Everyone Racers

E1R is Chris Abbott, Chrissy Mittura, Tim Burr & Christian "Mental" Ward
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Everyone Racers is a podcast that focuses on amateur endurance racing from beginner to advanced, as well as the news, tips, and tricks that go along with our hobby. Four friends and often teammates; Chrissy Mittura, Christopher Abbott, Tim Burr and Christian "Mental" Ward discuss current racing trends and news, as well as occasional interviews and guests who are interesting people with different perspectives on racing and car culture. You never know what they'll discuss each week, but it will be entertaining!

  1. 1D AGO

    What REALLY Happens at the Rolex 24…

    What REALLY Happens at the Rolex 24… (Crapcan Racers Tell All) What actually happens when a crew of amateur racers, gearheads, and chaos agents descend on the 2026 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona? Tim Burr hosts a full-on reunion Zoom call with the entire crew—Correy Dickman, Judge Shellie, Dean & Jaque, Amanda, Kim, Jimmy “No-Wrenchie,” Pantless Matt, and Uncle Dave—for an unfiltered, hilarious, and brutally honest recap of one of the wildest race weekends of the year. From sneaking in backpacks full of beer 🍺… To getting lost in Daytona’s endless infield… To RV chaos, sticker-bombing strangers, and questionable life decisions… This is NOT your polished motorsports recap. This is what the Rolex 24 looks like through the eyes of real racers, real fans, and real degenerates. 🏁 In This Episode: The best (and worst) decisions from Daytona weekend Insider tips for attending the Rolex 24 (tickets, parking, RV life) Behind-the-scenes access to teams, paddock life, and race operations MX-5 Cup, historic cars, endurance racing, and fan experiences The truth about “premium” experiences (are they worth it?) Snowstorms, generators, and post-race chaos Stories that probably shouldn’t be told on YouTube 🔧 If You’re Into: Amateur endurance racing 24 Hours of Lemons / grassroots motorsports SCCA / NASA racing Track days, car builds, and DIY race cars Motorsport comedy and unfiltered race culture 👉 You’re in the right place. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s YOUR craziest race weekend story? Drop it in the comments 👇 🔔 HELP US HIT 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS If you enjoy real, unfiltered racing content: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your favorite moment 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes 🚗 ABOUT THE SHOW Everyone Racers is built for the world of low-dollar racing, oddball builds, and people who drive it hard and build it themselves. No gatekeeping. No BS. Just racing. 📲 FOLLOW US Instagram: @everyone.racers YouTube: Everyone Racers Facebook: Everyone Racers These are just shameless keyword for the algorithm Rolex 24 Daytona 2026, Daytona 24 hour race recap, amateur racing podcast, grassroots motorsports, endurance racing stories, 24 hours of Daytona experience, Lemons racing community, MX5 Cup racing, SCCA racing stories, NASA racing, race track stories, motorsports podcast, car culture comedy, track day tips, Daytona International Speedway experience, racing weekend vlog, car guys podcast, funny racing stories, paddock life, endurance racing tips

