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Kumho Tires Grassroots Motorsports $2008 Challenge

More Challenge Autocross Video 9:33 a.m. Oct. 06

YouTube user MMMadmaverick posted this video taken during the afternoon autocross runs Friday:

OriginalSauve caught some nice video of Matt Step earning the "Most Spectacular Failure" trophy. Kids, don't try this at home:

And I stumbled across some nice in-car video of the Hong Norr Soop3rTurd Civic, too:

Awards and Accolades 2:38 p.m. Oct. 05

After dinner, JG, our master of ceremonies, started handing out the awards. The Hong Norr crew took home a lot of hardware this year--first and second overall--as did Andy Nelson and family. We'll have more details up soon. The Johnsons again won the longest drive award, as they trucked in from Idaho. We salute them.

Trophies? We Got Trophies 2:37 p.m. Oct. 05

We had a bank of trophies to hand out last night. Some were for quantitative scores--top times, best reaction time, etc.--while others are for qualitative things, like the best failure and editors' choice.

Dinner Is Served 2:25 p.m. Oct. 05

After a long day at the track, nothing hits the spot like a good, hot meal. And we had one. The award banquet kicked off with an Italian buffet, and there was plenty for seconds and thirds. Plus there was cake, too.

$2008 Challenge Results 9:04 p.m. Oct. 04

The final results from the Kumho Tires Grassroots Motorsports $2008 Challenge are now posted. Congratulations, Hong Norr!

Almost Time to Eat 4:45 p.m. Oct. 04

The awards banquet takes place later tonight, and that's when we'll announce the final standings and hand out some fabulous trophies and parting gifts. We're just about done tallying the scores and placing our votes.

The GRM staff would like to thank everyone involved for making this a wonderful event: our generous sponsors, Kumho Tire, Superchips, CDOC, eBay and CRC Motorsports; the always friendly Gainesville Raceway staff; the Martin Sports Car Club; our friends at CarDomain.com; Greg Walker and Scalextric; the Best Western Gateway Grand staff; our pro autocross drivers; and, of course, the competitors. Without you guys, this would have been a rather boring weekend.

We'll have final results and a little wrap-up--plus details on the next Challenge event--very soon. Please keep an eye on the site. And don't forget, complete Challenge coverage will highlight our February issue. (That's actually closer than it sounds.) Features on many cars will follow in subsequent issues. You know where we're going with this, right? That's right. A GRM subscription is a great gift that keeps on giving.

Rollin' Out 4:42 p.m. Oct. 04

As 5:00 p.m. approached, the Gainesville Raceway parking lot became a lonely place. Most competitors had already left for the hotel. A shower and cold drink were hard-to-resist temptations.

Day is Done 4:41 p.m. Oct. 04

The second day of competition has come to a conclusion, sports fans, and the drag race results will soon be posted. The strip didn't get any faster as the day went on, so Andy Nelson and his wicked VW Bug held onto the top spot.

Lightning McQueen Takes on The King 4:40 p.m. Oct. 04

It was like the movie "Cars" came to life as Lightning McQueen faced off against The King. The victor? Never bet against The King. (On a related note, the Toyota trashed a main bearing Friday, and Thomas Hinton replaced it this morning so he could rejoin the action.)

Drag It to Me 1:26 p.m. Oct. 04

The second day of competition is winding down, as drivers only have one more hour post a time. Andy Nelson is still leading the pack with a 10.5 at 124 mph.

Now Serving... 1:25 p.m. Oct. 04

If the GRM Web site is slow or temporarily down, it's because so many people are trying to keep up with these Challenge updates. Bear with us--we're tuning it in the parking lot now.

Spitfire! 1:23 p.m. Oct. 04

David Herr returned with his Ford-powered Spitfire. After starting in the 16s, he has gotten down into the 13s.

Fast Bug 11:35 a.m. Oct. 04

It's lunchtime here at Gainesville Raceway, and Andy Nelson's VW Bug is still the car to beat with 10.5-second runs.

Stan is the Man 11:34 a.m. Oct. 04

Stan Dorsey’s Nissan 240SX blends both American and JDM performance. The nose comes from an R32 Skyline, but under the hood lies a GM V8. Whatever the origin, it's fast, too, posting 11.4-second times.

Sleeper Car 11:31 a.m. Oct. 04

David Brown brought his Mitsubishi Mirage down from Michigan last year, but the car broke. Things are going much better this time, as the car is running in the 12s. Excellent sleeper, huh?

