Each year, SCCA® Women on Track distributes thousands of dollars in scholarships to women looking to advance their motorsports dreams. For 2026, the overall scholarship total tallies to $11,500, exceeding last year’s offering and greatly extending the reach of this essential program.
From Solo® to RoadRally, RallyCross®, Road Racing, Time Trials, and volunteering, these scholarships aid women in a variety of competition types, offering financial support that enables them to participate on a level they may otherwise not be able to.
Scholarship applications are being now. Some scholarships have an application deadline of Jan. 15, 2026, while the deadline for other scholarships is May 31, 2026. Applying for the scholarships, meanwhile, couldn’t be easier.
For 2026, the following scholarships will be presented:
Road Racing Driver’s School Scholarship
Two women will be presented with $1,000 scholarships to assist in their attendance of an SCCA competition Drivers’ School. The application deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 15, 2026.
Runoffs® Volunteer Scholarship
Two recipients will receive $500 each to assist in their event-related expenses. The application deadline for this scholarship is May 31, 2026.
RallyCross Scholarship
A pair of $500 scholarships will be presented to assist in expenses associated with attending either the 2026 RallyCross National Championship or a RallyCross Divisional Challenge event. The application deadline for this scholarship is May 31, 2026.
Time Trials Scholarship
Two applicants will each receive a $500 scholarship to put toward attending a Time Attack Challenge weekend, while one additional recipient will be presented with $1,000 to put toward attending the Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials National Championship. The application deadline for the Time Attack Challenge portion of this scholarship is Jan. 15, 2026. The application deadline for the Time Trials National Championship portion is May 31, 2026.
RoadRally Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to assist in the attendance of the 2026 United States RoadRally Challenge®. The application deadline for this scholarship is May 31, 2026.
Wendi Allen Solo Scholarship
Offered in conjunction with Mazda, three recipients will be offered $1,500 scholarships in support of their travel to Tire Rack SCCA National Solo events and/or the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships. The application deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 15, 2026.
Applicants needn’t be a member of the Sports Car Club of America™ to apply for any of the SCCA Women on Track scholarships, although it may be a requirement for event participation.
Details regarding all of these scholarships can be found by using the application form below.
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Keep up with the latest SCCA Women on Track news via its webpage on SCCA.com and on the SCCA Women on Track Facebook page.
How You Can Help SCCA Women on Track
Funding for SCCA Women on Track initiatives comes from the SCCA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support the Sports Car Club of America by providing inclusive opportunities for motorsports competition, safety, education, and historical preservation through such programs as Tire Rack Street Survival, VETMotorsports, SCCA Women on Track, SCCA Archives, and more.
Head to the SCCA Foundation’s website to discover more about the not-for-profit charitable organization, along with how you can earmark donations for the program of your choice.
In 2024, Spec MX-5 (SMX) became a National Championship Runoffs® eligible class for SCCA® Road Racing competition, largely retaining the ruleset that drivers were familiar with when the series raced as its own Mazda-led class. That year witnessed ultracompetitive competition throughout all of Summit Racing Equipment SCCA Road Racing, with many Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour and U.S. Majors Tour® races coming down to the wire. SMX closed 2024 third in U.S. Majors Tour participation, bested only by Spec Miata and Spec Racer® Ford Gen3. The class certainly came out of the gates blazing, with a solid 2025 competition season cementing the class as one of SCCA’s best.
Since 2024, the Sports Car Club of America™ has worked closely with Mazda Motorsports to evaluate the SMX parts, rules, and performance envelope, with the two most recently coming together to assess whether it was time for the class to move to another tire.
With tire testing complete, it was determined that starting with the 2026 competition season, Spec MX-5 would move from the current Toyo RR dry and Toyo RA1 wet, to the Hoosier brand.
What to Know
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, new SMX Hoosier tires will be used in all Hoosier Super Tour, U.S. Majors Tour, and Regional SCCA events for Spec MX-5 competition. The 2025-spec Toyo Tires may also be used at Conference Majors and Regional events through April 30, 2026. The current agreement places Hoosier as the exclusive tire supplier for the Spec MX-5 class for the 2026 to 2028 Summit Racing Equipment SCCA Road Racing seasons.
“Hoosier’s long-term commitment to amateur motorsports is well known, and we’re pleased to have them as a partner to help drive the Spec MX-5 class into the future,” said SCCA Vice President of Road Racing Eric Prill. “The transition plan from Toyos to Hoosiers mimics spec tire transitions that have been done within other classes, allowing drivers and teams the opportunity to use up any existing tires they may have before moving onto the new tire.”
The new 225/40ZR17 SMX dry compound Hoosier has a cold durometer of 60. Its unique rubber formula accepts temperature quickly, has a wide operating range, and delivers a consistent performance curve throughout a race stint.
“We’re proud to expand our partnership with the SCCA through the development of a purpose-built tire for Spec MX-5 competition,” said Paul Menting, VP Sales, Hoosier Racing Tire. “Our engineering team worked to design a compound and construction that delivers consistent performance, durability, and predictability, which are key for a competitive spec platform. This collaboration represents our continued commitment to supporting grassroots motorsports with a cost-effective tire that delivers the consistent performance and reliability racers expect from Hoosier.”
Testing showed that the structure of the Hoosier SMX tire translates to an intuitive feel behind the wheel, with test drivers noting a distinct level of confidence, underscoring the SMX tire’s exceptional handling characteristics over curbs and predictability at the limit.
The accompanying 215/40R17 SMXW wet tire is tread-molded for rain use and fitted with the same compound as the well-respected and race proven SMW rain used in Spec Miata competition.
The Selection Process
The new Hoosier SMX tire was selected following an extensive evaluation process that began with a request for proposal (RFP) from multiple tire manufacturers in early 2025. After evaluating the submissions, a track test was conducted with the three tire finalists before the ultimate recommendation was made via SCCA’s Club Racing Board and SCCA staff, being approved by the SCCA Board of Directors.
The on-track evaluation process involved multiple top-tier test drivers in a controlled test that simulated typical SCCA race weekends. Data and driver feedback were gathered and evaluated to compare the tire options. Beyond on-track performance, tire pricing, distribution methods, and competitor support were also considerations.
“There were several good options to consider and, ultimately, the characteristics of the Hoosier tires best fit the needs of the SMX cars and class, which includes drivers coming directly from karting all the way through seasoned veterans,” Prill noted. “Combined with the price point, contingency program, and at-event support, Hoosier will make for a great partner for the SMX drivers and teams.”
Pricing and Contingency
The MSRP for the SMX and SMXW tires for 2026 are $290 and $305, respectively, plus tax and shipping costs.
Hoosier will support the class in a variety of ways, including a contingency program that will see payouts for drivers in Hoosier Super Tours, U.S. Majors Tours, Conference Championships, and at the National Championship Runoffs.
Details will be posted at a later date.
The new SMX and SMXW tires are in stock and available for purchase through Hoosier Racing Tire’s distributors. A complete list of locations can be found at hoosiertire.com.
Photo by Jon Krolewicz
