24 Hours of LeMons - Registration Open

[TheSolMan]

Yes there will be a lemon endurance race. No one knows how long it will be where it will be or when it will be but it will happen. You cannot have more than 500 dollars into the car and that includes the price of the car. Don't get it twisted this will be huge. ESPN will probably be there and maybe the Golf channel. You will have to talk to TK to get all the details he is the puppetmaster on this one.

[TomKat]

Guy the lemon endurance race was just talk. No plans were made that I know of.

[VPT]

I'm in! I can put a car together for 500.

[EVILUTION]

I'm in! I can put a car together for 500.

I haven't seen you put a car together in years!!!!

[smuT]

im in...just as long as there is off-roading with a sweet jump involved.

[VPT]

I'm in! I can put a car together for 500.

I haven't seen you put a car together in years!!!!


Maybe if you came downtown or out to the races sometime you would see some peoples cars.

[TheSolMan]

Guy the lemon endurance race was just talk. No plans were made that I know of.


Too late for that shit TK. Now people are actually interested. Looks like you are forced to turn talk into action now. Hahaha :twisted:

[devlish]

sweet. i'm keeping the 'duh then!! it's not worth more than 500!!

[Pointdsm]

ARSE^^^^ haha

[TomKat]

Well it looks like when, where, and how long will remain a secret.

[devlish]

how long will remain a secret. 24hrs dummy!!

i say we drive back & forth to superior about 3-4 times. that'd be about 24hours or so. it'd get boring after a while, but we'd sure learn the northwoods. what a waste of 24hrs and LOTS of gas. guess VPT won't have anything to do with it.

[TheSolMan]

sweet. i'm keeping the 'duh then!! it's not worth more than 500!!

Why you asking 1600 for it. I'll give you 450.

[devlish]

that was 2+years ago that i was hoping to get that for it. it was high, but i figured a good starting point. i need to take that off the webpage i guess.

i'll let you know if i don't sell it soon for more than that, i'll call ya

ps... your magnets are done.

[mpf_supra]

hmm looks like i got a buick lesabre to put together to smoke all of you..MUHAHAHAHAHAHA (EVIL LAUGH) :-P
like KRONZ Tach would say "AMERICAN MUSCLE YEAHHHHHH, HEARTBEAT OF AMERICA YEAHHHH".
or can we use a chevy van in this race???? i have this white van that we have at the shop. not a minivan but the big huge van that everyone used to have in the 80's...i figure i paint it black and orange..bring out the A-team in all of us alittle?? maybe?

[devlish]

that's OK, i found a corsica tonight with the big-6 in it!!! oh yeah, it'll smoke those front tires right off!! i'm bring that, and 3 of my closest friends, for the long haul of 24hours of LeMons!!! (either that, or save it for eve of destruction!)

[TomKat]

The secret is out. Mark your calendars. The weekend of Sept. 29th and 30th is the race date.

Register now:

www.24hoursoflemons.com

Event will be held at Flat Rock Speedway in the southeastern corner of lower Michigan.

Entry fee is a measly $900 which is pocket change for the crowd that hangs on this forum.

Oh yeah and the car must have a professionally installed roll cage. Snell SA 95 or newer helmets only.

[devlish]

you read the rules & regs?? some funny shit in there!!

yeah TK, pocket change. just pocket change.

can we make our own race?

[devlish]

so i've been on the site looking at some of the teams, and that event looks hilarious!! i'll consider going to watch & maybe help pit if i'm open that weekend. anyone up for a trip to MI??

[TomKat]

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can we make our own race?

Guy. If it costs these guys $900 per entry it will cost us that much too. If we make our own race like this I can just see all the people beating down my door wanting to sign up. :? A lot of the people on this forum are just more than willing to part with that kind of cash for a weekend of racing. :? :? :? :?

[smuT]

Wide Open Throttle Rodthrowapalooza? thats some funny shit...

we have to do this soon, i have two entries, with cars ready to go: myself and a friend....im serious about this(I'm moving soon)

we could maybe have two person teams(two in each car)...one navigating the map rally style and the other driving...and then switching half way through for the drive back.