    34 min

  2. MAR 26

    Glitter, Chaos & Failure

    Glitter, Chaos & Failure at Sonoma In this 429 (Like a ..) Boss episode, from Unicorn Glory to Clutch Disaster… Our wildest race weekend yet. Welcome back to Everyone Racers, where low-budget racing meets bad decisions and even worse outcomes.This week, we’re recapping the weekend 🏁 24 Hours of Lemons at Sonoma Raceway…but before we even make it to the green flag, everything goes completely off the rails.💥 A last-minute coilover install turns into a full-on thrash💥 We show up late, steal a paddock spot (don’t try this at home)💥 A unicorn-themed race car unleashes GLITTER and candy chaos💥 Tech inspection becomes a full-blown party💥 And then… the clutch dies before the race even really beginsSo naturally… we go buy another race car mid-race weekend.When that one won't make it, you borrow,...then break a third race car. Then the weekend gets worse….Because that’s how this works.🧠 In This Episode:Sonoma Raceway Lemons race review:INSANE themes (Red Fang tribute car, unicorn wars, Del Sol mini El Camino)https://youtu.be/WQPfQvLIseA?si=pxokabCtV2W-WddyRace weekend prep mistakes you should absolutely avoid (hint: don’t be in a rush!)Real talk on endurance racing reliability (or lack of it)What happens when your race car fails… immediately🛠️ Why You Should Watch:If you’re into:Amateur racing (ChampCar, Lemons, Lucky Dog, NASA, SCCA)Budget race car buildsTrack day chaos & real paddock storiesAutomotive comedy with actual racing experience…this is your people.📣 Join the Community💬 Drop a comment:What would YOU do if your race car died before the race?👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell if you love:Bad ideas → fast cars → great stories🏁 Follow AlongMore race coverage, builds, and total nonsense every week.Join our F1 Fantasy League https://fantasygp.com/leagues/Use code 74259541 to join in the fun25 Years of The Fast and the Furious at the Petersen Auto Museum (Daniel Golson @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2128465/petersen-automotive-museum-new-fast-furious-exhibit/Boat Bumpers to warn for low bridges (Mercedes Streeter @ Autopian) https://www.theautopian.com/delawares-giant-balls-save-countless-big-trucks-from-crashing-into-rail-bridges/Chasing tornados in a tornado (Justin Hughes @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2126851/chasing-tornados-in-an-oldsmobile-toronado/Great deal on prepped 4th gen Camaro $7,500 on Racing Junkhttps://www.racingjunk.com/24-hours-of-lemons-cars-and-equipment-for-sale/184774112/1996-chevy-camaro-ss-built-for-champcar.html?category_id=4520&np_offset=1Check out Driven Garage:Web: https://drivengarage.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatEveryDetail3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVFGet in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here:pagel@24hoursoflemons.comOr even here:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/Those cool light number panels from Amazonhttps://a.co/d/9wDuvek2026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 Free Bingo Card Generatorhttps://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator Play Cardle!Playcardle.com Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠ - Our YouTube 🔧 Keywords (BECAUSE THE ALGORITHIM MUST FLOW)amateur endurance racing, 24 hours of lemons, lemons race sonoma, lemons rally carolinas, budget race car build, how to build a race car cheap, endurance racing tips, track day fails, race car broke down, diy race car build, grassroots motorsports, champcar racing, lucky dog racing league, sonoma raceway racing, funny racing stories, race weekend vlog, automotive comedy podcast, car build gone wrong, racing junk cars, endurance racing strategy

    1h 44m

  3. MAR 20

    This Weekend is going to be Insane.

    This Weekend is going to be Insane.In this 428 Super Cobra Jet episode St Patrick’s Sonoma Spectacular, The chaos is coming… and we’re READY.This week on Everyone Racers, we’re previewing one of the wildest Lemons racing, weekends in grassroots motorsports: the 24 Hours of Lemons at Sonoma Raceway AND the Lemons Rally through the Carolinas—and things are already getting out of hand.For the Sonoma Raceway race preview; from unicorn-themed race cars that shoot glitter and poop Skittles… to last-minute thrash prep, questionable engineering decisions, and a full-blown “Super Duper Sorry Not Sorry” Lemons paddock rave party in the Sonoma paddock, this episode is everything we love about low-dollar endurance racing. Don’t perry it's still got amateur racing tips, budget race car builds and evertthing else a non-serious racer needs from an endurance racing podcast.If you’re into amateur racing, DIY race cars, endurance racing strategy, Lemons racing builds, or just absolute automotive nonsense, you’re in the right place.🏁 What’s in this episode:Full 24 Hours of Lemons Sonoma preview (144 cars, wild themes, paddock strategy)Inside look at race prep chaos (coilovers, axle issues, leaks… the usual)The legendary Sonoma paddock + potluck + party sceneImportant race weekend tips (fueling rules, paddock etiquette, tech inspection)The Lemons Rally Carolinas route + insane car lineup (Maseratis, vintage iron, military Volvo??)A deep dive into a historic BMW race car build idea that could dominate Lemons (or explode trying)F1 Fantasy League talk + motorsports newsAnd yes… WAY too much discussion about glitter physics🛠️ Built, not bought.We don’t care if you race Lemons, ChampCar, Lucky Dog, SCCA, NASA—or just wrench in your garage. If you love:budget endurance racinggrassroots motorsportsridiculous car buildstrack day cultureor just laughing at terrible ideas👉 You belong here.🎯 JOIN THE COMMUNITY:💬 Drop a comment:Are you racing Sonoma this weekend?What’s your Lemons car theme?Who’s winning your F1 Fantasy League this season?👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell—because we’re on the road to 1,000 subscribers and we want YOU in the paddock with us.🚨 This weekend:📍 Sonoma Raceway 📍 Charlotte → Asheville → Columbia Lemons RallyIf you see us… come say hi. We’ll be the ones covered in glitter.Join our F1 Fantasy League https://fantasygp.com/leagues/Use code 74259541 to join in the funTim’s excellent virtual Sonoma track walk from last December:https://youtu.be/nRHxjLuuyDcThis weekend Sonoma specifics. https://24hoursoflemons.com/race-2/?id=433The Sonoma Party/Potluck Threadhttps://forums.24hoursoflemons.com/viewtopic.php?id=43009Forum discussion about Sonoma Pumpshttps://forums.24hoursoflemons.com/viewtopic.php?id=43009Check out Driven Garage:Web: https://drivengarage.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatEveryDetail3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVFGet in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here:pagel@24hoursoflemons.comOr even here:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/Those cool light number panels from Amazonhttps://a.co/d/9wDuvek2026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/ Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2 Free Bingo Card Generatorhttps://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator Play Cardle!Playcardle.com Chris Blizzard Lighting Guidehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3HwMental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠ - Our YouTube

