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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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• What’s your Lemons car build?

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Honda’s super cool Base Camp Camper (Adam Ismail @ the Drive) 

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Before You Race Mid-Ohio… Watch This (Lemons Survival Guide)”If you're heading to the 24 Hours of Lemons at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, consider this Ferrari 430 Episode your unfair advantage.We break down EVERYTHING you need to survive (and maybe even finish) one of the most technical and underrated tracks in amateur endurance racing. From race weekend logistics to a full corner-by-corner virtual track walk, this is the guide we wish we had before our first lap.Whether you're racing, wrenching, or just spectating—this episode covers it all.🏁 What You’ll Learn in This Episode🔥 Full Mid-Ohio Track Breakdown (Virtual Track Walk)How to survive the blind, high-speed Turn 1Why “The Keyhole” punishes bad exits (and how to fix it)The danger zone at the end of the longest straight (China Beach)How elevation changes and off-camber corners will catch you outWhere to safely push—and where NOT to🛠️ Race Weekend Logistics (Don’t Show Up Unprepared)Gate times, tech inspection, and race scheduleOptional Friday track day (and why it’s worth it)Paddock strategy, garages, camping & electrical hookups, heck we even give you a weather forecast!🍔 Food, Fuel & SurvivalWhere to get gas, parts, and groceries near Lexington (4–10 miles away)Local restaurants, coffee spots, and why you should skip chainsAmish country tips (yes… seriously—buy the food)🍻 The Legendary Lemons Potluck - Hosted by Project Merkur!Ohio classics, Buckeyes, and paddock chaos and why this is one of the BEST parts of the weekend!⛽ Real Talk Racing TipsBrake management at the end of long straightsPassing zones and where chaos happensWhy your exit speed matters more than your entry🏎️ Why This Race MattersThis is the first-ever Lemons race at Mid-Ohio, a historic track opened in 1962 with constant evolution and resurfacing through 2024It’s fast. It’s technical. And it will absolutely punish mistakes.Even experienced drivers underestimate:Blind entriesElevation changesOff-camber grip lossAnd that’s exactly where races are won (or destroyed).🎯 Who This Episode Is ForAmateur racers & Lemons teamsTrack day drivers & sim racersMechanics & DIY car buildersMotorsport fans who love chaos + comedyIf you're racing Mid-Ohio—or just love chaotic grassroots motorsports—👉 Subscribe for race guides, builds, and unfiltered racing stories every weekMid-Ohio is one of those tracks where you can have fun immediately……but spend YEARS mastering it. And if you get it wrong?👉 You’ll find out real quick why they redesigned the runoff areas.Mid-Ohio Linkshttps://midohio.com/ https://midohio.com/info/facilitymap Lemons Mid-O Specifics - https://24hoursoflemons.com/race-2/?id=439 Mid-Ohio Potluck Threadhttps://forums.24hoursoflemons.com/viewtopic.php?id=42969 The Spreadsheet (No ½ Pizzas, but probably potato salad) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uBmLL7S-F53gSSdmQ68pLfoBCy6sSGRw7lSPkfY3N_w/edit?usp=sharing Florida Man Drives Mustang through Airport fence, then tries to board plane (Logan Carter @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2133266/florida-man-crashes-mustang-through-airport-fence-enters-multiple-planes/Mercedes Dealer employee drives customer car to the Bar (Joe Kucinski @ Road&Track)https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a70866317/mercedes-benz-dealer-employee-arrested-driving-customer-car-to-bar/Why Cali gas is pricey (Peter Nelson @ Jalopnik)https://www.jalopnik.com/2133396/california-gas-vs-other-state-gas/Safety Gear on Racing Junkhttps://www.racingjunk.com/category/racing-safety-equipment/racing-equipment/12?page=1Join our F1 Fantasy League https://fantasygp.com/leagues/Use code 74259541 to join in the fun🔧 Feed me Seymor (keywords for the algorithm) 24 Hours of Lemons, Lemons racing Mid Ohio, Mid Ohio track guide, Mid Ohio Sports Car Course track walk, amateur endurance racing, budget racing tips, endurance racing strategy, Lemons race prep, race weekend checklist, track day tips Mid Ohio, racing

What REALLY Happens at the Rolex 24… (Crapcan Racers Tell All)

What actually happens when a crew of amateur racers, gearheads, and chaos agents descend on the 2026 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona?

