It’s just like James Taylor sang: Oh, Pocono. (We think … You couldn’t just search lyrics back in the 1970s like you can now.)

Wait, maybe it was “Oh, Mexico.” Dang it! But the bit where he sings “I never really been but I’d sure like to go” still applies, because if you’ve never been to the Tire Rack SCCA® Time Attack Challenge at Pocono Raceway in Blakeslee, PA, but you’d like to go, July 18-19, 2026, is your opportunity.

We’re going to lay a few things out: Event registration is now open, and capacity for the event is only 80 cars. Add in the early-bird discount that expires on May 1, and you want to make your plans now.

Tricky, But Fun

Beyond the typical thrill and excitement of a Time Attack Challenge weekend, Pocono’s “Tricky Triangle” offers unique twists. That includes two different layouts – the North/South Option 3 on Saturday, and the North/South Option 2 on Sunday.

Saturday’s layout is a 2.53-mile lap that begins on the start/finish straight heading clockwise, dives into the infield with a righthander just before “oval” Turn 3. Driver’s will tackle a combo of left, right corners before heading back onto the triangle for the run into and through “oval” Turn 2. It’s back into the infield before “oval” Turn 1, where drivers will rocket through a series of tricky corners before the track spits cars back onto the front straight to complete the lap.

Don’t erase all of that knowledge overnight on Saturday, though. Sunday’s configuration shoots into the infield at the same location, but cuts out many of the infield corners before heading back onto the front straight. Be careful, though, because you’ll be carrying more speed into that crucial final turn before the front straight, making this a test of driver restraint.

A lap in Sunday’s layout is 2.26 miles.

Chasing Records

This isn’t the first trip around the circuit at Pocono for the Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge field.

Jackie Ding’s Unlimited 1 BMW M2 has the overall target to beat with a 1:28.483, set last year on Sunday’s North/South Option 2 configuration. It’s a hefty mark to hit.

Jackie captured last year’s event on his YouTube channel:

There’s only one way to find out whether you can tackle his time (or any other class time, like your Personal Best from a previous visit), and that’s to show up and give it a whirl.

All of those lap times can be found on the Time Attack Challenge Records and Personal Bests page.

Discover More

No matter your skill level or perceived abilities, the Time Attack Challenge crew will be there to help you have a fantastic weekend. There’s really no reason not to go.

For more information or to register for the July 18-19, 2026, Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge at Pocono Raceway, click below:

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The Sports Car Club of America™ is taking a decisive step forward, aligning its programs, leadership structures, and long-term vision to better serve today’s members while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Through newly established Strategic Program Plans and a modernized leadership model within SCCA® Road Racing, the Club is creating a more intentional, connected, and adaptable foundation for the future. These efforts are not just structural, they reflect a broader shift toward clarity, consistency, and growth across every program.

At the core of this direction is a simple premise: SCCA’s strength lies in its ability to evolve while staying true to what makes the Club special: fun with cars, shared experiences, and a passion for motorsports in all its forms.

A Framework for What Comes Next

Each of SCCA’s Program Boards will develop and maintain a Strategic Program Plan that defines long-term vision, priorities, and measurable outcomes. Initially established for SCCA’s Track Night in America® Driven by Tire Rack and Time Trials programs, these three strategic pillars will now shape how SCCA grows, evolves, and reaches new participants:

Foster Space for both Competition and Recreation
SCCA will continue to uphold its legacy of high-quality, championship-level motorsports competition while also welcoming those who participate for recreation, exploration, skill building, or social connection.

Programs and events should be intentionally designed to support both competitive and recreational experiences – ensuring participants can engage in the way that best aligns with their interests, regardless of vehicle, experience level, or competitive intent.

Design Programs Around Real Demand
SCCA programs should be shaped by both participant interests and the broader forces influencing motorsports today. That means understanding the motivations of current and future participants, tracking emerging trends, and identifying where real opportunities for growth exist.

Programs should evolve in response to what people are seeking, not just within the Club, but across the wider motorsports landscape. This requires ongoing evaluation of whether our offerings reflect true demand and a willingness to adapt as expectations shift over time.

Encourage and Enable Cross-Program Participation
SCCA is strongest when participants explore multiple forms of motorsport within the Club.

Programs should be structured, communicated, and marketed in ways that make it easy and inviting to try new experiences across disciplines. By presenting SCCA as a unified ecosystem – rather than a collection of standalone programs – the Club creates clearer pathways for broader engagement, deeper connection, and sustained participation over time.

Importantly, not every initiative must align with all three pillars. However, every initiative should clearly support at least one, reinforcing a disciplined, intentional approach to growth and resource allocation.

Modernizing Road Racing Leadership

In parallel with the Strategic Program Plans, SCCA has formalized a significant evolution in how the Road Racing program is led – aligning structure, strategy, and execution more closely than ever before.

This updated model establishes a clearer framework for how long-term vision, competition rules, and event operations work together to support the program’s continued growth.

At the center of this structure is the Road Racing Executive Committee (RREC), which now serves as the program’s primary leadership body, bringing together strategic planning, rules development, and operational oversight into a single, aligned direction.

Supporting that leadership are three distinct but connected groups:

Road Racing Planning Committee (RRPC)
Responsible for shaping the program’s long-term direction, the Planning Committee defines mission, vision, and strategic priorities – including event types, target audiences, and opportunities for growth. This is a new committee, and is in the final stages of appointment by the Board of Directors.

Road Racing Competition Committee (RRCC) (formerly the Club Racing Board)
Focused on the competitive foundation of the program, the Competition Committee oversees rules, classifications, and standards that ensure fair, consistent, and evolving competition.

Road Racing Stewards Committee (RRSC)
Concentrated on event execution and officiating, the Stewards Committee supports the operational side of the program, ensuring consistency, safety, and effective delivery at events across the country.

Together, this structure creates a more intentional connection between strategy, rules, and execution, enabling the program to respond more effectively to participant needs, adapt to changes in the motorsports landscape, and deliver a stronger overall experience.

Rather than operating as independent functions, these groups now work in alignment through the RREC, ensuring that decisions are informed by both long-term direction and real-world program delivery.

Where to Find More Information

The SCCA Operations Manual has been updated to reflect these changes. Members can view the full document here or find it under General Information in “File Cabinet” of the Member Account Portal.