In this Scent 397 episode, balanced with nobility of Iris and depth of Patchouli, Chris is sporty spice and gives sass to british car watchers, Chrissy encourages you to get the 397 fragrance (includes Patuilli), Tim is the piercer enforcer pumper while Mental plans his Porsche 912 road trip like a poet on a bender—romantic, reckless, and always convinced that Interstate 5 will somehow reward poor decisions with good stories. Really we discuss ‘Tale of Woe,’ and how breakdowns hit differently now versus when we were younger and broke. We reflect on lessons learned, offer practical advice for surviving a road trip with a hooptie. (Hint: Bring cash, carry AAA, and above all—expect the unexpected.) We balance that with your inputs and experiences. Listener shoutouts roll in, from celebrating National Stick Shift Day to a German word for when improvements go hilariously wrong: Verschlimmbesserung. There’s praise for AAA, complaints about Boston drivers, and deep appreciation for the absurdity of breakdown stories. The highlight? Mental’s epic California road trip story is broken into three seemingly unbelievable vignettes, each wilder than the last—Red Bull-can roadside repairs, getting hit on at a bar, and experiencing the surreal corporate bustle of a Morgan Hill Starbucks. Spoiler: all three stories are true.We even talk about our latest wild Racing Junk find—a 1989 Toyota Celica GTS Lemons racecar with a V6 swap, a pile of spare parts, and a sketchy-but-free enclosed trailer. We break down the value of 17 RS4 tires (most likely used) and debate the trailer’s potential for hauling poor life choices. Mental dreams of acquiring it despite no truck to tow it. Scent 397 link: https://thescentreserve.com/products/397-car-air-freshener-inspired-by-la-vie-est-belleThe West Coast Alice’s Restauranthttps://alicesrestaurant.com/89 Celica for $3k with tons of spars and a trailer on Racing Junkhttps://www.racingjunk.com/24-hours-of-lemons-cars-and-equipment-for-sale/184731237/1989-toyota-celica-gt-s-hatchback-2d.html?category_id=4520&np_offset=2#2Brittany Force is the fastest human in NHRA History (Brad Brownell @ Jalopnik)https://www.jalopnik.com/1917563/brittany-force-officially-fastest-person-drag-racing/ Monster Truck loses Tire, smashes Kia (Jerry Perez @ the Drive) https://www.thedrive.com/news/monster-truck-show-turns-terrifying-when-stray-tire-crushes-spectators-kia Real Life Grand Theft Auto with a Fire Truck (Justin Hughes @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/1918171/stolen-fire-truck-smashes-14-cars/ Free Bingo Card Generatorhttps://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generatorPlay Cardle!Playcardle.comChris Blizzard Lighting Guidehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3HwJoining the E1R F1 Fantasy League! It's Free and Chrissy is losing!!!https://fantasygp.com, Build your own team, then join league 74259541Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Our Website -⁠ https://everyoneracers.com/⁠ Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠ - Our YouTube

“Dipsticks, Bribes & Bad Booze: Life in the Lemons Judge’s Chair | Everyone Racers Podcast EP 396”In this hilarious and chaotic SS 396 episode of the Everyone Racers Podcast, the gang dives deep into the wild world of Lemons judging—complete with Chevelles, MG propaganda, Cadillac neck tattoos, and dollar store meat thermometers.🔧 Chris campaigns hard for MG ownership.🥃 Chrissy climbs on her soapbox to rage against terrible booze bribes.🚗 Tim charms us all while venting about Aveos and the subtle art of judging racers.🌡️ Mental sticks a meat thermometer into his engine (yes, really) and ponders body ink worthy of a Cadillac.PLUS:🔥 The science of oil temps and suspicious gauges🧵 Lemons-themed arts and crafts🍪 Cookie diplomacy in the penalty box🎨 Personalized bribes, from moonshine samplers to LEGO cars🚩 How to stay in your judges’ good graces (hint: don’t be a dick)Whether you’re a Lemons veteran or just here for the stories, this episode is a deep dive into what happens in the penalty box—where character, cookies, and community matter much more than your lap time.