known disease. All proceeds from admissions, memorabilia auctions, and a racing lawn mower raffle are donated to the Michigan chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA). Through interviews with medical professionals the film will explore Huntington's disease and how the racing community bands together to support the race for a cure. Show More

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the world of lawn mower racing and the community that exists within it. The film takes a closer look at the United States Lawn Mower Racing Association's race in Sparta, MI, where participants compete not for cash prizes, but for a plastic trophy and the satisfaction of racing.

What sets this race apart is the charitable aspect of it. The Mikula family, who have tragically lost six members to Huntington's disease, organize the annual race in their hometown as a way to raise funds for research and bring awareness to this lesser-known disease. The revenue generated from the event is donated to support the cause.

On Your Mark, Get Set, MOW! dives into the personal stories of the participants, highlighting their passion and dedication to the sport. From the mechanics who spend endless hours preparing their mowers for the race, to the drivers who push their machines to the limit, the film showcases the camaraderie and sportsmanship that exists within the lawn mower racing community.

Through interviews with participants and footage from the races, the documentary sheds light on the challenges faced by those affected by Huntington's disease, as well as the efforts made by the Mikula family and the racing community to make a difference.

On Your Mark, Get Set, MOW! is an inspiring and heartwarming film that not only celebrates the sport of lawn mower racing but also brings attention to an important cause. Join the participants as they rev up their engines and race for a purpose in this captivating documentary.