[devlish]

i agree. just a trip to superior or back or something on some back-ass roads.

otherwise, why would it cost that much TK? rent out GSS at the end of the season. like just AFTER eve of destruction. figure out what the cleanup crew costs, and make the entry according to that

hell, never mind. everyone should just enter in the Eve of Destruction and be done with it.

disregard my comments about a 24hr lemon race. i wanna join Eve of D

[TheSolMan]

The secret is out. Mark your calendars. The weekend of Sept. 29th and 30th is the race date.

Register now:

www.24hoursoflemons.com

Event will be held at Flat Rock Speedway in the southeastern corner of lower Michigan.

Entry fee is a measly $900 which is pocket change for the crowd that hangs on this forum.

Oh yeah and the car must have a professionally installed roll cage. Snell SA 95 or newer helmets only.


WTF!! That wasn't the idea! :evil: The idea was to have our own wheel to wheel race on one of the local speedways for between 1-3 hours with three man teams and see who is still driving at the end. I know what the real 24 hours of LeMons is and I wasn't actually talking about joining that one goddammit.

[Dizmm, (Old Account)]

Here is a good $500 lemons race

http://appleton.craigslist.org/car/305167337.html

[TomKat]

Make up your %$&)@(#%$)* mind Sol Man. I go through all that for nothing. :evil:

[TheSolMan]

Make up your %$&)@(#%$)* mind Sol Man. I got through all that for nothing. :evil:

I thought that was the whole idea to begin with just a simple hour or so race open wheel with a bunch of junkers. I just stole that 24 hours of lemons from the real race.

[devlish]

yeah, what he said!!! ^^^ that'd be cool.

might as well just join the Eve of Destruction out at GSS though. enter the trailer race, and you'll have your fun!

[TomKat]

Sol Man. You have no $($(*&$#(*^#& idea what it would take to put on a Lemon Race. Are you willing to part with $900 to participate?? That's what it would cost and that's just the entry fee. If you won't participate the the 24 Hours of Lemons in Michigan (which is just a jump ,skip away) what in the sam hell makes you think you'd participate in one local? Hell Michigan is practically local.

[helby]

why dont we do a gumball 3000 style race...her to my familys condo in Bama and back...:)

[Pointdsm]

Yea, maybe we should hold a race like, sentry parking lot to TT in rapids?

[VPT]

Make up your %$&)@(#%$)* mind Sol Man. I got through all that for nothing. :evil:

I thought that was the whole idea to begin with just a simple hour or so race open wheel with a bunch of junkers. I just stole that 24 hours of lemons from the real race.


yeah, what he said!!! ^^^ that'd be cool.



Thats what I was thinking too. But like a full tank of gas run around golden sands. Still door to door racing but a fuel challenge as well. First person to run out of gas will set the final lap for race winner and last car out of gas will take fuel saver 1st place.

[smuT]

this isnt supposed to be hard....buy a piece of shit, lay out a course in the country...perhaps random checkpoints of endurance where you have to stop and bounce the car off the rev limiter for 30 seconds, take a dirt jump and do a reverse 180. this could work....i have access to about 5 cars, all about $200 each.

[EVILUTION]

Nobody has money for this kind of shit.....

Hell I'm surprised VPT is willing to waste a tank of gas on the track.... It would be a great place to run water injection .... or a salvaged insight.

[TheSolMan]

Sol Man. You have no $($(*&$#(*^#& idea what it would take to put on a Lemon Race. Are you willing to part with $900 to participate?? That's what it would cost and that's just the entry fee. If you won't participate the the 24 Hours of Lemons in Michigan (which is just a jump ,skip away) what in the sam hell makes you think you'd participate in one local? Hell Michigan is practically local.

Hey I may have misunderstood but I am pretty sure that way back when we were first talking about this it was your idea. Could be wrong. And I am also pretty sure that you were saying something about just having it at Golden Sands or Marshfield. It would be nothing more than a wheel to wheel circle jerk race with cars that cost under 500 dollars. Now if we can go autocross all f%cking day for 30 bucks at golden sands than why in the hell would it cost us 900 dollars to drive around in a circle for one hour?

