SCCA® Track Night in America® Driven by Tire Rack has been known to bring you a deal or two throughout the years, but this August, the claws are coming out with Hawk Performance and Track Night swooping in with a sweet, sweet discount.

The deal isn’t complicated, either. If, during the month of August, you register for a Track Night in America event while using the discount code AUGUSTHAWK25 at checkout, you’ll save $25 on that entry fee. That discount transforms Track Night’s already amazingly low price for an evening on the track into an utterly screaming deal.

If you’re an SCCA member, you’ll automatically receive another $20 off. (Not a member? Join now!)

Wait, you’ve not heard of Track Night? For shame! Here’s the elevator pitch: With little more than around $170, an approved helmet (which you can purchase here), and a street legal car, Track Night puts you on track (at some of the best racetracks in America) for multiple low-stress, non-timed sessions with coaches on hand to ensure everyone has a good time.

You a nervous rookie? Hawk’s connection with Track Night runs deep, with Hawk’s Novice Experience ensuring even the most green drivers leave with a smile.

Got more questions about Track Night? This link will get you started.

What’s Stopping You?

Now that you know how to get one of the best deals on track time around, let’s stop for a moment (oh yes I did) and look at the company that’s making this month’s deal possible.

Hawk has been producing top-notch performance brake pads since 1991, keeping skilled driving enthusiasts like you and hack-jobs like me safe on the street and track. With its extensive lineup of products — ranging from the street-going HPS, HPS 5.0, and Performance Ceramic pads to LTS light truck applications to motorsports solutions via its proven DTCs and Endurance selection, plus much more — if you’ve got a vehicle, chances are Hawk has something that’ll fit your calipers.

Hawk has also been the Official Brake Products Partner of SCCA since 2003.

Most recently, Hawk announced an autocross-specific pad called the HPX. Designed with the help of top-level autocrossers, HPX pads take autocross to the next level with pads engineered specifically to conquer the autocross course.

Learn all about Hawk Performance’s brake lineup on its website.

A Screaming Deal

Got brake pad questions? Hawk’s FAQ is truly invaluable.

What’s NOT invaluable is the $25 Track Night discount offered by Hawk in August. Its value is exactly $25. The joy it’ll bring you once you’re on track — now THAT’s immeasurable!

Click the link below to find a Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack near you, then remember to swoop in with the discount code AUGUSTHAWK25 at checkout to save $25.

Find a Track Night

Photo by Kirk Myhre

(Looking for an inside line on the Club? “Inside the SCCA” is a podcast that features interviews with the Club’s leading personalities, but it’s not owned by SCCA®. Instead, it’s an independent media outlet managed by Rule 15 Productions and hosted by longtime SCCA member and journalist Brian Bielanski. He uses the Club’s name with permission.)

On episode 234 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, podcast host Brian Bielanski speaks with Keri Anderson, a data and electronics specialist. Together, they dig into race car data acquisition for newbies. Keri has some suggestions for entry level tools, and they talk about how to use those tools to help us go faster.

It’s easy to see why her positive outlook and passion for showing people how to get the most out of data make her a sought-after coach and data cruncher. If you’re thinking about getting into data, this is the episode for you.

Or, listen to the audio-only version:

 

In this installment of the SCCA® Shop Manual presented by Hoosier, we explore how diversifying your motorsports experience can accelerate your development as a driver. Many enthusiasts from the
Sports Car Club of America™
Sports Car Club of America community find themselves sticking strictly to either autocross or track days, but limiting yourself to a single discipline can create blind spots in your skill set. By cross-training across these different formats, you can gain a more comprehensive understanding of car control, vehicle dynamics, and advanced driving techniques.

We join John Hunter, an SCCA veteran whose motorsports journey began on the autocross course, as he discusses his decision to incorporate Time Attack into his regular schedule. Through his firsthand experience, you will learn how the precision required for autocross complements the high-speed demands of Time Attack, ultimately making you a faster and more well-rounded driver in both environments. This video breaks down the unique benefits of each discipline and shows how the lessons learned on the cones can directly translate to improvements on the track. Whether you are a seasoned racer looking to shave off those crucial tenths of a second or a newcomer trying to figure out which path to take, this episode provides essential insights for reaching your full potential behind the wheel.