Fantasizing out loud....

RedRoadster · Postby **RedRoadster** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:14

If they were to hold a LeMons race in Colorado, who would be down with forming a club team?

I really do think it would be the highlight of my motorsporting life.

For the uninitiated...http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/

Every time I read about race results, I go browsing CL for beaters...

Rich · Postby **Rich** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:14

Damn.....sounds like a rich mans game. I'd be in for spec'ing

T-time · Postby **T-time** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:14

i would be in for sure... as long as its after aug 25

T-time · Postby **T-time** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:14

question is what would be the best beater mazda to use

RedRoadster · Postby **RedRoadster** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:14

Well, the 2009 event list doesn't have any Colorado events, unfortunately, so this is a 'save up and hope' thing, hence the title of the post.

An old 323 would probably be ideal.. not necessarily a GTX.

Or a Millenia S, but I've never been clear on the reliability of the Miller cycle engine.

Rich, I was doing some research on costs, and it looks like it is potentially possible to get away with $3-4k per team, not including driver's paraphernalia, with a team being 4 people. Certainly more expensive than a track day or an autocross, but it IS a 2 day event...

Again, just wishing out loud.

T-time · Postby **T-time** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:14

i read about this in some car magazine like 2 months ago. i think if there are a couple people on the team that can weld (i am decent), someone who can build a cage, and most importantly find a sponsor (prolly a auto wrecker) to "donate" a car

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:14

Team Pirates of the High Plains will own you!

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:14

Colombia28 wrote:Team Pirates of the High Plains will own you!

Thanks for the vote of confidence Andrew. :huh:

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:14

Lol, sounds like fun. I already have a beater to dump money into though so I'd just be interested in watching.

RedRoadster · Postby **RedRoadster** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:14

I had posted a CL miata a short while back.. i'd guess it's probably gone by now.

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:14

RedRoadster wrote:I had posted a CL miata a short while back.. i'd guess it's probably gone by now.

I pulled it up yesterday. Its still on CL, but i suppose that doesn't mean it is still for sale. A miata would be the best car for Lemons; RWD and much better handling than most other Lemons worthy cars.

AIM WO4 · Postby **AIM WO4** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:14

Sounds like fun! What would this entail? I think I would like to avoid, "the car voted People’s Curse is called in and summarily destroyed".

Each LeMons race is for cars purchased, fixed up, and track-prepped for a total of 500 dollars or less. But before reaching the grid, you'll have to survive trials like the Personal-Injury-Lawyer Anti-Slalom, the Marxist-Valet Parking Challenge, and the Wide Open Throttle Rodthrowapalooza. Twelve hours into the race, the car voted People’s Choice is called in and awarded a cash prize; simultaneously, the car voted People’s Curse is called in and summarily destroyed. At the end of 24 hours, a gala awards ceremony plies the survivors with trophies, plaques, and four-figure purses in canvas bags full of nickels. What's not to like?

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