Tim Burr hosts a full-on reunion Zoom call with the entire crew—Correy Dickman, Judge Shellie, Dean & Jaque, Amanda, Kim, Jimmy “No-Wrenchie,” Pantless Matt, and Uncle Dave—for an unfiltered, hilarious, and brutally honest recap of one of the wildest race weekends of the year.

From sneaking in backpacks full of beer 🍺…

To getting lost in Daytona’s endless infield…

To RV chaos, sticker-bombing strangers, and questionable life decisions…

This is NOT your polished motorsports recap.

This is what the Rolex 24 looks like through the eyes of real racers, real fans, and real degenerates.

🏁 In This Episode:

The best (and worst) decisions from Daytona weekend

Insider tips for attending the Rolex 24 (tickets, parking, RV life)

Behind-the-scenes access to teams, paddock life, and race operations

MX-5 Cup, historic cars, endurance racing, and fan experiences

The truth about “premium” experiences (are they worth it?)

Snowstorms, generators, and post-race chaos

Stories that probably shouldn’t be told on YouTube

🔧 If You’re Into:

Amateur endurance racing

24 Hours of Lemons / grassroots motorsports

SCCA / NASA racing

Track days, car builds, and DIY race cars

Motorsport comedy and unfiltered race culture

👉 You’re in the right place.

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Glitter, Chaos & Failure at Sonoma In this 429 (Like a ..) Boss episode, from Unicorn Glory to Clutch Disaster… Our wildest race weekend yet. Welcome back to Everyone Racers, where low-budget racing meets bad decisions and even worse outcomes.This week, we’re recapping the weekend 🏁 24 Hours of Lemons at Sonoma Raceway…but before we even make it to the green flag, everything goes completely off the rails.💥 A last-minute coilover install turns into a full-on thrash💥 We show up late, steal a paddock spot (don’t try this at home)💥 A unicorn-themed race car unleashes GLITTER and candy chaos💥 Tech inspection becomes a full-blown party💥 And then… the clutch dies before the race even really beginsSo naturally… we go buy another race car mid-race weekend.When that one won't make it, you borrow,...then break a third race car. Then the weekend gets worse….Because that’s how this works.🧠 In This Episode:Sonoma Raceway Lemons race review:INSANE themes (Red Fang tribute car, unicorn wars, Del Sol mini El Camino)https://youtu.be/WQPfQvLIseA?si=pxokabCtV2W-WddyRace weekend prep mistakes you should absolutely avoid (hint: don’t be in a rush!)Real talk on endurance racing reliability (or lack of it)What happens when your race car fails… immediately🛠️ Why You Should Watch:If you’re into:Amateur racing (ChampCar, Lemons, Lucky Dog, NASA, SCCA)Budget race car buildsTrack day chaos & real paddock storiesAutomotive comedy with actual racing experience…this is your people.📣 Join the Community💬 Drop a comment:What would YOU do if your race car died before the race?👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell if you love:Bad ideas → fast cars → great stories🏁 Follow AlongMore race coverage, builds, and total nonsense every week.Join our F1 Fantasy League https://fantasygp.com/leagues/Use code 74259541 to join in the fun25 Years of The Fast and the Furious at the Petersen Auto Museum (Daniel Golson @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2128465/petersen-automotive-museum-new-fast-furious-exhibit/Boat Bumpers to warn for low bridges (Mercedes Streeter @ Autopian) https://www.theautopian.com/delawares-giant-balls-save-countless-big-trucks-from-crashing-into-rail-bridges/Chasing tornados in a tornado (Justin Hughes @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2126851/chasing-tornados-in-an-oldsmobile-toronado/Great deal on prepped 4th gen Camaro $7,500 on Racing Junkhttps://www.racingjunk.com/24-hours-of-lemons-cars-and-equipment-for-sale/184774112/1996-chevy-camaro-ss-built-for-champcar.html?category_id=4520&np_offset=1Check out Driven Garage:Web: https://drivengarage.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatEveryDetail3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVFGet in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here:[email protected] even here:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/Those cool light number panels from Amazonhttps://a.co/d/9wDuvek2026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 Free Bingo Card Generatorhttps://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator Play Cardle!Playcardle.com Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠ - Our YouTube 🔧 Keywords (BECAUSE THE ALGORITHIM MUST FLOW)amateur endurance racing, 24 hours of lemons, lemons race sonoma, lemons rally carolinas, budget race car build, how to build a race car cheap, endurance racing tips, track day fails, race car broke down, diy race car build, grassroots motorsports, champcar racing, lucky dog racing league, sonoma raceway racing, funny racing stories, race weekend vlog, automotive comedy podcast, car build gone wrong, racing junk cars, endurance racing strategy

