24 Hours of LeMons

[StanAE86]

Anyone got a project car they're never going to finish and a pile of spare parts?

http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/index.html

The intro page includes this opener:

"
The crowd. The spectacle. The pall of blue smoke and roasted clutch
discs. In all motorsport, no event captures the universal human need
to whale on old crapcans and hoover down greasy barbecue like the 24
Hours of LeMons.

This endurance race is for cars purchased, fixed up, and track-prepped
for a total of 500 bucks or less--and before reaching the grid, you'll
have to survive the Old-Lady Mannequin Slalom, the Oil-Slicked Baby
Carriage Braking Test, the Brick On the Gas Pedal Challenge, and
similar qualifying rounds. The racing on Saturday and Sunday is broken
up by an all-night party—don't miss the masseuses, hot tubbing,
gold-toothed rappers, barbecued roadkill, drive-in car movies,
exceedingly caffeinated beverages, Ferris wheel, and other wholesome
diversions. Twelve hours into the race, the car voted People's Choice
(for best concept and prep) is called in and awarded a cash prize.
Simultaneously, the car voted People's Curse (for being driven by the
biggest jerk-offs) is called in and summarily crushed. At the end of
24 hours, a gala awards ceremony plies the survivors with trophies,
plaques, and four-figure purses paid with canvas bags full of nickels.

I mean, seriously--what's not to like?
"

[black_magician]

I still have my 240sx , that would be too fun!

sounds almost like a Top Gear Challenge.

[TopGearNL]

Ill be the Lolly Pop man for anyone who wants to join in and I can help out

[Mattk]

1.3: Refunds and Compensation for Loss: There are none. Forget it. It ain't gonna happen. You get zip. Squat. Nada.

Gee, that's comforting. But wait...

1.6: Your Car May Be Destroyed At Any Time: In addition to accidents and other unfortunate boo-boos, during the course of the race, one car may be selected by blind ballot of all registered participants for immediate removal and total destruction. It could be your car. It probably WILL BE your car. Them's the breaks. Don't bring it if you ain't OK with losing it.

But there's more...

4.4: BSF Factor: To prevent cheating, all cars will be inspected by a panel appointed by the organizers. At that time, all teams will be given an opportunity to describe the car's purchase and prep. If the panel believes the limit set out in Rule 4.1 has been exceeded, it will assign a Bullshit Factor (BSF) equal to one BSF per dollar above the limit. The entry will be docked one lap for each BSF assigned. (One dollar = one BSF = one lap.) Entrants are encouraged to bring all supporting evidence and make up plausible-sounding stories in advance. 4.4.1: Appeal of BSF Panel Decisions: Get real. There's no appealing this decision. You're boned.