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Cheap Car Challenge DRAMA, Is Jackstand's "NEW" Engine Legal?
Cleetus McFarland
Published
June 3, 2025
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The comments reflect significant concern about the competition's direction, with particular focus on rule interpretation, fairness, and deviation from the original budget build concept. While there is appreciation for some participants' authentic approach, there is widespread criticism of the increased role of sponsorships and perceived unfair treatment of certain competitors.
Budget Rules and Fairness
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Concerns about inconsistent rule application
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Criticism of sponsored parts and discounts
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Debate over fair market value calculations
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Questions about machine shop work valuation
@AaronLeaich
6 days agoToo much bs. This is totally out of hand. I want to see a true budget. Too much cheating. There is no way the average person could do what you are doing on a $10000 budget.
Treatment of Jackstand
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Perceived targeting of Jackstand's build
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Debate over his parts pricing and sourcing
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Discussion of rule interpretation
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Comparison to other competitors' practices
@Bigwayne6682
6 days agoY'all being unfair to ole jackstand I feel like quit picking on him đ
Zach and Ty's Approach
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Praise for following original challenge spirit
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Recognition of honest budget adherence
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Appreciation for no sponsor exploitation
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Support for true budget build approach
@SonnyD4359
6 days agoAs many others have already said, Ty and Zach are the only ones not cheating. They win by default.
Competition Format
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Loss of original challenge spirit
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Criticism of sponsor involvement
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Concerns about budget inflation
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Impact on entertainment value
@pibby4914
6 days agoThis isnât even a budget challenge anymore just a âwho can get the most sponsorsâ
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Top Comments
@dailyyard474
6 days agoIn my eyes, no matter what Ty and Zack are the winners in this competition. Theyâre really the only ones that stay true to it and their car is actually a cheap car.
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@dbagwell71
6 days agoI love how Victor takes the time out of his work day At Footlocker to help you guys out. True friend there.
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@nickb6918
5 days agoLetâs do a fan vote to give Tye and Zack an extra $5k to even this playing field. The boys are honest and not playing with the gray areas and not using sponsored items, making it a true âbudget buildâ
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@codycarse
6 days agoZack and Tye having to pay full price for their crappy parts while everyone else getting race parts for half off.
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