Junk Yard Dog Racing

Junk Yard Dog Racing Junk Yard Dog is the creation of an Ex serving member of the Australian Defence Force of over 30 yrs. Now runs Veterans Mower Racing Team.

Mad as a Hatter but doesn't like hats.

Add some supports to the jackshaft bearings, then test and adjust.
10/06/2026

Add some supports to the jackshaft bearings, then test and adjust.

10/06/2026

Much better

Another day at the office,that I curse the person who told me " its a really cheap form of racing "😆😅😂🤣😂😂😅
09/06/2026

Another day at the office,

that I curse the person who told me " its a really cheap form of racing "😆😅😂🤣😂😂😅

09/06/2026

Yep

06/06/2026

First change was to move the rear sprocket closer to the left bearing, then add a third bearing right next to the sprocket.
But, as you can see, I definitely bent the axle.

04/06/2026

When it's not raining here in the shed, it'd FKN pouring, with hail, thunder and lightning.

I dont want to believe this, but I think my new chrome molly rear axle has a slight bend as well.

An Angry Duck once told me to make everything on the mower easy and quick to access.To add to that, weld the nuts in pla...
04/06/2026

An Angry Duck once told me to make everything on the mower easy and quick to access.
To add to that, weld the nuts in placed. Then you only need one spanner.
For Night Fury;
4 bolts for the seat,
3 bolts for the rear bodywork and 1 bolt for our steering setup, gives us access to replace the jackshaft, thanks to BBM Power Equipment, and improve the bearing support ,hopefully not bending another jackshaft.
Don't forget to cover any sharp edges b4 you go diving in.

After destroying a Kart sprocket carrier, this was supposed be a quick fix.However, my welding was on the money (for onc...
04/06/2026

After destroying a Kart sprocket carrier, this was supposed be a quick fix.
However, my welding was on the money (for once)cause we found the next weak spot, the jackshaft.

So...our first test run with Night Fury and the new engine lasted 16 meters.2  meters of wheel spin then bang. , ,
29/05/2026

So...our first test run with Night Fury and the new engine lasted 16 meters.
2 meters of wheel spin then bang.
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Alex from Detailed 2seven4 and fellow Mower Racer Ragnar Racing just came up with this Poster for Scrappy our Kart.Love ...
26/05/2026

Alex from Detailed 2seven4 and fellow Mower Racer Ragnar Racing just came up with this Poster for Scrappy our Kart.

Love ya work Alex.

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