THE GRASSROOTS MOTORSPORTS CHALLENGE
Presented by Tire Rack, Powered by AutoBidMaster, and Built by Carlyle Tools
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
THE ORIGINAL AUTOMOTIVE FESTIVAL CELEBRATING AUTOCROSS, DRAG RACING AND INGENUITY
Penny-pinching and extreme speed meet at the Grassroots Motorsports Challenge presented by Tire Rack, Powered by AutoBidMaster and Built by Carlyle Tools — often with spectacular results.
Build a car for less than $5000, enter your over-budget build, or both.
They’ll all battle against each other at Gainesville Raceway to see if money really equals speed.
If you wish to compete, you must sign up online prior to the event.
What:
Autocross, drag racing, car show, camping and more with the GRM community.
When:
April 17-18, 2027
Where:
Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Florida
Grand Marshal: Bill Cuttitta
Bill is a veteran Challenge competitor who exemplifies the spirit of the event and has been participating ever since the very first Challenge more than 25 years ago.
He’s been there for all of the excitement, from the event’s early days to those 9-second runs to our next generation of builders.
Special Guest: Randy Pobst
Randy Pobst is a pro driver, automotive high performance expert and frequent columnist for Grassroots Motorsports magazine.
He has quite the racing résumé: Four World Challenge championships, more than 90 pro victories and two Rolex 24 At Daytona class wins. And like many in the racing world, his roots go back to autocross, making him a perfect guest for the Challenge.
