AUCTION-WEEKEND GAVEL-TRAP GP 2010resultsevent details
results
  • OVERALL WINNER: #11, Eyesore Racing (1994 Mazda Miata, Long Beach CA)
  • INDEX OF EFFLUENCY: #12, Team Four-Door Flyin' Fortress (1979 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Brougham, Peoria AZ)
  • WINNER, CLASS 1 (THE GOOD): #760, POSRacing.com (1991 BMW 325i, San Marcos CA)
  • WINNER, CLASS 2 (THE BAD): #999, Off Consistanly (sic) (1985 Nissan 300ZX, Escondido CA)
  • WINNER, CLASS 3 (THE UGLY): #95, Lightening McQueen (2004 Pontiac Sunfire, Hayward CA)
  • ORGANIZER'S CHOICE: #21, Tranny Lumberjacks (1985 Chevrolet Corvette, Temecula CA) 
  • I GOT SCREWED: #31, The UNDERGROUND (1985 Nissan 300ZX Turbo, Tempe AZ)
  • MOST HEROIC FIX: #71, Calzone II (1971 Opel GT, Peoria AZ )
  • DANGEROUS HOMEMADE TECHNOLOGY: #180, LeMon Martini (1990 Honda CRX, Denver CO)
  • JUDGES' CHOICE, POSRacing.com (1991 BMW 325i, San Marcos CA)
  • LEMONS GAVEL-TAP GP 2010 OFFICIAL GALLERY
  • LEMONS GAVEL-TAP GP 2010 FULL RESULTS
event details

GENERAL
Race Weekend: 23-24 January 2010
Entry Deadline: 14 November 2009
Late Entries: Considered case-by-case, space permitting
Track: Firebird International Raceway, Chandler AZ

Track Map: 1.1 mile WEST COURSE

 

SCHEDULE
Pre-race track testing: Firebird will be holding a Friday test day for LeMons cars on the 1.1-mile West Course. Contact Rich Trimmer at Firebird Raceway directly for more information at 602.323.2010.

Friday, 22 January '10
7am: Gates Open
TBD: Pre-race track testing. Details above

Noon-5pm: Mandatory Friday Tech Inspection. Every car and at least one driver per team must be present for Tech Inspection on Friday. No Saturday Tech will be offered!

 

Saturday, 23 January '10
7am: Gates Open
9:15am: Mandatory Drivers' Meeting
10am-5pm: Race Session I
 
Sunday, 24 January '10
8:30am: Mandatory Drivers' Meeting
9am-4pm: Race Session II
Noon: People's Curse
4pm: Checkered Flag
4:30pm: Awards
7pm: Gates Close

 

THE CARS

Lights:Headlights and taillights recommended but not mandatory; brake lights mandatory

Rear side and back glass: No restrictions

Noise limit: 90dB @ 50 feet

 

FUELING RULES: MINIMUM 2-HOURPENALTY FOR ANY INFRACTION

Where: In paddock space only, details TBA during Driver's Meeting (don't bug us before then)

Who: Two people minimum with one holding extinguisher while fueling from jugs

Gear: All people in fuel area must wear the same safety gear as a driver when fueling from jugs

Car:Engine and kill switch must be off during fueling

Drive rchanges: No one allowed in the car during fueling; driver swaps OK when fueling complete

Other notes: Absolutely no other work allowed during fueling (tire checks, fluid checks, etc.)

 

PITS AND PADDOCK 

Overnight Camping: Paddock camping allowed, no RV hookups

Vehicle Restrictions: None

Pit Assignments: First-come, first-auctioned

Barbecues Allowed: Yes, keep the flames in your pit

Running Water: Yes

Bathrooms: Towed in from construction sites far and wide

Electrical Hookups: A few outlets in the paddock

Pit Hours: Keep it to a low roar after racing hours

Fuel Sold On-Site: No. The nearest gas station is 1 mile from the track

 

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Closest Airports: Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Weather:It's auction time. Tommy Bahama shirt, gold chain, or the Adidas track suit

 

LODGING

The New Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino

5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd 

Chandler AZ

800.946.4452

 

Hilton Hotel Chandler
2929 W Frye Road
Chandler AZ
480.899.7400

 

Radisson Hotel Phoenix-Chandler

7475 W Chandler Blvd

Chandler AZ

480.961.4444

 

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

7425 W Chandler Blvd

Chandler AZ

480.940.0099

 

CAR PARTS AND TIRES

Napa Auto Parts

Location TBA

 

Discount Tire

4831 E Chandler Blvd

Chandler AZ

480.785.0017

 

Big O Tires

6625 W Chandler Blvd

Chandler AZ

480.940.9655

 

FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY

Chandler Regional Hospital

475 S Dobson Road

Chandler AZ 85224

480.728.3000

 

GROCERY STORES, ETC.

Fry's

3949 E Chandler Blvd

Phoenix AZ

480.706.7373

 

Trader Joe's

4025 E Chandler Blvd #38

Phoenix AZ

480.759.2295

 

Target

4734 E Ray Rd

Chandler AZ

480.821.9447

 

Costco

595 S Galleria Way

Chandler AZ

480.375.2051

 

Walmart

2750 E Germann Rd

Chandler AZ

480.812.2935 

 

DIRECTIONS

Firebird International Raceway

20000 South Maricopa Rd
Chandler AZ

602.323.2000

 

From Phoenix metro area and points west: Follow Interstate 10 to exit 162 (Wild Horse Pass) and follow the signs for Firebird International Raceway.

 

From Tucson and points east:  Go north on Interstate 10 to exit 163 (Queen Creek Rd). Take Queen Creek Rd west 0.5 miles and turn right onto Wild Horse Pass (Maricopa Rd). Or, take new exit 162 (Wild Horse Pass) and follow the signs to Firebird International Raceway.