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Jim Llewellyn

Jim Llewellyn earned a degree in journalism/mass communication from Kent State University before becoming a reporter at a newspaper chain in the Midwest. He went on to work in politics before moving to Southern California and beginning a career in public relations. Over three decades he has been part of projects for the World Poker Tour, AT&T, Mazda, Chevrolet, Road & Track, and a NASCAR Cup team. In 2014 he joined SCCA to help launch the Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack initiative and has gone on to work on numerous other programs such as the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour and Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge Series.

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Runoffs

Qualifying Leaders at ’26 Runoffs after Opening Day

The first of two qualifying days is complete at the 63rd Mission Foods SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® taking place Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026, in Wisconsin at America’s National Park of Speed, Road America. Conditions were wet under overcast skies all day as drivers across 23 different car classes took to the 4.048-mile, 14-turn circuit during […]

Runoffs

Sunoco 260 Thursday Winners at ’26 Runoffs at Road America

The opening 16-minute qualifying sessions Thursday at the 63rd Mission Foods SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® counted toward “Sunoco 260 Thursday” results. Drivers in each class whose best qualifying time came closest to including .260 in wet conditions have now earned 15 gallons of Sunoco race fuel free for their car. Those on the list below […]

Runoffs

Unofficially, the ‘B’ is Now for Bert

For a third year straight, Road America plays host to Summit Racing Equipment SCCA® Road Racing’s pinnacle event, the 63rd Mission Foods SCCA National Championship Runoffs® happening Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026, in Wisconsin. The circuit, arguably one of the finest in North America, travels 4.048 miles and consists of 14 turns. Along that path are […]

Runoffs

Day 1 Qualifying Underway at Road America for 63rd Runoffs

While the weather forecast for Road America in Wisconsin predicts light rain throughout most of Thursday with temperatures reaching the upper 60-degree mark, the vibe at America’s National Park of Speed is much, much hotter. The anticipation level is hovering around 135% as competitors are already on track during the first day of qualifying for […]

Runoffs

Qualifying for 63rd Runoffs Starts Tomorrow

In less than 24 hours qualifying will commence for the 2026 Mission Foods SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® taking place Sept. 28-Oct. 4 at beautiful Road America in Wisconsin. It’s the first chance for drivers to show what they’ve got for the other competitors this year, or the opportunity to get cars sorted before the winner-take-all […]

Runoffs

Get Ready for 2026 #SCCARunoffs at Road America

The Sports Car Club of America™ (SCCA®) has crowned road racing’s best amateur competitors from across North America for more than six decades at a winner-take-all National Championship race. The tradition continues for a 63rd time this Sept. 28-Oct. 4 in Wisconsin at America’s National Park of Speed during the 2026 Mission Foods SCCA National […]

Solo Nationals

Second Set of Winners Signify “Level Complete” for ’26 Solo Nats

The video-game themed 2026 Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® National Championships has come to a close now that the second set of winners have crossed the finish line at Lincoln Airpark. The past two days of competition saw participants across 35 different classes take on two challenging courses to see who was quickest. The event’s 53rd […]

Solo Nationals

9/11 and the Solo National Championships

Twenty-five years ago today – Sept. 11, 2001 – the United States was subjected to the actions of those who hijacked planes with the intent of attacking America. “Where were you on 9/11?” has since become the question people ask one another. The answer for nearly 1,000 Sports Car Club of America™ Solo® enthusiasts is: […]

Solo Nationals

Year of Adventure Wraps at Solo Nats for ’26 Wendi Allen Scholarship Winners

Three women were again Wendi Allen Scholarship Fund (WASF) recipients in 2026, two of which are at Lincoln Airpark this week taking part in their very first Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® National Championships. But before arriving in Nebraska’s capital city of Lincoln for the winner-take-all event, they honed skills at other National Solo events around […]

Solo Nationals

Second Set of ’26 Solo Nats Drivers Finish Opening Runs

The penultimate day of competition has wrapped for the 53rd running of the Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® National Championships at Lincoln Airpark. This year’s theme is “video games,” and Thursday saw players across 40 different car classes having #funwithcars around one of two courses. Drivers now get to take a break, work on cars, and […]