# 24hr of LeMons!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 28, 2008, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082 "2008-01-28T07:22:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2008, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/41 "2008-03-05T20:18:07Z")
For a weekend of wheel to wheel racing?? Heck yeah. The biggest expense is usually the cage and trailer/towing costs. With a few benevolent PS members those can drop significantly from retail prices. A friend of mine did one and GRM (the magazine) bought some of his photos from him helping to recoup some of the costs. Perhaps we can organize that and compile our multi-media and just donate the funds back into the project. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/42 "2008-03-06T06:42:39Z")
Something like that could possibly be started, but im not the kinda person to start it ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/43 "2008-05-08T08:16:36Z")
[http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/events/toledo/](http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/events/toledo/) > LeMONS DETROIT(ISH) '08 > > GENERAL > > ``` > Race Weekend: 13-14 September 2008 > > Entry Deadline: 5 July 2008 > > Track: Toledo Speedway, Toledo OH; .75-mile road course/banked oval hybrid > > Tentative Schedule: > > Gates open: 8:00 am > Check-In and Tech Inspection: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm > Driver's Meeting (Mandatory): 2:30 PM > Racing: 3:00 PM Saturday-3:00 PM Sunday > (NOTE: This is a straight 24-hour race) > > ``` > > THE CARS > > ``` > Lights: Headlights, taillights, and sidemarkers removed > > Side and Rear Glass: Removed > > Noise Limit: 92dB @ 50 feet > > ``` > > PITS & PADDOCK > > ``` > Overnight Camping: OK, $50 per occupied RV (covers the whole weekend) > > Vehicle Restrictions: None > > Pit Assignments: First-come, first-served > > Barbecues Allowed: No > > Running Water: No > > Bathrooms: Not awful > > Electrical Hookups: No > > Pit Hours: Try to keep the Van Halen under control after midnight > > Fuel Sold On-Site: No > > ``` > > THE NEIGHBORHOOD > > ``` > Closest Airports: Toledo Express Airport (TOL), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) > > Weather: Your guess is as good as mine > > Lodging: TBA > > ``` Is this idea still alive? ---
**Author:** ![PoisonousBeef](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poisonousbeef/32/6007_2.png) [@PoisonousBeef](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PoisonousBeef)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/44 "2008-05-08T11:33:15Z")
I think it’s as alive as someone wants it to be. Seems like a fair number of people would be down for putting in work, but before anything else we need: (1) Someone willing to coordinate the show, and admit that’s not going to be a small job Then: (2) Drivers that have gear and/or will buy gear and pay the driver fee (3) A car that someone hates enough to give away or see get destroyed (4) The money for the cage and/or enough benevolence from this board to ACTUALLY complete the car ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/45 "2008-05-08T11:57:19Z")
I officially own FlareSide’s CRX… so we gots that covered ---
**Author:** ![PoisonousBeef](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poisonousbeef/32/6007_2.png) [@PoisonousBeef](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PoisonousBeef)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/46 "2008-05-08T12:21:53Z")
this is the best worst idea ever ---
**Author:** ![Wayne9125](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne9125/32/6045_2.png) [@Wayne9125](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne9125)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/47 "2008-05-08T12:53:50Z")
if theres intrest id be seriously interested in helping out/driving or what ever is needed ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/48 "2008-05-08T13:07:43Z")
> [@wtt:gsr blades for hx rims](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtt-gsr-blades-for-hx-rims/36294/4): > > this is the best worst idea ever Haha, I completely agree. A friend did this in CA, and they had a blast. ---
**Author:** ![foz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foz/32/6028_2.png) [@foz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/foz)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/49 "2008-05-08T15:17:40Z")
I’m all in for lending a hand, and helping in any way I can… I just know that i won’t be able to fork out the money for the safety gear to drive… ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/50 "2008-05-08T16:45:55Z")
I really dont know how much I can help… I’m so busy keeping stuff going at the shop, this kinda side project seems a little unreachable. If we get enough people though, I’ll do whatever to help. I can get pics of the crx later and see what everyone thinks. ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/51 "2008-05-09T10:42:54Z")
I’d be up for it, and we could use my Civic Wagovan… ---
**Author:** ![PoisonousBeef](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poisonousbeef/32/6007_2.png) [@PoisonousBeef](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PoisonousBeef)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/52 "2008-05-09T19:33:39Z")
Turbo Wagovan FTW ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/53 "2008-05-09T19:41:59Z")
this has been tossed around work. i may be part of a team. ---
**Author:** ![Habib88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/habib88/32/3341_2.png) [@Habib88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Habib88)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2008, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/54 "2008-05-11T17:19:53Z")
Not trying to discourage anyone in anyway, since shit does happen in racing. But this does suck to see something like this happen at such a fun event ☹ > **[Racer dies at Altamont 24 Hours of LeMons](https://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/11/report-racer-dies-in-24-hours-of-lemons-crash/)** > > Jalopnik reports that one of the competitors at the 24 Hours of LeMons race at Altamont has tragically died in an accident on the course. At present, the identity of the victim, who was driving the #39 Volvo 242 Turbo pictured above, has not been... ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/55 "2008-05-12T06:21:49Z")
I’m more than comfortable dying in a racecar… ---
**Author:** ![PoisonousBeef](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poisonousbeef/32/6007_2.png) [@PoisonousBeef](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PoisonousBeef)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/56 "2008-05-12T07:14:30Z")
I don’t think you’re any more likely to die in LeMons than you are during a winter commute in Pittsburgh. ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/57 "2008-05-12T07:55:59Z")
There is lots of speculation regarding possible health issues with the driver of that Volvo 242. Either way, RIP and the best of wishes to the family/friends. It goes without saying that there is RISK involved with autosports, and we take them. ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082/58 "2008-05-12T07:59:19Z")
> [@Gears - noobie online](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gears-noobie-online/36291/9): > > There is lots of speculation regarding possible health issues with the driver of that Volvo 242. Either way, RIP and the best of wishes to the family/friends. > > It goes without saying that there is RISK involved with autosports, and we take them. 10-4 Safety equipment being properly installed in the vehicle and used during racing is very important as well. When asked about dying, I have quoted auto-racing as one of my preferred ends. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/24hr-of-lemons/195082.md?page=2)