What is lemons race?
The 24 Hours of Lemons, sometimes styled as “24 Hours of LeMons”, “24 Hours of LeMONS”, or “24 Hours of LEMONS”, is a series of endurance races held on paved road race courses across the United States. The series holds the Guinness World Record for the “Most participants in one race” (216 cars).
How much does it cost to race in 24 Hours of Lemons?
Entry: On-time entry is $1550 per team (includes one car and up to four drivers; additional drivers $225 each, additional crew $75 each), effective 1/1/2022. Entry fee covers registration, track time, paddock pass, track insurance, on-site ambulance crew, commemorative crap, and anything else we come up with by then.
What is lemon rally?
The Lemons Rally–the roadgoing counterpart to the 24 Hours of Lemons endurance races for $500 cars–lays out a set of challenges and checkpoints for competitors along public roads. The rallies operate a bit like long-distance scavenger hunts on roads big and small, famous and obscure.
How do you get into the Lemons race?
Registration
- Create (or log into) an Online Lemons Account.
- Pick a race.
- Invite folks to join your team in that race.
- Pay the fees online (together or separately; it’s all good).
- Six weeks before race: confirm all fees paid.
How do you win a lemon race?
Organizer’s Choice: How to Win Lemons’ Trophy
- Bring an outlandish or just outright awesome build.
- Bring an Index of Effluency contender and blow up.
- Bring a car that will decimate the Internet Car Expert’s understanding of the collectible car market.
How do you get into lemon racing?
Where can I find a car for a lemon?
Find a Lemons Car
- YOUR/YOUR BUDDY’S BACKYARD. Remember that “parts car” or “restoration project” that’s been sitting there since 1994?
- LEMONS FORUM. Of course the Lemons Forum has classifieds–we’re all cheapskates.
- CRAIGSLIST.
- RACINGJUNK.
- GOVERNMENT / CHARITY / INSURANCE AUCTIONS.
Where does the Lemons race take place?
Le Mans, France
Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France.
How much does endurance racing cost?
about $1000-$1200 per team
The typical race is 12-16 hours and costs about $1000-$1200 per team. In addition to entry fees, there can be fees at the gate, for camping, for transponder rental, and annual dues. Each organization has its own pricing structure, but they all end up at about the same cost.
How do you win 24 Hours of Le Mans?
The 24-Hours of Le Mans follow a simple rule: the car that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours is the winner. It is the ultimate endurance test for man and machine. Each year, more than 250,000 enthusiastic spectators flock to 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Where can I find a 24 hour lemons car?
The most common places to find used Lemons cars are the 24 Hours of Lemons Forums, RacingJunk.com, eBay, and CraigsList.