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Philip Royle

An automotive journalist (and past editor of SCCA’s SportsCar magazine) for longer than he’d care to admit, Philip has been autocrossing for…longer than he’s been an automotive journalist. Having also participated in RoadRally, RallyCross, Track Days, Time Attack, Road Racing, and as a volunteer, Philip is a cliché in that he came for the cars and stayed for the people (and the cars).

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Which Trailer is Right for You? Hagerty Weighs the Options

Once you’ve decided to own a competition vehicle that will need towing to the track, you’ve got a long road in front of you – not because towing is particularly difficult, but because there are a few major decisions to be made before you hit the road. For one – and this will at least […]

HillClimb

Next Year’s Arizona SCCA Hill Climb is Already Drawing Media Attention

For the first time in five years, Arizona Region plans to bring its SCCA® Hill Climb to Greenlee County with the rebirth of the Clifton Hill Climb – and all the locals now know about the upcoming April 16-18, 2027, event thanks to the Eastern Arizona Courier and Arizona Region’s RE Jim Cantrell. “The hill […]

Runoffs

In the News: Newsweek Interviews SRF3 Racer Asad Nikadambaev

Fresh off an appearance at the 2026 Mission Foods SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® at Road America, Northwest Region’s Asad Nikadambaev is making the news. In his Runoffs rookie debut, the 15-year-old Spec Racer® Ford Gen3 racer qualified his No. 144 car on the outside pole at the Runoffs, ahead of drivers like Bobby Sak, Caleb […]

Super Tour

A Winning U.S. Majors Tour Season Begins with Reserving Your Car Number

Winning on the racetrack begins long before the green flag waves. From preparing the car to mapping out a season’s schedule, racers know that success takes more than a heavy right foot. The best pre-season plans include covering ALL the details, including one that might seem small but can make a big difference: choosing a […]

Time Attack Nationals

SCCA Crowns 20 Time Attack National Champions in Inaugural Event

It was a first for SCCA®, as the Sports Car Club of America™ hosted the inaugural Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack National Championship, where three days of intense competition at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, TX, culminated in one amazing podium celebration. While SCCA Time Attack has been around in its current form for nearly […]

Time Attack Challenge

One Driver, Two Series, Countless Miles: Jessica Mignone’s ’26 Time Attack Challenge Adventure

In 2026, the Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge included a point series that involved a West and East series. While many drivers chose to enter events near them, Jessica Mignone decided to try her hand at winning in one (or potentially both) series. That meant travel was in her future. “When I heard about […]

Time Attack Nationals

Track Records Begin to Fall at ’26 Time Attack National Championship

When it was announced that the inaugural Tire Rack SCCA® Time Attack National Championship would take place at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, TX, on Oct. 22-25, 2026, things got serious. The Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge had traveled to Eagles Canyon in early 2025 prior to this announcement, but by the time the […]

Time Attack Nationals

Time Attack National Championship Begins NOW! Here’s How to Keep Up with the Action

There’s been plenty of excitement surrounding the Oct. 22-25, 2026, (and inaugural!) Tire Rack SCCA® Time Attack National Championship for over a year, and it’s finally here. More than 100 drivers are currently at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, TX, for SCCA’s very first Time Attack National Championship, with every one of them ready to […]

SCCA Member Anniversaries: October 2026

October has long been the month that concludes National Championship season in the Sports Car Club of America™. It’s traditionally a time to sit back and contemplate the year that was, since members are undoubtedly too tired from participating in these huge events to do anything other than recover. It’s also a month for those […]

HillClimb

SCCA-Sanctioned Weatherly Hillclimb Gets Extensive Live TV Coverage

It’s a longstanding tradition for racers to gather in Weatherly, PA, and climb a hill. Since 1961, a one-mile stretch of road – aptly named “Hill Street” – has been home to the Weatherly Hillclimb, where drivers converge to see who can make it to the top in the shortest amount of time. Featuring hairpins, sweepers, […]