Introducing the #GRIDLIFE CRX TA-CR utilizing the HPD K20C1 Crate Engine Package
Chicago, IL (Feb 17th, 2021)
GRIDLIFE is excited to announce the first project car in the newly developed GRID GARAGE program, the CRX TA-CR (Time Attack / Club Racer).
At the core of the GRIDLIFE community is a grassroots spirit of building and driving the car that moves you. Walking through the paddock on any given GRIDLIFE weekend you will spot dozens of swapped vehicles; new motors in older chassis, and sometimes even Honda motors in non-Honda chassis. The spirit of hot rodding within the GRIDLIFE community is alive and well, and Honda has always been at the center.
Honda and engine swaps, in fact, are partially the reason that GRIDLIFE Founders, Chris Stewart and Adam Jabaay, came to start GRIDLIFE. The two met serendipitously when Chris was sourcing B Series motors to swap into his CRX. Chris left a note on a random 1989 lowered white civic hatchback inquiring if any parts were needed. Turns out, that Civic belonged to Adam Jabaay, and the two instantly struck up a friendship around the love of Hondas, Road Racing, and the projects they enabled.
Nearly two decades after that initial meeting, the Honda swap story comes full circle with the #GRIDLIFE CRX TA-CR. Starting with the original CRX chassis, originally purchased by Chris in 1997. The CRX TA-CR concept will showcase modern motorsports functionality with period correct styling.
Utilizing the friends and knowledge within the Midwest GRIDLIFE community, the CRX TA-CR will be built in collaboration with the shops and competitors that compete within the GRIDLIFE series. The project will be a full ground-up restoration centered around the crown jewel of modern Honda motor technology with the HPD K20C1 Crate Engine Package. Featuring a unique wide body and the most functional road racing components, the CRX TA-CR will look and play the part of the ultimate Time Attack Club Racer.
The Project is currently underway, and GRIDLIFE will be releasing a full video series on the build from start to finish. Look for updates on our socials throughout the year as this incredible vehicle story comes to life.