If the May 2-3, 2026, Tire Rack SCCA® Time Attack Challenge at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, TX, was a sign of things to come, this fall’s inaugural class of official Time Attack National Champions are going to have to earn their medals.

The Sports Car Club of America™ and the Texas Region Time Trials program welcomed everyone to the site of this fall’s National Championship event, and a whopping 12 new track records were set on the 2.7-mile road course.

For perspective, there were only six classes that didn’t hit a new high-water mark.

The Quickest of the Quick

Max 1 held the overall fast lap of the weekend, although the time was not fast enough to set a new track record in the class. That’s not to take anything away from Stan Whitney in his 2022 Ford Mustang, who threw down a fast lap of 2:00.396 and total time of 4:02.183, besting everyone in the Max 1 field. To put that into perspective, his fastest lap was ahead (albeit narrowly) of Unlimited 1’s Brian Conaway.

Conaway led Unlimited 1 with a 2:00.723 and a total time of 4:02.590 – another blazing time that fell just short of setting a new track record.

But those track records! Here’s everyone who blasted out a new top time during the weekend.

Class winners and new records:

Special awards were given to Daniel Moore, who scored the Fastest Front-Wheel-Drive Award with a time of 2:04.115 in his Max 2 Honda Civic; Jake Harris, who scored second in Max 2, earned the Fastest All-Wheel-Drive Award with a 2:10:462 in his Subaru Impreza; and Whitney, who (of course) took home the Fastest Rear-Wheel-Drive Award in addition to the Fastest Time of the Day trophy.

A full list of results and personal bests can be found here:

Class Results

The Celebrations Continue

The Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge is about more than just the quickest – it’s every competitor challenging his or herself, and it’s about the superlative awards that celebrate what happens off the track to make the Time Attack Challenge move forward.

Mat Beck was second in the Max 4 class, but he took home the award as the Time Trials Champion. Beck was recognized for his consistent effort banging the drum of not only SCCA Time Attack, but Time Attack as a sport. His podcast, with co-host Morgan Taylor, discusses all forms of racing, but regularly talks about Time Attack and SCCA.

The Spirit of Time Attack went to Mikayla Bellardini. The word that most describes Mikayla is simply “awesome,” which really captures what Time Attack is about. A spectacular event admin, Mikayla always steps up to the plate to help whenever anything is needed, all with a warm and welcoming attitude.

Up Next…

Next on the Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge calendar is a May 30-31, 2026, date at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, CA.

This event takes place across two iconic configurations at Thunderhill, the classic East Track one day, and the winding West Track the following day. Yet that’s not all the weekend has in store – from wheel-to-wheel racing to drifting, Global Time Attack, and more, this weekend will be as packed as it gets.

Thunderhill Time Attack

Can’t make it to Thunderhill? There are plenty of events still on the Time Attack Challenge calendar.

Time Attack Challenge Calendar

The Sports Car Club of America™ is pressing “start” on the Sept. 7-11, 2026, Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® National Championships with an all-new theme you know and love: Super Solo Nationals! Inspired by the pixel-powered world of gaming, this year’s Solo Nats is ready to take drivers on a full-throttle trip they’ll never forget.

Returning to Lincoln Airpark in Lincoln, NE, the winner-take-all Solo Nationals remains the ultimate final boss level of autocross competition. For 2026, competitors can expect a paddock and course infused with gaming flair – think bright colors, playful nods to the youth that you wasted holding gaming controllers, and an atmosphere that feels like you’ve just powered up.

From dressing the part to unforgettable car livery, embracing the Super Solo Nationals theme will be key to making the Solo Nats everything it can be (if Solo Nats bonus points existed, Kart Mod’ers who bring sick Mario Kart vibes would score triple points), but don’t let the event theme fool you: This year’s Solo Nats is still about competition, it’s just wrapped in awesome multi-player gaming flavor.

