The first of two qualifying days is complete at Road America for the 62nd SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® Presented by Sunoco, taking place Sept. 29 through Oct. 5, 2025, in Wisconsin. Each of the 23 classes competing this year had 21-minute sessions on track so contestants could post their best time around the iconic 4.048-mile, 14-turn circuit that has challenged the best road racers from around the world for 70 years.
It was a “Chamber of Commerce” day in Elkhart Lake as conditions were simply wonderful. Skies were blue all Thursday and temperatures peaked in the low 70-degree range. But Runoffs qualifying is only halfway done and tomorrow may bring about different conditions. Nonetheless, current qualifying results, an entry list, event schedule, facility map, and much more can be found at the 2025 Runoffs event webpage button linked below.
2025 Runoffs Homepage
Day 1 Qualifying Leaders
The following list contains drivers who are class leaders after the first day of qualifying for the 2025 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Sunoco at Road America. The provisional results below include driver name, SCCA Region, car, and fastest lap time.
– American Sedan®: Gregory Eaton, Washington DC, Ford Mustang, 2:27.476
– B-Spec: Caleb Patrie, Milwaukee Region, Honda Fit, 2:52.721
– E Production: Jon Brakke, Land O’Lakes Region, BMW Z3, 2:27.293
– F Production: David Strittmatter, Neohio Region, Acura Integra LS, 2:32.449
– H Production: Steve Sargis, Blackhawk Valley Region, Triumph Spitfire, 2:38.785
– Prototype: Lee Alexander, Tennessee Region, Stohr WF1, 2:01.180
– Formula Atlantic®: Hans Peter, Kansas City Region, Swift 016a Mazda, 2:00.923
– Formula Continental®: Brandon Dixon, Alabama Region, Citation US2000, 2:12.332
– Formula Enterprises®2: Franklin Futrelle, Atlanta Region, SCCA Enterprises FE2 Mazda, 2:12.475
– Formula F: Jonathan Kotyk, Buccaneer Region, Swift DB6, 2:24.905
– Formula Vee®: Andrew Abbott, Detroit Region, Vector AM-1, 2:44.101
– GT-1: Tony Ave, Central Carolinas Region, Chevrolet Camaro, 2:01.754
– GT-2: John Atwell, Texas Region, Ford Mustang, 2:12.167
– GT3U: Tony Ave, Central Carolinas Region, Honda Civic, 2:24.807
– Spec Miata: Bobby Gossett, South Carolina Region, Mazda Miata, 2:43.111
– Spec MX-5: Michael Tinis, New York Region, Mazda MX-5, 2:36.477
– Spec Racer® Ford Gen3: Bobby Sak, Detroit Region, SCCA Enterprises SRF3, 2:28.226
– Super Touring® Lite: Mike Taylor, Atlanta Region, Acura Integra, 2:32.245
– Super Touring Under: Peter Cunningham, Milwaukee Region, Honda Civic TCR, 2:23.083
– Touring 1: James Candelaria, Central Florida Region, Chevrolet Corvette, 2:20.677
– Touring 2: Kurt Rezzetano, Philadelphia Region, Ford Mustang GT, 2:23.351
– Touring 3: Marshall Mast, Philadelphia Region, Ford Mustang V6, 2:28.918
– Touring 4: Matt Spicuzzi, Detroit Region, Ford Mustang, 2:32.956
’25 Runoffs Qualifying Results
Last Qualifying Chance Friday
One down, but one big one to go as far as Runoffs qualifying is concerned. Friday qualifying reveals who will lead their respective fields to the green flag over two Hagerty Race Days that decide National Champions within the Summit Racing Equipment SCCA Road Racing Program.
But even more is at stake because Friday is Hawk “Brake-Through Performer” day. One driver from each competition class who makes the biggest improvement in qualifying position from Thursday to Friday receives a free set of Hawk brake pads for street cars, race cars, or tow vehicles. Winners, however, must have posted a qualifying time Thursday to be eligible for this reward.
Of course, Friday evening will see the Tire Rack Pole Award celebration at Road America’s victory circle. Each Tire Rack Pole Award winner receives $500 to spend at Tire Rack. Equally important is the competitive and psychological advantage gained by starting out front. It’s all a race to see who reaches the checkered flag first on their way to victory podium celebrations to uncork and spray a bottle from Mazza Vineyards, the Runoffs’ Official Sparkling Wine supplier for the last decade.
