The Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge presented by Tire Rack will be here before you know it, so book your accommodations now before you forget.
The Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, Florida, will not only serve as our host hotel, but also the hub for the entire event. It’ll be…
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Here was my view for the 2023 edition. Unfortunately that was the only view I got because I got sick in my travels. Ugh. 😩

Do most people roll in on Thursday? I was under the impression that things got started Friday afternoon?
More Tools Than Sense said:
Do most people roll in on Thursday? I was under the impression that things got started Friday afternoon?
I came down on Thursday night the last 2 years. Nothing much going on at that point. It does start kicking off on Friday mid morning towards noon.
Also, are there any non king suites available?
2 beds would be more better for me and my buddies.
Just booked! They only have kings available that weekend, but some have a pull-out sofa bed.
Booked, now I just need to spend every waking hour finishing the car.
Which airport is best for flying in?
GVX19
HalfDork
2/7/25 3:30 p.m.
In reply to Jerry From LA :
Gainesville only has one airport. (GNV) They are now up to to airlines. American and Delta airlines.
In reply to GVX19 :
I saw that but was thinking it would be cheaper/easier to fly into one of the surrounding larger cities.
stafford1500 said:
Booked, now I just need to spend every waking hour finishing the car.
If you need help with anything on the car when you get there, I kinda owe you.
We just booked our hotel today.

GVX19
HalfDork
2/11/25 4:15 p.m.
There are no more rooms at the Gateway Grand.
Is there anyone willing to split a room with an old man?
In reply to GVX19 :
What?! No more rooms at all? Or no more in the grm block?
Eeek
Supposedly I booked one with a pullout couch, so willing to share that. Also open to sleeping bags and air mattresses to harken back to college Wreck Racing days.
GVX19
HalfDork
2/11/25 9:18 p.m.
In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :
No more rooms, not even space for baby Jesus. There are four major events happening the same weekend.
GVX19 said:
In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :
No more rooms, not even space for baby Jesus. There are four major events happening the same weekend.
Psssh, there's only *one* major event.....
nocones
PowerDork
2/12/25 4:03 p.m.
I somehow secured a King Suite about half an hour ago. It is apparently the last room in the inn.
I mean, we did warn you all back in August to book your rooms....
In reply to Tom Suddard :
Many of us didn't even have our Challenge cars back then!
Should be great weather for camping at the track!
(I will not be camping at the track)
Just booked a room at the next exit S from the BW. Not a ton of rooms left down there either.
GVX19
HalfDork
2/15/25 12:35 p.m.
My flight is booked. My accommodations are maybe. So if you wake up in the morning and there's a transient sleeping in your trailer or car it's just me.