Kaufman organized the first race as an April Fools ' Day promotion .
In 1992 , the makers of STA - BIL fuel stabilizer approached USLMRA founder Bruce Kaufman with the idea of lawn mower racing to promote their product .
founder organized the first race as an April Fools ' Day promotion .
In 1992 , the makers of STA - BIL fuel stabilizer approached USLMRA founder Bruce Kaufman with the idea of lawn mower racing to promote their product .