Hat throwing into the ring (Page 1 of 2)

It could be real.....it would be the right time of year for a Bow Kill. Might stink a little riding all the way down there though

Excellent. Yes, always willing to help at the track with anything and everything. Glad to know there are many other Wisconsin teams around.

Road Kill escorting? Too much road killing on the track you have to haul around road kill?

Glad I could be of service

Punishment right there, but enticing.....

I do have a line on a Bandit Series Neon for $200.....I cringe at wondering what backyard welding went into the roll cage that was in the picture. A possible CRX torn all apart and the seller still wondering about his selling price.

Thank you for the advice. Veteran racers always get my attention when they speak.

We are at a crossroads with our car choice. Our veteran driver, Shawn, who I have built car for and helped at the track prefers Honda. He has raced them for years and it very good with FWD. I and my brother prefer RWD since it is all we have owned and autocrossed. The driving styles of both are dramatically different but not something you cannot learn. Mike, our fourth driver, won't know the difference but since he drives a Jaaaaaag he will think he is experienced enough for whatever we get.

Rust is a horrible issue in these parts as many know. I have started calling local yards I buy from for wrecked or slightly damaged cars. So far no luck, the salvage car market is tough in this area. Most late model cars are picked apart quickly and end up crushed very fast.

My Brother, Troy, does work for the UW so he is watching their auction block closely for a high mileage auction car we can get cheap.

Personally, I do like a challenge. I've resurrected the dead many times and our families collection of classic cars is not without its stories. Our first team meeting will come up soon and the opening discussion is what we will drive.

Again, thanks for the advice. It is appreciated.

I have contacted him, and have pictures. It is a strong possibility right now.

Good advice.

We gained a possible 5th driver and thankfully he has a nice, 30 foot camper trailer for us to sleep in. One of the reasons I was so happy to have him join us He also likes Beer, which is a perquisite with this team.

We have a full shop to build it in, all the tools, welders and equipment to do it. I myself won't have a problem with the mechanical but I have teammates that aren't experienced wrenches. Shawn, our road racer has some, he was the owner of the IT and Spec Miata I worked on. So I have one wrench in the trench with me.

I am also a tad bit crazy,obsessed, odd about cars, I took our Edsel Restoration this far down then back to life.

I want to see an "after" picture of the Edsel!

Howdy from a fellow Lemons newcomer. Our team is also in the rust belt -- specifically, right between the Mississippi and Rock rivers. We promise a POS rusted hulk!

My frustration has reached its peak...

I don't believe a I will be having a team for the Chicago race. Drivers not committing, people dropping out, wives not pleased.

It is down to my brother and I and then he went and decided to set his wedding for this October.

I will be attempting to make the race regardless, volunteer to be someones bitch in the pits, corner worker, whatever. I'd just like to enjoy the weekend someway.

Yep, been there, done that.  I tell all Lemons noobs that you will need to start with at least ten people to get four PAID drivers.  Everybody wants to race, but actually opening up the wallet and getting the spouse to agree to months of eating dinner alone are two very different things.

I must have asked everybody I know multiple times if they wanted to join us and all I could get was a bunch of "I'd love to, but..." answers.  Once you figure out a way to get through the first race and show pictures to your friends, it's easier to get comittments the next time around.

Try to buy an arrive and drive seat.  It's the easiest way to learn and is way cheaper than starting your own new team.