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$2000 Challenge: Join us at the FIRM for a post-event track day

The low-buck thrills go on: The day after the $2000 Challenge, we'll be hosting a track day at our official test track, the FIRM.

FIRM launches Track Attack series and shares news on its future

Results from the FIRM's debut Track Attack event, plus news on the track's future.

Read it first: Which is faster, the BMW Z4 or the Toyota Supra?

Be among the first to find out if the 2025 BMW Z4 M40i is faster on track than its Toyota Supra relative.

The FIRM’s new Track Attack Series: Compete at our test track

Starting in February, the FIRM's new Track Attack series offers the chance to compete at the official GRM test track.

Drive and save at the FIRM

Through the end of 2024, the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park is offering some sweet deals.

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FIRM articles

Features: Has Nissan finally made a worthy Z-car with the Z Nismo?

The Nismo-fied Z offers more power, brakes and sizzle than the standard car–but do those attributes help it go any faster on track?

Features: 2025 WRX tS: Has Subaru breathed some life into this veteran hero?

The WRX no longer represents the pointy end of the sport compact field, but the tS's enhanced brakes and suspension are promising–at least on paper.

Features: Track test and review: ND-chassis Mazda MX-5 Cup Car

Just how quick is a Mazda MX-5 Cup car? We take one to the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park to give it a proper track test and review.

Features: Ford Mustang Dark Horse: How does it gallop on track?

Is the Mustang Dark Horse really as potent on track as its 500 horsepower rating would imply? We take it to our official test track to find out.

Features: How a driving school can help a newbie

Is driving school right for you? Here are some tips and advice from a first-time student.

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FIRM project car updates

Can our E46 M3 run with a new Hyundai Elantra N?

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Building a street car that can theoretically survive a track day is one thing, but what does the data actually say? Does …

How an easy transmission flash made our BMW 435i even faster

Once someone cracks the code, more performance is often just the press of a button away.

The MHD Tuning suite that we’ve been using with our

How to complete a weekend of motorsports? Even more track time.

What’s the best way to recover after the automotive festival that is the Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge Presented by Tire Rack? More track time, of course!

We …

The simple upgrades that made our Porsche 997 faster on track

Could we make our Porsche 997 better on track without destroying its street manners?

That was our goal with this project. We picked up this 2007 Porsche …

FIRM Forum Topics

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