2022 Runoffs: 100(ish) Pictures Worth 1000 Words

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2022 Runoffs: 100(ish) Pictures Worth 1000 Words

Photos by Jon Krolewicz, Andy Howe, Jay Bonvouloir, Jeff Loewe, Rick Corwine, Ray Krolewicz, Kristen Poole and Deanna Flanagan.

All kinds of tools are needed to prepare a car for the Runoffs; wrenches, sockets, and even computers.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. FF driver Steven Grafton donned a rain suit to keep his driver's suit dry.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Chris Nunes, from Blayze 1-on-1 coaching, took time to do a group session during the Monday evening track walk.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The crew of this prototype driven by Bill Niemeyer Jr. digs in to prepare it for qualifying.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
B-Spec driver Blair Deffenbaugh gets some advice from SCCA Hall of Fame member Kathy Barnes.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Calvin Stewart's F500 car shows off the speed scars of sandblasting, rubber and track grime.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
It didn't take magic to make these brooms come to life when needed, it just took some dedicated pit road workers.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Come for the cars, stay for the people, and often the people stay with us, even if we've lost them. This one is for you Scott.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
In the golf cart parade, grid comes to you.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Always dress the part. SCCA Gear's got all the good club clothes, and luckily for us this year, SCCA umbrellas.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Ian brought rain, and one spectacular sunset the night before day one of the 2022 SCCA National Championship Runoffs.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Nicholas Bruni was all smiles as he pulled out to take his Spec Miata Victory lap.
photo by Rick Corwine
No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy, and the attempted mixing of oil and water made an adjustment to the schedule necessary.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Family pride was on full display when fathers, sons and brothers won a National Championship.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The Runoffs can be pressure-filled, on track and in the tires. It pays to keep all of it in check.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
From racers to flaggers, organization is key to success
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Running two races might turn your weekend into a blur, but it was clear who the winner of Touring 2 was: Kurt Rezzetano
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Chip Romer used a pit stop to change tires and took the Runoffs win and Super Sweep.. or is that super mop given the conditions... for the Hoosier Super Tour.
photo by Rick Corwine
Race control used technology to keep an eye on things around the course at the 2022 Runoffs.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Sometimes you just have to sit back and ponder.
photo by Andy Howe
Jeff Dernehl's fire-breathing RX-7 doing its best to dry the track during a very wet GT-3 Race.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Wrenching is easier when half the race car comes apart.
photo by Andy Howe
Purple Rain (Tires). Hoosier was ready for Hurricane Ian's Runoffs entry.
photo by Andy Howe
Sven de Vries takes a wet victory lap after de feating the field for the Formula 500 championship.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
It takes a lot of hands to perform at your best during the Runoffs.
photo by Andy Howe
Come rain or shine, SCCA workers always stand their ground.
photo by Andy Howe
If it didn't mean anything, it wouldn't be worth anything. Second place FP finisher Kevin Ruck (left) and third-place finisher Charlie Campbell (right) support each other after a hard-fought battle. Ruck, who led half the race, lost the lead to hard-charging Eric Prill with a half lap to go - in part due to car issues.
photo by Andy Howe
The SRF3 field is always one of the biggest, and filled the esses at VIR during the 2022 SCCA National Championship Runoffs.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Where were you in 2022?
photo by Andy Howe
The window of opportunity at the SCCA Runoffs can be a small one.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Today Sim Racing, tomorrow the Runoffs. Future and current racers of all ages got to try the Spark simulator.
photo by Andy Howe
FE2 driver Paul Schneider gets a vist from a fan during the SCCA Runoffs.
photo by Andy Howe
When work needs to be done, sleepless nights are ahead.
photo by Andy Howe
It can take a village to make it to the Runoffs, to finish the race, or just to cheer. Families were in ample supply in 2022.
photo by Ray Krolewicz
GT-2 racers prepare for qualifying the best way possible: with a smile.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The daughter of STL driver Olivier Jean Francois is at her second Runoffs, and while she enjoys the play space in the grassy fields of VIR, there were times she focused like dad.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The best setup tip ever: Hang loose!
