What is the Checkered Flag Challenge?

The Checkered Flag Challenge unites up to 72 companies for a thrilling day of friendly competition, team bonding, and purpose-driven fun.

Hosted during the American Speed Festival, teams go head-to-head in:

  • Electric kart racing
  • Racing simulators
  • Slot car racing

All within the state-of-the-art M1 X Center. But this event is about more than racing.

Participants rally together to support M1 Mobility, helping provide safe, reliable, and affordable transportation to individuals and families in Pontiac, Michigan. Your involvement directly fuels life-changing programs that empower people to gain independence, maintain employment, and improve their quality of life.

A Day Your Team Won’t Forget

Participants enjoy:

  • Electric kart racing
  • Race car simulator challenges
  • Slot car racing
  • Complimentary food and beverages available throughout the day in the X Center
  • Admission to the American Speed Festival both days
  • Access to the Master of Motorsports & Awards Ceremony
  • Two additional festival tickets per driver
  • Exclusive meet-and-greet with the Master of Motorsports Award winner

Register Your Team

  • Teams of 4 drivers
  • Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
  • Six racing sessions available (first come, first served)

Racing Sessions

  • Session 1: 8:30 AM
  • Session 2: 10:00 AM
  • Session 3: 11:30 AM
  • Session 4: 1:00 PM
  • Session 5: 2:30 PM
  • Session 6: 4:00 PM

Team Entry Fees

  • 1–74 employees: $2,000
  • 75–249 employees: $3,000
  • 250–749 employees: $4,000
  • 750+ employees: $5,000

Put Your Brand in the Fast Lane

Support M1 Mobility while gaining valuable visibility during one of the region’s most exciting motorsports weekends.

DATE:

October

3

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3

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2026

Oct 3, 2026 8:30 AM

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5:30 pm

LOCATION:

M1 X Center

What's at This cars & coffee

European Marques

Parking Perks

Music

Race Simulators

Coffee and Donuts

Slot Car Track

Collision Careers Logo
Dimo logo
Rhino Dyno logo

parking information

Woodward lot | gate 1

Park her for:

  • Main Lot

  • Signed Deliveries

  • General Visitors

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south lot | walkthrough gate 2

Park here for:

  • Special Events

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Pavilion Lot | Gate 1

Park here for:

  • Pavilion Events

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Paddock Lot | Gate 2

Park here for:

  • Regular Activities

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Private Garages | Gate 3

Park here for:

  • Private Garage Access

  • Owners and Invite Only

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administrative offices | gate 4

Park here for:

  • Admin Use Only

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