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OPERATION: LEMON DROP

Student veterans racing the 24 Hours of Lemons

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OPERATION LEMON DROP

We are Grunts and Gaskets, a crew of student veterans turned racers, trading deployment orders for torque specs. Our mission is to transform a 2006 Honda Ridgeline into a tactical legend for the 24 Hours of Lemons endurance race. Every lap represents resilience, veteran camaraderie, and student vets taking on the chaos of the track.

Mission

THE HUSTLE FOR THE WIN

Objective:  To cross the finish line of the 24 Hours of Lemons endurance race and represent the veteran community with pride, grit, and a 200,000-mile engine.

TACTICAL ENDURANCE MACHINE

THE WAR PIG

The ultimate grocery-getter turned tactical endurance machine, specifically optimized for the 24 Hours of Lemons. Built for chaos, camaraderie, and grueling track hours.

Technical Intel

Platform

2006 Honda Ridgeline V6

Livery

Desert's coyote brown w/ Tactical Markings

Deployment Status

24H Lemons Grid-Ready

Resilience Factor

Maximum (Humble Beginnings, Elite Execution)

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GRUNTS & GASKETS AT LEMONS

Support Grunts and Gaskets as we trade deployment orders for torque specs to compete in the 24 Hours of Lemons. We are student veterans taking the 'War Pig' to the track to represent our community through grit, humor, and mission-focused endurance. Your contribution fuels our mission: entry fees, safety gear, tires, and tactical repairs.

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Operation: lemon drop // admin and logistics

REPORT FOR DUTY

Whether you're looking to sponsor the mission, provide tactical parts, or join the crew at the track—secure your position on the Grunts and Gaskets roster. Standing by for your signal.

What kind of support are you interested in?
Suggested Donation / Sponsorship Level
$25 – "Lemon Zest" Supporter (shoutout + sticker)
$50 – "Pit Lizard" Level (above + decal pack)
$500 – "Crew Chief" Level (name on car/pit board + merch)
$1000+ – "Major Donor / Sponsor" (prominent logo placement)

Tell us your amount, what you'd like in return (e.g., logo size/placement), or describe any in-kind donation (e.g., 'set of used tires' or 'welding help').

How did you find us?

Thanks for backing Grunts and Gaskets!

We'll hit you up soon with donation details and perks. Follow us for build updates and race carnage. See you at the track! 🍋🏁

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OPERATION LEMON DROP IS IN FULL DEPLOYMENT FOR THE 24 HOURS OF LEMONS.

Join the mission and help us make endurance racing history for the student veteran community.

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