COUNTDOWN TO GRIDLIFE SOUTH CAROLINA
WELCOME TO GRIDLIFE RUSH
The GRIDLIFE RUSH SR National Championship brings wheel-to-wheel sprint racing to the spotlight with the Rush SR and Rush SRX, purpose-built sports racers from Rush Auto Works. Designed with drivers in mind, this lightweight, high-performance machine delivers pure racing excitement right out of the box. Built for accessibility and competitive racing, the Rush Series competes in a tightly regulated Spec format. In 2025, the championship spans 9 rounds across all GRIDLIFE events.
THE 2025 RUSH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
This isn’t just another club weekend —it’s your chance to compete on a national stage in front of thousands of fans. With 7 of 9 rounds set for live broadcast, you’ll race under the spotlight with production quality that rivals some of the top international series.
GRIDLIFE delivers more than just racing; it’s a festival. From the roar of engines to live music, car shows, and unforgettable trackside vibes, every event is packed with energy, action, and community.
This is where competition meets camaraderie. On the track, you’ll push your limits. Off the track, you’ll connect with fellow drivers, fans, and enthusiasts in an electric, welcoming atmosphere.
2025 RUSH CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
APR 11-13 GRIDLIFE SOUTH CAROLINA
CAROLINA MOTORSPORTS PARK, SC
MAY 09-10 GRIDLIFE SPECIAL STAGE
MICHELIN RACEWAY ROAD ATLANTA, GA
JUN 06-08 GRIDLIFE MIDWEST FESTIVAL
GINGERMAN RACEWAY, MI
JUN 27-29 GRIDLIFE MID-OHIO
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE, OH
JUL 25-27 GRIDLIFE SUMMER APEX
ROAD AMERICA, WI
The 2025 GRIDLIFE RUSH National Championship schedule is set to deliver an unforgettable season, with Rush SR & Rush SRX racing featured at all 9 GRIDLIFE Championship rounds. Drivers will take on legendary tracks like Road America and Lime Rock Park, testing their skills on some of the most iconic circuits in the country. New to the lineup this year is Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, bringing even more excitement to an already stacked schedule. Each stop combines world-class racing with GRIDLIFE’s signature vibes, making every round a can’t-miss event for competitors and fans alike.
AUG 15-17 GRIDLIFE CIRCUIT LEGENDS
LIME ROCK PARK, CT
SEP 12-14 GRIDLIFE CHICAGOLAND
AUTOBAHN COUNTRY CLUB, IL
SEP 26-28 GRIDLIFE LAGUNA FESTIVAL
WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA, CA
OCT 17-19 GRIDLIFE PITT RACE
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, PA
THE RUSH SR
The Rush SR is a affordable, high-performance sports racer that offers near GT4 performance at a fraction of the cost. The RUSH SR features a high-revving engine, a sequential transmission with no-lift and auto blip paddle-shifting, an adjustable LSD, independent suspension with adjustable shocks and an adrenalin inducing top speed of up to 152 MPH. The affordability extends to its operating cost, at close to $100 per hour, it is one of the cheapest cars to track. Simply nothing comes close to the performance and fun factor per dollar.
PERFORMANCE
- 147 wheel Hp, 132 lbs with driver
- 1,000cc inline 4 engine
- 6 speed paddle shift sequential gearbox
- Adjustable limited slip differential
- 2 way adjustable shock absorbers
- 4 pot billet calipers, 274mm rotors
SIMPLE MAINTENCE
- 14 FRP body panels
- Toolless front and rear clip removal
- Simple brake pad replacement
- Running costs less than $120 / hr.
THE RUSH SRX
More power. Less weight. All business.
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.” – Colin Chapman
So... we did both.
Meet the Rush SRX – a pro-level performance machine designed to punch above its class and deliver an experience that’s raw, competitive, and fast. Like, really fast.
THE EVOLUTION OF SPEED
We took the Rush SR and turned everything up:
+70% more horsepower
More tire
Twice the aero
Barely any extra weight
The result? A car that runs with LMP3s, GT3s, and high-end prototypes – but delivers a visceral, driver-first feel GT cars just can’t match.
SRX = eXtreme
Or maybe it should’ve been I… for Insane. Here’s what makes the SRX tick:
RUSH Turbo engine: 220 whp + 30 whp Push-to-Pass (yes, on pump gas)
Full slicks on 10.5" rear / 8.5" front wheels
Widebody kit built to handle the extra grip
Extreme front aero: carbon splitter + dive planes = 2x downforce
Dual-element carbon rear wing with DRS
Trident cockpit safety system (standard)
Optional Podium Connect for live telemetry
All that wrapped into a package under 1200 lbs. That’s a 4.8 lb/hp ratio – better than a Ford GT. Better than a Radical SR3 XXR.
