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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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Club Spec

GRM’s Latest Path to the Podium Video Makes a Club Spec “DIFF”erence

“Let’s talk a little bit about why you want a proper limited slip and why you do not want to weld your differential.” Those are the wise words spoken by Grassroots Motorsports’s Tech Editor JG Pasterjak in the latest installment of GRM’s Path to the Podium YouTube series, which takes an S197 Ford Mustang and […]

This Navy Engineer Spends Her Weekends Chasing Checkered Flags

A remarkable thing about the Sports Car Club of America™ is its supporters come from all walks of life. Be they volunteers, drivers, or pit crew, Club members span everything from high school students to college professors, small-business owners to captains of industry, and everything in between. Most certainly within that troupe, too, are current […]

National Convention

Your Spark Will Drive the 2027 SCCA National Convention

One idea, one concept, one thought – it’s a spark, and that spark can change everything. With that comes action, success, momentum, and a bright future for the Sports Car Club of America™. It’s all of these reasons that the theme of the 2027 SCCA® National Convention is Spark – and we’re happy to announce […]

Runoffs

SCCA Runoffs Paddock Registration Opens, Event Entry Deadlines Approach

If you’re racing at the Sept. 28-Oct. 5, 2026, Mission Foods SCCA® National Championship Runoffs®, you’re going to need somewhere to park your competition vehicle while at Road America. Arguably, a good paddock spot is the most important part of the whole Runoffs experience. Truth is, your paddock spot sets the tone for your entire […]

How This SCCA Racer’s Data Setup Gets him going Faster, Faster

In motorsports, if you’re not analyzing data, you’re flying blind. Yet that doesn’t mean race data needs to be complicated. In its most basic form, comparing lap times is a type of data analysis when trying to determine if a tire pressure adjustment or shock setting change made a difference. A more complex setup could […]

Track Night in America

Hagerty Knows What Your Next Affordable Awesome Performance Car Should Be

When you’re an SCCA® member, you know there are a few ways you can shop for cars. One is to pick the competition type and car class, then look for the most competitive vehicle in the group. The other method is to purchase something that is both affordable and awesome. If your lean is toward […]

Trackside

“We Have a Winner Here!” – SCCA’s Worker of the Year Vicki Weinhold Knows When it’s Time to Celebrate

“The first thing I thought [when they announced I won the 2025 SCCA® Worker of the Year Award Presented by Mazda for Emergency Services] was, THOSE GUYS!” says Milwaukee Region member Vicki Weinhold as she thinks back to when her name was called for the honor at the 2025 SCCA National Championship Runoffs® at Road […]

Time Attack Challenge

Torrential Downpours Made for a Dramatic Single-day Autobahn Showdown at the Latest Time Attack Challenge

The final event of the East Series for the 2026 Tire Rack SCCA® Time Attack Challenge sent drivers and event organizers scrambling. Considering the Time Attack Challenge is no fledgling series, and the drivers are a hardy bunch that rolls with the punches, that says a lot. But during the first day of the Aug. […]

Öhlins Debuts New Damper Set Tuned Specifically for the Needs of Dedicated Racers

From motorcycle racing to Formula 1, IndyCar, sports car racing, and NASCAR competition, the Öhlins name has long been associated with championship-winning suspension technology. Building on that motorsport heritage, Öhlins is expanding its automotive offerings with the new Club Race Damper program, a purpose-built solution for dedicated track cars and serious competitors. Make no mistake, […]

Club Spec

Grassroots Motorsports Path to the Podium Club Spec Series Returns, This Time Safer Than Ever

It’s been a little over two months since Grassroots Motorsports (GRM) launched its Path to the Podium video series, and we’ve been on the edge of our seat waiting for episode two. This series follows along as GRM’s video editor makes the jump from SCCA® Track Night in America® Driven by Tire Rack events to the […]