    54 min

  4. MAR 12

    Fantasy Racing Junk Shopping Spree

    Fantasy Racing Junk Shopping Spree In Everyone Racers Episode 427, the crew dives into a hilarious and surprisingly insightful fantasy garage challenge, hunting through RacingJunk listings and obscure automotive corners of the internet to find the most ridiculous, brilliant, and questionable race cars we’d buy if logic and budgets didn’t exist. Join us as Chris Startles a Manatee with his Jensen, Tim never needs a windshield, Chrissy gets another Mazda Bongo Friendee and apparently Mental is bored at work  Because it’s Episode 427, we kick things off with a tribute to the legendary 427 big block era—the mysterious NASCAR “Mystery Motor,” the brutal torque monsters of the 1960s, and the engines that helped shape American racing culture. From there… things get weird. Expect: • Wild fantasy race car picks • Questionable decisions from the internet’s finest classifieds • Vintage oddities and unexpected race builds • A 1970 Mercedes SL that might be the most sophisticated bad decision ever • Maserati dreams and paddock-level logic • Plenty of paddock humor, bad financial advice, and bench-racing chaos Whether you race ChampCar, Lemons, SCCA, NASA, track days, or grassroots endurance racing, this episode is for the drivers, mechanics, and garage builders who spend way too much time browsing race cars they absolutely do not need. If you’ve ever: • Scrolled RacingJunk at 1am • Imagined the perfect budget endurance race car build • Debated ridiculous race car purchases with your friends • Or wondered what your dream amateur racing garage would look like… …this episode will feel very familiar. Welcome to the paddock. Join the Conversation Drop a comment and tell us: What would YOUR fantasy race car purchase be? Vintage racer? Budget endurance monster? Something completely unhinged? We want to hear it. Subscribe for Weekly Grassroots Racing Chaos Everyone Racers is the podcast for: amateur racing enthusiasts DIY race car builders endurance racing teams track day addicts motorsport mechanics and anyone who loves oddball car culture Subscribe so you don’t miss weekly episodes covering: • amateur endurance racing • race car build tips • grassroots motorsports culture • racing tech discussions • budget race car builds • racing news and paddock stories The cars we bought https://www.racingjunk.com/mercedes-benz/184774109/1987-mercedes-benz-560sl.html https://www.racingjunk.com/porsche/184764991/1959-porsche-356a.html?category_id=4990&np_offset=12  https://www.racingjunk.com/jaguar/2475975/-1978-xjs-roadster.html?category_id=&search=Jaguar&quickSearch=1&np_offset=25&from=search  https://www.racingjunk.com/hauler-trucks/184718014/freightliner-cabover-toter.html  https://www.racingjunk.com/monster-truck/183934311/tank.html?category_id=5308&np_offset=3 https://www.facebook.com/share/18VDpF25H8/ https://www.facebook.com/share/18HZBi9sDR/ https://www.facebook.com/share/16bWf1fY3b/ https://www.racingjunk.com/chevrolet/183103250/1969-chevrolet-corvette.html?category_id=1060&aces_model_id=440&np_offset=1#12 https://www.racingjunk.com/c6-2005-2013-/184773463/clean-title-.html?category_id=1419&np_offset=20 https://www.racingjunk.com/mercedes-benz/184714342/1993-mercedes-benz-500e.html?category_id=4960&np_offset=12#2 https://www.racingjunk.com/jensen/184763549/1971-jensen-interceptor.html?category_id=4923&np_offset=0#1  https://www.racingjunk.com/chevy/184769088/1960-chevrolet-el-camino.html?category_id=&search=El+Camino&quickSearch=1&np_offset=28&from=search https://www.racingjunk.com/mercedes-benz/184764155/1970-mercedes-benz-280sl.html?category_id=&search=Mercedes&quickSearch=1&np_offset=93&from=search    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-porsche-911-carrera-safari/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-03-11 https://www.racingjunk.com/off-road-overland-trucks-suvs/184626421/renault-6x6-former-dakar-support-vehicle.html?category_id=&search=Renault&quickSearch=1&np_offset=1&from=search#1

