Chump Car Photos – Brian Towey

RACE DAY!!!

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First, lots of people are going to have fun. The opportunity to race a car never comes to many people and there will be lots of first time drivers on the track today – that’s just cool.

But, this is going to be interesting for other reasons, too… I’ve read through the forums to get a feel for what teams expectations should have been regarding pre-race penalties (a la LeMons). It is pretty clear that cars exceeding the $500 prep limit will receive lap penalties. From an official on the forums – “The acid test is “Do you have a $500 car or not?””

My recollection is that LeMons “cheaters” have been docked one lap for every $10 over the $500 limit . $600 car = minus 10 laps…

The plot thickens – I watched a car role through the inspection process and observed the Chump Car official nodding approvingly at the documentation accompanying a car that massively exceeded the $500 limit (just in body parts). As this is the first Chump Car event, we have no idea what penalties are in store, or how they will be meted out.

So, as of now, I’m not sure how much like a 24 Hours of LeMons race this Chump Car thing is going to turn out to be, but I did get some photos of a few cars that meet what I’ve always thought was the spirit of this type event.

Chump 510 — 510 Wagon - that's some righteous chumpiness

Chump Camaro — Not so sure about this one - makes me feel nostalgic for the Rockford Pile

Chump Colt — Nicely Done!!! This is the kind of crap-can I expected

Chump Fiat — Finally found the front two thirds of the Fiat X 1/6 - see the "Fiatcage.com" banner? Bellissimo!!

Chump Subaru — If it rains this legit chump has a real chance

Chump Toyota — Recycled Chumps - I've seen this POS before. These guys get it.

Chump Wrestle — Andre the Giant would approve - as do I

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