GHIT 0078: Judge Phil Greden from the 24 Hours of Lemons
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On this episode we started out with one show idea and quickly flexed into another when Judge Phil Greden from the 24 Hours of Lemons was able to join us after some scheduling issues.\\xa0 Judge Phil is also an automotive journalist and often uses the pen name of Murilee Martin and writes for a variety of venues including Autoblog, Autoweek, Jalopnik, Truth About Cars, Car and Driver, Roadkill, and the 24 Hours of Lemons.\\xa0 We had been hoping to have Phil on as one of our original bucket list guests and we were not disappointed and we really hope we can get him on again, soon.\\xa0 His stories are priceless and seemingly endless.\\xa0
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Highlights and discussion topics of the episode include:\\xa0
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1)\\xa0 New installation of the permanent 240V line for the welder is complete
2)\\xa0 Alan tries to blame Chrissy for his mess and no one buys it, ever
3)\\xa0 Alan defines what\\u2019s a bucket load of shims and then decides we aren\\u2019t going to use them
4)\\xa0 We may have a plan for our long-awaited female only race car entry
5)\\xa0 Tips for working in the cold temps/potential items for Christmas gifting.\\xa0 Hint layers
6)\\xa0 Phil\\u2019s latest junkyard finds and exploits and several tips for finding things of interest \\xa0
7)\\xa0 Phil\\u2019s Lemons history and how he came to be a judge at over 160 races so far
8)\\xa0 Tips for how to improve at lemons, as if that matters, lol.
9)\\xa0 Where Murilee Martin originated, the full story is at his website below
10)\\xa0 How the Lemons series has progressed and the culture came around to the present day
11)\\xa0 Our next Miata with a HT4100 engine
12)\\xa0 Lemons hopeful entries in the coming years, especially several late model Detroit offerings
13)\\xa0 Tips for finding cars particularly suited to Lemons racing
14)\\xa0 Theories on what makes certain car surprisingly good or surprisingly bad in endurance racing
15)\\xa0 The difference between the $500 limit rule as written vs as interpreted in Lemons
16)\\xa0 Various fruitless paths to \\u201cdomination\\u201d that have been shown to be lacking
17)\\xa0 Which of the automotive journalists are really good drivers off the top of Judge Phil\\u2019s head
18)\\xa0 Should GHiT be interested in a Lada, Phil knows a guy\\u2026.
19)\\xa0 Potential leads and guidance on our 1974 Capri never-ending build
20)\\xa0 How lucky we were to start our racing team with assistance from the Three Pedal Mafia
21)\\xa0 Parts selling on the internet stories from over the years
22)\\xa0 Crazy Lemons racing stories including lightning strikes and tornado chases
23)\\xa0 How the post-race hangover is real, even if you aren\\u2019t racing
24)\\xa0 The internet famous Lemons Wrap-up videos and what goes into them
25)\\xa0 How the driver fields differ across the US
26)\\xa0 Splash Gate makes a come back
27)\\xa0 Our traditional Good, Bad, and the Ugly per Judge Phil
28)\\xa0 How to get started in endurance racing and resources that are available
29)\\xa0 The relative importance of team/pit organization vs driving skill
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We will put out another short episode to discuss the AIM Data Acquisition and Analysis seminar Bill attended last weekend that we started.\\xa0
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Now if only we could get a weekly segment of \\u201cStory Time with Judge Phil\\u201d.\\xa0 Maybe we can bribe with a seat at our races?\\xa0 Please let Phil know if you\\u2019d be interested.\\xa0 \\xa0\\xa0
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Best regards,
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Bill, Vicki, and Alan
Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training podcast
and team members in the GHiT
Immature Endurance Racing Team
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