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Road America Hangover

Welcome back to Everyone Racers — where low-dollar racing meets high chaos. On this episode, Chrissy shows up super late and gets called out. Chris changes his voice to imitate Tim, Mental fills all the holes in his neighborhood, Tim plans to heckle at Laguna Seca and Brian makes amazing poses while gigablastingReally, we all know the hangover is real after an absolutely wild weekend at Road America for the latest 24 Hours of Lemons race — and this episode has ALL the behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Judge Brian “B-Train” Trainer joins Chris, Tim, Mental, and eventually Chrissy for a hilarious post-race breakdown of one of the strangest, funniest, and somehow “boring” weekends in Lemons history. The drivers were surprisingly clean, the racing up front was incredibly tight, but the legendary Wisconsin track still managed to attrit nearly a THIRD of the field, with around 30 of 90 cars falling victim to mechanical failure, chaos, and questionable engineering decisions.
We cover:The overall winners and class winnersThe insanely close battles in Classes A, B, and CThe twin-engine Saturn madness from QuincyA rookie Studebaker team casually winning Index of EffluencyThe heroic fixes, heartbreaking failures, and “I Got Screwed” momentsWhy a Pontiac Sunfire somehow became a regional iconThe Bob Ross-themed team that fully committed to the bitThe terrifying moment a Mazda RX-7 lost its rear window at speedHow one rookie Camaro team earned redemption after nearly collecting every black flag possibleThe secret “Skeeter the Scrapper Guy” economy operating inside the paddockAnd why the BMW 435 is the perfect mascot for a competent but deeply boring episodeThis is the side of amateur endurance racing that doesn’t show up in official results sheets: the paddock stories, the terrible ideas, the heroic improvisation, the friendships, the late-night fixes, and the absolute nonsense that makes grassroots motorsports addictive.
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This Track Eats Brakes for Breakfast = Road America Preview
Welcome back to Everyone Racers — where low-dollar racing meets high chaos.
In this Studio 434 episode which is full of amazing expensive british cars, 
Chris continues to encourage huffing the sparkly paint 
Mental looks for duck waddle on track
Chrissy cant wait to see a Gonzo and chickens theme
Tim is excited to talk about bottoms, kettle bottoms
Really, we discuss the upcoming Road America Lemons weekend with a track walk! 
The 24 Hours of Lemons is headed back to legendary Road America — and this week on Everyone Racers we go FULL deep-dive into one of the greatest, fastest, and most intimidating road courses in North America.
If you’re racing Lemons at Road America, crew for a team, wrenching on a budget endurance car, or just love grassroots racing chaos, this episode is packed with everything you need before rolling through the gates in Elkhart Lake.
We cover: 🏁 The full 24 Hours of Lemons Road America weekend schedule 🏁 Friday night downtown parade + BS inspection block party 🏁 Tech inspection tips and staging advice 🏁 Race weekend logistics and paddock survival 🏁 Weather forecasts and what Wisconsin spring racing REALLY looks like 🏁 Brake prep, cooling issues, fuel strategy, and endurance racing mistakes 🏁 The infamous blend line, Canada Corner, the Carousel, the Kink, Turn 5, and more 🏁 A FULL virtual track walk of all 14 turns at Road America 🏁 Real racer advice from veteran Lemons teams 🏁 Cheap race car stories, terrible mechanical decisions, and the usual Everyone Racers nonsense
This episode is part race guide, part comedy podcast, part motorsports therapy session.
We also discuss: 🔧 Why Road America destroys brakes 🔧 Why low-horsepower cars can still be fast here 🔧 Traffic management and point-by strategy 🔧 Why you should NEVER underestimate Turn 5 🔧 Cheese curds, Spotted Cow, and surviving Wisconsin race culture 🔧 The return of ridiculous Lemons themes and penalty box chaos
PLUS: 🚗 AMC Eagle wagon appreciation 🚗 Hyundai Santa Fe rental car surprises 🚗 Corvette emissions nightmares 🚗 Turbo car troubleshooting disasters 🚗 Ford F-150 recall insanity 🚗 A police chase that invaded an autocross 🚗 Mid-Ohio wrap-up talk and upcoming Lemons insanity
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You Will Die of Dysentery… and Love This Rally
What happens when the 24 Hours of LeMons meets The Oregon Trail? Probably dysentery. Definitely chaos.
In this rare Porsche Episode 433, Mental actually sells a car, Chrissy can’t stop looking at webcams, Chris is disappointed that his chicken furniture is not being used, and Jeff dies in The Cowboy Room.  
Really, this week on Everyone Racers, we dive deep into the insanity of the recent 24 Hours of LeMons Carolinas Rally, break down the wildest cars, funniest costumes, and most ridiculous rally antics—and preview the upcoming Oregon Trail Rally, where competitors will literally follow the historic Oregon Trail west… hopefully without cholera, broken wagon wheels, or catastrophic automotive failure.
Joining us is LeMons Rally Master Jeff Stobbs, who shares behind-the-scenes stories from Carolina, including bizarre rally themes, sketchy cars making heroic journeys, ridiculous checkpoint antics, and why this upcoming Oregon Trail adventure may become one of the greatest LeMons rallies ever created.
Expect: 🏁 24 Hours of LeMons rally stories 🚗 Weird cars, terrible decisions, and glorious mechanical nonsense 😂 Oregon Trail jokes, dysentery jokes, and questionable survival odds 🛠 Amateur racing culture, DIY motorsports, and grassroots car comedy 🐔 Chickens, project cars, weird hotels, and a cowboy suite hot tub 🔥 The kind of automotive nonsense you can only get from Everyone Racers
If you're into LeMons racing, grassroots motorsports, SCCA, NASA racing, road rally adventures, cheap race cars, wrenching, automotive humor, and oddball car culture, you're in the right paddock.
Comment below: 👉 Which rally car would survive the Oregon Trail? 👉 What’s worse—dysentery, cholera, or Lucas Electronics? 👉 Would you bring a chicken in your rally car for bonus points?
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Bandimere Speedway on the comeback path! (Steven Edlestien @ Jalopnik) https://www.thedrive.com/news/shuttered-colorado-drag-strip-gets-approval-to-reopen-at-a-new-location 

