The first of two qualifying days is complete at Road America for the 62nd SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® Presented by Sunoco, taking place Sept. 29 through Oct. 5, 2025, in Wisconsin. Each of the 23 classes competing this year had 21-minute sessions on track so contestants could post their best time around the iconic 4.048-mile, 14-turn circuit that has challenged the best road racers from around the world for 70 years.
It was a “Chamber of Commerce” day in Elkhart Lake as conditions were simply wonderful. Skies were blue all Thursday and temperatures peaked in the low 70-degree range. But Runoffs qualifying is only halfway done and tomorrow may bring about different conditions. Nonetheless, current qualifying results, an entry list, event schedule, facility map, and much more can be found at the 2025 Runoffs event webpage button linked below.
Day 1 Qualifying Leaders
The following list contains drivers who are class leaders after the first day of qualifying for the 2025 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Sunoco at Road America. The provisional results below include driver name, SCCA Region, car, and fastest lap time.
- American Sedan®: Gregory Eaton, Washington DC, Ford Mustang, 2:27.476
- B-Spec: Caleb Patrie, Milwaukee Region, Honda Fit, 2:52.721
- E Production: Jon Brakke, Land O'Lakes Region, BMW Z3, 2:27.293
- F Production: David Strittmatter, Neohio Region, Acura Integra LS, 2:32.449
- H Production: Steve Sargis, Blackhawk Valley Region, Triumph Spitfire, 2:38.785
- Prototype: Lee Alexander, Tennessee Region, Stohr WF1, 2:01.180
- Formula Atlantic®: Hans Peter, Kansas City Region, Swift 016a Mazda, 2:00.923
- Formula Continental®: Brandon Dixon, Alabama Region, Citation US2000, 2:12.332
- Formula Enterprises®2: Franklin Futrelle, Atlanta Region, SCCA Enterprises FE2 Mazda, 2:12.475
- Formula F: Jonathan Kotyk, Buccaneer Region, Swift DB6, 2:24.905
- Formula Vee®: Andrew Abbott, Detroit Region, Vector AM-1, 2:44.101
- GT-1: Tony Ave, Central Carolinas Region, Chevrolet Camaro, 2:01.754
- GT-2: John Atwell, Texas Region, Ford Mustang, 2:12.167
- GT3U: Tony Ave, Central Carolinas Region, Honda Civic, 2:24.807
- Spec Miata: Bobby Gossett, South Carolina Region, Mazda Miata, 2:43.111
- Spec MX-5: Michael Tinis, New York Region, Mazda MX-5, 2:36.477
- Spec Racer® Ford Gen3: Bobby Sak, Detroit Region, SCCA Enterprises SRF3, 2:28.226
- Super Touring® Lite: Mike Taylor, Atlanta Region, Acura Integra, 2:32.245
- Super Touring® Under: Peter Cunningham, Milwaukee Region, Honda Civic TCR, 2:23.083
- Touring 1: James Candelaria, Central Florida Region, Chevrolet Corvette, 2:20.677
- Touring 2: Kurt Rezzetano, Philadelphia Region, Ford Mustang GT, 2:23.351
- Touring 3: Marshall Mast, Philadelphia Region, Ford Mustang V6, 2:28.918
- Touring 4: Matt Spicuzzi, Detroit Region, Ford Mustang, 2:32.956
'25 Runoffs Qualifying Results
Last Qualifying Chance Friday
One down, but one big one to go as far as Runoffs qualifying is concerned. Friday qualifying reveals who will lead their respective fields to the green flag over two Hagerty Race Days that decide National Champions within the Summit Racing Equipment SCCA Road Racing Program.
But even more is at stake because Friday is Hawk “Brake-Through Performer” day. One driver from each competition class who makes the biggest improvement in qualifying position from Thursday to Friday receives a free set of Hawk brake pads for street cars, race cars, or tow vehicles. Winners, however, must have posted a qualifying time Thursday to be eligible for this reward.
Of course, Friday evening will see the Tire Rack Pole Award celebration at Road America’s victory circle. Each Tire Rack Pole Award winner receives $500 to spend at Tire Rack. Equally important is the competitive and psychological advantage gained by starting out front. It’s all a race to see who reaches the checkered flag first on their way to victory podium celebrations to uncork and spray a bottle from Mazza Vineyards, the Runoffs’ Official Sparkling Wine supplier for the last decade.
Catch qualifying developments online with live timing/scoring, as well as an audio presentation, found at SCCA.com/live. Announcers Gregg Ginsberg and Dan Bullis are behind microphones to cover qualifying developments, too, which can be heard at SCCA’s Official YouTube Channel.
Get to Road America Now or Regret it Later
The SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Sunoco at Road America just simply can’t be missed. What approaches are two amazing days of competition, along with all the sights, sounds, food, and thrills that are best enjoyed in person.
Spectator tickets are available, and prices are very reasonable for a motorsports event of this magnitude. A three-day pass, which is good Oct. 3-5, is only $80 at the entry gate and includes parking and paddock access. Single-day admission is a deal at $30 for Friday, or $45 for Saturday or Sunday. Anyone 16 years old and younger get in free with a paying adult. SCCA members receive a 20% discount on passes, which you can learn more about at the Runoffs ticket webpage.
Photo: Peter Cunningham, in a Honda Civic, leads the Super Touring® Under field after the opening day of qualifying a the 2025 Runoffs.
Photo by Jay Bonvouloir
