The three-generation Barnett family raced lawnmowers during the 2026 San Diego County Fair.
Greg Barnett, who lived in Hemet for 20 years before moving to Mesa, Arizona, in 2020, competed with both his Modified and his Super Modified mowers and won two of the races which occurred three times a day between July 1 and July 5. Hemet resident Brad Barnett, who is Gary Barnett’s son and Tyler Barnett’s father, raced in all 15 sessions and won twice. Tyler Barnett, who was a lifelong Hemet resident before moving to French Valley, also competed three times each day and had a couple of wins.
“It was a great track, good time,” Tyler Barnett said.
“It was a good time,” Brad Barnett said.
Brad and Tyler Barnett began their lawnmower racing careers in 2020, which is the year Tyler Barnett graduated from Hemet High School. This year the SoCal Mower Racing Club has also raced at Wheel2Wheel Raceway in Victorville, Industry Hills Speedway in the City of Industry, Perris Raceway, and the Norco fairgrounds.
Motorsports Week at the San Diego County Fair is the final week of the fair. “It still went by too fast,” Tyler Barnett said.
“It’s a blast. We come here every year. It’s always a good time. Look forward to being here again next year,” Greg Barnett said.