Colt Power 11:27 a.m. Oct. 04

The Westside guys definitely brought their A Game this weekend. The car posted some strong autocross times and looks great. Matt Step just pedaled the car to an 11.63-second quarter-mile.

We also captured in-car video from his 11.94-second drag run earlier this morning:

Ballistic Bug, Part Two 10:39 a.m. Oct. 04

We suspected Andy Nelson's V8 Bug would be a drag-strip demon, and Andy didn't disappoint. He's been tearing off 10-second runs all morning, including this 10.96 second pass. The first video is from inside Andy's Beetle. The second is from Aaron DeVine's supercharged Karmann Ghia.

Getting Better All the Time 10:33 a.m. Oct. 04

The Georgia Tech Lexus V8-powered Miata has definitely had a rough time, as mechanical maladies have included broken rear axle and injection problems. The car now has all four wheels attached and is currently facing the concours judges.

It's a Great, Great Day for Racing 8:26 a.m. Oct. 04

Challenge competitors are being welcomed by pleasant temps and partly cloudy skies. Watch for more updates throughout the day.

Nawz 8:25 a.m. Oct. 04

Nitrous oxide has been a drag racer's friend for decades, and several competitors have been hooking up their systems this morning. Even the Ghia now has a little helper.

Slick Stuff 8:24 a.m. Oct. 04

Sticky tires are also crucial for a good run, and several competitors have been mounting their drag slicks this morning.

Swag Toss 6:16 a.m. Oct. 04

It's also not a party unless some swag is thrown into the crowd. J.G. handed out GRM gear to people who weren't above embarrassing themselves in public.

Slot Cars 6:15 a.m. Oct. 04

It's not a party unless we have some slot cars. Scalextric USA sent us some sets, and once again Greg Walker from The Race Place kept the action flowing. Marty, a.k.a "Miles's Dad," also helped.

Dinner 6:14 a.m. Oct. 04

After a busy day at the track, the time to eat had finally come. We fed the whole Challenge crew at the hotel. It was done buffet style, so patrons were free to inhale as much food as they pleased. This is Mike White, by the way, from the Hong Norr team. He likes yummy food.

Inside a Winning Challenge Autocross Run 6:51 p.m. Oct. 03

The Hong Norr Civic CRX was a terror on our autocross course today. Here's in-car video from the winning run.

Swaps O' Fun 6:17 p.m. Oct. 03

We have seen a lot of neat engine swaps at our Challenge events, but Joshua Sennett did something we never really imagined: a bike-powered Corolla. Power comes from a V4 Honda. It hasn't come to life yet, but hopefully that will change tomorrow. He still had a smile on his face all day.

Freeze Frame 6:16 p.m. Oct. 03

So, what happens with the action stops? The cameras come out. We did a few photo shoots this evening. Fifteen-year-old Aaron DeVine built this Ghia, and he left just the right amount of patina.

First Day Is Finished 6:15 p.m. Oct. 03

The first day of competition has come to a close, and just a few people were still at the track making last-minute repairs when we rolled out at 6:00. Now it's time to relax, eat and play some slot cars.

This is Team Gutty, one of the groups making some late repairs thanks to a sticking front brake caliper. Despite the problem, they were still third overall in the autocross.

Autocross Results Posted 6:13 p.m. Oct. 03

Autocross results are now online. There was some pretty impressive machinery--and driving--out there.

New Leader 2:55 p.m. Oct. 03

Looks like we have a new autocross leader, as the Hong Norr Civic has taken the lead. Will they keep it? Can someone post a better time in the waning moments? We'll know soon.

Easy Glide 1:22 p.m. Oct. 03

We've seen V8-powered RX-7s before, but this one is backed with a two-speed Powerglide transmission. Despite the big increase in power--and this apparent tail-out action--we hear that it's quite easy to drive.

Camo 1:13 p.m. Oct. 03

Mike Kelley has been to just about every Challenge. Last year he had some problems on the way down and had to leave his car at home, but this year his turbo Dodge made the big trip.

D'oh 1 p.m. Oct. 03

Mechanical failures happen. It's just a fact of life. Remember Jeremy's BMW-powered RX-7? Well, it lost a wheel when the studs decided to separate from the hub. He's currently chasing parts so he can get back in the fame.

