"le-mons" race - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jonesy86 · 01-07-2015, 04:41 PM

Has anyone been wanting to do one of these? I have always wanted to strip a car down and go ham for a whole day(no risk). Is anyone down to "go in" on a car with me? I believe we need at least three drivers.

Decay107 · 01-07-2015, 04:51 PM

Yes, I've been wanting to do this for quite a while. It would be awesome to get a whole team of 86 owners in on this.

I think Chump Car runs races closer to Portland though.

RobertPaulson · 01-07-2015, 05:56 PM

I've always wanted to do this but don't have the garage needed to undertake the project. part of me still wants to build a hornet racer.

BRZPDX · 01-07-2015, 09:40 PM

this sounds so fun

n8dog11914 · 01-07-2015, 10:04 PM

I am a member of a local lemons team. We race a 240 here at CMP as well as Barber Motorsports Park down in Birmingham. Lemons is a great way to enjoy grassroots racing and get track time for a rather affordable amount. You also will get more hands on experience building, prepping, and maintaining the car than you would with a normal track car.

Just understand, you really need a dedicated and I mean dedicated team to build the car and race. Expect the actual cost of building the car to approach $2000 or more in reality. The $500 car is really a myth as safety equipment alone will push you over.

In regards to Chump vs Lemons. Lemons used to be the party parade type, but it is definitely becoming more and more race focused but still more relaxing and laid back than Chump. A lot of the teams run both depending upon proximity to the track location.

If you any questions feel free to let me know.

DarrenDriven · 01-07-2015, 10:05 PM

Doug and I discussed this a bit up at FD last year... but until I finish the house I just can't take on another project. The house is getting closer to completion, though...

Decay107 · 01-07-2015, 11:07 PM

I guess the real question is who's in and has a garage? I'm in from a time commitment and monetary perspective, but lack the garage space.

DarrenDriven · 01-08-2015, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decay107

I guess the real question is who's in and has a garage? I'm in from a time commitment and monetary perspective, but lack the garage space.

Haha, there will be garage space late Summer when I wrap up the house, but that means we couldn't compete until the 2016 season.

Decay107 · 01-08-2015, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

Haha, there will be garage space late Summer when I wrap up the house, but that means we couldn't compete until the 2016 season.

We could do ice racing up in Canada

digital_assassin · 01-08-2015, 02:45 AM

Depending on the monetary portion, I may be able to do this. If we are working a six man team this should be pretty inexpensive given the car and the availability of very economical parts. Unfortunately, I too don't have the garage space any longer.

Decay107 · 01-18-2015, 02:37 AM

Bump with potential racecar I found while browsing Craigslist

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/4850477434.html

Chen · 01-18-2015, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decay107

Bump with potential racecar I found while browsing Craigslist

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/4850477434.html

Preludes?! I love those cars.

Decay107 · 01-18-2015, 02:58 AM

Me too. I haven't had the chance to own one yet, but I'd love to have a go in one of the four wheel steering models!

stockysnail · 01-18-2015, 12:26 PM

Might be interested depending on the cost.

01-07-2015, 04:41 PM	#1
Jonesy86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: innovate sc frs Location: Portland Posts: 566 Thanks: 177 Thanked 315 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 82 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"le-mons" race Has anyone been wanting to do one of these? I have always wanted to strip a car down and go ham for a whole day(no risk). Is anyone down to "go in" on a car with me? I believe we need at least three drivers.

01-07-2015, 04:51 PM	#2
Decay107 Turning is for Nerds Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 35 characters is not enough Location: PDX Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 836 Thanked 1,259 Times in 717 Posts Mentioned: 186 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Yes, I've been wanting to do this for quite a while. It would be awesome to get a whole team of 86 owners in on this. I think Chump Car runs races closer to Portland though. __________________ My build thread / journal / evidence for warranty claim denial Motorcycle build thread

01-07-2015, 05:56 PM	#3
RobertPaulson Hisnamewasrobertpaulson Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2017 Golf R Location: Everywhere and Nowhere Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 1,294 Thanked 827 Times in 473 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I've always wanted to do this but don't have the garage needed to undertake the project. part of me still wants to build a hornet racer. __________________ This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time.

01-07-2015, 11:07 PM	#7
Decay107 Turning is for Nerds Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 35 characters is not enough Location: PDX Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 836 Thanked 1,259 Times in 717 Posts Mentioned: 186 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I guess the real question is who's in and has a garage? I'm in from a time commitment and monetary perspective, but lack the garage space. __________________ My build thread / journal / evidence for warranty claim denial Motorcycle build thread

01-08-2015, 02:45 AM	#10
digital_assassin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Matte Orange Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 489 Thanked 937 Times in 507 Posts Mentioned: 168 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depending on the monetary portion, I may be able to do this. If we are working a six man team this should be pretty inexpensive given the car and the availability of very economical parts. Unfortunately, I too don't have the garage space any longer. __________________ NORTHWEST86 DECAL - NORTHWEST86 GEAR MY BUILD

01-07-2015, 10:04 PM	#5
n8dog11914 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ 6MT Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 272 Thanks: 46 Thanked 72 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am a member of a local lemons team. We race a 240 here at CMP as well as Barber Motorsports Park down in Birmingham. Lemons is a great way to enjoy grassroots racing and get track time for a rather affordable amount. You also will get more hands on experience building, prepping, and maintaining the car than you would with a normal track car. Just understand, you really need a dedicated and I mean dedicated team to build the car and race. Expect the actual cost of building the car to approach $2000 or more in reality. The $500 car is really a myth as safety equipment alone will push you over. In regards to Chump vs Lemons. Lemons used to be the party parade type, but it is definitely becoming more and more race focused but still more relaxing and laid back than Chump. A lot of the teams run both depending upon proximity to the track location. If you any questions feel free to let me know.

01-18-2015, 02:37 AM	#11
Decay107 Turning is for Nerds Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 35 characters is not enough Location: PDX Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 836 Thanked 1,259 Times in 717 Posts Mentioned: 186 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Bump with potential racecar I found while browsing Craigslist http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/4850477434.html __________________ My build thread / journal / evidence for warranty claim denial Motorcycle build thread

01-18-2015, 02:58 AM	#13
Decay107 Turning is for Nerds Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 35 characters is not enough Location: PDX Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 836 Thanked 1,259 Times in 717 Posts Mentioned: 186 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Me too. I haven't had the chance to own one yet, but I'd love to have a go in one of the four wheel steering models! __________________ My build thread / journal / evidence for warranty claim denial Motorcycle build thread

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