My stepson today is participating in the 24 Hours of Lemons

[my2¢]

He claims the car his team is driving comes from South Africa and was once owned by Erwin Rommel's doctor.

WTF - 24 Hours of LEMONS

What is the 24 Hours of Lemons? It's car racing for $500 cars and all levels of drivers. The races are long and the cars are terrible. What's not to like?

24hoursoflemons.com

 

[candycorn]

He claims the car his team is driving comes from South Africa and was once owned by Erwin Rommel's doctor.

WTF - 24 Hours of LEMONS

What is the 24 Hours of Lemons? It's car racing for $500 cars and all levels of drivers. The races are long and the cars are terrible. What's not to like?

24hoursoflemons.com

I love the concept. Sort of reminds me of the Josh convention a few years back. I had a friend named Josh who went to it actually. He still keeps in touch with the fellow Josh’s.

 

[rightwinger]

Reminds me of a Demolition Derby where you get a junker to compete

 

[my2¢]

Reminds me of a Demolition Derby where you get a junker to compete

As a kid my dad took us to the see the car races that featured cars not too much superior to Demolition Derby cars. I especially liked the figure-8 races.

 

[new wave liberal]

That's a sweet ride.

 

[my2¢]

My stepson reports a good time was had by all as they were not involved in any breakdowns or accidents.
Their race car (1968 Mercedes Benz 250):