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Playtime... on track and off. Lots of families brought along the next generation of SCCA racers this year. I hope they keep us all young(er)!
photo by Kristen Poole
Go Dad Go! Sometimes you need a boost to get those cheering arms all the way up in the air.
photo by Kristen Poole
I don't know who thinks they had the most fun at the 2022 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, but we know who actually had the most fun. There was no shortage of playful antics on grid, even when the info was serious.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Tony Ave found grip in the wet to race to the finish and the championship in GT-3.
photo by Rick Corwine
Trevor Russell streaks along a rainy front straight on his way to the Formula X win at the 2022 SCCA National Championship Runoffs.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The weather challenged EVERY car on course - yes, even the pace car!
photo by Jeff Loewe
No wave, no save.. isn't true. But we love the effort and dedication all of the SCCA trackside participants showed as they helped make the Runoffs great, even in a hurricane.
photo by Jeff Loewe
Andrew Aquilante played rubber duck with his Mustang in Touring 1, splashing his way to his first National Championship of the weekend.
photo by Rick Corwine
No time wasted.
photo by Rick Corwine
Green! Green! Green! The B-Spec field goes racing at the 2022 SCCA National Championship Runoffs.
photo by Jeff Loewe
Leann Falk takes a wild ride in Touring 4 – a fate that befell a number of racers as the rain pounded down.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Racing tires were replaced with feet during the Monday-evening track walk. Beautiful weather, golf carts, bikes, runners... all types came out to enjoy.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Who was that masked man? SCCA President Mike Cobb goes incognito on Turn 6 during qualifying for the Runoffs.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Laurin Brallier drove and worked the Runoffs and in both cases she had the grid handled: here helping T2 find the right spots, and qualifying 6th in Formula Vee.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Not everyone has an aligment pad, but the facilities at VIR can do the trick in a pinch.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
We're betting Hoosier took a lot of these dry-weather tires home after a very wet Runoffs at Virginia International Raceway.
photo by Kristen Poole
Getting down and dirty for cleaner wheels.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
SCCA members got to "try out" for IndyCar pit crew duty at the Andretti Autosport recruiting display.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
B-Spec goes BeeBop.. well maybe not, but Grass Paddock Motorsports did bring in this DJ for the Wednesday night block party.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Alastair McEwan flies the Scottish flag on the FE2 grid.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Hurricane Ian was a late entry to the 2022 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, and it played havoc with tire choices and grid shelter.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Racecars can be pretty bare bones - but Tim Schreyer did spring for rag on a stick option package for defoging the window.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Chip Herr, started last in the STU field and made it to second in three laps, and here his helmet waits for the rest of a race which wouldn't come due to track cleanup issues.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Been there, done that. This SCCA Pit worker takes pride in his motorsports experiences.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
There are many hours of cleaning ahead for 2022 SCCA Runoffs competitors, including Chris Schaafsma, who opted to drive off course rather than potentially strike a competitor while racing for the HP lead.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
A crews' eye view of Eric Prill and some of the hearty SCCA Corner Workers during the F Production victory lap.
photo by Deanna Flanagan
Jason Conzo (left) greets FE2 winner Bailey Monette with a celebratory embrace on pit road.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Weight reduction, extreme edition.
photo by Andy Howe
Danny Steyn takes some time from behind the wheel of his STL MX-5 to visit with a young fan.
photo by Andy Howe
Making a list and checking it twice... We see these kinds of lists on windshields, paper, white boards, in trailers and everywhere in between.
photo by Andy Howe
"Victory Markings" are not just for war-worn aircraft, SCCA drivers proundly display them as well. With this many, H Production driver Enrik Benazic is definately an ace.
photo by Andy Howe
For every clod of mud, there's a story that will be retold for years to come.
photo by Andy Howe
FC winner Nolan Allaer shares a moment with his father and fifth-place finisher Robert Allaer during pit road celbrations following the race.
photo by Andy Howe
Steve Introne takes a quiet emotional moment after winning the B-Spec championship.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Jonathan Kotyk didn't let the rain slow him down on the way to another Formula F SCCA National Championship.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
It isn't just the drivers that celebrate on a victory lap - the Flagging and Communication officials get to salute back with all the flags.
photo by Jeff Loewe
Greg Gyann held on for the win in soaking wet conditions in Prototype 2.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Rest for the weary - Jesse Prather leans back and waits for the Championship medal after winning E Production.
photo by Andy Howe
Monetizing a victory lap? Only the driver knows for sure.
photo by Andy Howe
In or out of the car, you can find the driver because they will be talking with their hands.
photo by Andy Howe
Some people lay out there clothes before bed, some drivers lay out there gear before the session.
photo by Andy Howe
Workers, volunteers – call them what you will. We choose to call them friends, and this year's grid staff was all smiles.
photo by Andy Howe
Conditions were not angelic, but the hard work of Greg Maloy came into focus when he captured the STL win in his Honda CRX.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Checking every nut and bolt.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Andrew Wright qualified a solid 10th on the H Prod grid, although his race didn't go as planned.
photo by Ray Krolewicz
No pain, no gain. Helmets are supposed to be a tight fit, right?
photo by Jon Krolewicz
"You can't hear a word..." nevermind. Carry on.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Ready to roll!
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Don't know about you, but we really enjoyed the motivational grafitti on the windscreen of this FE2 car.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Workers come from all walks of life – and multiple generations, just like this wonderful family who joined us at the 2022 Runoffs.
photo by Jeff Loewe
When all signs point to a challenging race – and you can't wait!
