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.

Grassroots Mortosports $2010 Challenge

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.

About Wreck Racing

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.