And the Winner Is…

by Murilee Martin

December 4th, 2011 10:14 PM

We’ve seen a BMW 5 Series take the overall win at a LeMons race before, but that was about 50 races back. Today, the If It’s Not Punk It’s Junk 525i put a big BMW back into the winner’s circle.

The members of IINPIJ paid their dues for race after race, adding a little skill and climbing a little higher in the standings each time. Last night, in keeping with the traditions of Le Mans of the mid-60s, they stayed up until 5:00 AM drinking Jack-and-Cokes and slam-dancing to the sounds of the old-school punk band they brought with them. This morning, they dragged their hungover asses out of their trailer and proceeded to maintain a two-to-three-lap lead over the field for the entire day. No black flags, no mechanical problems, all in all a perfect performance. Congratulations, If It’s Not Punk It’s Junk!

#24HoursOfLeMons #24HoursOfLeMonsButtonwillow #ArseFreeze-a-Palooza #BMW #BMW5Series #BMWE34

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Truckducken on Dec 05, 2011

Wouldn't this team welcome a Black Flag?

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- Hobie-wan on Dec 05, 2011
  
  Nicely done sir.
  
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Monet101199 on Dec 05, 2011

I don't think a sister could be more proud of you and your team! You so deserved this win. Keep em' coming!!!

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