The Easiest Win at the SCCA Runoffs Starts Before the Green Flag with These Free Contingency Programs

Registration for the 2026 SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® is on many people’s minds (in case you missed the news, driver and volunteer registration opens July 7), but while signing up for the Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026, winner-take-all event at Road America is key to success, so is registering for the event’s contingency programs. In fact, there’s no reason not to sign up for the contingency programs – the process only takes a few clicks, it’s completely FREE (!) to do, and you don’t even have to land on the podium during the National Championship event in order to score big.

Contingency programs are offered by manufacturers and industry partners as a way to reward racers for their participation and performance. In most cases, competitors simply need to register for the program and display the sponsor’s decals on their race car. Eligible finishers can then earn awards that may include cash payouts, certificates, discounts, or products. Depending on the program, competitors can earn valuable prizes without even standing on the podium.

The requirements are straightforward, but there are a couple of details worth noting. Registration for contingency programs tied to season-long Summit Racing Equipment SCCA Road Racing events, such as the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour or U.S. Majors Tour®, does not automatically carry over to the Runoffs. Drivers must register separately for Runoffs-specific contingency offerings. But trust us, the process is easy.

Before registering, participants should review the rules for each individual program to ensure all eligibility requirements are met. Then, of course, be sure to complete registration before the event begins.

For a complete list of available programs, visit the SCCA contingency webpage or follow the program links to learn more. Although on-site contingency registration will be available during the Runoffs, taking care of it in advance helps avoid last-minute scrambling and ensures everything is ready before you hit the track.

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'26 National Championship Runoffs Contingencies

Hawk Performance, Official Brake Products of SCCA (Select Classes)
1st: 5 Free Axle Sets; 2nd: 2 Free Axle Sets; 3rd: 1 Free Axle Set; 4th: $125 Certificate; 5th: $100 Certificate; 6th: $90 Certificate; 7th: $80 Certificate; 8th: $70 Certificate; 9th: $60 Certificate; 10th: $50 Certificate
Track Record Breaker: $200 Certificate

Öhlins USA, Official Suspension System of the SCCA (All Classes)
1st: $500 Certificate; 2nd: $300 Certificate; 3rd: $100 Certificate

Sunoco, Official Fuel of SCCA (All Classes)
Hard Charger Award: $100

Tire Rack, Official Tire Retailer of SCCA (All Classes)
Pole Qualifier: $500 TireRack.com Product Certificate
5th: $50 TireRack.com Product Certificate

Summit Racing Equipment (All Classes)
1st: $150 Certificate; 2nd: $100 Certificate; 3rd-6th: $50 Certificate
Hard Luck:
$50 Certificate

Carbotech Performance Brakes (Select Classes)
1st: Product Sponsorship (6 Axel Sets with contract)
2nd: $300 Certificate; 3rd: $250 Certificate; 4th: $200 Certificate; 5th: $175 Certificate; 6th: $150 Certificate; 7th: $125 Certificate; 8th: $100 Certificate; 9th: $75 Certificate; 10th: $50 Certificate

EBC Brakes (Select Classes)
1st: $250; 2nd: $150; 3rd: $75

Eibach Springs (Select Classes)
1st: 4 Eibach Springs; 2nd: 3 Eibach Springs; 3rd: 2 Eibach Springs

Ford Performance (Select Cars & Classes)
T1, T3, AS
– 1st: $2,000; 2nd: $1,000; 3rd: $750

Goodyear Tire (Select Classes)
1st: 3 Tire Sets; 2nd: 2 Tire Sets; 3rd: 1 Tire Set

PAGID Racing (Select Classes)
1st: 1 full-car set of brake pads; 2nd: 1 axle set of brake pads

Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies (All Classes)
4th: $100 Certificate; 5th: $75 Certificate; 6th: $50 Certificate
Super Sweep Winner: $250 Certificate

Penske Racing Shocks (All Classes)
1st: $150 Certificate; 2nd: $75 Certificate; 3rd: $50 Certificate

Pirelli Tire (Select Classes)
1st: 3 Tires; 2nd: 2 Tires

SCCA Enterprises (Select Classes)
1st: $700; 2nd: $500; 3rd: $300

Tilton Engineering (Select Classes)
1st: $250 Certificate; 3rd: $150 Certificate; 5th: $100 Certificate

Toyota/TRD (Select Cars & Classes)
GT2-GT3 – 1st: $2,500
Other Eligible Classes: 1st: $1,500
Tow Money: $1/mile ($1,000 max)

G-LOC Brakes (Select Classes)
1st: $500 Certificate; 2nd: $400 Certificate; 3rd: $350 Certificate; 4th: $250 Certificate; 5th: $200 Certificate; 6th: $150 Certificate; 7th: $125 Certificate; 8th: $100 Certificate; 9th: $75 Certificate; 10th: $50 Certificate

Hoosier Racing Tire (Select Classes)
Spec Miata 1st: 8 Tires; 2nd: 4 Tires; 3rd-5th: 2 Tires; 6th-8th: 1 Tire
Spec MX-5 -  1st: 8 Tires; 2nd: 4 Tires; 3rd: 2 Tires; 4th-5th: 1 Tire
Other Eligible Classes 1st: 4 Tires for each ‘27 Majors Tour events; 2nd: 4 Tires; 3rd: 2 Tires

Mazda North American Operations (Select Classes)
GT-1, G-T2, GT-L, EP, FP, HP, T1, T2, T3, T4, STU, STL, SM, B-Spec –
1st: $4,000; 2nd: $2,000; 3rd: $1,500; 4th: $1,250; 5th: $1,000
FE2, FA, P, P2 –
1st: $3,000; 2nd: $1,500; 3rd: $1,000
Super Sweep
: $1,000
Tow Fund
: Up to $500

Nissan Motorsports (Select Cars & Classes)
(GT-R, 350Z, 370Z, Sentra, Versa, Altima)
1st: $3,000; 2nd: $1,500; 3rd: $1,000
(Non-current Nissan/Datsun models)
1st: $1,000; 2nd: $500; 3rd: $250

Racekeeper (All Classes)
1st: $300; 2nd: $150; 3rd: $75

It is the responsibility of each driver to make sure they are eligible to receive any contingency awards in which they are interested. Requirements for each program can be found by clicking here. Check back often for added programs.

Photo by Rick Corwine