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The weather created challenges for lots of drivers, including David Pintaric who got mired in the mud on lap 13 of the GT-1 race.
photo by Rick Corwine
All revved up, no place to go. The paddock dyno got put to use by teams looking for an advantage or sometimes just for curiosity.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
#funwithbikes.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The busiest paddock spot all week - the Hoosier tire trailer.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The Frankie Barroso Racing crew played musical chairs with Miata engines, with a few different swaps during the week.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Hard work and unwavering determination by the workers kept the Runoffs running like clockwork.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Variety is the spice of life and the SCCA National Championship Runoffs - wings, sports racers and sedans fill the paddock.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
It's fun to think about the future of the SCCA, but also fun to get a visit from the past like this real-life wire wheel wandering the paddock.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Some might have found it humerus when they saw this crew member for Keith Joslyn in F500, but "Fred" didn't need a girdle to slip his pelvis into the cockpit cavity of this Scorpion Formula Car.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The Tire Rack Pole Award winners ham it up at the Thursday night celebration.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
5... 3... 1... Go.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Franklin Futrelle alone and out front on the way to the SRF3 class win.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
#funwithbeer at the Kick-Off Party, featuring C.C. Coates.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Everyone was trying to sniff out a good result at the 2022 SCCA National Championship Runoffs.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Alex Mayer heads out on his victory lap after winning Formula Atlantic.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
It was a harsh week for workers, and a couple were the lucky recipients of a couple trips to the SCCA Prize closet.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Aren't we all... aren't we all.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
One Spec Miata or two? Sometimes, it's hard to tell no matter how close to the action you are.
photo by Andy Howe
Always check the mirrors, even if the cars that appear there don't matter.
photo by Andy Howe
With all the weather, it took a lot of effort from everyone from Race Control to Flagging and Communication workers to take care of yellow and black flag situations quickly and efficiently.
photo by Rick Corwine
Axel Cabrera qualified ninth in Spec Miata, ultimately running to an impressive third-place finish.
photo by Andy Howe
Hopefully this "monster" will scare away any mechnical gremlins.
photo by Andy Howe
SCCA Road Racing department's Deanna Flanagan presented well-deserved awards at Thursday evening's All Participant Dinner. Awards included Worker of the Year accolades for worker specialties, and the award for the winners of the Golf Cart Parade, Grid, accepted here by Gayle Lorenz.
photo by Andy Howe
Gregory Eaton cruises down pit road on his victory lap after a hard faught win against conditions and competitors in American Sedan.
photo by Andy Howe
Constant changing conditions meant last minute setup changes - in this case on grid.
photo by Andy Howe
Thomas Herb left the GT1 field in his wake driving a Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 - the first victory for a Mercedes since the 1950s.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Marshall Mast made appropriate use of his name and sailed to the win in T4.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Nicholas Bruni (center) Charles Mactutus (left) and Axel Cabrera (right) hit the showers after a hard day behind the wheel of their Spec Miatas.
photo by Rick Corwine
Andrew Aquilante lights the way to an eventual first-place finish in GT-2.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
Stickers: Arguably the most important race car mod.
photo by Andy Howe
Peter Shadowen drives under the checkered flag under sloudy skies to take the GT-L win at the 2022 SCCA National Championship Runoffs.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir
After edging ever closer, Bailey Monette not only stood on the FE2 Runoffs podium, he earned the top spot.
photo by Rick Corwine
Race car prep involves a lot these days – including cell phone mounts.
photo by Andy Howe
Austin Hill added a second FX podium finish to his young racing resume.
photo by Andy Howe
Even the tech guys double-check the GCR before making final determinations on the finer points of car prep.
photo by Andy Howe
Even during the cold, wet, rainy Runoffs - the heat was on in the GT-2 field.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Sven de Vries is three for three in chatting with Heyward Wagner after his F500 Runoffs races.
photo by Andy Howe
Grid is often the last chance at a quiet reflective moment with crew.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Always race. Never forget those we've lost.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Our members stick with us.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Joe Moser took a fast CRX to the championship in a "blink and you missed it" Super Touring Under race.
photo by Rick Corwine
When you're an SCCA family, it can mean all hands on to complete the weekend - in the paddock, pits, or a post-race impound. Here Izzy helps tear down the B-Spec-winning Mini of her dad Steve.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
For drivers of open-cockpit cars, a towel was often a necessary tool on grid.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
The exact view every driver hopes the field sees of their car.
photo by Jon Krolewicz
Jason Ott bested brother Steve for the win in Touring 3, netting him a rainy victory lap and a National Championship.
photo by Jeff Loewe
We raise our glasses to friends: those absent, those present, those who wish they were here. And amongst all of those there is another: That bloodshot blur with fur – here’s to Brian Redman’s cat.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

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