Catch qualifying developments online with live timing/scoring, as well as an audio presentation, found at SCCA.com/live. Announcers Gregg Ginsberg and Dan Bullis are behind microphones to cover qualifying developments, too, which can be heard at SCCA’s Official YouTube Channel.
Get to Road America Now or Regret it Later
The SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Sunoco at Road America just simply can’t be missed. What approaches are two amazing days of competition, along with all the sights, sounds, food, and thrills that are best enjoyed in person.
Spectator tickets are available, and prices are very reasonable for a motorsports event of this magnitude. A three-day pass, which is good Oct. 3-5, is only $80 at the entry gate and includes parking and paddock access. Single-day admission is a deal at $30 for Friday, or $45 for Saturday or Sunday. Anyone 16 years old and younger get in free with a paying adult. SCCA members receive a 20% discount on passes, which you can learn more about at the Runoffs ticket webpage.
Photo: Peter Cunningham, in a Honda Civic, leads the Super Touring Under field after the opening day of qualifying a the 2025 Runoffs.
Photo by Jay Bonvouloir
When Road America’s 14-turn, 4.048-mile circuit went “hot” Thursday morning in Wisconsin during the first day of qualifying for the 62nd SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® Presented by Sunoco, lap times counted toward “Sunoco 260 Thursday” results.
Drivers in each class whose best qualifying time came closest to including .260 have now earned 15 gallons of Sunoco race fuel free for their car. Those on the list below should report to the Sunoco fuel truck behind Road America’s Victory Circle.
Sunoco’s 260 race fuel has been highly regarded for years. Sunoco’s 260 GT is a street-legal (in most states), oxygenated, unleaded gasoline designed for high performance street cars, muscle cars, classics, street rods, motorcycles, and the like.
With a 100-octane rating, Sunoco 260 GT allows increased boost levels in supercharged or turbocharged applications as compared to lower octane “pump” gas. It’s engineered to not harm catalytic converters or oxygen sensors, and contains a comprehensive additive package for greater engine protection and reduced fuel system deposits. It’s also compatible with two-stroke synthetic and mineral-based engine oils, and safe for carbureted and fuel injected engines.
As well as being the presenting sponsor of this year’s Runoffs, Sunoco has also been the Official Fuel of SCCA since 2001. The company has been powering victories on and off the track for more than 100 years, which is why Sunoco is trusted to fuel more than 50 series of racing, driving, and winning — including the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, SCCA Pro Racing®, SVRA, and NASCAR. Sunoco also kept Thursday’s event running at Road America by fueling volunteers and event staff with food and beverages at lunch.
Sunoco 260 Thursday Winners at ’25 Runoffs
Below are the Sunoco 260 Thursday winners for the ’25 Runoffs Presented by Sunoco. Each entry below includes the winning driver’s name, SCCA Region, and the last three digits of their posted time.
– American Sedan®: Michael Kamalian, Atlanta Region, 0.362
– B-Spec: J.B. Swan, New England Region, 0.370
– E Production: Cameron Wogrin, Colorado Region, 0.235
– F Production: Bill Verdien, Milwaukee Region, 0.273
– H Production: Greg Gauper, Milwaukee Region, 0.244
– Prototype: Todd Parks, New England Region, 0.239
– Formula Atlantic®: Dudley Fleck, Iowa Region, 0.204
– Formula Continental®: Hayden Eade, Colorado Region, 0.296
– Formula Enterprises® 2: Tom Burt, Northwest Region, 0.182
– Formula F: Jay Messenger, West Texas Region, 0.252
– Formula Vee®: David Scaler, South Jersey Region, 0.264
– GT-1: David Pintaric, Mahoning Valley Region, 0.231
– GT-2: Brad McAllister, Oregon Region, 0.233
– GT3U: Michael Lewis, San Diego Region, 0.297
– Spec Miata: Francisco Barroso, Central Florida Region, 0.253
– Spec MX-5: Weston Duchak, Central Florida Region, 0.293
– Spec Racer® Ford Gen3: Caleb Roethel, Milwaukee Region, 0.262
– Super Touring® Lite: Mike Taylor, Atlanta Region, 0.245
– Super Touring Under: Peter St. Pierre, Atlanta Region, 0.226
– Touring 1: Hugh Stewart, New England Region, 0.318
– Touring 2: David Newman, Chicago Region, 0.343
– Touring 3: John LoGiudice, Milwaukee Region, 0.264
– Touring 4: Kevin Fryer, Washington DC Region, 0.284
Photo: Brad McAllister was the Sunoco 260 Thursday recipient for the GT-2 class, logging a qualifying time ending in 0.233.