Rambling Wreck from Georgia Tech 12:44 p.m. Oct. 03

Georgia Tech's team has been a regular feature at our last few Challenges, and they again brought a two-car effort. In addition to their turbo BMW 3 series, they returned with the Miata. Where the car was pretty stock last near, it now relies on Lexus V8 power. We're guessing that's a swap you haven't seen before.

Father & Son 12:32 p.m. Oct. 03

Sean DeVine is another repeat offender, but this year he didn't do the work on this year's entry. His 15-year-old son, Aaron, built this way cool Ghia. He found the car in a barn, where it had been sitting for a few decades. A period-correct Judson supercharger gives it a little more boost.

Autocross 11:20 a.m. Oct. 03

The autocross has gone hot, too. We'll have official results later today, but so far looks like Spinout Lasota's Pontiac Fiero is the one to beat.

Bug Out 11:19 a.m. Oct. 03

Andrew Nelson always brings something that's just a little tricker than usual. Knowing how to weld and have an incredible attention to detail helps. We'll have a full feature on this VW next year, but here's a sneak peak. Power? V8, what else?

Six Appeal 10:14 a.m. Oct. 03

So, what can be found under the hood of Jeremy Randolph's RX-7? BMW inline six. Yeah, it's cool. Smooth, too.

Add It Up 10:12 a.m. Oct. 03

Whenever we write about the Challenge, the armchair experts chime in: No way that car was built for that money. As usual, we're auditing everyone's paperwork. As Tim's wife, magazine owner Margie Suddard has a good B.S. meter. This year she's getting help from Michele Wallens, our editor's wife who just happens to be a real accountant.

Judgment Day 10:10 a.m. Oct. 03

Concours judging has begun. Our crack concours judges--from left, Redline BMW's Rennie Bryant, the Hon. John Phillips, Publisher Tim Suddard and longtime auto journalist Steven Cole Smith--have started checking out the cars.

"We have seen some good, honest efforts, Tim said. "Cars are building cars not just for this event, but to enjoy at their local autocrosses." Tim thought that was cool.

More Than Meets the Eye 9:16 a.m. Oct. 03

So, what's under the hood of Jeremy Randolph's Mazda RX-7? Rotary? Triple rotor? Turbo rotary? Something crazy like a V8? We'll be back in a bit with the answer.

Inspect Those Gadgets 9:14 a.m. Oct. 03

Before taking to the track, all cars must be inspected. Gainesville Raceway's tech inspectors have been checking the cars stem to stern. David Alvarado's Supra had some issues, so he was sent to find a battery box.

Drop Anchor 8:06 a.m. Oct. 03

So, how do all great motorsports events start? With the ceremonial unloading of the trailers. Most Challenge cars arrived in tow, and this morning competitors are busy undoing tie-down straps, placing ramps, and getting their cars on solid ground.

Bavarian Nitrous Monster 8:06 a.m. Oct. 03

Another of our Challenge newcomers is Dennis Mater, who brought this 1984 BMW 318is down from Richmond, Va. What you can't see in the photo is the hole cut into the hood to accommodate the circular air cleaner that sits on top of a carbureted V6. Mater tells us that he's saving a pretty big shot of nitrous for Saturday's drag racing action. It's great to see so many cool new cars debuting at the challenge this year; based on the number of veterans who have been signing up, the rookies will have their work cut out for them.

We're awake 8:02 a.m. Oct. 03

And a chilly good morning to you. Challenge competitors woke to clear skies and brisk 55-degree temperatures--and a tasty complimentary breakfast thanks to the the Best Western Gateway Grand.

Lots of Challenge cars could be found in the hotel's parking lot, some still under wraps. Jonny Pruitt, a longtime Challenge regular, returned with another Yugo. So, what's inside this one? Turbo power? Nitrous? Fast food wrappers? We'll all know soon.

Ballistic Bug 9:47 p.m. Oct. 02

Challenge Veteran Andy Nelson has made a name for himself as king of the drag strip, and this year he showed up with a VW Bug. Just like the current VW ads we're going to let the car do the talking, but based on what he told us about its performance during a test run in Pennsylvania, the other Challengers are going to see something special from this burly V8-powered Beetle. It's time for bed now; updates will resume tomorrow morning from the Gainesville International Raceway.

