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24 Hours of Lemons Houston Gator-O-Rama Race Racap

Last Updated March 3, 2009 by Matt 3 Comments

Remember that ugly BMW that I wrote about in November? Well, last weekend was the race, the 24 Hours of Lemons Houston Gator-O-Rama.

I may write some detailed posts (or start a dedicated new site) about the journey the car has taken from an almost-junkyard-heap to an almost-race-winning performance machine. As for now, I will spare the details and give you an overview with pictures.

Yes, you heard that right, an almost-race-winning car. There were 96 other cars running in the race and after going nine laps down at the very beginning of the race and falling to around 67th position, we clawed our way back up the standings to finish 6th. The car, which is essentially a stock 1986 BMW 325e ran flawlessly (once we made our quick fix at the start of the race) for thirteen and a half hours of racing action.

Not only was it reliable, but it was quick. My brother Drew set the 6th fastest lap of the race. We think we have a shot at winning the next race if the car can hold up and be as reliable as it was this go around.

More later, but as for now, check out the pictures below on CleaverMotorsports.com.

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Matt Cleaver has written since 2004 on youth ministry, theology, and the church. His blog was ranked by Youth Specialties as a Top 20 Youth Ministry Blog. Click here for Matt's list of the Best Youth Ministry Books.

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  1. jeff greathouse says

    March 4, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    very cool, i was wondering what had happened

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  2. Matt says

    March 7, 2009 at 9:26 am

    Yeah, it was a great weekend. Looking forward to doing it again.

    Reply

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