$2000 Challenge Date Changed

Say it ain't so: Despite our best efforts, the $2000 Challenge has been moved one week later, to October 25-26, 2019. What prompted the change? To make a long story short, we weren't willing to settle when it became apparent that the 2019 running of the $2000 Challenge was going to be bigger than ever.

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Hoping that this is my year. 

Thanks for moving things this early. Much appreciated. 

Halloween themes incoming

I expect birthday presents. 

Bigger even than 2004 when there were 79 entrants?  Friggin’ awesome!

Is the dragstrip back on track?

Pete

7-more days to finish your build! Or procrastinate, either way...

NOHOME said:

Is the dragstrip back on track?

 

Pete

I hope so.  The Gatornationals was last weekend, I think.

Mndsm said:

I expect birthday presents. 

I owe you beer

I like the picture of the orange q45.  Nothing more to add...

In reply to pimpm3 :

It is a damn nice picture isn't it?

Patrick said:

Mndsm said:

I expect birthday presents. 

 

I owe you beer

 

I do like beer. 

Not quite as cool as spending my 1 year anniversary at the challenge( and actually my wife was a bit bummed when i told her the change....i think i married the right girl) but glad we arent being shoehorned in

Pete Gossett said:

7-more days to finish your build! Or procrastinate, either way...

You beat me to the punch.

NOHOME said:

Is the dragstrip back on track?

 

Pete

Yes it is.

Yes, thanks for switching dates earlier rather than later, and for not sticking us in a tiny banquet hall. Looking forward to the competition this year, like always.

Two kegs this year! 

Stampie said:

In reply to pimpm3 :

It is a damn nice picture isn't it?

Rules are for the obidience of fools and interpretations of smart men. Colin Chapman

It looks like the orange cone is about to meld with your orange car.

ShawneeCreek said:

Yes, thanks for switching dates earlier rather than later, and for not sticking us in a tiny banquet hall. Looking forward to the competition this year, like always.

Will we see the van again?

So, now we are guaranteed that the Saturday night hot tub will not be filled with drunk bridesmaids?  

Pros and Cons. 

John Welsh said:

So, now we are guaranteed that the Saturday night hot tub will not be filled with drunk bridesmaids?  

Pros and Cons. 

Might bring some back if you bring a DJ

Mndsm said:

ShawneeCreek said:

Yes, thanks for switching dates earlier rather than later, and for not sticking us in a tiny banquet hall. Looking forward to the competition this year, like always.

Will we see the van again?

Not at the Challenge, no. Last year was it's grand finale at the competition. I'll be autocrossing it and going to local car shows with it this year then moving on to the next project. Mrs. ShawneeCreek and I are just coming to the Challenge to spectate and hang out.

pinchvalve said:

Hoping that this is my year. 

Hoping that this is my year 2 kegs

I remember getting the horrible little hall because of the accompanying wedding ( with ugly bridesmaids). Thanks for moving the date early.