October 12, 2009
Team Gutty Wins $2009 Challenge
Grassroots Motorsports
After a few days in the Florida sun, our annual Challenge is complete. We want to thank all of the competitors for coming out to play and for bringing another batch of great cars. Final results are posted to the $2009 Challenge page, and this year’s winning team had a dominant performance overall. Congratulations to Team Gutty on their performance.
October 11, 2009
Zamboni Trouble
Grassroots Motorsports
After posting the fastest overall time during the autocross phase of competition, the Zamboni pilots of the SCCA’s Eastern Tennessee Region had high hopes for a great finish overall. They probably didn’t plan on blowing out the differential, but thankfully posted some solid times before it happened. We’re getting closer to having the final results for the event, and we’ll have them up online as quickly as possible.
Get the most recent updates from the $2009 Challenge at Grassroots Motorsports
October 10, 2009
Dirt E30
Grassroots Motorsports
The Dirt E30 team turned a lot of heads on the autocross course; their wicked looking box-flared BMW was fast enough to capture second overall on the autocross course. They were ever so slightly behind the LoCost-based Zamboni from Tennessee. Since both cars are well dressed and should have comparable Concours scores, the drag racing event will be one to watch.
Get the most recent updates from the $2009 Challenge at Grassroots Motorsports
October 9, 2009
Sullivan Racing
Grassroots Motorsports
We applaud any Challenge entry, whether they’re fast, slow, or in between. We even like the ugly ones, and this particular entry from Sullivan Racing is a good example of the “ugly” breed. Ugly as it may be, it looks awfully light, so we’ll have to see if the car can overcome a dismal concours score. Get the most recent updates at Grassroots Motorsports
Concours Judging Has Started
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The concours judging at the Grassroots Motorsports $2009 Challenge is well underway, and we’re seeing some very clean presentations from the class of $2009. Here, Team Spooky Speed shows off their Pac Man-themed car to our expert panel of Judges. Get the most recent updates at Grassroots Motorsports
October 8, 2009
Cheap Fun
Grassroots Motorsports
Who says it takes big bucks to go fast? Each year our readers prove that fact to be dead wrong. Our Kumho Tires Grassroots Motorsports $2009 Challenge takes place this weekend at Gainesville Raceway, and through the magic of the Internet we’ll be posting regular updates at Grassroots Motorsports.
So, don’t think you can build a 12-, 11- or even 10-second car for what is basically pocket change? Follow along.
September 14, 2009
Low-Buck Hijinks
Grassroots Motorsports
The deadline for this year’s Kumho Tires Grassroots Motorsports $2009 Challenge is fast approaching. So, what kind of cool car can you stitch together for two grand? We’ve had 10-second cars at this event before. Full rules, entry info and some inspirational words from Jay Leno, go to Grassroots Motorsports
