24 hours of LeMons - Buttonwillow - October 1 2016

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24 hours of LeMons - Buttonwillow - October 1 2016

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If you have never been to a LeMons 24 hours, then you have NEVER seen so many wacky cars take on 24 hours of "racing". Fun, silly penalties for miscreant drivers - jut a hoot.

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Re: 24 hours of LeMons - Buttonwillow - October 1 2016

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Funny, they had an episode of TopGear on last night and the guys entered the $500 race using their $500 car (dressed to look like a lemonade stand). The STIG thru a rod right through the block trying to make up laps. The main complaint was how there was no way many of the cars started as a $500 crapcan. Does seem like a fun way to hang with friends and race on a "smaller" budget.

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Re: 24 hours of LeMons - Buttonwillow - October 1 2016

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It is indeed a fantastic way to get a lot of track time for cheap. We run 3-4 drivers over two days racing 7-8 hours per day only stopping for fuel and repairs if necessary. We were at the race with the Top Gear folks and had a good time although their 'participation' was a bit more staged for TV. They did legitimately blow the piston out the side of their motor though which was good for a laugh for all involved. Below is a video of our crappy crown vic blowing by their crappy crown vic. Good stuff.

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