$2000 Challenge: Now just two weeks away

Colin
By Colin Wood
Mar 14, 2025 | $2000 Challenge

Photograph by Dave Green

Procrastinators, late bloomers and those living under rocks unite: Our annual low-buck motorsports competition, the Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge Presented by Tire Rack, is just two weeks away, March 29-30.

The goal? To find out who can build the fastest car without spending more than $2000. Have a car that’s been built–or bought–for more than that? You’re welcome to compete as well.

Under- and over-budget entries will compete in autocross and drag sessions, followed by a concours-style judging segment for under-budget cars.

And yes, we have several prizes and trophies to give away.

For more information, including how you can enter your car, visit 2000challenge.com.

The Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge is Presented by Tire Rack and Powered by Autobidmaster.com, in Association with HPX Show, CRC Industries, A&A Manufacturing and BendPak.

Join Free Join our community to easily find more $2000 Challenge news.
Comments
surfshibby07
surfshibby07 Dork
3/14/25 12:58 p.m.

I am SUPER excited!

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
3/14/25 1:28 p.m.

I'm starting to pack up this weekend!

surfshibby07
surfshibby07 Dork
3/14/25 1:43 p.m.

In reply to wvumtnbkr :

hey i tried to message you on facebook about tribars but it wont let me send you a message for some reason. 

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
3/14/25 2:18 p.m.

Rabenr45 at the mail of g.

 

Thanks!

glueguy (Forum Supporter)
glueguy (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/14/25 2:40 p.m.

I guess I have to finish before I can start packing tools.....

 

stafford1500
stafford1500 GRM+ Memberand Dork
3/14/25 3:28 p.m.

I want to have more than all the parts in close proximity to each other before I register. Should be a few more days.

Anybody got a 25th and 26th hour per day the can sell me? That requisition at work keeps getting turned own.

Noddaz
Noddaz GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
3/14/25 6:04 p.m.

I am almost ready to think about starting.

I should plan better.

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
3/14/25 6:43 p.m.
stafford1500 said:

I want to have more than all the parts in close proximity to each other before I register. Should be a few more days.

Anybody got a 25th and 26th hour per day the can sell me? That requisition at work keeps getting turned own.

I got tools coming down with me and some skills to get it done.

So, if you think Friday has about 14 work hours in it, I'll be your extra 1 hour per day.  It will just all be on the Friday before the challenge.

 

Lolz?

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
3/14/25 6:49 p.m.
stafford1500 said:

I want to have more than all the parts in close proximity to each other before I register. Should be a few more days.

Anybody got a 25th and 26th hour per day the can sell me? That requisition at work keeps getting turned own.

I’ll take some of those extra hours, too.

Glad to hear the excitement, and see everyone in Gainesville. 

VolvoHeretic
VolvoHeretic GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/14/25 6:52 p.m.

Since I'm 2000 miles away, are you guys going to do a live YouBoob video feed or at least a highlights video?

You'll need to log in to post.

Our Preferred Partners
1RigKYSyvtikESJhjB4C2Qy8q3LfjxDNisL3tr9DjgNX4fwkInWUK0BfctgCOsLn