Photo by Jeff Loewe
Road America has been commemorating its 70th anniversary throughout 2025 in various ways. Most certainly, the Sept. 29 through Oct. 5 SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® Presented by Sunoco is part of that celebration in Wisconsin.
An equally momentous anniversary at this year’s Runoffs belongs to Wayne and Pat Foss from Iowa. Sure, the duo is celebrating 25 years of membership since officially joining Sports Car Club of America™ back in 1980, but the couple from SCCA’s Chicago Region is also celebrating 50 years of marriage that very much includes a history with America’s National Park of Speed.
The story begins in the late 1960s when Wayne started watching sports car races as a fan at Road America. In the early 1970s, he dragged along then girlfriend, Pat, to enjoy the Chicago Region June Sprints® at the storied circuit. Later in the ‘70s, Wayne fortuitously came across a coworker that was an SCCA Steward. They talked auto racing for a bit before Wayne was invited to volunteer at a Blackhawk Farms Raceway weekend in Illinois. Wayne accepted the offer, and brought his new wife, Pat, along for the adventure.
Pat recalls her thought at the time was, “I liked the outdoors, and this was something to do with Wayne. So, I said ‘OK, let’s do it.’ Stupid me, I froze to death that weekend but came back and did it again.”
While both Wayne and Pat spent some time in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s competing in autocross, the bulk of their #funwithcars has been dedicated to volunteering at SCCA Road Racing events. In fact, the couple were co-recipients in 2021 of Worker of the Year honors for Start.
The Starter’s Stand is where you’ll find them once again at this year’s Runoffs. However, SCCA Central Division drivers already know this couple well. Whether it be a driver school or Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour weekend — from Road America to Blackhawk Farms or Autobahn Country Club — they’ve been a dependable presence and valued entity in so many ways.
“We got married in ’75 and have not missed a June Sprints since,” Wayne noted.
Flagging corners is where Wayne and Pat began their SCCA adventure. They’ve also spent time in Race Control, Timing & Scoring, and more. Start Stand responsibilities came later, but the voyage built both knowledge and experience along the way.
“We are not special,” Wayne strongly noted when asked about Starter duties. “We are just like all the other volunteers on corners.”
Pat added, “We’re exactly like a corner, but we have a few extra things that the corners don’t do.”
SCCA weekends offered the couple an opportunity to build a whole host of friendships with other volunteers. Those friendships are what keep Wayne and Pat coming back to this very day. Every weekend is another chance for evenings filled with frivolity, laughter, and no shortage of good-natured ribbing around the grill or campfire.
“We have a lot of fun memories,” Pat said. “The camping, the racing, bringing other people up to the races, friends that we made at the races … we’ve got a lot of fond memories together. Even though it has been a lot of work getting ready for those races, unpacking and repacking, we’ve done it all together.”
Get Into the Sport
SCCA is a Club and works hard to open up options for anyone who loves having #funwithcars. While drivers competing for Summit Racing Equipment SCCA Road Racing Program Championships are center stage this week at the Runoffs, there are hundreds of volunteers in action, too, taking advantage of a myriad of opportunities to be involved.
At any SCCA event anywhere in the country, there are countless members acting as motorsports artisans crafting an experience that ensures races run smoothly and safely. They also get up close to the action, often mingling with drivers and getting exceptional access to fantastic cars. SCCA members can be found in Registration, the Control Tower, Tech, on Grid, Flagging corners, and nearly everywhere else around a circuit.
Interested in learning more? Just walk up to an SCCA Volunteer at any event and say “hello.” They’ll be happy to clue you in on how to get involved. A bunch more information can be found by clicking the link below.
Get Into the Action
Photo: Pat and Wayne Foss atop the Starter’s Stand at Road America during the 2025 SCCA National Championship Runoffs
Photo by Andy Howe
Under blue skies with temperatures expected to top out in the mid 70-degree range, the first of two qualifying days is already underway at Road America for the 62nd SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® Presented by Sunoco. Each of 23 car classes competing this year will have a 21-minute session on course today, giving racers the chance to produce their best lap around the legendary 4.048-mile, 14-turn circuit that curls through the region’s rolling Kettle Moraine hills.
