In this C&C-less Packard 443 Episode, Tim drops a turd… off so our buddy Matt can start his next project while Mental hides from the Vegas sun. 

Really we talk to our buddy Paul, the creator of the Distilled Racing 41 Ford. What happens when a retired contractor decides that "good enough" isn't nearly crazy enough? Well, He Built the Ultimate LS-Swapped '41 Ford, and it became one of the most talked-about cars in the 24 Hours of Lemons paddock.

... Now he's selling time in the driver's seat, and donating the money. 

This week on Everyone Racers, we're joined by Paul Dolan, builder of the legendary 1941 Ford Sedan that's become an icon of grassroots endurance racing. Powered by an LS V8 mounted an incredible 22.5 inches behind the front axle, this handcrafted machine has stunned racers, judges, and spectators everywhere it goes.

But this episode isn't just about horsepower.

Paul shares the incredible story of discovering endurance racing after retirement, designing and building this award-winning car from the ground up, learning the hard lessons of making an endurance racer survive, and finding the community that changed his life.

Even better...

For the 24 Hours of Lemons 20th Anniversary race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Paul is doing something almost unheard of.

Instead of keeping the driver's seat for himself, he's offering seat time in the car to raise money for Lemons of Love, helping families affected by cancer. Every lap supports a cause far bigger than racing. Wanna be a part of it? Reach out to us, we’ll put you in touch. 

Along the way we also dive into:

🏁 Building one of the wildest LS-swapped endurance race cars in America

🏁 Why moving an engine behind the front axle completely changes a race car

🏁 Suspension, cooling, transmission and reliability lessons learned after thousands of race miles

🏁 Why the Lemons community keeps bringing racers back

🏁 Private equity buying automotive aftermarket companies

🏁 Waymo's Fourth of July robotaxi traffic disaster

🏁 Racing Junk finds

🏁 Upcoming Lucky Dog and 24 Hours of Lemons races

🏁 Why endurance racing is more about people than lap times

Whether you're into 24 Hours of Lemons, Lucky Dog Racing, ChampCar, NASA HPDE, SCCA, track days, LS swaps, hot rods, grassroots motorsports, race car fabrication, or simply love incredible automotive stories, this episode is for you.

If you've ever dreamed about building your own race car—or wondered why thousands of people willingly spend weekends fixing broken cars with their best friends—you've found your people.

👍 Like the video if you love grassroots racing.

💬 Tell us in the comments:

What's the coolest race car you've ever seen built in someone's garage?

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Thanks for riding along—we'll see you in the paddock.

Private Equity Might Ruin the Car Hobby (Andrew P Collins @ The Drive) https://www.thedrive.com/news/private-equity-is-eating-the-car-modding-industry?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the-drive-newsletter&_bhlid=696456619279c92cc21b4c5cde89db3854ffc7c6

Waymo’s Jam up San Fran after 4th of July

https://abc7news.com/post/waymo-fleet-clogs-presidio-july-4-fireworks-leaving-vehicles-stranded-towed/19455862/ 

Lemonsworld on Paul’s Ford

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVn4d6pCDu0

Paul’s Channel on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@buildanotherracecar8150

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