$2000 CHALLENGE SCHEDULE

Friday, March 28 (Gainesville Raceway)

Unless you’ve purchased a camping pass, do not go to the track on Friday.
12 p.m. — Early trackside camping check-in opens. Staff will be focused on setting up the venue. Pull in the main gate with your hazards on for camping check-in.
5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Optional early registration in lobby of Best Western Gateway Grand (We highly recommend you register Friday to avoid Saturday’s registration line).
7 p.m. — Track gates close. No further camping check-in until Saturday morning.

Saturday, March 29 (Gainesville Raceway)

7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.—Registration open outside gate
7:00 a.m.—Track gates open
8:00 a.m. —Autocross course open for walking
7:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m.—Tech inspection at flag
9:00 a.m.—Event welcome meeting at timing trailer
9:15 a.m.—Mandatory novice meeting at timing trailer
9:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.—$2000 Challenge Autocross:

The following autocross schedule is only a rough estimate, and each group may take more or less time to complete three runs. Listen to PA announcements for event updates.

9:15 a.m.—Group A 3 runs
9:45 a.m.—Group B 3 runs
10:15 a.m.—Group C 3 runs
10:45 a.m.—Group A 3 runs
11:15 a.m.—Group B 3 runs
11:45 a.m.—Group C 3 runs
12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.—Worker lunch break
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.—Course opens to all for missed runs/fun runs

5:00 p.m. — Drag Racing orientation for new drivers at pavilion.
6 p.m. –9 p.m. — $2000 Challenge Drag Racing
10:00 p.m. — Track gates close to those not camping

Sunday, March 30 (Gainesville Raceway)

8:00 a.m. — Track gates open
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — Registration open outside gate
8:15 a.m. — Concours pavilion opens for move-in.
9:00 a.m. — Hagerty Cars & Caffeine begins
9:00 a.m. — $2000 Challenge swap meet (used parts for sale) begins
9:00 a.m. — Detailing seminar with forum user Dusterbd13 in the Concours pavilion
10:00 a.m. — Judging begins
Noon — Judging lunch break
2:00 p.m. — Judging ends
2:00 p.m. — Panel Discussion: How to Win the $2000 Challenge
3:00 p.m. — Awards Ceremony at Gainesville Raceway
4:00 p.m. — Competitor town hall
5:00 p.m. — Trackside camping closes

Schedule subject to change without notice. Revised 3/19/2024

Monday, March 31 (Track Day at The FIRM)

7:30 a.m. — Gates Open*

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. — Vehicle tech

8:45 a.m.  — Mandatory Drivers Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Track Open

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Track Closed for Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Track Open

5:00 p.m. — Gates Closed*

*The schedule is subject to change. The FIRM may suspend or cancel operations if severe weather is in the area.