Ah, new year, new events–wait, it’s already March? Fortunately, after chatting with some of my GRM colleagues, I already have a list of my top events to attend in 2025.
First on the list–and coming up soon–is the Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge Presented by Tire Rack and Powered by AutoBidMaster.
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On my list
SCCA National Time Trial at LVMS; it's the only SCCA National of any kind I've ever done and it has a great vibe
Willow Springs this weekend; it's the last event under the Huth family as well as the All Japan Car Shootout.
VARA September race ib Buttonwillow's new track.
What events are on your 2025 list?
Yes.
For my serious answer, I've had Pine Mountain on my list since the very first one was announced (because I was born a stone's throw away in Middlesboro), and I'd really like to make it to an F1 race at some point. I'll also add the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Nürburgring 24 and maybe even the Aurum 1006 km.
In reply to Tom1200 :
Oh I haven't seen the All Japan Car Shootout. I hope you share some photos after. Is it only once a year or do they have other smaller events?
In reply to Paris Van Gorder :
Ooops I misquoted it. It's the "All Japan Showdown"
Several SoCal Japanese car clubs host it. There is the usual VARA vintage races along with a Japanese car show and an all Japanese car race on Saturday afternoon. There is also a track day session for non racers.
Come visit Anchorage, Alaska. Our Autocross season is starting soon and run through September.
I always look forward to see what shows up at Pike's Peak.
I haven't been to a single event at COTA in several years. I really need to get out there for the World Endurance Championship weekend in September...but it can be so. damn. hot. out there at that time of year, and as I age, it's getting easier and easier to skip such things. Maybe I'll spend a day or two out there next month for Moto GP. April is a lot better than Labor Day.
Maybe both? We'll see.
In reply to Coniglio Rampante :
There's also GT World Challenge at COTA April 25-27 and if you like tuner cars Super Lap Battle April 12-13.
1 day ticket is about $35 for each.
I don't go to many events at COTA, seems like they don't want spectators.
In reply to j_tso :
I wrote and deleted a long post, but it boiled down to this: I agree.
The last time I went to a World Challenge weekend it felt like I wasn't supposed to be there.
If I go to the WEC weekend, it's strictly for the cars/drivers. COTA is kind of "meh" to me.
I saw a few of the races last decade that featured the LMP1 entries from Audi, Toyota, and later Porsche, and thought that was great, but the number of current offerings is incredible.
I'd kick myself if I died and never went again. Yes, the logistics of being dead and somehow kicking oneself may be difficult to overcome, but I'm told I'll have a long time to figure it out.
Talking about pistons in an RX7 feels sacrilege.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to joining the PCA for autocross days!
Sick Summer.
In reply to Coniglio Rampante :
yeah, WEC's lineup is pretty spectacular especially now that the Valkyrie has joined.
Of the events I've been to, I'd put these 5 on my must-see list (in no particular order):
Rolex 24 At Daytona (it's the ultimate sports car race, right?)
Super Lap Battle at CoTA (wild builds, with competitors from outside the U.S.)
HyperFest at VIR (something for everyone)
Gridlife Midwest at GingerMan (awesome atmosphere)
Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge/SCCA Time Trials Nationals (did I mention I love wild builds? UTCC has that).
There are a ton of other events I wouldn't complain about going to, either.
Monster Jam is in Austin early June. Think I'll take my Grandson, he's 3 and already thinks trucks are cool. Hearing protection is a must, I remember those things are LOUD.
Colin Wood said:What events are on your 2025 list?
I've had Pine Mountain on my list since the very first one was announced (because I was born a stone's throw away in Middlesboro)
Are you going to visit or compete at Pine Mountain this year? If so, stop by and visit us with the Honda Marine Civic.
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