Leon Drake preps for his Saturday afternoon runs with his Porscharu 914.
BBQ bliss. Competitors dig into mouthwatering barbecue at the buffet table at SCCA's National Office in Topeka.
Hugs for the champ! Christian Retterer congratulates Jim Rowland as the pair takes the top two spots in Prepared Front.
It's a 1-2 finish for the Drake-owned Porscharu 914, but this time Jason Fuller piloted the car to the Championship.
When luxury meets llama. Somehow that feels right for RallyCross.
In the world of RallyCross, even the flowers bloom amidst the dirt and tractors.
With clear skies, the morning sun was especially strong both days in Topeka, KS
Ooooh shiny!
Proactive course changes in RallyCross prevent major safety issues. Leon Drake adjusts the course to keep the event moving and competitors safe.
Dirt + Cone.
One sticker summing up all we need to know about the car's owner.
Chief Steward Ed Trudeau got to sample Saturday's course during a safety run on Friday afternoon. He gave it two thumbs up!
Reflecting true Subaru rally spirit -- the Rally Pig.
Pushed to the Limit: A tire de-beaded from its wheel, a testament to the challenges of RallyCross.
A quick stop at the scanner, then it's time to run!
This perfect pair of poodles were on duty to support Gonzo San Miguel's efforts.
Jim Rowland labeled himself as a RallyCross Fun-Haver and it couldn't be more accurate for the PF Champion!
Crocheting at a RallyCross? Why not?!
The True Grit Award recognizes an outstanding effort in either competing in or organizing the RallyCross National Championships. Event Chair and Director of Rally/Solo Rick Myers was presented the award Sunday afternoon in recognition of his hard work and commitment to making the event a success.
Every flower must grow through dirt, and every RallyCross car must, too.
First-time Champion Brad Turnbull slings the dirt in his Stock Front Ford Fiesta ST.
On course video is always fun to watch, but we expect this angle from atop the Sanford/Hamilton GTI is especially cool.
A great race. Shawn Roberts congratulates Draco Withington on his championship after a last-run shakeup in the class.
Competitors from next door and all over came out to play at this year's RallyCross Nationals -- 22 states were represented!
Class Inspection is not only a chance for competitors to take a look at the other cars in their class, but also to catch up with old friends.
Stock Front driver Hal Denham kicks up a trail of dirt out on course.
Grid ready. Helmets and essential gear stand poised in the grid, ready for adrenaline-fueled action to unfold.
The results will show that Keith Lightfoot won in a '94 Chevette, but we know what he was really driving.
Wearing a badge of honor after conquering the terrain at the SCCA RallyCross National Championship.
This year's weather was absolutely perfect for playing in the fields!
nuff said.
Jan Gerber readies Steve Ducharme's Mitsubishi Evo for competition with a fresh set of numbers.
Worth it! Draco Withington ripped the bumper off his MR2 Spyder on the final run, but jumped from third to first in Prepared Rear to take the win!
Unleashing the Mythical Beast: This happy unicorn adds a touch of magic to the Roberts/Orgler Miata.
Paws and Pistons: This RallyCrosser and his four-legged co-pilot are ready to rev up the excitement.
Ed Trudeau introduces the event's chiefs during the drivers meeting. From Left to Right: Keith Lightfoot - Safety, David Capesius - Workers, Josh Armantrout - Protest, Warren Elliott - Grid, Rick Myers - Event Chair.
Call him 5-time! ZB Lorenc takes home the Modified Front Championship in his VW Golf GTI.
Active aero in RallyCross? We're reminded of another impressive car that hailed from Texas.
Yes, even Porsches can play in the dirt with SCCA -- two of them this year!
It may not have survived the event without a mechanical, but the Cadillac-powered Isuzu piloted by Jon Olschewski and Kent Hamilton is always a crowd favorite.
As the temperatures rose on Sunday morning, workers shed their layers and embraced the warmer weather after a chilly Saturday.
A cone on Saturday afternoon had Edwin Cunill leading Prepared All heading into the final day, but Mark Hill came out strong to retake the lead and the championship.
Thanks to our Heartland Motorsports Park hosts, bleachers were available for spectators to watch the action.
It's never too early to instill a love of motorsports in the next generation.
The biggest topic of discussion during Stock Front's class inspection was the choice of vehicle. Ken Krenk's Volvo C30 was definitely the most unexpected vehicle in grid.
Nom, nom, nom, cones.
Just because it's going to get dirty doesn't mean you can't have a little fun with the details on your RallyCross car.
ZB Lorenc's GTI is one angry little V Dub.
RallyCross competitors tune in for the driver's meeting, and get ready to conquer the course.
After a mechanical failure on the Isuzu, Kent Hamilton gets acclimated to Mark Macoubrie's Subaru WRX STi
Eat. Sleep. RallyCross. Warren Elliott and Hal Denham traveled all the way from New England Region to join us in Topeka!