    1h 59m

  5. MAR 5

    Prep Is Everything

    Prep is EverythingWelcome to Everyone Racers Episode 426 — the full four-host chaos is back.This week is a true HOW TO episode:How to paint your own race car — and more importantly — how much prep it actually takes.Because here’s the truth:Painting isn’t the hard part.Prep is.We break down:🛠 The real cost of single-stage vs. base/clear🛠 What a “$70,000 paint job” actually pays for (hint: sanding. Endless sanding.)🛠 Why wet sanding between coats separates decent from show-quality🛠 How many hours you’re actually signing up for (25–40 hours over 3–5 days… plus cure time)🛠 The budget method that works for endurance racing🛠 Spray guns vs. rattle cans vs. rollers vs. duct tape🛠 Reducer, hardener, pearl powder — what matters and what doesn’t🛠 Why you probably don’t need to cut and polish a Lemons carWe talk about dusting coats, flash times, clearing with pearl for glow, and when it’s totally fine to say:“It’s a race car. Don’t care.”Because if you don’t want donuts down the side, don’t race it.There’s a reason pros spend tens of hours sanding, wet sanding, cutting, polishing, and curing. The TV version of paint is fantasy. The garage version is sweat, time, and patience.But the upside?You built it.You painted it.You can fix it when someone inevitably tags your fender at Sonoma.🔧 News & NotesWe also hit:Breadvan and turbo progress updatesCam gear chaos and Loctite lessonsBrake line routing mistakes and diff redesign fixesCooling system refresh realitiesThe infamous paddock party poll resultsRange Rover impulse buying consequencesSame paddock energy. Same questionable decisions.🏎️ WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR24 Hours of Lemons racersChampCar teamsSCCA & NASA track day addictsBudget race car buildersDIY fabricatorsAnyone debating painting their own race carIf you’ve Googled:“how to paint a race car yourself”“race car paint prep steps”“DIY endurance race build tips”“budget race car bodywork”This episode is for you.We’re also kicking off our Everyone Racers Fantasy League for 2026.Before the season starts, drop your predictions in the comments:1️⃣ 2026 Constructors Champion2️⃣ 2026 Drivers Champion3️⃣ One bold, wild prediction (rookie podium? dominant loophole? total team collapse?)We’re revisiting this at the end of the season and receipts will be shown.If you think you understand racing momentum, regulation shifts, and team development curves — prove it.Join our F1 Fantasy League https://fantasygp.com/leagues/Use code 74259541 to join in the funIf you love grassroots racing, DIY builds, garage mistakes, and motorsport debates:👍 Like the video💬 Comment your paint method AND your 2026 predictions🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodesMake a well-informed bad decision.NYC Octane Ratings are Lying (Andrew Kalmowitz @ Jalopnik)https://www.jalopnik.com/2110934/96-percent-inspected-nyc-gas-stations-lying-about-octane-levels/No Refresh for the Ford Bronco (Byron Hurd @ The Drive) https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-ford-bronco-is-selling-so-well-it-wont-get-a-refreshYes, Your Regular Car Can Tow (Nic Demitia @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/2110629/towing-with-sedan-possibilities/1984 VW Rabbit Class C Car on Racing Junkhttps://www.racingjunk.com/24-hours-of-lemons-cars-and-equipment-for-sale/184756014/1984-vw-rabbit-.html?category_id=4&aces_make_id=&mileage_min=&mileage_max=&photos=&video=&location_distance=&location_zip=&year_min=&year_max=&price_min=&price_max=&seller_type=&condition=&search=&keyword=&state=&country=&province=&date=&order=price-low-high&np_offset=42#3Check out Driven Garage:Web: https://drivengarage.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatEveryDetail3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVFThose cool light number panels from Amazonhttps://a.co/d/9wDuvek2026 Lemons Rally Schedulehttps://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/