🎧 Buckle up, grab a proper drink (please, not the blue stuff), and enjoy a ride through the weird and wonderful world of endurance racing judging!Parallel Parking Contest & Block Part (Jerry Perez @ the drive) https://www.thedrive.com/news/neighborhoods-parallel-parking-competition-is-my-kind-of-block-party Worst Drivers by City and by Car (Charles Krome. @ Jalopnik) https://www.jalopnik.com/1909598/us-states-with-most-car-crashes/ Checo is Back Baby! (Ed Spencer @ Autoevolution) https://www.autoevolution.com/news/f1-sergio-perez-set-for-formula-1-return-with-cadillac-for-2026-254257.html302 Swapped 1974 MGBGT on RJ, https://www.racingjunk.com/mg/184732871/1974-mg-mgb.html #EveryoneRacers #CarPodcast #RacingPodcast #LemonsRacing #24HoursOfLemons #ChevelleSS396 #MeatThermometerEngineering #CadillacTattoo #BadBoozeBribes #JudgeLife #PenaltyBoxChronicles #CookieTimeWithShelly #CraftyRacer #DollarStoreTech #MGPropaganda #EnduranceRacing #GrassrootsRacing #GarageLife #CarCulture #TrackLife #RaceWeekend #DIYMechanic #RacePrep #DontBeADick #RaceBribes #RaceJudges #BringBetterBooze #LemonsLegends #JudgeNotLestYeBeBlackFlagged

"9.5HP Toilets, Fireballs in Vegas, and the Curse of Old Cars | Everyone Racers Podcast"Strap in for another hilarious, grease-stained episode of Everyone Racers! This week, the crew returns from their 4th of July escapades with stories hotter than a Vegas fireball.🧰 Very special guest Rallymaster Jeff Stobbs introduces his team’s newest race weapon: a barely-alive Austin Marina, prepped for battle with a team of demo derby rookies and combine drivers. What could go wrong?🔥 Mental recounts a wild night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: skid plate races, boat-smashing chaos, and actual balls of gasoline lighting up the sky.💥 Chris suffers a catastrophic oil change fail, turning his Mercedes into a thousand-dollar paperweight after one bad jack lift. He also gives us a rundown of his stud-matching saga on the Mazda and teases... a Camaro?🚤 Tim juggles pontoon fireworks parties, exploding trailer tires, and garage upgrades, all while hosting a full-scale family invasion straight out of National Lampoon.🚽 And of course, they dive into the absurdity of a “Command Pro 5” engine that somehow makes them wish for a 9.5-horsepower toilet.Plus: rally updates, exploding fireworks warehouses, and why every old car is just a rolling anxiety attack with headlights. We also talk about the upcoming Rust Belt Rally. https://24hoursoflemons.com/rally-details/?id=408 Don’t forget the Pacific Northwest Rallyhttps://24hoursoflemons.com/rally-details/?id=416 And the Texas Rallyhttps://24hoursoflemons.com/rally-details/?id=426 The sub-$20k Slate Truck is Screwed (Beverely Braga @ Autopian) https://www.theautopian.com/the-slate-ev-pickup-trucks-chance-at-success-just-took-a-huge-hit/ Nico Hulkenberg wins podium after 239 races in F1 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LVKsdvxc5JA Dodge Charger EV recalled for being too quiet. (Justin Banner @ Motortrend.com) https://www.motortrend.com/news/2024-2025-dodge-charger-daytona-ev-recall-pedestrian-noise Free Bingo Card Generatorhttps://myfreebingocards.com/bingo-card-generatorPlay Cardle!Playcardle.comChris Blizzard Lighting Guidehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3HwJoining the E1R F1 Fantasy League! It's Free and Chrissy is losing!!!https://fantasygp.com, Build your own team, then join league 74259541Mental’s Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Our Website -⁠ https://everyoneracers.com/⁠ Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠ - Our YouTube DIY wrenching gone wrongReal-life car carnage storiesAbsurd but relatable car guy humorLemons race prep chaosMiddle-aged men beefing with laundry baskets🛠️ Like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you don’t miss next week’s garage confessionals. It’s just going to get messier from here.#EveryoneRacers #CarPodcast #LemonsRacing #TrackLife #RaceCarBuild #GarageLife #OldCarProblems #ProjectCar #VegasNightOfFire #SkidPlateRacing #BoatSmash #FireworksFail #9HPToilet #JackFail #MercedesDamage #MazdaDrama #CamaroComeback #RallyLife #RaceWeekend #DemoDerbyDriver #CarComedy #FourthOfJuly #FireballShow #RedneckEngineering #BackyardMechanic