Timing Manager Carmen Rowlands was excited to demonstrate the staging lights during Friday's driver's meeting
Hoses were used for a portion of timing again this year, and it's a good thing considering the dust being kicked up all weekend!
Eyes up! Jamison Whisenhunt is shown a red flag due to an issue for another competitor on course.
Make it four RallyCross National Championships for Prepared All winner Mark Hill!
Andrew Benagh, Solo Administrative Manager, preps his class letters before making his first ever RallyCross run.
When the dust settles, the winners are named. Here's the hardware they took home!
RallyCrosser in the making: a young girl with wide-eyed wonder and boundless energy.
Jim Rowland describes his final run to Keith Lightfoot after claiming the Prepared Front Championship.
Chief of Grid, Warren Elliott, instructs a grid worker in procedures for the next heat.
A dust devil appears as the wind picks up the freshly-slug dust on course.
It doesn't matter how you get the car to the event, as long as you get it there.
A new championship and a successful event - ZB Lorenc and Ed Trudeau celebrate at the conclusion of the weekend.
Texas in the house!
David Capesius and Greg Cheney discuss the Prepared Front entry during Friday's Class Inspection.
SCCA President and CEO welcomes RallyCross National Championship competitors to the National office in Topeka, KS for a celebration dinner Friday ahead of the event.
After a mechanical issue leading up to his second run, David Capesius jumped into Christian Retterer's Acura, uncovering a clutch issue on that car. Capesius was able to replace his broken axle, and Retterer's Acura continued the event with a single driver.
Battery: secured.
Back-to-back wins in Stock Front for Tim Thompson and his Focus RS, the lone hatchback in the class!
Rick Myers, Director of Rally and Solo, channels his farmer spirit as he preps the course surface for the afternoon runs.
Stock All competitors discuss their vehicles as Class Inspection wraps up.
Even the smallest crew members brought the good vibes for their favorite drivers!
Conquering the cone chaos. This car wears its RallyCross spirit with pride.
That's close! Jim Rowland takes the Prepared Front win by the narrowest margin in the event, just 0.346sec.
Consider the task at hand. As soon as the helmet goes on, it's showtime.
No headlights needed, but Chris Endres' GMC Typhoon did need plenty of fresh air to breathe.
Seems fitting for this year's event.
They came to the right place. #nailedit
Caleb Warren desperately tried to secure the throttle body and intake before his final run of the weekend.
ZB Lorenc debuted his new rear suspension design at this event after just finishing it this week.
Fixtures of SCCA RallyCross, Todd and Valerie Briley once again represented Colorado Region in Mod All, finishing 2nd and 10th respectively in the event's largest class.
These two furry friends are captivated by the action... the love for speed in the dirt knows no bounds.
Keith Lightfoot said that he didn't really want to bring the Corvette, but the Datsun he'd been working on wasn't done. With a 14+ second margin of victory, it seems the car was up to the challenge.
Todd Wicker surveys the Modified Rear competition before Saturday afternoon runs.
All eyes and ears focused on Ed Trudeau's driver's meeting!
The Thompson/Seelig Focus RS had a de-bead on its last run, but it still needed to be fixed as the car was offered to Jan Gerber to take his last run after a mechanical failure on the Evo.
Chris Endres receives congratulations from fellow champs following his Modified All victory.
Brad Turnbull poses after securing his Stock Front Championship!
A Corvette, on all-terrain tires, at a RallyCross. Maybe now we've seen everything.
Modified All competitors discuss Josh Campfield's Subaru WRX as the sun sets on Friday's festivities.
Best beard and best time! Brad Turnbull finished the weekend as the new Stock Front Champion.
Tim Thompson receives a congratulatory hug when the dust settles.
Beware the Typhoon! Chris Endres took the Modified All Championship by nearly 11 seconds.
The father and son team of Jim and Joey Green are having #funwithcars despite a not-to-plan RallyCross Nationals. They brought their Solo Spec Coupe autocross car while their RallyCross car is down, and still had a great time!
Mark Hill waits at the line as the first dust plumes of the weekend are kicked up on the course.
Jason Fuller thanks car-owner Leon Drake for the codrive after the pair went 1-2 in Modified Rear, with Fuller emerging as the champion.
Sporting dirt handprints, proudly.
Draco Withington goes back-to-back in Prepared Rear with last-run heroics!
Competitors help finish a tire swap so Edwin Cunill could focus on the getting the run he needed.
Fueling up for the thrills: RallyCross Nationals competitors savor a delicious barbecue and a bit of bench racing before the event kicks into full swing.
Stock All Champion Tim Thompson poses with wife Crisanne following competition.
It's no Honda... Bob Seelig joined Tim Thompson in the Stock All Ford Focus RS for Nationals, and pulled down a trophy!