    1h 32m

  6. FEB 26

    Sweat Every Detail w/ Goeff Gets from Driven Garage

    Sweat Every Detail Welcome to Everyone Racers Episode 425 - It’s Hhhhyyydromatic, it’s the podcast for grassroots racing, low-dollar builds, endurance racing, and oddball car culture. In this episode, we sit down with Goeff Gates of Driven Garage; builder, fabricator, Lemons judge, and the guy behind a shop that proves you don’t need a million-dollar budget to build something incredible. We dive into: 🏁 The origin story of his $500 Chevy LUV race truck build 🏁 What REALLY happens when your car fails tech at Thunderhill 🏁 Building custom solutions like a bespoke dipstick for an Ecotec swap 🏁 Life running a multi-project shop with everything from Rolls-Royce restorations to hot rod Studebakers and GTO tri-power builds 🏁 How Lemons racing hooks you for life 🏁 And how he turned a lifetime of wrenching into a growing YouTube channel We also cover: 🔥 The looming death of manual transmissions and what it means for enthusiasts 🔥 The scary future of ads inside your car and data tracking 🔥 The latest ChampCar endurance racing events 🔥 A ridiculously tempting Alfa Romeo vintage race car find 🔥 And the usual chaos from the Everyone Racers crew: welding disasters, Corvette rebuilds, Hyundai daily drivers, backyard work and race prep This episode is packed with real garage talk, real race stories, and real mistakes you can learn from. 🏎️ WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR If you love: amateur endurance racing 24 Hours of Lemons ChampCar racing SCCA / NASA track days budget race car builds DIY fabrication and welding weird cars, classic cars, and odd swaps 👉 you’re in the right paddock. 🔧 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to get started in budget endurance racing What to fix before your first race weekend Common race car build mistakes (and how to avoid them) Why creativity beats money in grassroots motorsports How small garage shops turn passion into a business 🧰 FOLLOW & SUPPORT If you enjoy real racing stories, garage builds, and unfiltered car culture: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your current build or race car 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes 🏁 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Join our F1 Fantasy League https://fantasygp.com/leagues/ Use code 74259541 to join in the fun Tag us with what YOU’RE working on — we feature listener builds every episode Check out Driven Garage:Web: https://drivengarage.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatEveryDetail Head of BMW’s M division, Frank van Meel on Manuals  (Jack Fitzgerald @ Car and Driver)  https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70422813/bmw-m-ceo-says-era-of-manual-transmissions-nearly-over/ Your Car Will Become Another Ad Platform (Jim Motivalli @ Autoweek) https://www.autoweek.com/news/a70409460/in-car-advertising-a-625-billion-opportunity/ 21K Alfa Race car in New Jersey on Racing Junk  https://www.racingjunk.com/vintage/184770857/1979-alfa-romeo-alfetta-gt-2.0-scca-vrg-logbooked.html?category_id=4&aces_make_id=&mileage_min=&mileage_max=&photos=1&video=&location_distance=&location_zip=&year_min=&year_max=&price_min=1500&price_max=25000&seller_type=0&condition=&search=&keyword=&state=&country=&province=&date=&order=time-new-old&np_offset=12#3 3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVF Those cool light number panels from Amazon https://a.co/d/9wDuvek 2026 Lemons Rally Schedule https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/  Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube  🛠️ KEYWORDS because the algorithm is a demanding and jealous god grassroots racing, amateur racing, endurance racing, Lemons racing, ChampCar racing, budget race car build, DIY race car, how to build a race car cheap, track day preparation tips, welding for beginners automotive, Corvette project build, Alfa Romeo race car vintage, Ecotec swap build, custom car fabrication shop, Driven Garage Hayward, racing podcast automotive, car culture podcast funny, car guys comedy podcast

