Automotive racing is a grueling test of mental and physical strength, especially in 24-hour endurance races where teams compete to get the most laps in a day.
The 24 Hours of Lemons challenges teams to race on a $500 budget, with safety requirements such as roll cage and fire extinguisher in place but excluding cost of brakes, wheels, tires, and safety equipment.
Teams like 24 Hours of Le-Mines showcase creativity in car restorations and race car builds by using custom fabrication and affordable parts, such as a rebuilt 302 Mustang engine in a 1990 Miata.
The unique build includes Amazon special suspension, a nitrous oxide canister, and a road sign repurposed as a shifter cover, reflecting the scrappy and inventive nature of the event.