Hong Twins 9:03 p.m. Oct. 02

The Hongs are back, and they brought at least two of their veteran Honda CRXs. Consult your $200X Challenge back-issues for details on these two very clean Challenge vets. Naturally they're right at home at the autocross, but the Hong Norr team has found a variety of ways to hold their own against the V8s at the drag strip, too. Based on this first glance in the parking lot, they've spent a good deal of time in the off season polishing their hardware.

Mambo Italiano 7:58 p.m. Oct. 02

Local time is 9 p.m. and registration has now closed.

There's more than just registration in the registration room. We've got cold beer, delicious lemonade, bruschetta, cannoli, pepperoni pizza and tiramisu. Very Italian. It's a great place to catch up with fellow competitors and make sure that your entry packet has the proper numbers and all the necessary sponsor decals. As is always the case, Challenge competitors get the coveted grey Challenge T-shirt. Want one? Build a car and come play.

Challenge veterans might recognize (left to right around the table) Paula Nelson, Matt Wojtkowiaks Junior and Senior, Cameron Nelson, David Melton and Calvin Nelson's back.

Orange you glad they brought an RX-7? 6:59 p.m. Oct. 02

The Best Western parking lot has quickly turned into a used car lot of the bizarre and wonderful. Thanks in part to its vibrant orange paint job, Hal Kain's first-generation Mazda RX-7 was hard to miss in the light of the setting sun. Kain and crew seemed happy to be stretching their legs after a long drive down from Wisconsin.

It looks pretty darn stock on the outside, but nestled under the shiny hood is a small-block Chevy V8 powerplant. Looks like a pretty strong entry for a first-time Challenge competitor. We took advantage of the sunlight to get photos of all the cars in the lot, so look for more updates as registration continues for the $2008 Challenge.

Berzerkeley on Board 6:02 p.m. Oct. 02

Tom, Scott and Gary loaded up the Berzerkeley this afternoon and pointed the Pathfinder west for Gainesville. We consider the fact that the Berzerkeley drove itself onto the trailer a good omen. Tom and Scott had an uneventful trip from GRM world headquarters to our host hotel, the Best Western Gateway Grand. Per, Nancy and Debbie have been signing $2008 Challenge participants in at the hotel for a bit more than an hour now. Look for some preview pics from the parking lot in the hours to come.

Even More Packed 12:47 p.m. Oct. 02

The Pathfinder is packed, and the first wave of GRMers have already left for Gainesville. Registration opens tonight at 5:30, and there’s usually socializing way into dark. We’ll see you guys shortly.

Pack, Thrash, Drive 8:17 a.m. Oct. 02

The Challenge is almost here. Many competitors are on the way--or thrashing away mercilessly. The GRM staff has been packing, too. Nancy stuffed all of the entry packets this morning, and looks like everyone will get some nice gifts.

Interested in what it takes to put on an event like this? Here's just part of our packing list: half-dozen laptops, a laser printer, notepads and pens, several pounds of cold cuts, banners, camera gear, trophies, clipboards, two PA systems, slot car sets, adding machine, T-shirts, barrier tape and a ton of GRM logo gear. If you want a new GRM sweatshirt or beanie, we'll have them there.

Stay Tuned.... 11:33 a.m. Sep. 22

Stay tuned for live updates from the Kumho Tires Grassroots Motorsports $2008 Challenge, coming soon.

Rules:

