The 24 Hours of Lemons is an endurance race where teams are challenged to complete as many laps as possible within a 24-hour period, all on a limited budget of $500
Teams are required to abide by the necessary Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) safety requirements, including the installation of a roll cage, racing seats, and a fire extinguisher, however, essential items like brakes, wheels, tyres, and safety equipment do not count towards the overall budget
This has resulted in teams getting creative with their car restorations, often using a mishmash of affordable parts and ingenious DIY solutions
A team named ‘24 Hours of Le-Mines’ is restoring a 1999 NA Miata with a rusted frame, using a rebuilt 302 Mustang engine and an assortment of affordable off-the-shelf components
