The Tire Rack Street Survival program is now more rewarding than ever. We already know how fulfilling it is to see the huge gains in confidence and skills by teen drivers over the course of an afternoon. And now, SCCA Regions will be financially rewarded when they host a school in 2023. If an SCCA Region opts to host a Tire Rack Street Survival school in conjunction with an already-planned autocross, they can receive a break on their event expenses.

First things first – what is the Tire Rack Street Survival Program?

As we all intuitively know – and statistics back up – driving is one of the most dangerous activities young people can participate in. Case in point, car accidents for teen drivers is the second leading cause of death. The Tire Rack Street Survival school is a teen driving program designed to go beyond any required driver education, offering teens across the U.S. the driving tools and hands-on experience they need to become safer, smarter drivers. The Street Survival school provides trained and qualified in-car driving instructors as well as valuable classroom experience as students are put through defensive driving drills designed to simulate (and prepare the driver for) difficult but too-often-encountered real world scenarios.

While the SCCA Foundation is a large supporter of the program, this is part of a consortium of car enthusiasts. In conjunction with Tire Rack, the SCCA, BMW Car Club of America, Porsche Club of America, and National Corvette Museum all host Street Survival schools.

The classes hosted by SCCA Regions are instructed by Club members trained on the program curriculum online, meaning each school, no matter where in the country you attend, lives up to the same high standard. Street Survival schools are a fantastic way for SCCA Regions and members to give back to the community, offering a lifesaving driver education course with immeasurable value.

What’s The New Deal in 2023?

Thanks to the SCCA Solo Program, SCCA Regions hoping to help teen drivers in their area (which, in turn, helps everyone in the area) can get additional financial assistance. For any SCCA-sanctioned Tire Rack Street Survival School hosted on a Saturday, followed by a Region autocross on Sunday, SCCA Regions will get a 50 percent reduction in fees associated with hosting Sunday’s autocross, with this discount being available once per year.

On top of that, FCP Euro will help offset the cost of refreshments up to $200 for every SCCA-sanctioned Tire Rack Street Survival event.

In short, there’s no reason for young drivers not to participate in a Street Survival school, and there’s also no reason for SCCA Regions to pass on hosting one.

Participants can learn more about the Tire Rack Street Survival program on the school’s website, while SCCA Regions should reach out to Melanie Murray at streetsurvival@scca.com for more information.

How You Can Help

A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, SCCA Foundation’s mission is to support the Sports Car Club of America by providing inclusive opportunities for motorsports competition, safety, education, and historical preservation.

Donations from Club members empower SCCA Foundation to continue efforts such as the Tire Rack Street Survival program, which offers life-saving advanced driver training for teens. Your donation will help the Foundation grow this crucial and life-saving program. There are also opportunities for additional corporate sponsor participation.

Head to the SCCA Foundation’s website to learn more about the organization, and to make a donation.

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