[devlish]

Thats what I was thinking too. But like a full tank of gas run around golden sands. Still door to door racing but a fuel challenge as well. First person to run out of gas will set the final lap for race winner and last car out of gas will take fuel saver 1st place.

by golly i think you may have something here. it'd cost what... $30tops to fill up most of our tanks with 87, cuz thats all a beater needs anyways.

it be fun if you ask me. but i'm sure TK will throw out some more negative comments. he's too competitive, have a little fun sometimes guy! j/k

[TomKat]

Hey I may have misunderstood but I am pretty sure that way back when we were first talking about this it was your idea. Could be wrong. And I am also pretty sure that you were saying something about just having it at Golden Sands or Marshfield. It would be nothing more than a wheel to wheel circle jerk race with cars that cost under 500 dollars. Now if we can go autocross all f%cking day for 30 bucks at golden sands than why in the hell would it cost us 900 dollars to drive around in a circle for one hour?

I was trying to talk those guys out of it. They were thinking buy a $500 car and race around all day. I was shaking my head because wheel wheel racing is a whole different world from autocross. More danger, more risk, more fun, exponentially more money. After I read a few of the requirements on the website I just laughed.

$500 car - no problem
$1,000 for a professionally installed roll cage - problem - why put a $1,000 roll cage is a shitty car.

$400 - Snell SA helmet
$1,000 - 3 layer Nomex drivers suit
$100 - Fire proof shoes
$50 - Fire proof gloves- etc. etc. etc.

$900 - Entry fee...For insurance, rescue crews, ambulance, papamedics, etc.

Wheel to wheel racing is for people who are very rich. I'll stick to autocross thanks.

[devlish]

that's true, wheel to wheel would require a different insurance for the event, and the need for an onsite paramedic

my guess is that would NOT be cheap. TK can fill you in on how much insurance is for an event. but i'm not sure how much it is to "rent" a paramedic for the day. but last time i went to the doctor he got almost $100 for 20mins of his time!! you do the math.

i change my stance. although it does sound like a blast, i won't be doing it anytime soon i don't think. however, i'd still be up for a road trip to MI to check this one out. i bet it'd be easy to get on a pit crew and help out. there are lots of webpages listed for teams. i bet through a few emails, someone would let you pit on their team. it'd be fun i think!

[vettehead]

If you guys really want to smash some sh*t up and go wheel to wheel with a beater then go to the eve of destruction at Golden Sands this fall. I've been in the pit for 2 years with barubabe's husband, and it's a blast. Here's some more info for you guys:

Eve of Destruction at Golden Sands Speedway
Friday, Sep 14, 07 - 04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cruiser Championship. Bus Races and more! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with Time Trials at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:45 p.m. For more information call 715- 423- 4660.

Hope to see you guys there.

And for those of you who want an insider's view of 24 hour of Lemons, here's a recent article from Road and Track.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=7&article_id=4692
And some pictures
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=7&article_id=4720

trw

[TheSolMan]

Hey I may have misunderstood but I am pretty sure that way back when we were first talking about this it was your idea. Could be wrong. And I am also pretty sure that you were saying something about just having it at Golden Sands or Marshfield. It would be nothing more than a wheel to wheel circle jerk race with cars that cost under 500 dollars. Now if we can go autocross all f%cking day for 30 bucks at golden sands than why in the hell would it cost us 900 dollars to drive around in a circle for one hour?

I was trying to talk those guys out of it. They were thinking buy a $500 car and race around all day. I was shaking my head because wheel wheel racing is a whole different world from autocross. More danger, more risk, more fun, exponentially more money. After I read a few of the requirements on the website I just laughed.

$500 car - no problem
$1,000 for a professionally installed roll cage - problem - why put a $1,000 roll cage is a shitty car.

$400 - Snell SA helmet
$1,000 - 3 layer Nomex drivers suit
$100 - Fire proof shoes
$50 - Fire proof gloves- etc. etc. etc.