Car Building and Budgets

  1. This Challenge is designed and run as an editorial event for a privately owned magazine. As such, the rules and event should be taken with a certain spirit in mind. In other words, all entrants should play well with others. It will make the event much more pleasant for all of those involved. Grassroots Motorsports reserves the right to refuse entry to any individuals or teams. Individuals or teams that behave in a manner that reflects poorly on this event or the magazine will be immediately disqualified and their entries will be removed from the editorial write-up.
  2. If the rules do not say you can do something, you cannot do it.
  3. Cars must be constructed so that they can be raced in a safe manner. Driver ingress and egress must be considered in the construction of the car. In the case of an accident, the driver must be able to exit the car quickly and safely. We strongly encourage that the builders bring their cars to a licensed NHRA technical inspector (see item on Safety Inspections) for their review of the car.
  4. Vehicles and their component systems may be modified or substituted while observing the guidelines set forth by these rules. Drivetrains, suspensions, brakes, exteriors, interiors, electrical systems and fuel systems may be modified. Wheels and tires may be replaced.
  5. Only Production-based passenger cars are allowed in the regular competition. All Locosts, kit cars, Zambonis and the like are allowed only in the Special class (See Rule #26).
  6. Cars must be roadworthy, meaning basic street equipment must be present: functioning headlights, uncracked windshields, working brake lights, working horn and DOT-approved tires.
  7. Non-DOT-legal slicks are allowed at the drag strip, but they must be replaced by DOT-legal tires for the autocross competition.
  8. All major body panels of the car that are being used as a foundation for the Challenge car must be present. This includes the floor pan, inner fender panels, hoods, fenders, roof, sills, etc. Bumpers may be removed or replaced. Full frame cars must retain their full frame, while unibody or subframe cars must retain their full floor pans, subframes and the like. Exceptions to this rule are listed in Rule #9.
  9. Modifications may be made to the original unibody or body and frame for engine and suspension swaps and modifications, but only to the extent neccessary to perform the change. This can include removing portions of the stock unibody and frame and replacing them with corresponding sections from a donor production car.
  10. Interiors may be gutted, although the basic dashboard or dashpad must remain. If the original dashboard pad has since rotted or deteriorated away, it may be replaced with a full width piece of aluminum.
  11. Windows may be replaced with clear Lexan or polycarbonate that meets all safety requirements.
  12. Fenders and hoods may be replaced as long as the replacement is solid and safe, resembles the original piece and has a positive latching device.
    Cars do not have to be built for any recognized sanctioned race class. Nitrous oxide, forced induction and radical engine swaps are permitted. (As per SCCA rules, nitrous oxide shall not be used at the autocross event.)
  13. All builders shall spend no more than $2008 on their cars. The purchase price of the car must be equal to or less than $2008. Title fees, registration and insurance are not counted toward the budget. Shipping (or transportation costs) of the car and parts used in the building process must be counted toward the budget.
  14. All parts used at the event (including multiple sets of tires) shall be part of that $2008 budget.
  15. Parts that are not used may be traded or sold up to the initial cost of the car or parts deal. In other words, if you buy a $500 Challenge car, you can recoup up to $500 of your budget by selling parts. (If you do turn a profit on selling parts off the car, we suggest you take your significant other out to dinner to compensate them for having a $2008 car hanging around the house.). Once the recuperation limit has been reached on a car or parts deals, trading is not allowed.
  16. The maximum amount of money that can be recouped in a budget is $1004. This includes parts cars, parts deals and the Challenge car itself.
  17. Parts that are given to the competitor by a company or person must be figured into the budget at fair market value. Sponsorships are allowed, but the value of any product or service that is used in building the car must be figured into the $2008 budget.
  18. Entrants must show up to the competition with complete documentation totaling, at most, $2008. Entrants must bring receipts or verifiable proof for each item on the car, including the car itself. This information will be available at registration for all entrants to view. The more information provided about the car, the better. Photos are extremely helpful in documentation. If you are submitting digital files, make sure that they are at least 1280x960 pixels. All submitted paperwork shall become the property of Grassroots Motorsports and will not be returned. If you need to keep copies for your records, turn in photocopies to GRM.
  19. If parts or vehicles are already owned by the competitor, they must be figured into the budget at fair market value at todays prices.
  20. Cars that are purchased at nonpublic, dealer-only auctions must be valued at fair market retail pricing.
  21. Work that is performed at a commercial, for-profit place of business must be billed to the budget at fair market value.
  22. Past Challenge Cars: Past Challenge cars may be entered as long as they meet all current rules.
  23. Past Challenge cars and their parts cannot be sold and repurchased in an effort to depreciate their value for budget purposes. If parts are sold off the past Challenge car, the amount credited to the budget cannot exceed A) fair market value at todays prices AND B) must meet all other challenge rules (i.e., if you sold $300 worth of parts off of your $300 car for the last challenge, you cant credit yourself $200 for a bumper that you took off for the upcoming challenge, as youve already credited yourself the maximum amount per previous challenge budgeting).
  24. Tires and brake pads on a past Challenge car, if they are worn out, can be replaced up to the value at which they were originally listed for the previous Challenge (i.e., $200 tires can be replaced with up to $200 tires).
  25. Parts that break during the Challenge (and during transportation to the Challenge) may be replaced at the event on an emergency basis, but penalty points may be awarded if the total value exceeds the $2008 limit.
    Front license plates and holders shall be removed. We think these are ugly and will reduce the likelihood that well use your car, if so equipped, in any large shots in our coverage of the Challenge.
  26. A Special class for Locosts/Kit Cars/Specials will be run for exhibition only. It will be scored independently from the rest of the competitors. These cars can be home-built, road-worthy vehicles that meet all Challenge rules and safety regulations. The Special class competitors will only be eligible for the Special class trophies, unless one of them explodes spectacularly. Then we might reconsider.
  27. Protests: Any car may be protested by another entrant.
  28. The entrant who is questioning the legality of another car shall present his or her case and a protest fee of $50 to the Independent Council. The Independent Council will rule on the car. If the Council says the car is legal, then the protest is dropped and the protest fee is forfeited. If the Council says the car is not legal, then the owner has two choices: run for exhibition only or go home. In this case, the protest fee would be returned.
  29. The Grassroots Motorsports staff can protest any entrant at any time without having to pay a protest fee. The GRM staff can also pull any car from the Challenge results and/or magazine coverage for any reason deemed necessary.
  30. The ruling of the Independent Council shall be binding and is not open to dispute or public debate. The Independent Council will be selected by the GRM office staff before the event. All protest intentions must be presented to the Independent Council by the end of the first day of competition.
  31. The GRM staff reserves the right to penalize competitors for delaying competition due to engine failure on the drag strip. Since we have the drags on Saturday as the last leg of competion, the temptation will be there for competitors to boost until it blows! to get the best possible drag time. This will be frowned upon for several reasons, including the following: Its dangerous, it slows down competition when we have to clean up the track, and it unfairly biases the scoring toward those competitors with a win at all costs mentality. The penalty for this will be on a sliding scale from one to 25 points and will be determined by the GRM staff.
  32. The GRM staff reserves the right to make any changes, additions or adjustments to these rules at any time.

