If you’re reading this, you probably know “#SoloNatsHasStarted” is already circulating the socials. Still, the truth is, there’s unfinished business to take care of first.

Don’t jump into four days of autocross runs and skip right over the 2025 Tire Rack SCCA® ProSolo® Finale, taking place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-31. This is, after all, where the Johnson-Clark Johnson and Fletcher Cups are handed out.

Plus, if rock-and-roll is the theme for this year’s Sept. 1-5 Tire Rack SCCA Solo® National Championships, then the ProSolo Finale has to be the “rockumentary,” at least, because when it comes to the contenders for the JCJ Cup, this one goes to 11.

Actually, it goes to 111.

Turns out, that’s the number of points leader Billy Davis has entering the Finale. With 57 points available (up to 12 for qualifying, up to 45 for the Super Challenge), that leaves 10 drivers mathematically alive in the battle for the JCJ Cup.

Up top in those standings is Davis, who is in danger of trampling over the field like they were an 18-inch model of Stonehenge. He has a 15-point lead over Daniel McCelvey, second in the points, and is 30 points ahead of Taylour Wargo, sitting third. Yes, it’s been that great of a season for Davis, with wins at Toledo and Lincoln (nee Burns Flat) in his scoring column. If he qualifies for the Super Challenge Presented by Vitour, he’ll be tough to beat. If he doesn’t? All bets are off.

Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It’s just not really widely reported. The chances of the 22 contenders in the Fletcher Cup during the Ladies Shootout spontaneously combusting isn’t likely, however.

What is likely is that the battle for the Fletcher Cup won’t be decided until just a couple of runs remain. With that many drivers still in the fight, the first trick will be to make the Ladies Challenge Presented by Vitour. Once there, it’ll be a battle to last as long as possible. The reason? Meredith Brown leads the way with the same 111 points that Davis has in the JCJ Cup, but hot on her heels are Holly Schwedler and Kim Whitener, both over 100 points. Nicole Wong, Geraghty Anne Ellis, and Meredith Bunsawat are all over 90 points, ready to pounce as well.

Here’s the points race:

ProSolo Points Race

Even if you’re not in Lincoln for the ProSolo Finale, don’t feel like you’re missing out. You can follow along from home by clicking the live timing and live audio banner at the top of SCCA.com — or get there directly from this article by clicking here.

For those who are on site at Lincoln Airpark in Nebraska already, we’re reminded of a quote from famed rock and roll keyboardist Viv Savage: Have a good time, all the time.

ProSolo Finale Event Info

Photo by Nikki Edwards

(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.)

The Sept. 1-5, 2025, Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® National Championships is here, and Inside the SCCA podcast host Brian Bielanski is diving deep into what makes the largest amateur motorsports event in the U.S. so special.

On this episode, Brian sits down with Rick Myers, SCCA’s Director of Rally & Solo, and dives into everything from course design to paddock parties. This year, 1,300-plus drivers head to Lincoln, NE, for six minutes of pure competition — and countless hours of community, fun, and memories.

Discover what it’s all about, then make plans to attend in 2026!

Or, check out the audio-only version of the podcast:

The Trans Am® Series presented by Pirelli has announced its 2026 schedule for its 60th-anniversary season. As the longest-running professional road racing series in North America celebrates six decades of competition, the National Championship will visit 10 bucket list venues across the United States and Canada, while the Western Championship will feature a five-race schedule at three iconic tracks.

The 12-race National Championship calendar will continue to be sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing® and includes a return to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway after a two-year absence, along with many competitor and fan-favorite venues from past seasons. Two doubleheader events are also on the schedule at Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen International, giving fans at those popular tracks four races in a weekend between the TA/GT classes and the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series.

The Western Championship will join the National Championship for two events next season, while hosting one standalone doubleheader.

The National Championship will begin its 60th-anniversary season as it has since 2013, at the birthplace of Trans Am, Sebring International Raceway (Feb. 26-March 1). The season-opener will be preceded by a two-day Sebring test (Jan. 21-22). Sebring is the track where the series, originally named the Trans-American Sedan® Championship, made its debut on March 25, 1966, and the historic venue has hosted 31 Trans Am races over the past 59 years.

After Sebring, Trans Am will travel to Road Atlanta (March 12-15). The series will then head west to Sonoma Raceway (April 23-26) for a doubleheader event with the Western Championship, hosting two TA/GT and two CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series races in one weekend. Next, is a trip to Lime Rock Park for its longstanding tradition of racing on Memorial Day Weekend (May 21-23).

In the next round, the series will return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time since 2023 (June 18-21), which will go back-to-back with Road America the following weekend (June 25-28). The series then heads to Watkins Glen International for a summer doubleheader (July 16-19). Teams will head North of the border to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Sept. 3-6) to participate in the Labour Day Weekend Sprints before the penultimate race of the season will be held at VIRginia International Raceway (Sept. 17-20). Teams will visit Circuit of The Americas (Nov. 5-8) for a season finale combination event with the Western Championship. The weekend will be capped off with the series’ year-end awards gala.

2026 Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli National Championship Schedule

The 2025 Western Championship schedule kicks off its 10th season of competition with a doubleheader combination event with the National Championship at Sonoma Raceway (April 23-26), providing two races each for the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series and TA/TA Cup/XGT/SGT/GT classes.

Drivers return to action in the fall for a standalone doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (Oct. 2-4). As in seasons past, the schedule will conclude at Circuit of The Americas (Nov. 5-8) for a championship weekend with the National Championship. Western competitors will be celebrated at the awards gala that Sunday.

2026 Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Western Championship Schedule

“I am really happy with the quality of tracks that we have for 2026,” said Trans Am President Andy Lally. “Trans Am released their best schedule ever in 2025, and to be able to improve upon that by having our Trans Am Series class winners kiss the bricks at Indianapolis is just icing on the cake. That track is a crown jewel on any series’ schedule. Additionally, in all of my years in motorsports, it’s tough to remember a time when racing did not get more expensive each year. We listened to our teams, who expressed concerns about rising travel expenses, and we are experimenting with two doubleheader weekends at great tracks in an effort to deliver the same amount of racing, while reducing travel costs.”

For more information, head to Trans Am’s website.

Photo by Chris Clark, courtesy Trans Am Series

Emy Kissick is quickly making a name for herself in the competitive world of road racing. In this feature, Emmy shares her fast-paced journey from attending track days to earning her racing license and competing in her first Spec Miata race in June 2023. Her dedication and raw talent were soon rewarded when she won the prestigious 2024 Mazda Shootout at Miami Homestead Speedway, earning a $50,000 scholarship from Mazda to fuel her 2025 racing season.

Beyond the trophies, Emmy reflects on the intellectual and physical challenges of motorsports, from adapting to new tracks every weekend to finding the perfect racing line. She highlights the crucial support of her coaches and mentors, and discusses the adrenaline-fueled joy of the competitive chase. Emmy also opens up about her experience as a woman in the sport, emphasizing the welcoming community at the SCCA® and Mazda’s active commitment to supporting female race car drivers.