This Weekend is going to be Insane.In this 428 Super Cobra Jet episode St Patrick’s Sonoma Spectacular, The chaos is coming… and we’re READY.This week on Everyone Racers, we’re previewing one of the wildest Lemons racing, weekends in grassroots motorsports: the 24 Hours of Lemons at Sonoma Raceway AND the Lemons Rally through the Carolinas—and things are already getting out of hand.For the Sonoma Raceway race preview; from unicorn-themed race cars that shoot glitter and poop Skittles… to last-minute thrash prep, questionable engineering decisions, and a full-blown “Super Duper Sorry Not Sorry” Lemons paddock rave party in the Sonoma paddock, this episode is everything we love about low-dollar endurance racing. Don’t perry it's still got amateur racing tips, budget race car builds and evertthing else a non-serious racer needs from an endurance racing podcast.If you’re into amateur racing, DIY race cars, endurance racing strategy, Lemons racing builds, or just absolute automotive nonsense, you’re in the right place.🏁 What’s in this episode:Full 24 Hours of Lemons Sonoma preview (144 cars, wild themes, paddock strategy)Inside look at race prep chaos (coilovers, axle issues, leaks… the usual)The legendary Sonoma paddock + potluck + party sceneImportant race weekend tips (fueling rules, paddock etiquette, tech inspection)The Lemons Rally Carolinas route + insane car lineup (Maseratis, vintage iron, military Volvo??)A deep dive into a historic BMW race car build idea that could dominate Lemons (or explode trying)F1 Fantasy League talk + motorsports newsAnd yes… WAY too much discussion about glitter physics🛠️ Built, not bought.We don’t care if you race Lemons, ChampCar, Lucky Dog, SCCA, NASA—or just wrench in your garage. If you love:budget endurance racinggrassroots motorsportsridiculous car buildstrack day cultureor just laughing at terrible ideas👉 You belong here.🎯 JOIN THE COMMUNITY:💬 Drop a comment:Are you racing Sonoma this weekend?What’s your Lemons car theme?Who’s winning your F1 Fantasy League this season?👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell—because we’re on the road to 1,000 subscribers and we want YOU in the paddock with us.🚨 This weekend:📍 Sonoma Raceway 📍 Charlotte → Asheville → Columbia Lemons RallyIf you see us… come say hi. We’ll be the ones covered in glitter.Join our F1 Fantasy League https://fantasygp.com/leagues/Use code 74259541 to join in the funTim’s excellent virtual Sonoma track walk from last December:https://youtu.be/nRHxjLuuyDcThis weekend Sonoma specifics. https://24hoursoflemons.com/race-2/?id=433The Sonoma Party/Potluck Threadhttps://forums.24hoursoflemons.com/viewtopic.php?id=43009Forum discussion about Sonoma Pumpshttps://forums.24hoursoflemons.com/viewtopic.php?id=43009Check out Driven Garage:Web: https://drivengarage.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatEveryDetail3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVFGet in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here:[email protected] even here:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/Those cool light number panels from Amazonhttps://a.co/d/9wDuvek2026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 Free Bingo Card Generatorhttps://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator Play Cardle!Playcardle.com Chris Blizzard Lighting Guidehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3HwMental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠ - Our YouTube

Fantasy Racing Junk Shopping Spree

In Everyone Racers Episode 427, the crew dives into a hilarious and surprisingly insightful fantasy garage challenge, hunting through RacingJunk listings and obscure automotive corners of the internet to find the most ridiculous, brilliant, and questionable race cars we’d buy if logic and budgets didn’t exist. Join us as Chris Startles a Manatee with his Jensen, Tim never needs a windshield, Chrissy gets another Mazda Bongo Friendee and apparently Mental is bored at work 

Because it’s Episode 427, we kick things off with a tribute to the legendary 427 big block era—the mysterious NASCAR “Mystery Motor,” the brutal torque monsters of the 1960s, and the engines that helped shape American racing culture.

From there… things get weird.

