Georgia Tech’s Wreck Racing team took the top spot in the Grassroots Motorsports $2010 Challenge, including first-place finishes in the autocross and concourse events. Wreck Racing’s No. 81 Lexus-V8-powered Mazda Miata claimed the overall title, beating 53 teams that included cars from professional tuning shops and veteran race car builders.
The competition is held annually in Gainesville, FL from September 30th - October 3rd and is hosted by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine. The competition required competitors to buy and build a race car for less than the dollar amount of the calendar year. The cars competed in three different events including autocross, drag and concourse.
Wreck Racing is a volunteer student organization, comprised of more than 35 students representing schools across campus. For more information about Wreck Racing, visit their page at www.wreckracing.com.