What it Actually Takes to Race a $500 Car for 24 Hours!

At last year's endurance race, we failed badly blowing up our engine in only 15 laps... This year, the ChrisFix Soapy Wooder Racers are ready for their comeback! We spent a year rebuilding and swapping a junkyard motor into the car and fixing tons of small broken parts to make our endurance lemon BMW ready to race for 14hrs. Will we last more than 15 laps? Will the engine blow up again? Can we make it to the finish line after 14hrs of racing? Find out!

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0:00 Last year's spun bearing
1:38 Starting year's race
2:38 Tech inspection and drivers meeting
6:04 Race Starts
8:30 Gas pedal falls off
11:02 Black flag for sliding off track
15:21 Fuel starvation on long left turns
17:55 Aaron catches up to BisforBuild
20:39 End of race day 1
22:27 Hitting cone at 115mph
23:58 Contact with a Miata on the track
25:45 Passing 300 total laps
27:00 Miata crash
29:26 Checkered flag finish with the BMW
30:33 Oil Analysis
33:05 Conclusion

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[chrisfix]

So I have been having a bunch of problems with my computer and editing software but after 400hrs of editing (started in October) the video is finally done. There were a total of 8 cameras, 4TB of footage, and for whatever reason my supercomputer kept crashing. I am happy to say this one is done and now onto the DIY!!!! The 7th annual Christmas Gift Idea video is in a few days so stay tuned!!

[tavarish]

It was a pleasure racing with you dude.

[Nicknos]

346 laps stands for 3 series E46, that's the perfect number!
In my opinion, this is the best spirit in facing a race, and this is the best kind of races: normal cars with a thorough tuning, amateur pilots, very nice people all around. We want to see more! Thanks a lot

[christophervennix]

At a guess, the lightweight Miata believed they could outbreak the BMW and get onto the inside line, forcing you to the outside. Having said that, from the rear footage it looks as though the BMW had already started turning meaning the Miata had to leave space rather than crossing your racing line.

[divingdays]

Chris is the only mechanic that doesn’t curse when fixing cars.

[wrq]

Advices for the pit stops: The driver that is going to step in should be already prepared before the car even enters the pit lane. As for the fuel, try fitting a transparent fuel tank with a bigger refill hole and use more powerful pumps. Every 3 hours check the brakes, especially the pads, brake fluid check is also advised. During repairs (like the throttle thing) check tire's pressure and adjust it.
Advices in general: Try to not rev the car at its maximum, keep it 2k rpm lower than red line. Do some lift and coast to preserve fuel and in medium - high speed corners try to stay lower on rmps to use less fuel as possible

[daveyriendeau]

As a GT3 mechanic and pit crew you guys did great. One thing that will help with driver changes is using surgical tubing and ty wraps to the belts that will pull them back out of the way once you unlatch them. Great work, great attitude and congrats on making it the distance.

[musashifann]

I know this video is over a year old, but it is definitely inspirational. I started with the stripping and weight reduction of the bmw and learned a ton. This little series was so entertaining and has inspired me to look into this sport and maybe someday participate myself. Racing is a dream of mine and seeing you guys as new racers go onto the track and kill it show that anything is truly possible if you put enough effort into it. Amazing video, amazing channel!

[JunkyardDigs]

Man, I really need to build a 24hrs of Lemons car...

[tobiaskoning]

Okay but that save after the miata collision was hella impressive

[thegeniusm]

Get the M3 fuel tank baffle and you'll be able to run the fuel much lower without starvation issues. Also for a 2 day race, change the oil after day one and the break down wont be an issue if its not against the rules. Congrats btw and what a comeback year!

[pixxelations]

honestly big respect to you bro, it says ur name on the side of the car, and you didnt make it about urself and got ur mates involved, amazing

[Superporscheknower]

Can we appreciate that Chris's mom is worried about this but she is still ok with it

[thatfortniteguy_]

Gotta give credit to this guys passion for cars and fixing them so he can succeed in life

[bradmaas]

The second Miata contact wasn't anything you could fix; he came in hot and he either slow down or didn't want to. He might be working out some daddy issues. I did SCCA, 20 and 30 minute races, never got to do a long race. Good job.

[camilovillamizar]

This is the best racing series I've ever seen. +10 points for the Bart Simpson penalty and the general "don't suck."

[xnx]

Chris has a strong positive attitude and he shares to the whole team. Great team, great job, great video, great channel, you just great, Chris

[wrzeworz]

As a 3 series owner I shed a few tears witnessing how much of a beating this beast of a car can take. Thank you for making such a wonderful content. My at-home car mechanic adventure started with your channel!

[hazel-vfon]

I really dig the wholesome connections between rivals. Rather than trying to pretend like everyone's your enemy, you're friendly and not trying to make people feel inferior. Just some good ol' racing. I would've loved to try this out!

[MaxSpeedMike]

Racing is certainly fun, but people underestimate the toll it takes on both your body and your mind, especially endurance racing! You guys did a fantastic job out there. Respect for how much time, effort, and preparation you put into the entire event.