As they have for more than 50 years, drivers from across the country (and sometimes world) will be chasing the perfect run like it’s a gaming leaderboard, hunting for every tenth of a second like they were grabbing coins and power-ups. Precision, consistency, and focus will separate those who earn a trophy from those who fall just short of a high score.

No Spin Turns if you plan to win this game – although it goes without saying that at least one CP driver will unwittingly attempt it.

Speaking of drivers, this year maintains last year’s bumped-up entry cap of 1,400 drivers. In recent seasons, entries have pushed the 1,300 mark, so this higher limit (powered by finely tuned event efficiency) means the Super Solo Nationals will contain all your favorite SCCA characters, and do so without lag or glitches. From grid to finish line, the goal is a seamless experience worthy of a championship stage.

Super Solo Nationals is more than a theme – it’s a chance to press start, level up, and bring your best to the biggest Solo game of the year. Whether you’re a seasoned autocrosser or a first-time entrant, it’s time to grab your controller – er, steering wheel – and get going.

Game on.

Cheat Codes? Not Necessary!

There’s no cheat code needed when it comes to registering for the 2026 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships. Here’s what you need to know about signing up for the Super Solo Nationals:

Tier 1
Tier 1 registrants include 2025 Solo National Champions, 2026 event chiefs, those in the 100 Percenters club (this is a group of members who have been at every Solo Nationals ever held), and Silver Circle (attended Solo Nats 25 times or more). Tier 1 also applies to those who finished on the podium at last year’s Solo Nats (that’s the top three – not all trophy winners qualify) or were winners in supplemental or undersubscribed classes and didn’t officially win a National Championship.

This group can register beginning on Monday, June 1, at 3 p.m. Central Time.

Open Registration
If you don’t qualify for Tier 1, your event registration begins Monday, June 8, at 3 p.m. Central Time.

Massive Multiplayer Fun

For more information about the Sept. 7-11, 2026, Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships, including the entry fee (like last year, it’ll be $224 if you register prior to July 29), when online registration closes (Aug. 24), preliminary run days, and more, click the button below:

2026 Solo National Championships

Be it on a dedicated competition car, a tow vehicle, or a daily driver, we’ve all performed some kind of maintenance in a pinch. Whether it’s at an event, on the road to an event, or in the garage prior to an event as you realize you overlooked some major maintenance, when you’re in a bind, it’s amazing what you’ll do to get the job done. To that end, meet Hagerty Media’s article entitled “6 Dangerous but Common DIY Mistakes.”

Hagerty Media is the content arm of Hagerty, the Official Insurance Partner of SCCA® since 2019.

Penned by prolific writer Kyle Smith, this particular Hagerty Media article isn’t targeted toward those in a rush – but for most SCCA members, it’s safe to say that we know the right way to do things, we just opt to cut a corner or two when the clock’s ticking.

“We’ve all been there,” Smith writes. “Stuff like ‘every tool is a hammer’ and other jokes made by experienced wrenchers can easily be misinterpreted by a newbie and turned into a bad habit. Mistakes get made with or without help, but by highlighting these six, we hope we can save even just a few people from having to experience them. Trust us, these are easy to get comfortable with, but the results can be costly.”

What are the six? For that, you’ll have to read the article on Hagerty.com/media, but lets just say some that I’ve been guilty of include leaving fluids in an open-top pan as well as pushing a wrench instead of pulling. The first has resulted in tripping over said pan, spilling oil all over the garage floor; the latter came with bloody knuckles when the bolt finally loosened in the tight confines of the engine bay.

Another one (which Smith calls “believing ‘good enough’ is acceptable”) turns out to be my mantra.

“Installing a new water pump but using crummy gaskets or improper sealant that will cause a leak soon enough means the car is constantly in need of something, yet also never getting better. That’s extremely frustrating,” Smith writes.

I would argue (tongue in cheek…somewhat) that when it comes to motorsports, all fixes are temporary, so do what you have to do to get the job done in time.

Find this article – and more – at Hagerty.com/media.