The 24 Hours of Lemons race series is, according to some guy named Jay, the fastest growing form of motorsport in the United States. While I can neither confirm nor deny its empirical growth, I can tell you that it is perhaps the best motor racing value in the country. Endurance races featuring $500.00 cars, thematic team liveries and costumes, and a judging system to keep things safe and sportsmanlike on the track all add up to a weekend of fun racing with other people just as crazy as you. The nature of the cars and the reasonable entry fees keep costs more realistic, and attract a broader audience. To quote the 24 Hours of Lemons website, "It's not just for rich idiots. It's for all idiots." Speedy Monzales To say there is a fair amount of theater involved would be fair, but it is also serious racing. Safety is the top priority, because a serious accident would be a serious buzz kill. Winning is, of course, one objective, but mo...
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