The cars cost less than $500, and costumes are unlimited. A recent race saw a Toyota Yaris painted like a snail, and a team ...

Their metallic-pink Mazda Miata was named Sparkle Rosa by a team ... But they did win a tongue-in-cheek award — for having the worst brakes. It's called "Can't Stop, Won't Stop." ...

Today, even as late-’70s cars slowly gain acceptance among classic-car lovers, they are often regarded at arm’s length and with tongue firmly in cheek, gently mocked for their kitschy decal ...