(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 259 of Inside the SCCA, podcast host Brian Bielanski sits down with 2025 B-Spec SCCA® National Champion Eric Yagel to break down his journey through grassroots racing, endurance battles, and the strategy it took to win big at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs® Presented by Sunoco.

From his first chaotic laps at Texas World Speedway to an action-packed Road America battle, this episode dives deep into real racecraft, tire science, drafting tactics, and how to actually get faster. You’ll hear why racing in the rain makes you quicker, how spec classes really work behind the scenes, and the mindset shift that separates mid-pack drivers from champions.

If you race, sim race, or want to start racing – this episode is for you.

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Chasing a win at an SCCA® National Solo® event isn’t exactly a “show up and chill” kind of experience. Whether you’re pushing for more speed at a Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour, battling the lights at a Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo® Series event, or taking a shot at the Tire Rack SCCA Shootout clock, these events are equal parts fun and hard work. Luckily, there’s SCCA’s 2026 Solo contingency programs – aka the smart way to cash in on all that effort.

SCCA’s Solo contingency programs span tires, brakes, vehicles, and more, with manufacturers kicking in cash, certificates, or product based on how you perform at events or across the season.

Want to hear something crazy? You don’t even need to win in order to score some of these goodies.

That’s the kind of crazy we love!

The barrier to the Solo contingency program? Laughably low. Each program has its own rules, but most boil down to registering online and slapping a few stickers on your car. That’s it. From there, you compete, have fun, see how the weekend shakes out, and maybe get paid for it.

Oh, and did we mention registration is also FREE? And so are the required stickers! So do it, because yes, free.

A summary of the 2026 Solo contingency programs is listed below. For the full breakdown of what’s available, head to SCCA’s Solo contingency webpage. Many programs require pre-registration with SCCA and/or the sponsoring company – you’ll find that information and all the fine print there, too.

As always, it’s on you to read the rules and make sure you’re eligible – but trust us, it’s worth the few minutes of homework.

SCCA Solo Contingency Webpage
(https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-contingency)

2026 National Solo Contingency Partners

Hawk Performance, Official Brake Products of SCCA (All Classes)
National Tour
Per Event/Class: 1st: $150 certificate; 2nd: $125 certificate; 3rd: $100 certificate; 4th: $75 certificate; 5th: $50 certificate

ProSolo
Per Event/Class: 1st: $150 certificate; 2nd: $125 certificate; 3rd: $100 certificate; 4th: $75 certificate; 5th: $50 certificate
Per Event/Super, Ladies, Bonus: 1st: $100 certificate

Shootout
Per Event/Class: 1st: $150 certificate; 2nd: $125 certificate; 3rd: $100 certificate; 4th: $75 certificate; 5th: $50 certificate

EBC Brakes (Select Classes)
National Tour1st: $50; 2nd: $40; 3rd: $35; 4th: $30; 5th: $25

ProSolo1st: $50; 2nd: $40; 3rd: $35; 4th: $30; 5th: $25

Falken Tire (Select Classes)
National Tour
SSC, SSCL, CSX, CSXL: 1st: $200; 2nd: $100; 3rd; $100; 4th: $100
All Other Eligible Classes: 1st: $200; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $100

ProSolo
SSC, CSX, L4: 1st: $200; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $100; 4th: $100
ProSolo Finale (SSC, SSCL, CSX, CSXL): 1st: $500; 2nd: $300; 3rd: $200; 4th & 5th: $100 
All Other Eligible Classes: 1st: $200; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $100

Shootout
SSC, CSX: 1st: $200; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $100; 4th: $100
All Other Eligible Classes: 1st: $200; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $100

Hoosier Racing Tire (All Classes)
National Tour
Eligible Classes: 1st: 2 tires; 2nd: 1 tire

ProSolo
Per Event/Class: 1st: 2 tires; 2nd: 1 tire
Per Event/Challenge: 1st: 2 tires; 2nd: 1 tire
ProSolo Finale/Class Champion: 1st: 4 tires; 2nd: 2 tires
Year-End Points/Class Champion: 1st: 4 tires
Year-End Points/Super Challenge Champion: 1st: 4 tires

Mazda North American Operations (All Classes)
National TourPer Event/Class: 1st: $250; 2nd: $150; 3rd: $125; 4th: $110; 5th- $100

ProSolo
Per Event/Class: 1st: $250; 2nd: $150; 3rd: $125; 4th: $110; 5th: $100
Challenges (Super, Bonus, Ladies, Shootout): 1st: $300
Point National: 1st: $800; 2nd: $500; 3rd: $250

Shootout
Challenge: 1st: $300

Toyota/TRD (All Classes) – Must register with TRD before March 31, 2026
ProSolo
Per Event/Class: 1st: $200
Year-End Points/Class Champion: 1st: $1,000
Year-End Points/Challenge Champion: 1st: $1,000