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Britain's lawn mower race not just for gardeners

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October 4, 2023

Picturesque Sussex features one of the more unusual endurance races out there. Competitors drive lawn mowers over a 600-kilometer (373-mile) course in a race that lasts 12 hours. The competition attracts more than just amateur gardeners.

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