BUILT TO BATTLE
The SRX isn’t replacing the SR. It’s just a different beast. SR remains the most accessible, beginner-friendly way to get into the Rush program. SRX is for drivers who want more:
More grip
More strategy
More responsibility
SRX grids will be smaller, faster, and tighter.
RSR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND NORTHERN SERIES
The 2025 Grid Life series provide our competitors with 9 events at some of the country’s best tracks. For the 2025 GridLife RSR series, there will be both a National Championship series and a Norther Regional Series each comprising 6 of these events.
2025 GridLife RSR National Championship
11-13 Apr GridLife RSR South Carolina, CMP
9-10 May GridLife RSR Special Stage, Road Atlanta
6-8 Jun GridLife RSR Mid-West Festival, Gingerman
25-27 Jul GridLife RSR Summer Apex, Road America
15-17 Aug GridLife RSR Circuit Legends, Lime Rock Park
26-28 Sep GridLife RSR Laguna Festival
2025 GRIDLIFE RSR Northern Series
6-8 Jun GridLife RSR Mid-West Festival, Gingerman
27-29 Jun GridLife RSR Mid Ohio
25-27 Jul GridLife RSR Summer Apex, Road America
15-17 Aug GridLife RSR Circuit Legends, Lime Rock Park
12-14 Sep GridLife RSR Chicagoland, Autobahn CC
17-19 Oct GridLife RSR Pitt Race, PIR
Both the RUSH SR and the new RUSH SRX will compete in the 2025 GridLife RSR National Championship running in the same run group but as 2 different classes. All 9 events shall include 4 races contested as a mini championship where the podium will be decided by the competitors’ total points for the weekend. Qualifying will set the Starting position for race 1. Race 1 will then set the starting position for Race 2 and so forth.
Some of these events are 2-day events only where some are three. The 2-day events will feature racing both days and 3-day events will feature on track sessions Friday and Saturday with the final race of the weekend on Sunday. The podium on Sunday will be early, allowing competitors time to pack up and get on the road.
The GridLife RSR series shall be administered by GridLife following the 2025 GLRSR Competition Rules. This is a “Spec Series” and shall follow the 2025 RUSH SR & SRX Technical Regulations for car eligibility. GridLife shall be the sole authority over all on-track activities. RUSH Auto Works Inc. will be providing a technical specialist to assist Grid Life Tech in assuring technical compliance with this rule set.
All drivers must be a GridLife Member and apply for a 2025 GridLife competition license and hard card. Crew hard cards are not included in the entry fee unless a Gold Pass entry is made. The entry fee for each GridLife RSR event is $1350.
RUSH Auto Works will have their VIP Hospitality suite, with their full kitchen, dedicated Chef and Hostess, on site for all 9 events. Event VIP passes will be available through Torkhub at $175 for 3 day events and $ 150 for 2 day events.
RSR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PURSE
RUSH Auto Works Inc is pleased to announce the 2025 GridLife RSR National Championship will have a purse fund of $60,000 for the 2025 year. The championship shall be contested across The GridLife South Carolina, Special Stage, Mid-West Festival, Summer Apex Festival, Circuit Legends and Laguna Seca events.
SR and SRX championships shall be decided based on the total points accumulation from the six-round championship with the lowest points scored for 1 event being dropped. Un-entered or DNS events cannot be dropped.
SR Championship Purse
1st place shall receive a $ 15,000 RAW Voucher toward the purchase of a RUSH SRX.
2nd place shall receive a $12,000 RAW Voucher toward the purchase of a RUSH SRX.
3rd place shall receive a $10,000 RAW Voucher toward the purchase of a RUSH SRX.
SRX Championship Purse
1st place shall receive a RAW sponsored GridLife RSR SRX 2026 $10,000 Entry package and a $ 6,000 RAW Voucher for purchase of any RAW product.
2nd place shall receive a $ 4,000 RAW Voucher for purchase of any RAW product.
3rd place shall receive a $ 3,000 RAW Voucher for purchase of any RAW product.
RUSH SRX vouchers shall be valid for 6 months and are not transferable. Purchases made using a RAW voucher are a non-dealer commissionable sale.