Drivers needed for the 24 hours of lemons

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Brian

Discussion Starter · Aug 24, 2009

We're looking for a driver or two to race the 24 hours of lemons October 24 and 25. We've done both TX races and the New Orleans race where we killed the 2.3 so we're swapping the car over to a 302. The car is a 90 Mustang with good suspension and brakes. With the 302 it ought to be easily capable of finishing top five. We'll supply the car, tools, spares, tires and work on it if it breaks. You'll need to supply your helmet and suit and pay for your share of the gas at the race. Cost is in the $500 - $700 range per driver depending on the number of drivers.

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Darren M

· #2 · Aug 25, 2009

Brian said:
We're looking for a driver or two to race the 24 hours of lemons October 24 and 25. We've done both TX races and the New Orleans race where we killed the 2.3 so we're swapping the car over to a 302. The car is a 90 Mustang with good suspension and brakes. With the 302 it ought to be easily capable of finishing top five. We'll supply the car, tools, spares, tires and work on it if it breaks. You'll need to supply your helmet and suit and pay for your share of the gas at the race. Cost is in the $500 - $700 range per driver depending on the number of drivers.

Driver prerequisites? I'm nominally familiar w/ the Lemons rules, circa 2007. I'm talking about for your team? AX history, O/T and/or HPDE, experience, etc?

Seriously interested,
Darren

PS. I have some louvered fenders you may be interested in.....
http://www.dfwstangs.net/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=107035&cat=500

Yale

· #3 · Aug 25, 2009

You know the race is limited to cars that cost you less than $500, right? You're taunting the people's curse bringing a car like that out...

jw33

· #4 · Aug 25, 2009

Yale said:
You know the race is limited to cars that cost you less than $500, right? You're taunting the people's curse bringing a car like that out...

Their car is a total pile of shit, trust me.....:tongue:

Darren M

· #5 · Aug 25, 2009

I'd rather drive a POS than sit and watch many other's.

That is, unless another team is picking up drivers.......{ahem....}

Brian

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 25, 2009

I'm not even a little worried about the curse.

Darren, Prerequisites are pretty much a good attitude and a desire to do it. Do you have any driving experience?

Email me and I'll send you my number.

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Brian

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 25, 2009

Jason means that in best way. He knows our piece of shit well.

Darren M

· #8 · Aug 25, 2009 (Edited)

Brian said:
I'm not even a little worried about the curse.

Darren, Prerequisites are pretty much a good attitude and a desire to do it. Do you have any driving experience?

Email me and I'll send you my number.

You've got mail.....
/links below

My videos
My car pictures with cage, IRS, some AX images (dry, wet, and SNOW)
My first open track experience as documented on Corner-Carvers.com
/end of links
Yeah, I've turned a corner or two.

On the edit: Attitude: not a problem. Give me a wrench or a steering wheel. I'm happy with either in my hands and just as willing to learn how to use them better.

franks

· #9 · Aug 25, 2009

where's my helmet?

id be down, where is it at?

bmxerbrett

· #10 · Aug 25, 2009

jw33 said:
Their car is a total pile of shit, trust me.....:tongue:

If that's you car in your sig I saw it in a two page spread in the AmericanWay magazine. It's the magazine that AA and American Eagle carry on the planes. I thought It was pretty cool. It was talking about the lemons race.

Brian

Discussion Starter · #11 · Aug 25, 2009

franks said:
where's my helmet?

id be down, where is it at?

I guess I should have mentioned that. Houston.

franks

· #12 · Aug 25, 2009 (Edited)

Brian said:
I guess I should have mentioned that. Houston.

really down , which track? when? and how much drive time?can i sell sponsor space for my share of cash? what does the $$$ pay for?

jw33

· #13 · Aug 25, 2009

Yeah that article was written by someone at the last lemons race in Houston. I had heard it was in the latest issue of American Way. Anyone who's into cars needs to do this type of race, I don't know if it's possible to have as much fun in a car with your clothes on. Brian's car is a reliable contender too. Hell of a deal when you consider what it ends up costing to fully prep a car and then hope it stays together for at least half the time. Slow and steady cars have the most track time and fun at lemons....

http://www.americanwaymag.com/jay-lamm-houston-typical-car-race-the-24-hours-rubber-1

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Brian

Discussion Starter · #14 · Aug 25, 2009

It should still be steady but with a 302 it should be less slow.

Baron

· #15 · Aug 25, 2009

Brian said:
It should still be steady but with a 302 it should be less slow.

Brian, what are yall doing for theme?

Brian

Discussion Starter · #16 · Aug 25, 2009

franks said:
really down , which track? when? and how much drive time?can i sell sponsor space for my share of cash? what does the $$$ pay for?

MSR Houston near Angleton. October 24 and 25 for the race. There's a Friday practice that lasts most of the day. It's not included but is only $200 per team. Actual racing time if nothing breaks will be about 3 1/2 hours each. Sponsors - Maybe. The money pays for everything except your suit, helmet, and the gas you use on the track. I'll PM you my number.

Brian

Discussion Starter · #17 · Aug 25, 2009

Baron

I don't know yet. I was gonna just carry over the My Little Pony thing, but we're taking the car to Ohio for the lamest day and the guy who set it all up is doing a "Dodgeball" theme. It depends on how much time I have between the two races.

lucky_topher

· #18 · Aug 25, 2009

our team isn't making it as a team, but the e30 is still ready to race, and so are a few of our drivers... we placed 9th @ new orleans and 20th @ houston (first race)... and the drivers still racing are the better ones.. i'll let them know

lucky_topher

· #19 · Aug 25, 2009

FYI, if someone is up to race and doesn't have the gear, i have a full 2-layer suit, SFI shoes, 2 pr of SFI gloves, and a neck brace someone can buy/rent/borrow/whatever

Darren M

· #20 · Aug 25, 2009

lucky_topher said:
FYI, if someone is up to race and doesn't have the gear, i have a full 2-layer suit, SFI shoes, 2 pr of SFI gloves, and a neck brace someone can buy/rent/borrow/whatever

I've got the helmet, what size are you?

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