Tuesday, August 9, 2016

LeMons: YOU'RE IN! Button Turrible

#24HoursofLeMons     #BecauseRoadkill
Hi, Muddy: 

Half-Life Racing (Seize-Z-um and Ra-D-um) has been officially ACCEPTED for Button Turrible at Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow CA on October 01 - October 02(Multiple entries? Log in to see what got in and what didn't.)
If you're racing, you must read this email completely!
1) FINISH YOUR INFO: Your team's current status is Not Ready to Race. If you're not showing "ready to race," log on here and fix what's missing. (In case you need it, here's a step-by-step guide to the reg process.) 
 
2) PRINT A TECH SHEET and inspect your car against every line. Bring your signed, filled-out Tech Sheet to Tech at the track, and remember--not every rule is reflected on the Tech Sheet. You still need to study the full LeMons Rulebook.
 
3) READ THESE NOTICES:
EVENT SCHEDULE, CAMPING, DIRECTIONS, ETC: Look for these on this race's Event Page--when we learn something new, we'll update it there.

DRIVER-SAFETY GEAR: FULL SFI 38.1-RATED HEAD-AND-NECK UNITS ARE NOW MANDATORY! To see helmets, suits, head-and-neck units, and all the other required crap at sponsor-subsidized rates, visit LeMons' online store.

RACE #s: If the number you want isn't available on your Team Home Page's pulldown menu, somebody else already has it. Pick another one.

RULESThe LeMons Rulebook has been updated! Read the complete Rulebook(http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/prices-rules) now and re-check it often, refreshing your browser each time. Remember, it's your job to know this stuff!
DROPOUTSThere are no refunds or fee transfers! When you enter a race, you're buying the right to compete--not a guarantee that you'll get your own act together. If you drop out, can't finish your car, blow up, go broke, catch swine flu, step on your own wiener, or otherwise fail to avail yourself of your grid spot, you forfeit your entry fees. That's why they're called "entry" fees, not "I got to drive the whole race" fees.

4) COUGH UP YOUR ENTRY FEE: Your entry fees are due now--all fees must be paid in full by 08/20/2016. Miss that deadline, and your spot may be given to a team on the waitlist. (Need to beg an extension? Drop Nick an email before the due date.) To check your current balance or pay online, see your Team Home Page at https://registration.24hoursoflemons.com/members/races/registration/signup_id/15637.
TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, use the "Pay Now" button on your Team Home Page at https://registration.24hoursoflemons.com/members/races/registration/signup_id/15637.
TO PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, make payable to "24 Hours of LeMons" and mail to LeMons Dept. of Up-Coughing, 5675-C Horton St, Emeryville CA 94608.

Got questions? Hit www.24HoursofLeMons.com or:
Nick Pon, Associate Perpetrator
5675-C Horton Street, Emeryville CA 94608
nick@24HoursofLeMons.com

Monday, August 8, 2016

Preparing for Button Turrible 2016

It starts again!

We are unofficially accepted to the October 1-2, 24 hour Lemon's race at Buttonwillow Raceway.  And through the blog has been a bit quiet, work has progress on the two Chariots.  Review the carnage from the last race we do have several items to work on.  Here is the list and status of these items before we get into the standard pre-race checklist:

D
Status

Z
Status
Suspension Bushing Fixes
Done

Replace right rear bearing
Done
Engine Compression
Done

Engine compression testing
Done
Brake proportioning valve added


Anit-Lock Brake system removal

Flush Radiator
Done

Differential bushing fix

Seat Belt Replace


Flush Radiator




Diffuser Repair




Extend Seat Belt


From this list one item of note is the engine compression testing.


Z



Prior to Vodden
1-170, 2-180, 3-170, 4-180, 5-180, 6-180

Current
1-170, 2-160, 3-170, 4-160, 5-170, 6-160

D



Prior to Vodden
1-180, 2-180, 3-165, 4-180

Current
1-170, 2-165, 3-160, 4-170

Clearly looking at these compression numbers we are seeing the slow deterioration.  After 7-8 races on these motors, one should expect this.  However, in true three year old mode, the "why" questions can't helped, but be asked.  Is it heat, lubrication, RPM, or all of the above?  Well that is some of the fun and we will look into that and have a better answer shortly.

In the meantime Hurray!!! We are in with both cars and now we are on the clock to getting ready.

Muddy.