Safety Inspections

  1. All cars must pass a safety inspection in order to compete. It is entirely the competitors responsibility to make sure that their cars can pass the safety inspection.
  2. All cars must pass a Martin Sports Car Club autocross safety inspection. Examples of items that may be checked are throttle return springs, battery tie downs, lug nuts, seat belts, brake pedal pressure and the overall soundness of the car. (Stock components in good working order will pass.) More information on typical autocross rules can be found at The Martin Sports Car Club Site.
  3. Cars must also meet all NHRA safety regulations. This includes, in addition to the items required by the autocross safety rules, the presence of front, side and rear windows. Open-top cars may run if the driver is wearing arm restraints and approved seat belts. All cars capable of running 11.49 seconds or better must have a NHRA legal roll cage, while OPEN cars capable of running 13.99 seconds or better must have a NHRA-legal roll cage. All cars must also feature a working taillight. If the required safety equipment is not in place, entrants will be scored with a time equal to the best time allowed for the cars level of preparation. For example, if you run a 11.29 in a car without a roll cage, you will be scored as a 11.50. More information on NHRA rules can be found at the NHRA web site.
  4. The following safety gear can be installed on the Challenge vehicle or used by the driver without counting toward the Challenge Budget: seat belts or safety harnesss and their mounting hardware, window nets and their mounting hardware, arm restraints, fire extinguishers or fire extinguishing systems, SFI-rated scattershields, helmets, drivers suits, shoes and other personal safety gear. The items may only be used as intended for safety purposes and have no performance advantage. It is recommended that you purchase your safety gear from our sponsors.

Schedule

  • Thursday, October 2

    5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.: Welcome party/competitor check-in
    Be prepared to hand in your completed entry forms and any build information at this time. Friday’s autocross/concours order will be determined at this time.  Refreshments wll be served.

  • Friday, October 3

    8:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.: Autocross and Concours begins
    Cars will be teched by GRM and Gainesville Raceway staff. Cars must meet all NHRA rules for bracket-type racing.
  • 9 a.m.–noon: Heat 1
    Should we have inclement weather, this schedule can change.
  • 1 p.m.–4 p.m.: Heat 2
    Should we have inclement weather, this schedule can change.
  • 7 p.m.–11 p.m.: Social
    There will be door prizes, finger food, appetizers, carved meat, etc. An AV screen will be showing car-guy movies. There will also be slot car racing courtesty of Scalextric.

  • Saturday, October 4

    8:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.: Drag Racing and Concours
    If there is inclement weather, the drag racing portion of the event may be cancelled.
  • 7 p.m.–10 p.m.: Awards

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