Well 2008 is upon us and new race plans are being formulated. Son of Sanford (Ron M, one of our usual posse) put out the word - do we want to race the famous 24 Hours of LeMons?
http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/
You've got to take a look at the rules on the webpage. If you've not seen the write ups in Car and Driver and other magazines, it looks to be a hoot. I especially like the one we'll run at since it'll be at CMP, one of our usual road courses, and close to home.
So, the search is on for a sub-$500 heap to race. Jeff Young has turned up a few good suspects already - cop cars, old Probes, Pintos, and the list goes on.......
Do we opt for factory turbo car for cheap hp? Or a battering ram to remove the competition? With the $500 claim rule and the "one car will be crushed rule" there isn't any point in putting a lot of money into these heaps or trying to dodge around the rules.
I really like the "No Whiner" rule.
Pretty good Youtube video here:
YouTube - TEAM SANTA CRUZ: 24 Hours of LeMons In-Car Action
The 190 treadwear tire rating really hurts!!! Plenty of sliding with that in place.
Race on!