From day one, the Club Spec concept was all about having as much fun as possible, in as many places as possible, with as many people as possible — with that, anything was possible. With the “build once, participate anywhere” mentality, Club Spec went from concept to reality in three months, with the contenders being narrowed down to the NC Mazda MX-5 and S197 Ford Mustang by late 2023, with affordable and durable performance packages making them the Club Spec cars we’ve come to love. Even then, SCCA® knew the work wasn’t done, as votes from the membership indicated there was interest in a variety of cars to receive the Club Spec treatment. With that, Club Spec introduces the Porsche 718.

Looks like it’s time to buy a Cayman or Boxster this holiday season so you’re ready to compete when the class becomes an official class in 2027.

“Club Spec was received well by the membership, and over the course of the last two years, we’ve seen a number of MX-5s and Mustangs built and used in SCCA autocross, Time Attack competition, and at SCCA Targa events, as well as at Track Night in America® events — now it’s time to add to the Club Spec fleet,” said SCCA Vice President of Experiential Programs Heyward Wagner. “Early on, we conducted a poll to see which cars people were interested in seeing become Club Spec cars; of those the MX-5 and Mustang were definite winners, but there was still a sizable contingent asking for the Porsche Cayman and Boxster.”

The 718 model was chosen over the 987 and 981 due to the 718 being available both on the used car market as well as through Porsche dealerships as a new vehicle.

“The 718 Cayman and Boxster are kind of at this perfect crossroad where the chassis has been around for a while, but it’s also current, meaning parts support will be plentiful for years to come,” Heyward added. “Also, an analysis showed that while the 718 has a higher up-front purchase price compared to the 987 and 981, being a newer model, the long-term costs of the 718 should prove to be less.”

Because Porsche is Porsche, the 718 chassis covers many model years, vehicle trims, and engine configurations — Club Spec will include a specific combination of those.

Inside Club Spec Cayman

First order of business is that the official name of the class will be Club Spec Cayman — and yes, Club Spec Cayman (CSC) will include both the Cayman and Boxster models. Whether hardtop or convertible, the 718 of choice must be the Base Model equipped with the 2.0L turbocharged flat-four (MA2.2) that produces roughly 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. That means those wishing to build a Club Spec Cayman will be shopping for model years 2017 and newer. Six-speed manual cars and those with the PDK transmission will be allowed in Club Spec. Note that the Sport Chrono Package (QR5) is not CSC legal.

Suspension upgrades will include the X73 suspension kit (which was originally developed for the 981 chassis but fits the 718) paired with front camber plates from Vorshlag Motorsports. For less than a combined $2,500, these components will place all Club Spec Caymans on equal footing.

The wheel upgrade allowance includes wheels that measure 18×9 with a minimum offset of 45 and a minimum weight of 17 lbs for the fronts; in the rear, wheels must measure 18×10 with a minimum offset of 35 and minimum weight of 19 lbs.

There will be a spec tire, although that is TBD at the moment.

Brake linings and rotors will be allowed to be changed, cat-back exhausts will be permitted, and alternate radiators can be installed that use the OE radiator mounts (the addition of the third radiator is also permitted).

Furthermore, Time Trials Level 2 and 3 safety items will be permitted, allowing for roll bars/cages, performance seat upgrades, and harnesses. Note that both the Cayman and the Boxster meet the Level 1 safety standard in stock form.

There is currently no intention to allow ECU tunes, intake modifications, or diff upgrades.

And finally (as mentioned earlier), the class will not be an official Time Attack or Solo® class until the 2027 season. 

Before You Buy

Before you crack open a new browser tab and begin shopping for a 718 Cayman or Boxster, you’ll first want to head to SCCA’s Club Spec page for all the details. There, you’ll find a section for each Club Spec configuration (MX-5, Mustang, and now Cayman), with each linked to a handy buyer’s guide and class rules that include things like part numbers for the X73 suspension kit and Vorshlag camber plates.

You’ll also find a link to SCCA’s Club Spec Facebook group, where you can discuss all things Club Spec with like-minded folks.

