Welcome to Everyone Racers. This weekend, the 24 Hours of Lemons is headed back to New Jersey Motorsports Park, and if you're racing Thunderbolt this weekend, this is the episode you need to hear before unloading your car. In this in this Episode 437, Chris hogs the mic, Chrissy talks foodability, Tim bathes in the NJMP pool and Mental buys someone else a new car/tv/furniture
Really, in this Indian-Crotch-Cooking-Motorcycle episode 437, the E1R crew breaks down everything you need to know about the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons race at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey. From paddock strategy and race-weekend logistics to New Jersey-specific tech rules and insider survival tips, we cover the details that can save your weekend before the green flag ever drops.
Most importantly, we deliver our signature in-depth virtual track walk of NJMP's Thunderbolt Circuit. Corner by corner, we discuss what makes Thunderbolt one of the most challenging and rewarding amateur endurance racing tracks in America. Whether you're a rookie team, experienced Lemons racer, ChampCar driver, Lucky Dog competitor, SCCA racer, NASA racer, or simply an amateur motorsports fan, this track guide contains information you won't find anywhere else.
In this episode:
🏁 Complete NJMP Thunderbolt race weekend preview
🏁 Insider paddock tips, camping hacks, and facility secrets
🏁 New Jersey Motorsports Park track guide and virtual track walk
🏁 New Jersey-specific racing rules that can catch teams by surprise
🏁 Fuel, power, paddock, garage, and camping advice
🏁 Thunderhill 25+ Hour race stories and lessons learned
🏁 Bonneville land-speed racing project updates
🏁 Race prep, helmet upgrades, trailer upgrades, and endurance racing tech
🏁 Upcoming 128-car 24 Hours of Lemons field preview
🏁 Amateur racing news, oddball car culture, and questionable life decisions
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* Race weekend survival guide
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NJMP Test Day
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/njmp-24-hours-of-lemons-promoter-test-day-6-5-26-thunderbolt-raceway-new-207395
New Jersey Race Rules here
https://njsp.njoag.gov/division/operations-branch/mv-racetrack-info/
New Jersey Gas Rules here
https://www.nj.gov/labor/safetyandhealth/resources-support/laws-regulations/gasact.shtml
NJMP Tech Times
https://registration.24hoursoflemons.com/inspection-time-slots/pdf/452?_gl=1*150efuz*_gcl_au*Mjk5OTA4MTM1LjE3NzY4MjA0ODk.*_ga*ODU2OTI0MDg0LjE3MjQyOTcwNzY.*_ga_7HTW8VZSCY*czE3ODA0MDk5NTIkbzQ2JGcxJHQxNzgwNDExNDY2JGo1MCRsMCRoMA..
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