$900 - Entry fee...For insurance, rescue crews, ambulance, papamedics, etc.

Wheel to wheel racing is for people who are very rich. I'll stick to autocross thanks.

I wasn't aware of that. So something like this is pretty much out of the question then i guess. Would be a lot of fun. We could always do a point to point time race or even a beater auto-x.

[TheSolMan]

Hey I may have misunderstood but I am pretty sure that way back when we were first talking about this it was your idea. Could be wrong. And I am also pretty sure that you were saying something about just having it at Golden Sands or Marshfield. It would be nothing more than a wheel to wheel circle jerk race with cars that cost under 500 dollars. Now if we can go autocross all f%cking day for 30 bucks at golden sands than why in the hell would it cost us 900 dollars to drive around in a circle for one hour?

I was trying to talk those guys out of it. They were thinking buy a $500 car and race around all day. I was shaking my head because wheel wheel racing is a whole different world from autocross. More danger, more risk, more fun, exponentially more money. After I read a few of the requirements on the website I just laughed.

$500 car - no problem
$1,000 for a professionally installed roll cage - problem - why put a $1,000 roll cage is a shitty car.

$400 - Snell SA helmet
$1,000 - 3 layer Nomex drivers suit
$100 - Fire proof shoes
$50 - Fire proof gloves- etc. etc. etc.

$900 - Entry fee...For insurance, rescue crews, ambulance, papamedics, etc.

Wheel to wheel racing is for people who are very rich. I'll stick to autocross thanks.

I wasn't aware of that. So something like this is pretty much out of the question then i guess. Would be a lot of fun. We could always do a point to point time race or even a beater auto-x. Micaiah, Kronz, and I already have a car and a fresh coat of paint so we need somewhere to put it through its paces. :lol:

[VPT]

Hey I may have misunderstood but I am pretty sure that way back when we were first talking about this it was your idea. Could be wrong. And I am also pretty sure that you were saying something about just having it at Golden Sands or Marshfield. It would be nothing more than a wheel to wheel circle jerk race with cars that cost under 500 dollars. Now if we can go autocross all f%cking day for 30 bucks at golden sands than why in the hell would it cost us 900 dollars to drive around in a circle for one hour?

I was trying to talk those guys out of it. They were thinking buy a $500 car and race around all day. I was shaking my head because wheel wheel racing is a whole different world from autocross. More danger, more risk, more fun, exponentially more money. After I read a few of the requirements on the website I just laughed.

$500 car - no problem
$1,000 for a professionally installed roll cage - problem - why put a $1,000 roll cage is a shitty car.

$400 - Snell SA helmet
$1,000 - 3 layer Nomex drivers suit
$100 - Fire proof shoes
$50 - Fire proof gloves- etc. etc. etc.

$900 - Entry fee...For insurance, rescue crews, ambulance, papamedics, etc.

Wheel to wheel racing is for people who are very rich. I'll stick to autocross thanks.


Whats doc been up to these days?

[devlish]

I talked to Doc last month. i mentioned a rally down there, but he's been pretty busy with work and with his kids it seems.

we should all just enter Eve of Destruction this fall for a Team CWSCC. maybe we could have our own event if enough people got together. or put on some kind of stupid show like the "tranny race" last year for those that saw it know what i'm talking about.

[Pointdsm]

We should put a DSM a junk DSM in it, make it look like a sleeper(tsi awd of course).

[devlish]

i think frank should have run that AWD laser at the spectator races. he'd get them out of the start, and with some cheapo suspension work, he'd stay in first for the 2 laps. it would have been pretty cool to see a 4cyl dominate out there!

[Pointdsm]

The laser is gone btw, i was actually thinking of running my car for that this year, but only after checking out the other cars to make sure they were all beaters and that I wasn't at great risk. Its only 1 lap btw, at least it used to be one lap.

[TomKat]

Devlish - It costs $75 if you want to crew for someone at the Lemon Race. :(

[devlish]

bummer. well, if you found a cool team, $75 is sure better than $4000 to enter. it'd still be fun i think. and $75 for a weekend of fun is cheap. i realize it'd be work too, but still... you gotta admit it sounds like fun!