Club Spec Homepage

Photo by Philip Royle

(Editor’s note: this article has been updated to clarify when CSC will be an official class for SCCA competition.)

SCCA® ProSolo® is among the most fun you can have in a car. Yes, we said it! And we’re not wrong.

The thrills that come with the launch and fast back-to-back run action that makes up a Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo Championship Series weekend is equaled by very little. The problem is, so many people know this that some events on the ProSolo Series calendar tend to sell out quickly. This level of popularity has been true in the past and is expected to continue into the 2026 season and beyond. Luckily, there’s the ProSolo SuperPass.

Designed to solve the registration problem for the most diehard of ProSolo enthusiasts, the ProSolo SuperPass puts you in front of the line.

Limited to a quantity of just 200, the SuperPass offers holders the ability to register for any of the 2026 ProSolo events before non-SuperPass holders. You see, Tier 1 event registration at regular season ProSolo events is exclusive for SuperPass holders, with that registration opening at 3 p.m. CT on the Wednesday that’s seven weeks prior to each event date.

Here are when all of those 2026 ProSolo events will take place.

But that’s not the only benefit to owning a SuperPass.

SuperPass holders who register during the Tier 1 registration period will generally receive $20 off their entry. Tier 1’s preferred event entry period is only one week in length, though, so while SuperPass holders receive preferred registration, reaction time still matters. Furthermore, SuperPass holders will receive four free Practice Start tickets for each ProSolo event they enter, as well as a unique hat and keychain as part of the deal. And, while they aren’t eligible for the $20 discount, SuperPass holders will also be able to register early for the Tour portions of both Spring and Summer Nationals.

SuperPass sales begin Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. CT, so keep the link below handy as this is where you’ll want to go on Dec. 19. At a price of just $110, this is a deal you can’t afford to miss.

Get Your ProSolo SuperPass

Photo by Rupert Berrington

(Bob Crawford is the Chair of the SCCA® Board of Directors)

As we close 2025 and set course for 2026, I want to share a few words of thanks, and a few comments regarding  our collective path forward.

2025 has been one to remember. We battled the rising costs of operating events and a number of other economic variables (embedded inflation, tariffs, supply chain challenges, and so on) which negatively impacted members and Club financial performance. In spite of these challenges, we  close the year with approximately 70,000 full-time and weekend members, meaning the heartbeat of the Club is strong, and we will continue to focus on creating access and participation opportunities for the SCCA family as we head into 2026.

The Path Forward

In early December, your National Board of Directors met in Kansas City to review the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget, as well as to welcome three new Board members:

I’d like to use this opportunity to personally thank Chuck Dobbs and Steve Strickland, who are both rotating off the National Board of Directors at the end of 2025, for their many years of service to the Club. Both have added  tremendous value to the conversations around the Board table, and both have been steady hands on the wheel, helping to navigate the path forward for the SCCA. Thank you Chuck and Steve! I’d also like to thank Dayle Frame for his years of dedicated service to the Board as Area 4 Director as he transitions to serve as Club Racing Board Chair effective Jan. 1, 2026.

With regard to the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget, we are pursuing the launch of an upgraded scca.com website in 2026, developing a plan to provide greater support for SCCA Academy, and driving continuous improvement in the Club’s registration and membership platforms while collaborating with 115 Regions to support and execute 1,800-plus events, five National Series, and four National Championships on behalf of the roughly 70,000 members.

In support of these efforts, and to offset some of the embedded inflation we have been battling over the past several years, the Board has approved select membership and event fee increases. The Board of Directors has worked with SCCA Staff to make these increases as few and as small as possible, and we all believe they are required at this time to help offset higher operating costs.

See You in January 2026!

We will be going deep on many of the 2026 plans during the 2026 SCCA National Convention, which takes place online and for free on Jan. 15-23 (register here), as well as at the Divisional Meetings which follow (links to which can be found at the bottom of this page). I hope you’ll all make plans to participate in these as we “Level Up!” to meet the challenges of the New Year while working collectively to serve the members and all the members yet to be.

Thank you for your continued support of the SCCA!