Taking place Sept. 29 through Oct. 5, 2025, in Elkhart Lake, WI, the Runoffs brings together some of the best drivers from around the country to compete in winner-take-all contests that crown National Champions within the Summit Racing Equipment SCCA Road Racing Program.
Fans can follow qualifying developments online Thursday and Friday, Oct. 2-3, as competitors march toward the Tire Rack Pole Award. Live timing/scoring, as well as an audio presentation, can be found at SCCA.com/live. Announcers Gregg Ginsberg and Dan Bullis are behind microphones to cover qualifying developments, too, which can also be heard at SCCA’s Official YouTube Channel.
2025 Runoffs Timing & Scoring
Sunoco 260 Thursday
This opening day of qualifying is “Sunoco 260 Thursday.” Drivers in each class whose best qualifying time comes closest to including .260 will earn 15 gallons of Sunoco race fuel free for their car. A list of winners will be published to SCCA.com by 8 a.m. Central Time on Friday. Those same winners will also receive official confirmation via the email address they supplied during Runoffs registration, as well as instructions for retrieving their reward.
Sunoco’s 260 race fuel has been highly regarded for years. Sunoco’s 260 GT is a street-legal (in most states), oxygenated, unleaded gasoline designed for high performance street cars, muscle cars, classics, street rods, motorcycles, and the like.
With a 100-octane rating, Sunoco 260 GT allows increased boost levels in supercharged or turbocharged applications as compared to lower octane “pump” gas. It’s engineered to not harm catalytic converters or oxygen sensors, and contains a comprehensive additive package for greater engine protection and reduced fuel system deposits. It’s also compatible with two-stroke synthetic and mineral-based engine oils, and safe for carbureted and fuel injected engines.
As well as being the presenting sponsor of this year’s Runoffs, Sunoco has also been the Official Fuel of SCCA since 2001. The company has been powering victories on and off the track for more than 100 years, which is why Sunoco is trusted to fuel more than 50 series of racing, driving, and winning — including the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, SCCA Pro Racing®, SVRA, and NASCAR. Sunoco also helps keep Thursday’s event running at Road America by fueling volunteers and event staff with food and beverages at lunch.
Thursday Evening’s “Rock the Block Party”
When on-track action simmers down late Thursday afternoon, that doesn’t mean the day’s excitement is done. Instead, the fun percolates back up at 6 p.m. with a “Rock the Block Party” centered around Road America’s Victory Circle in the paddock.
America’s National Park of Speed takes on a festival vibe with food, folks, games, music, and beverages during this annual Runoffs gathering. The New England Region and Inside the SCCA podcast have teamed up to dole out brats, grilled cheese, and beers from Wisconsin. Chris Taylor Racing — in conjunction with Cross Thread and Goodyear — will be serving up the same. The Prod Party will have Mexican food, and SCCA Women on Track plans to offer some pulled pork.
Not enough free food and drinks for you? Well, SCCA’s National Staff will also be dishing out chili, Mazda Motorsports looks to hold a cornhole competition alongside beer, and SCCA’s Central Division has dessert covered with ice cream and cake. SCCA’s Tech Team will hold some games, and don’t forget the Oddball draw/race going down in the pedestrian tunnel.
The SCCA Gear tent, located next to “Rock the Block Party” confines and filled with tons of branded swag, will be open until 8 p.m. Thursday night, too. That’s a terrific opportunity for volunteers to redeem their $15 gift certificate on some really cool stuff to remember the 62nd SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Sunoco in Wisconsin.
Not Too Late to Get to Road America
The SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Sunoco at Road America shouldn’t be missed. The aromas, sights, sounds, and thrills are best enjoyed in person, and spectator ticket prices are very reasonable for a motorsports event of this magnitude.
A three-day pass, which is good Oct. 3-5, is only $80 at the entry gate and includes parking and paddock access. Single-day admission is a deal at $30 for Friday, or $45 for Saturday or Sunday. Anyone 16 years old and younger gets in free with a paying adult. SCCA members get a 20% discount on passes, which you can learn more about at the Runoffs ticket webpage.
Photo: Peyton Long on track at Road America in the No. 52 Spec Racer®® Ford Gen3 car
Photo by Andy Howe
