You're absolutely missing out if you're not planning on being at the $2000 Challenge presented by CRC Industries on October 25-26. Whether you're tempted by the drag racing, the autocrossing, the concours, the food (oh the food!), the valve cover racing or the general levels of tomfoolery, this year promises to be bigger than ever! How, you ask? Simple: We've registered nearly 70 competitors already.
And if you're worried about the competition being both tough and seriously cool well, you should be. Just look at what forum member Patrick is bringing to the $2000 Challenge: A gasser Wartburg 311:
While forum member AngryCorvair is building a Corvair/Corvette mashup dubbed "Monzora":
Not to be outdone, maschinenbau is bringing back the Datsaniti, a Datsun 210 wagon grafted onto an Infiniti G35:
And it wouldn't be the $2000 Challange without a Miata, this one owned by Dusterbd13-michael, who's taken forum readers on a 61-page odyssey spanning two years!:
Not only can you take home trophies by Copart and White Pony Absorbent Products, but the the first place winner in the concours wins a CRC SmartWasher BenchtopPRO®. The grand prize for first overall? They take home a Millermatic® 211 MIG Welder.
And yes, valve cover racing, a yearly tradition at the $2000 Challenge, will be back and better than ever with a new and improved track donated by the estate of Mark Lasota, a man who embodied the best parts of the $2000 Challenge. The winner gets recognition and an amazing trophy. There's no minimum age, no registration, no fee–just bring your valve cover racer and have fun.
Don't have a car but want to spectate? No problem! Spectators have nearly unrestricted access at the event's goings on, but if you want to join us for the trackside dinner, awards banquet or get in on our now-softer Challenge T-shirts, registration on our page is simple.
Any questions? Check out our Challenge site, which lists any resource you might need.
The $2000 Challenge presented by CRC Industries, in association with Miller with trophies by Copart and White Pony Absorbent Products.
Oh man. I just made an offer on a challenge car today. Hope they accept the offer.
German. Yes
Forced induction from the factory? Yes but half of it is missing.
An interior that is a bio hazard? Absolutely!!! Why it is at half challenge price. The steering wheel that should be black was green and furry.
Ran when parked? Owner does not remember as it was 10 years ago.
What could go wrong. Lol.
Unfortunately I am not able to finish the Wartburg in time (as my updated registration shows) but I am bringing something equally German with just as many cylinders
Heh. The miata. I get to be the token again!
Really looking forward to this. Gonna be FUN.
Well, I guess I better officially register. I've procrastinated long enough.
That's nearly $100,000 worth of cars!
Patrick said:Unfortunately I am not able to finish the Wartburg in time (as my updated registration shows) but I am bringing something equally German with just as many cylinders
You're killing me, smalls. It better be a Mercedes (that you sell to me)
In reply to Jordan Rimpela :
Not just any mercedes, but a parking lot build.
We got slammed with work at exactly the wrong time and weeks of getting home at 9 don’t lend themselves to garage time.
Patrick said:In reply to Jordan Rimpela :
Not just any mercedes, but a parking lot build.
We got slammed with work at exactly the wrong time and weeks of getting home at 9 don’t lend themselves to garage time.
Mother of god. I need those wheels.
In reply to Jordan Rimpela :
Stand at the starting line with a bottle of nitrous and you might be able to make it so he no longer needs them.
Is there a rule that said the whole car has to cross the finish line in the drags? Or is it just that part of it has to get to the finish line?
(Asking for a friend). Ya that is it. My friend wants to know this. 
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