There have been a few additions to the 2018 Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® Match Tour and Championship Tour contingency sponsorship program. A full rundown of contingencies can be viewed at https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-contingency. Many opportunities require pre-registration with SCCA and/or with the sponsoring company. Details and instructions to register for each of these programs are available at the SCCA Solo contingency webpage. It is the responsibility of each competitor to make sure they are in compliance with each program for which they would like to enroll.
The list below of contingency partners is for both Match Tour and Championship Tour participants.
– Hawk Performance, Official Brake Products of SCCA (Platinum — All Classes)
Eligible Classes: 1st-$100 certificate, 2nd-$75 certificate, 3rd-$50 certificate
– Bridgestone (Select Classes)
Eligible Classes: 1st- $200 2nd- $150 3rd- $100
– Falken Tire (Select Classes)
Eligible Classes: 1st- $300 2nd- $200 3rd- $100
– BFGoodrich Tires (Select Classes)
Eligible Classes: 1st- 2 tires 2nd- 1 tire
– Hoosier Racing Tire(Select Classes)
Eligible Classes: 1st- 2 tires 2nd- 1 tire
– Mazda North American Operations (Select Classes)
All Classes: 1st- $250 2nd- $150 3rd- $130 4th- $120 5th- $110 6th- $100
– MINI USA (Select Classes)
Eligible Classes: 1st- $250 2nd- $100 3rd- $50
– Nexen Tire USA (Select Classes)
Eligible Classes: 1st- $300 2nd- $200 3rd- $100 4th- $50 5th- $50
– Solo Performance Specialties (Ladies Index)
Over All Ladies Index: 1st- $100 2nd- $75 3rd- $50 4th- $40 5th- $30
Again, it is the responsibility of each driver to make sure they are eligible to receive any contingency awards in which they are interested. Be sure to check each requirement for each program by clicking here. Additional background on Tire Rack SCCA Match Tour is available at https://www.scca.com/solo, and information about Tire Rack SCCA Championship Tour can be found at https://www.scca.com/pages/championship-tour.
The Sports Car Club of America learned this morning of the passing of Marc Gerstein, a 2007 inductee to the SCCA Hall of Fame. A member of the Club since 1968, Gerstein was a longtime fixture in the Philadelphia Region.
One of the fathers of the SCCA Solo program, Gerstein was at the forefront of safety programs for both Solo II and what is now known as the Time Trials program. Throughout the years, he had been an active participant in Solo, Hillclimbs and Road Racing, holding official licenses in all three programs. For his service, Gerstein received the Solo Cup in 1978 and was the 2004 recipient of the Woolf Barnato Award.
Howard Duncan, SCCA’s Senior Director of Rally/Solo, said, “Marc was such an important and influential part of the Solo program and a fixture at National Conventions for decades. He was very often the one to have the opening question at Board of Directors Town Hall meetings, and it was usually the most probing question of the day. He also had a very funny, self-depreciating sense of humor.”
It’s indeed a sad day for the SCCA, and the Club wishes to sincerely thank Marc for all he has done. While his presence will be sorely missed, his impact will still be felt each weekend as autocross participants across the country head out to have a safe and fun experience playing with cars.
In this episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual, Jacob Meuth explores the exciting and accessible world of autocrossing specifically within the Classic American Muscle (CAM) class. If you have ever wondered what makes American muscle cars so engaging on a technical course, this video provides a perfect introduction to the basics. Jacob breaks down the fundamental aspects of the CAM class, explaining how these iconic vehicles perform in an autocross environment and why this category has become a favorite among enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned racer looking to switch disciplines or a newcomer curious about how your muscle car would handle on a track, this overview covers the essential elements that define the CAM experience. You will learn about the spirit of the class, the focus on driver skill, and the unique camaraderie that defines this segment of the Sport Car Club of America community. By emphasizing the fun and inclusive nature of the program, the video encourages viewers to get out and enjoy the performance capabilities of their cars in a safe and structured setting. Tune in to discover how you can get started and join the vibrant community of drivers having fun with cars.
