Learn new uses for duct tape: Sign up for our $2000 Challenge now

Colin
By Colin Wood
Oct 22, 2025 | $2000 Challenge, Grassroots Motorsports

Photograph by Dave Green

The cars might be low on budget, but they certainly aren’t low on speed.

Since the last century, our annual Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge Presented by Tire Rack and Powered by AutoBidMaster has sought to see who can build the fastest car for less than $2000.


But wait, you say, "I can’t possibly build something for that modest sum." Well, just for you, we’ll also have classes for unlimited-budget cars.

April 18-19, at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Florida, join us for a weekend of autocross, drag racing and concours judging.

Up for the challenge? Enter your low-buck (or unlimited-budget) build today.

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
10/22/25 12:57 p.m.

I can't wait to see you all there! My BMW 325ish will be there!

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
10/22/25 2:34 p.m.

Can't wait for the parking lot build for this year. That's always a good time.

CrustyRedXpress
CrustyRedXpress GRM+ Memberand Dork
10/24/25 3:27 p.m.

Yooo! Anybody who is planning a parking lot build HMU. Bonus points if it's Golden-Age Honda related.

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