    1h 19m

  7. FEB 19

    What Amateurs Get Wrong

    Welcome to Everyone Racers episode 424, because grassroots racing is built on bad ideas, education about cheap tools, and learning the hard way. Endurance racing at the highest level is all carbon fiber, hybrid powertrains, and factory budgets… …and then there’s the rest of us. In this Alpine 424 episode, the crew kicks things off breaking down the new Alpine A424 hypercar—a purpose-built Le Mans prototype with cutting-edge aero, hybrid power, and real factory support—before immediately spiraling into what that means for the rest of us racing on duct tape budgets and questionable decisions. This episode dives into the gap between pro-level endurance racing and grassroots reality, and what amateur racers can actually learn (and what we absolutely cannot afford to copy). From paddock problem-solving and race prep decisions, to the stuff that breaks, the stuff that shouldn’t break but does anyway, and the stuff we absolutely should not have attempted ourselves… it’s all here. Kangaroos might be worse than Deer at the Track What amateur racers can actually learn from pro teams Why grassroots racers constantly try to “engineer their way out of problems” Race weekend prep, last-minute fixes, and paddock chaosHonest conversations about reliability, budgets, and the real cost of “doing it right” Or you could skip the hassle and buy a sweet C3 vintage Race Corvette from Racing Junk! Link below!The usual Everyone Racers mix of bench racing, bad ideas, and comedy If you’re an amateur racer, Lemons or ChampCar driver, HPDE addict, track day junkie, mechanic, or garage builder, this episode will feel painfully familiar. We release new episodes every week covering grassroots racing, garage-built cars, and the mistakes that somehow make the best stories. 👉 Subscribe if you want real racing talk — not influencer builds. 👉 Comment your worst race weekend failure (we’ve probably done worse). Have you joined our F1 Fantasy League yet? Why not? It’s free! 2026 Season kicks off March 6 fantasygp.com - build your team, then join a league.  Ours is League Code: 74259541 Christopher Mies "I can tell you The Inside of a Kangaroo Doesn’t Smell Very Nice." after hitting a Kangaroo at 250 kph (Victoria Beaver @ Road & Track)  https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a70360389/fords-mustang-gt3-bathurst-12-hour-debut-cut-short-following-collision-kangaroo/ CHECK THIS LIST IF YOU TOW WITH A JEEP, DODGE OR RAM (Caleb Jacobs @ The Drive) https://www.thedrive.com/news/more-than-450000-rams-and-jeeps-recalled-because-their-trailer-brakes-might-not-work Alpine is out of LeMans After 2026 (Fred Smith @ Road & Track) https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a70330334/alpine-ending-le-mans-program-after-2026/ Swayze Be Praised! A C3 Corvette Vintage Racer With Trailer & Spares on Racing Junk for only $15K - cue bald eagle screech - Hell yeah! https://www.racingjunk.com/vintage/184752368/c3-race-car-and-trailer.html?category_id=4&aces_make_id=&mileage_min=&mileage_max=&photos=1&video=&location_distance=&location_zip=&year_min=&year_max=&price_min=1500&price_max=25000&seller_type=0&condition=&search=&keyword=&state=&country=&province=&date=&order=time-new-old&np_offset=11#1 3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVF Get in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here: pagel@24hoursoflemons.com Or even here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/ TOW STRAP LINKS Crash bar wrap around 5500lb https://www.enjukuracing.com/products/bridgemoto-crash-bar-wrap-around-tow-strap.html Sparco 6600 lb Tow Strap https://www.sparcousa.com/towing Those cool light number panels from Amazon https://a.co/d/9wDuvek 2026 Lemons Rally Schedule https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/  Weaber Valley Speedway on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Weabersvalleyspeedway2  Free Bingo Card Generator https://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator  Play Cardle! Playcardle.com  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube

    1h 4m

  8. FEB 10

    Learning Welding as a Weekend Racer

    Weldcome (see what we did there?) to Everyone Racers episode 423, hot like welding!   Tim is planning to burn himself  Chris prefers a tight puddle, Sloppy puddles need not apply.  Chrissy yells at a cat, again. Same cat. The cat doesn’t care, because…well, it’s a cat.   Amateur racing isn’t glamorous — and that’s exactly why this episode hits so hard. In this Everyone Racers Moskvich-423 Episode, the gang spirals from “should we buy a cheap welder?” into a brutally honest conversation about learning fabrication the hard way, blowing budgets in the garage, and why grassroots racers keep doing things the most difficult (and funniest) way possible. This episode covers what it’s really like to be an amateur racer trying to level up your skills without lighting your project — or your wallet — on fire. From debating entry-level vs. “probably good enough” welders, to the realities of teaching yourself fabrication in a cramped garage, to why racing forums both save and destroy projects, this one is painfully relatable if you’ve ever said “I can probably do that myself.” You’ll hear: The real cost of getting into welding and fabrication for racing Why cheap tools sometimes work… until they absolutely don’t The difference between good enough for the track and dangerous optimism Lessons learned from broken parts, bad advice, and late-night garage decisions Not t mention our racing news tangents, questionable logic, and the kind of bench-racing comedy that only happens when friends have known each other too long If you’re an amateur race car driver, weekend track rat, mechanic, Lemons/ChampCar/HPDE addict, or automotive enthusiast who laughs at mistakes because you’ve made the same ones — this episode is for you. New episodes every week. Subscribe if you like real racing talk, real failures, and real laughs — not influencer fantasy builds. 👇 Drop a comment with your worst garage mistake. We promise we’ve done something dumber. Porsche Carrera World Cup Cancelled Due to “economic and geopolitical challenges” (John Dagys @ Sports Car 365) https://sportscar365.com/imsa/porsche-carrera-cup-na/porsche-carrera-world-cup-canceled/ Scout EV’s Extended Range Uses a Gas Generator (ia Good Way) (Tim Levin @ insideevs.com) https://insideevs.com/news/785904/scout-erev-harvester-reservations-ceo-expectations/ Mice Resistant Car Covers!. (Andrew Collins @ The Drive)   https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and-gear/this-extra-heavy-car-cover-has-a-secret-weapon-against-mice  $4k Mazda Protege Race Car on Racing Junk! https://www.racingjunk.com/24-hours-of-lemons-cars-and-equipment-for-sale/184767950/mazda-protege-race-car.html?category_id=4520&np_offset=1#2 3 Pedal Mafia Lemons World - https://youtu.be/wGfAxGX3vHk?si=YInVSrCTFgkXdCVF Get in touch with John Pagel - Tech Boss here: pagel@24hoursoflemons.com Or even here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D9iex667J/ Those cool light number panels from Amazon https://a.co/d/9wDuvek 2026 Lemons Rally Schedule https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/  Free Bingo Card Generator https://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generator  Play Cardle! Playcardle.com  Chris Blizzard Lighting Guide https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3Hw Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared   Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube  amateur racing, race car podcast, automotive podcast, grassroots racing, welding for racing, car guys podcast learning to weld for race cars, amateur racing mistakes, budget welding for car builds, grassroots motorsports podcast, garage fabrication tips, beginner welder for automotive projects, race car reliability mistakes, comedy automotive podcast

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Everyone Racers is a podcast that focuses on amateur endurance racing from beginner to advanced, as well as the news, tips, and tricks that go along with our hobby. Four friends and often teammates; Chrissy Mittura, Christopher Abbott, Tim Burr and Christian "Mental" Ward discuss current racing trends and news, as well as occasional interviews and guests who are interesting people with different perspectives on racing and car culture. You never know what they'll discuss each week, but it will be entertaining!

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  • Creator
    E1R is Chris Abbott, Chrissy Mittura, Tim Burr & Christian "Mental" Ward
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    461
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © E1R is Chris Abbott, Chrissy Mittura, Tim Burr & Christian "Mental" Ward
  • Show Website
    Everyone Racers

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