Expect:

• Wild fantasy race car picks

• Questionable decisions from the internet’s finest classifieds

• Vintage oddities and unexpected race builds

• A 1970 Mercedes SL that might be the most sophisticated bad decision ever

• Maserati dreams and paddock-level logic

• Plenty of paddock humor, bad financial advice, and bench-racing chaos

Whether you race ChampCar, Lemons, SCCA, NASA, track days, or grassroots endurance racing, this episode is for the drivers, mechanics, and garage builders who spend way too much time browsing race cars they absolutely do not need.

If you’ve ever:

• Scrolled RacingJunk at 1am

• Imagined the perfect budget endurance race car build

• Debated ridiculous race car purchases with your friends

• Or wondered what your dream amateur racing garage would look like…

…this episode will feel very familiar.

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Prep is EverythingWelcome to Everyone Racers Episode 426 — the full four-host chaos is back.This week is a true HOW TO episode:How to paint your own race car — and more importantly — how much prep it actually takes.Because here’s the truth:Painting isn’t the hard part.Prep is.We break down:🛠 The real cost of single-stage vs. base/clear🛠 What a “$70,000 paint job” actually pays for (hint: sanding. Endless sanding.)🛠 Why wet sanding between coats separates decent from show-quality🛠 How many hours you’re actually signing up for (25–40 hours over 3–5 days… plus cure time)🛠 The budget method that works for endurance racing🛠 Spray guns vs. rattle cans vs. rollers vs. duct tape🛠 Reducer, hardener, pearl powder — what matters and what doesn’t🛠 Why you probably don’t need to cut and polish a Lemons carWe talk about dusting coats, flash times, clearing with pearl for glow, and when it’s totally fine to say:“It’s a race car. Don’t care.”Because if you don’t want donuts down the side, don’t race it.There’s a reason pros spend tens of hours sanding, wet sanding, cutting, polishing, and curing. The TV version of paint is fantasy. The garage version is sweat, time, and patience.But the upside?You built it.You painted it.You can fix it when someone inevitably tags your fender at Sonoma.🔧 News & NotesWe also hit:Breadvan and turbo progress updatesCam gear chaos and Loctite lessonsBrake line routing mistakes and diff redesign fixesCooling system refresh realitiesThe infamous paddock party poll resultsRange Rover impulse buying consequencesSame paddock energy. Same questionable decisions.🏎️ WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR24 Hours of Lemons racersChampCar teamsSCCA & NASA track day addictsBudget race car buildersDIY fabricatorsAnyone debating painting their own race carIf you’ve Googled:“how to paint a race car yourself”“race car paint prep steps”“DIY endurance race build tips”“budget race car bodywork”This episode is for you.We’re also kicking off our Everyone Racers Fantasy League for 2026.Before the season starts, drop your predictions in the comments:1️⃣ 2026 Constructors Champion2️⃣ 2026 Drivers Champion3️⃣ One bold, wild prediction (rookie podium? dominant loophole? total team collapse?)We’re revisiting this at the end of the season and receipts will be shown.If you think you understand racing momentum, regulation shifts, and team development curves — prove it.Join our F1 Fantasy League https://fantasygp.com/leagues/Use code 74259541 to join in the funIf you love grassroots racing, DIY builds, garage mistakes, and motorsport debates:👍 Like the video💬 Comment your paint method AND your 2026 predictions🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodesMake a well-informed bad decision.NYC Octane Ratings are Lying (Andrew Kalmowitz @ Jalopnik)https://www.jalopnik.com/2110934/96-percent-inspected-nyc-gas-stations-lying-about-octane-levels/No Refresh for the Ford Bronco (Byron Hurd @ The Drive) https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-ford-bronco-is-selling-so-well-it-wont-get-a-refreshYes, Your Regular Car Can Tow (Nic Demitia @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2110629/towing-with-sedan-possibilities/1984 VW Rabbit Class C Car on Racing Junkhttps://www.racingjunk.com/24-hours-of-lemons-cars-and-equipment-for-sale/184756014/1984-vw-rabbit-.html?category_id=4&aces_make_id=&mileage_min=&mileage_max=&photos=&video=&location_distance=&location_zip=&year_min=&year_max=&price_min=&price_max=&seller_type=&condition=&search=&keyword=&state=&country=&province=&date=&order=price-low-high&np_offset=42#3Check out Driven Garage:Web: https://drivengarage.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatEveryDetail3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVFThose cool light number panels from Amazonhttps://a.co/d/9wDuvek2026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/

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Welcome to Everyone Racers Episode 425 - It’s Hhhhyyydromatic, it’s the podcast for grassroots racing, low-dollar builds, endurance racing, and oddball car culture.

