Since 2005, the Sports Car Club of America™ has been rolling out the red carpet to induct some of its most influential members into the SCCA® Hall of Fame. Over the years, that honor has gone to motorsports icons like Roger Penske, Paul Newman, Phil Hill, Lyn St. James, Dr. Bob Hubbard and Jim Downing, John Buffum, Patc Henry, and more. With more than 130 people having had the honor of being inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame, the question becomes: Who’s next. For that, SCCA needs your help.
The Class of 2026 included George Bovis, John Doonan, Don Knowles, Frank Schultheis, and Jerry Wannarka, with the prior year welcoming Raleigh and Velma Boreen, Miles and Sam Collier, Bob Dowie, Alex Keller, and Ken Miles.
Like we said: Previous inductees make up quite the impressive list.
Now, it’s time for you to help decide who will join the SCCA Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2027.
Take a lap through the past 22 years of inductees by clicking here. Then, once you’ve soaked in all that history and horsepower, nominate someone you believe deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame.
Before you click that link, however, read on to discover what goes into a quality nomination for the SCCA Hall of Fame, as well as discover the deadline you’ll be aiming to beat.
Writing a Nomination that Stands Out
Submissions for the SCCA Hall of Fame should be approximately two pages in length and summarize the nominee’s background and reasons for consideration. The goal should be to help the SCCA Hall of Fame Nomination, Legacy, and Selection Committees understand why and how the nominee was impactful. Those submissions should paint a picture as to why their nominee should be considered for induction into the SCCA Hall of Fame.
Where possible, please include when the nominee joined the SCCA, the nominee’s Region affiliation, and the offices held or accomplishments of the nominee. It is also important to note how the nominee shaped SCCA as a National organization.
Here’s everything you need to know about making a great SCCA Hall of Fame submission.
Deadline and Other Logistics
Nominations must be submitted by the June 15, 2026, deadline by e-mailing SCCAHoF@scca.com, using the online submission form, or mailing a letter to:
SCCA Hall of Fame
6620 SE Dwight St.
Topeka, KS 66619
Those submitting nominations for any member should include their own e-mail address, phone number, or mailing address in case they need to be contacted for more information about a nominee. And while the deadline for the 2027 SCCA Hall of Fame is approaching, members are encouraged to submit nominations throughout the year, regardless of the deadline.
Also, multiple independent nominations for a candidate will gladly be accepted, and while past nominations are always considered, it never hurts to nominate someone again even if they’ve been nominated in the past but not selected to join the SCCA Hall of Fame.
This is a chance for SCCA members to leave a permanent mark on the Club by being the one responsible for nominating a member for SCCA’s Hall of Fame.
