24 Hours of LeMons

Detroit's Woes Compounded by '24 Hours of LeMons' Race

Published in Health Business Week, July 25th, 2008

In a further insult to this already struggling region, the 24 Hours of LeMons (an endurance race for $500 cars and their equally valuable drivers) returns to the MotorCity on 13-14 September '08.

Despite evidence that home prices, air quality, and worker productivity all tumble dramatically in the presence of LeMons cars, series founder Jay Lamm of Emeryville, California, insists that the race will aid Michigan residents. "We expect this event to pump dozens of dollars into the local economy," he says.

To qualify, racers can spend no more than $500 (not including mandatory safety equipment) to get a car onto the...

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Source: Health Business Week (2008-07-25)

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