http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/"This endurance race is for cars purchased, fixed up, and track-prepped for a total of 500 bucks or less--and before reaching the grid, you'll have to survive 2007's Hippie Bike Messenger Avoidance Test, the Incontinent Rottweiler Slalom, the Marxist-Valet Parking Challenge, and similar trials. Twelve hours into the race, the car voted People's Choice (for best concept and prep) is called in and awarded a cash prize. Simultaneously, the car voted People's Curse (for being driven by the biggest moe-rawns) is called in and destroyed. At the end of 24 hours, a gala awards ceremony plies the survivors with trophies, plaques, and four-figure purses paid with canvas bags full of nickels.
Come on—you've done stupid things all your life. Why stop now?"
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061201/FREE/61128002/1036/MOTORSPORTSNEWS"In spite of attracting competitors who clearly aren’t, the race itself is quite brilliant.. "