In this episode, we sit down with Goeff Gates of Driven Garage; builder, fabricator, Lemons judge, and the guy behind a shop that proves you don’t need a million-dollar budget to build something incredible.

We dive into:

🏁 The origin story of his $500 Chevy LUV race truck build

🏁 What REALLY happens when your car fails tech at Thunderhill

🏁 Building custom solutions like a bespoke dipstick for an Ecotec swap

🏁 Life running a multi-project shop with everything from Rolls-Royce restorations to hot rod Studebakers and GTO tri-power builds

🏁 How Lemons racing hooks you for life

🏁 And how he turned a lifetime of wrenching into a growing YouTube channel

We also cover:

🔥 The looming death of manual transmissions and what it means for enthusiasts

🔥 The scary future of ads inside your car and data tracking

🔥 The latest ChampCar endurance racing events

🔥 A ridiculously tempting Alfa Romeo vintage race car find

🔥 And the usual chaos from the Everyone Racers crew: welding disasters, Corvette rebuilds, Hyundai daily drivers, backyard work and race prep

This episode is packed with real garage talk, real race stories, and real mistakes you can learn from.

🏎️ WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR

If you love:

amateur endurance racing

24 Hours of Lemons

ChampCar racing

SCCA / NASA track days

budget race car builds

DIY fabrication and welding

weird cars, classic cars, and odd swaps

👉 you’re in the right paddock.

🔧 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

How to get started in budget endurance racing

What to fix before your first race weekend

Common race car build mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Why creativity beats money in grassroots motorsports

How small garage shops turn passion into a business

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Head of BMW’s M division, Frank van Meel on Manuals

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Your Car Will Become Another Ad Platform (Jim Motivalli @ Autoweek)

https://www.autoweek.com/news/a70409460/in-car-advertising-a-625-billion-opportunity/

21K Alfa Race car in New Jersey on Racing Junk 

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2026 Lemons Rally Schedule

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Welcome to Everyone Racers episode 424, because grassroots racing is built on bad ideas, education about cheap tools, and learning the hard way. Endurance racing at the highest level is all carbon fiber, hybrid powertrains, and factory budgets…

…and then there’s the rest of us.

In this Alpine 424 episode, the crew kicks things off breaking down the new Alpine A424 hypercar—a purpose-built Le Mans prototype with cutting-edge aero, hybrid power, and real factory support—before immediately spiraling into what that means for the rest of us racing on duct tape budgets and questionable decisions.

This episode dives into the gap between pro-level endurance racing and grassroots reality, and what amateur racers can actually learn (and what we absolutely cannot afford to copy). From paddock problem-solving and race prep decisions, to the stuff that breaks, the stuff that shouldn’t break but does anyway, and the stuff we absolutely should not have attempted ourselves… it’s all here.

Kangaroos might be worse than Deer at the Track

What amateur racers can actually learn from pro teams

Why grassroots racers constantly try to “engineer their way out of problems”

Race weekend prep, last-minute fixes, and paddock chaos
Honest conversations about reliability, budgets, and the real cost of “doing it right”

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The usual Everyone Racers mix of bench racing, bad ideas, and comedy

If you’re an amateur racer, Lemons or ChampCar driver, HPDE addict, track day junkie, mechanic, or garage builder, this episode will feel painfully familiar.

We release new episodes every week covering grassroots racing, garage-built cars, and the mistakes that somehow make the best stories.

👉 Subscribe if you want real racing talk — not influencer builds. 👉 Comment your worst race weekend failure (we’ve probably done worse).

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Christopher Mies "I can tell you The Inside of a Kangaroo Doesn’t Smell Very Nice." after hitting a Kangaroo at 250 kph (Victoria Beaver @ Road & Track) 

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CHECK THIS LIST IF YOU TOW WITH A JEEP, DODGE OR RAM (Caleb Jacobs @ The Drive) https://www.thedrive.com/news/more-than-450000-rams-and-jeeps-recalled-because-their-trailer-brakes-might-not-work

Alpine is out of LeMans After 2026 (Fred Smith @ Road & Track) https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a70330334/alpine-ending-le-mans-program-after-2026/

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