David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
3/28/24 12:43 p.m.

It’s not just an event. For a legion of builders, our $2000 Challenge represents a way of life–or at least a holistic approach to project car management. 

“I think GRM Challenge participants are a different breed of project car enthusiasts,” notes David Brown, a longtime entrant. “It makes you develop a mindset that’s more about being efficient and creative than …

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Evanuel9
Evanuel9 HalfDork
3/28/24 1:01 p.m.

As someone whos never run a challenge or an autocross, some of these numbers really surprised me. Stock or close to dtock big, heavy cars laying down autocross numbers better than or close to miatas/mr2s, purpose built cars, and europas. The e46, e90, and taurus SHO autox number were particularly surprising/impressive. 

I really really want to come this year, but i just cant figure out a good way to get there and cant get time off work. I hope to cut class and join you guys next year once im at college on the east coast. 

QuasiMofo (John Brown)
QuasiMofo (John Brown) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/28/24 1:14 p.m.

In reply to Evanuel9 :

It is fun to attend, more fun to participate, but the most fun part is the friendships you make when there!

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
3/28/24 1:37 p.m.

Yup.  What he said.

I am looking forward to the challenge this year (last year was my first) more than any of the actual wheel to wheel racing I have done in the last few years 

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
3/29/24 9:58 a.m.

If you want to see incredible ingenuity  on display, the $2000 Challenge certainly doesn't disappoint.

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