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Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge

Saturday, April 17, 2027Autocross/SoloAutocross/Solo

Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, FL, US

An automotive festival celebrating autocross, drag racing and ingenuity. Penny-pinching and extreme speed meet at the Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge presented by Tire Rack , powered by AutoBidMaster and built by Carlyle Tools — often with spectacular results. Build a car for less than $2000, enter your over-budget build, or both: They’ll all battle against each other at Gainesville Raceway to see if money really equals speed. Not ready to race? We've got you covered, too: Join us for a Cars & Coffee on Sunday morning. Registration is free, and you'll get an up-close and personal look at each and every car entered in the event. New: No course work at the autocross! We’ve hired workers so you can focus on driving, not on picking up cones. What Autocross, drag racing, car show, camping and community Where Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Florida Spectators Use the "Register now" button on this page to purchase spectator tickets. $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Details Click here to view the full $2000 Challenge website. Schedule Click here to view the $2000 Challenge schedule. Rules Click here to read the full rulebook. Prizes Click here to view the thousands of dollars worth of prizes we'll be awarding. The Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge is presented by Tire Rack , powered by AutoBidMaster and built by Carlyle Tools in association with CRC Industries , BendPak and Knight's Automotive .

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