The Great Race X-Cup
DRIVING THE FUTURE
The Great Race is an antique, vintage, and collector car competitive controlled-speed endurance road rally on public highways. It is a test of a driver/navigator team’s ability to follow precise course instructions and the car’s (and team’s) ability to endure a cross-country competition.
The X-Cup Division
The X-Cup Division of Great Race features High School and College age student Teams from across the Nation. Special financial support is available to qualified teams including $2500 Team Grants to help with necessary expenses (including fuel, food, etc.), Student Scholarships, and Educational Grants for Institutions represented by the Team winning the Team Choice Award. Entry Fees for qualified X-Cup Teams are also supported by generous donors. Joining forces for added student financial support is the RPM Foundation , well known for its nationwide efforts of advancing student careers in automotive restoration.
Throughout the history of the Great Race, it has been a priority to encourage youth to participate, as a competitor or as part of the staff. Eventually, a special class was created for young automotive enthusiasts who wanted to pilot a vintage car in the Great Race. This division would become known as X- Cup. Team work and dedication are key factors in Great Race competition, making this a truly “Bucket List” experience these students will long remember!
WHAT VEHICLES QUALIFY?
Antique & Vintage Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles with body and drive train built in 1974 and earlier can qualify.
HOW SAFE IS IT FOR YOUNGER TEAMS?
Great Race is a well-organized competition with safety as the primary concern. The course instructions require teams to drive at least 5 mph below the posted speed limits at all times. Speed or aggressive driving are sure ways to lose the competition. It takes precise teamwork to win!
