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Belt Sander Racing Association
A capacity crowd of spectators assembled for the National Championships recently held at AWFS®Fair in Las Vegas.
Gather your pit crews and soup up that belt sander!
Accuride announces the formation of the Belt Sander Racing Association (BSRA), an organization created to bring together belt sander racing enthusiasts from all over to have fun and compete at Accuride-sponsored events throughout the U.S. Take a look at the BSRA National Championships recently held in Las Vegas, Nevada:
BSRA National Championships
What is Belt Sander Racing?
Belt sanders were one of the first power tools repurposed for drag racing. At some point in time, someone got the idea to set up a wooden track and outfit the sanders with extra long extension cords to turn it into a competition. The rest is history!
Belt sanders "Ferrari" by BF Woodwork, Ltd. and "Surf's Up" by Watt Publishing Company await the signal to start the race.
Most belt sander races include two classes: Stock and Modified. The Stock class requires that the belt sander be a standard product manufactured by a conventional power tool manufacturer. The Modified class allows creative enhancements to improve speed and performance.
Both class entries are encouraged to "dress up" their sanders to add personality. You'll see everything from Hello Kitty to Elvis themed racers—which just add to the fun of the event.
Another pair of sanders roar out of the starting gate and down the track.
Where and when are the Races?
Accuride BSRA races will be scheduled throughout the U.S. at trade shows and Accuride distributor open houses. Check here for the latest schedule.
The regional races will culminate in the National Championships, which will be held at AWFS®Fair, in Las Vegas, Nevada in odd numbered years.
The sander in the far lane, "MM07", entered by Morris Manufacturing, won the Best Dressed Award at the National Championships.
How can I get involved?
Check out our Rules and Regulations and then fill out our online Registration Form. Be sure to specify which event you wish to enter. For more information, contact your local Accuride District Sales Manager.