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We Survived Pacific Raceways… Barely
Welcome back to Everyone Racers—the show where low-dollar racing meets delightful chaos.
In this week’s 432 episode; Chris pushes a Range Rover, Mental has to fix a cage to pass tech, in full circle karma, Chrissy puts six chicks in a house and records it all, Tim buries a speedo, and Julian gets reminded to put the trash outReally, we’re diving headfirst into the madness that was the 24 Hours of Lemons at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington—and trust us… this one delivered.We’re joined by Lemons Judge Julian, fresh off the track, to break down a weekend packed with:Insane engine swaps that actually worked (and some that didn’t)Teams duct-taping dreams together at 3AMA heroic fix that defied all logicAmazon delivery drivers… that weren’t delivery driversA Mustang team that somehow didn’t hit anything or anyone (miracle)And yes… we coin the official term for multiple Ford Escorts: “A Brothel of Escorts”From rookie teams doing everything right, to absolute disasters involving flywheel bolts and junkyard engines, this episode captures everything we love about amateur endurance racing, grassroots motorsports, and the beautifully broken world of Lemons racing.If you’re into:Amateur racingBudget endurance racingDIY race car buildsTrack day chaosAutomotive comedyReal stories from the paddock…you’re in the right place.This isn’t polished racing. This is real racing.🏁 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:Full recap of the Pacific Raceways Lemons eventBehind-the-scenes stories from a Lemons judgeWildest team moments (and biggest mistakes)How some teams actually succeed in LemonsWhy simple fixes beat complicated ones every timeThe culture that makes Lemons racing addictive🔧 KEY LESSONS (Whether You Race or Not):Don’t overcomplicate your buildReliability beats speed (almost always)The best teams win in the paddock, not just on trackChaos is part of the strategy📣 JOIN THE COMMUNITYIf you love grassroots motorsports, DIY builds, and hilarious racing stories, hit: 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes 👉 Like to help more racers find this 👉 Comment your favorite moment from the episode"Operation Bear Claw" Snags Insurance Scammers from 2 years ago (Logan Carter @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2153439/bear-suit-car-insurance-fraud/
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Laid Back Racing, Insane Track
Welcome back to Everyone Racers — where low-dollar racing meets high chaos.
In this Chris Craft 431 episode, Chris suggests that people ride the corn, Mental appreciates paint huffers, Chrissy supports a specific Waymo use, Tim pimps welders, and Neal brings the funk.  
Really, we dive deep into the world of 24 Hours of Lemons racing, kicking things off with a full recap of the first-ever Lemons race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. From wild mechanical failures and last-minute engine swaps to unforgettable team themes and penalty box antics, this race delivered everything we love about amateur endurance racing.
Then we shift gears to a full preview of this weekend’s Lemons race at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington  — one of the most underrated and technical tracks in the Pacific Northwest. 
🏁 What’s inside this episode:
🏎️ Exclusive Virtual Track Walk with multi-time Lemons National Champion Neal Losey

🔥 Mid-Ohio race recap — winners, chaos, and heroic fixes

🛠️ Real-world amateur racing stories (engine swaps, blown motors, and creative problem-solving)

🌲 Pacific Raceways track history — from Trans Am legends to modern grassroots racing

🗺️ Complete race weekend breakdown (schedule, tech, test day, driver meeting tips)

⛽ Where to get fuel, parts, groceries & Pacific Northwest coffee near the track

🎯 Insider tips for teams, drivers, and first-timers

Whether you’re a Lemons racer, track day driver, weekend mechanic, or motorsports fan, this episode gives you everything you need to survive (and enjoy) race weekend.

If you’ve ever:
Wanted to race on a budget

Built a questionable race car in your garage

Wondered what Lemons racing is really like

Or just enjoy hilarious, real racing stories…

This episode is for you.
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Honda’s super cool Base Camp Camper (Adam Ismail @ the Drive) 
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