Dude has got an illness. Awesome!
Photograph Courtesy Zac Caldwell
Why just compete in one 24 Hours of Lemons race, when you could compete in them all? Well, that’s exactly what Zac Caldwell plans to do.
Starting this February, Zac will head out to compete at 23 races at 21 tracks across 17 states, with many of the low-buck races happening only days apart. In total, the 11-month trek will require Zac to cover more than 30,000 miles.
So, what sort of trusty steed has he chosen to take on this challenge? That’s right, a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan.
“Endurance Racing remains the ultimate challenge in motorsports, but it has largely been conquered by smart people with money. What mark can an idiot on a budget make?” Zac jokes, “I’m no good at moderation. If I’m going to do one race, I’ll do them all–and drive 30,000 miles there and back in the same terrible race car. An LMP2 prototype can’t do that for a 100 million dollars.”
All of this is for a good cause, though, as he intends to raise at least $23,000 for Lemons of Love, a charity that provides support and care packages for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Zac’s mother, the original owner of the van, a true enthusiast and the inspiration for this journey, was a cancer survivor who passed away in early 2022.
[How Lemons of Love uses motorsports to provide a lemon-yellow ray of hope]
Look for Zac and the Grand Caravan at the first 2024 Hours of Lemons race on February 3 at Barber Motorsports Park.
Dude has got an illness. Awesome!
OK, that rules.
I remember the dude(s) that drove a Chrysler k car wagon to many races one year. That was nuts. They "upgraded" it over the course of the travels ending up with a mitsu v6 and manual at one point. It was always broken.
This reminds me of that quite a bit.
I think he just said "An LMP2 prototype can’t do that for a 100 million dollars.” where nocones could hear him....
Colin Wood said:
compete at 23 races at 21 tracks across 17 states, with many of the low-buck races happening only days apart. In total, the 11-month trek will require Zac to cover more than 30,000 miles
he intends to raise at least $23,000 for Lemons of Love,
How to make $23000 racing: start with a much bigger number
(Just to be clear, I fully support this madness)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:I think he just said "An LMP2 prototype can’t do that for a 100 million dollars.” where nocones could hear him....
I accept the premise of this challenge. Please kindly deposit $100M and I will get started immediately.
I'll look for him at Gingerman and Road America.
I am living my life wrong.
Godspeed, you glorious fool!
absolute mad lad
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