Randy Pobst returns as $2000 Challenge Special Guest

Colin
By Colin Wood
Nov 5, 2025 | $2000 Challenge, Randy Pobst

Photograph by David S. Wallens

One of Randy Pobst’s most impressive feats? No, not the 90+ pro victories, four World Challenge championships, two Rolex 24 At Daytona class wins or years of racing experience, but the fact that he survived the Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge Presented by Tire Rack and Powered by AutoBidMaster–and is willing to come back for more.

That's right, Randy Pobst will again be our Special Guest when the $2000 Challenge returns to Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Florida, April 18-19.

Our annual motorsports competition pits cars built for less than $2000 to compete in autocross, drag racing and a concours, with cars built or bought for more than $2000 welcome to compete in the autocross and drag racing sessions.

Sign up now to secure your entry for the 2026 event and keep an eye on the $2000 Challenge website for future updates.

The Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge is Presented by Tire Rack and Powered by AutoBidMaster, in Association with HPX ShowCRC IndustriesA&A ManufacturingKnight's Automotive and BendPak.

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Comments
Austin Cannon
Austin Cannon GRM+ Memberand Reader Services
11/5/25 12:08 p.m.

Glad to see him there again! Can't wait for him to tell me how amazing the 325ish is 🤣 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/5/25 12:20 p.m.

Woot. Let’s talk 1.6L Miatas, Fiat autocross cars and VW Rabbits. 

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
11/5/25 12:34 p.m.

Yaaassssss!

BillCuttitta
BillCuttitta GRM+ Memberand New Reader
11/5/25 1:47 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

And 80s turbo Dodges. lol

- Bill C

BillCuttitta
BillCuttitta GRM+ Memberand New Reader
11/5/25 1:47 p.m.

In reply to Colin Wood :

This is going to be another epic year. 

- Bill C

Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa MegaDork
11/5/25 2:39 p.m.

Loved him driving the Hoop-Tay, loved hearin him talk.  Can't wait

DavyZ
DavyZ Reader
11/5/25 3:03 p.m.

Randy is THE Man!

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/5/25 5:15 p.m.

last year he was super bummed that MonZora wasn't there.  made me promise to bring her back for 2026.  you're welcome.

racerfink
racerfink PowerDork
11/5/25 7:37 p.m.

Only if he’s sporting a mustache…

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