[TheSolMan]

We should put a DSM a junk DSM in it, make it look like a sleeper(tsi awd of course).

Aren't they all junk. :wink:

[devlish]

at least it's not a honda!

[Pointdsm]

we want to win the race..remember, 1st place wins.

[TomKat]

You have to finish a race before you can win. Or for that matter you need to start and be able to finish.

[fordssuck]

You have to finish a race before you can win. Or for that matter you need to start and be able to finish.

HA! Use PDSM's car!

[Pointdsm]

well my car won't blow up with the extra 125 horsepower!

[TomKat]

DSM's blow up factory stock.

[Dizmm, (Old Account)]

DSM's blow up factory stock.

you take that back!

[TheSolMan]

at least it's not a honda!

I'd rather drive a Honda than a Yota

[Dizmm, (Old Account)]

at least it's not a honda!

I'd rather drive a Honda than a Yota

you would!

[mpf_supra]

i love my YOTA's :-)

[TheSolMan]

i love my YOTA's :-)

What is this world coming to!? :wink:

[VPT]

i love my YOTA's :-)


What was your daily driver for the last 2 years?

[TomKat]

Honda night.

Rivet (Kronztak's ex) vs. Rattle - Rivet
Rattle vs. ExtremeCivicH22 - Rattle - Damn close matchup.
Storm vs. Rivet - Storm
Storm vs. Escort - Storm
Rattle vs. MattsuCivic - Rattle
Integra vs. MattsuCivic - MattsuCivic
Escort vs. DeDakota - DeDakota

[Extremedsm]

I think there should be a rematch between an h22 and rattle. This time you can use my tires and I will use your slicks. :D

[mpf_supra]

GUY (TK) you guys didn't tell me you guys went out racing..

[Dizmm, (Old Account)]

GUY (TK) you guys didn't tell me you guys went out racing..

yeah, i did not get a phone call either.

[TomKat]

yeah, i did not get a phone call either.

B.S.

[Dizmm, (Old Account)]

yeah, i did not get a phone call either.

B.S.

:twisted:

[TheSolMan]

GUY (TK) you guys didn't tell me you guys went out racing..

You didn't call me either. Thanks a lot. :evil:

[smuT]

my cousin is in town with a stock gsr, what's going on tonight?

[Crazy Jon]

I want to race smut. I called tomkat that worked good for me.

[smuT]

on the hog?

[Crazy Jon]

IN MY Silver CRX.

[smuT]

oh yeah, sure, ok. holla 498 2009.

[VPT]

I heard cavi saying he is going to lay the smack down this summer.

[Crazy Jon]

You fu** :lol: er i never said that. :o :( :twisted: :cry: :x

[Crazy Jon]

I think there should be a rematch between an h22 and rattle. This time you can use my tires and I will use your slicks. :D Guy you can use my slicks .

[Extremedsm]

My honda has too much power and will burn your slicks off in one burnout. :lol:

[Crazy Jon]

That was alot of fun with all those hondas. :D

[Extremedsm]

Sounded like a swarm of pist off bee's to me.

[EVILUTION]

That would have given me a headache.

[Extremedsm]

That would have given me a headache.

You must get those quite often living on 4th ave. :D

[EVILUTION]

Yes things have gone down hill..... first it was crotch rocket 15k rpm wake up calls ..... then it went to DSM stutter boxes ..... now its the sound of fart cans and rust hitting the ground.

[Extremedsm]

Yes things have gone down hill..... first it was crotch rocket 15k rpm wake up calls ..... then it went to DSM stutter boxes ..... now its the sound of fart cans and rust hitting the ground.

LMFAO!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[devlish]

Yes things have gone down hill..... first it was crotch rocket 15k rpm wake up calls ..... then it went to DSM stutter boxes ..... now its the sound of fart cans and rust hitting the ground. NICE!!!

[vettehead]

I enjoy the sound of diesel UPS trucks down shifting at 6AM where I live.
Not to mention every 80's american sedan running around with no muffler.
Ahhhh... city living.

trw