A U.S. police officer transforms a Chevy Camaro into an upside-down racer, competing in the humorous 24 Hours of LeMons event.
A U.S. police officer has taken car modification to new heights—or perhaps depths—by building a racing car unlike any other: an upside-down Camaro designed specifically for the irreverent "24 Hours of LeMons" race.
Dubbed a Frankenstein creation by automotive enthusiasts, the unconventional vehicle merges two very different cars: a 1999 Chevrolet Camaro body and a humble 1990 Ford Festiva chassis. However, what makes it truly unusual is the Camaro body has been inverted, making the vehicle appear to defy gravity as it hurtles around the track.
In this extraordinary creation, the Camaro's roof has become the car’s base, while the Festiva’s original chassis has become the cockpit—turning automotive design quite literally on its head. From a distance, the vehicle looks like a genuine Camaro flipped upside-down, creating a surreal illusion that has captured attention from race fans and casual onlookers alike.
The officer behind the project is no stranger to crafting outlandish vehicles for the 24 Hours of LeMons—a comedic twist on the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, where creativity often overshadows performance. Previous builds by the policeman-turned-creator include a road-worthy car constructed from a discarded 1956 Cessna airplane.
This upside-down Camaro racer has already proven itself more than a novelty. It successfully completed its test runs and showed impressive stability despite its visually disorienting design. Building the car was no simple task; with a $1,775 entry fee for each team, plus vehicle expenses, the project required significant dedication and resources.
Though unlikely to challenge the status quo of professional motorsports anytime soon, the upside-down Camaro highlights the playful ingenuity and engineering humor embraced by the LeMons racing community. As this officer continues pushing automotive boundaries, fans eagerly await his next gravity-defying creation.
