Jun 24, 2016

O’Gorman Takes First Professional Racing Win @ Road America

From a 2011 SoloMatters article entitled “Why We Go.” The piece was a series of autocrossers answering the question, “Why do you go to Solo Nationals?” This was Tom O’Gorman’s answer: “Six thousand and ninety two. That is the number of miles I traveled last year across 13 states to compete in SCCA National Tour […]

Jun 24, 2016

SCCA Foundation – Off to the Races II Raffle

Last Chance Raffle Monday, June 27 at noon Mountain Time, the SCCA Foundation will conduct a raffle where the grand prize will be a 2016 Formula One US Grand Prix ticket package that includes two (2) VIP hospitality passes at Circuit of the Americas, and $5,000 cash for travel expenses. Raffle tickets are only $20 […]

Jun 24, 2016

5toGo: 2016 Tire Rack Colorado Championship Tour

Register for the Colorado Champ Tour Here! Pikes Peak (International Raceway) or Bust! The 2016 Tire Rack Colorado Championship Tour is only 5 weeks away. Whether you are pursuing strong competition or an escape from the daily grind, Pikes Peak International Raceway, located in Fountain Colorado, is the place to be on July 29, to […]

Jun 23, 2016

At a Glance: Watkins Glen Majors

Storylines/Things to Watch: The Grandeur of The Glen — Watkins Glen International was established on the streets of Watkins Glen, New York in 1948 and is one of North America’s premier racing facilities. In October of ’48, the Sports Car Club of America conducted its first road race at Watkins Glen with a course that […]

Jun 23, 2016

#TBT 1970s Go Fund Me

This scene is all too familiar; sometimes the unexpected happens, especially when racing. Nobody plans to need a rebuilding effort. Crashes happen and your choices are to give up or rebuild. For Catherine “Cat” Kizer, her 1978 Runoffs Championship effort ended in a crumpled disaster in turn 1. The rebuild of ended in a National […]

Jun 22, 2016

Dad’s Day at Tire Rack Crossroads Showdown

An old World War II airbase in Grenada, Mississippi was the site for this weekend’s SCCA Match TourTire Rack Crossroads Showdown. The venue’s concrete holds the promise of grip and abrasion for tires. However, a layer of algae grows on it, which made things tricky during the early runs. But as the algae cleared the […]

Jun 22, 2016

In Your Words: Ryan Johnson

(Editor’s Note: Ryan Johnson is our first Track Night in America guest writer, and what a great job Ryan did! He’s from Denver and has been having fun at High Plains Raceway. Check out his insights below. And if you have a story and picture to share, email it along to [email protected].) By Ryan Johnson […]

Jun 21, 2016

Winning Campaigns at Tire Rack DC Champ Tour

Drivers Campaign for Wins at Tire Rack Washington DC Champ Tour The Tire Rack Washington DC Championship Tour at FedExField in Landover, Maryland was greeted by sunny skies and moderate temperatures. Sam Strano’s course snaked through the entire stadium lot, making excellent use of every last bit of pavement. With a wide-open layout and lots […]

Jun 21, 2016

Basic Tools to Get You Started Wrenching on Your Own Car

Starting to do basic projects and maintenance on your car can be intimidating and scary. You want to make sure you have some basic tools without breaking the bank. You can gradually collect more specialized tools as your skills progress. Road & Track put together a great 16 item list with tips and suggestions. They included […]

Jun 20, 2016

Mario Andretti Writes a Letter to His Younger Self

A young Mario left everything he’d known in Italy behind as a result of World War II and ended up in America. He was uncertain as to whether or not his dream of racing would ever come true. Did America even have racing? Yes, America had racing and he would become a phenomenon. In a […]

Jun 20, 2016

SportsCar Feature: Safe & Secure

This article first appeared in the May, 2016 edition of SportsCar Magazine. SCCA members can read the current and past editions of SportCar digitally here after logging into their account; To become an SCCA member and get SportsCar mailed to your home address monthly in addition to the digital editions, click here. Mounting race seats and […]

Jun 19, 2016

Fist-Pumpin’ June Sprints Second Day

It’s a Fist-Pumpin’ Second Day at SCCA June Sprints When competitors lose a race they should’ve won, it feels terrible. But racers that get a victory when things looked bleak, they’ll pump their fist in the air. And that happened a couple times during the second day of competition at the WeatherTech® Chicago Region June […]

Jun 18, 2016

Bad Breaks Day 1 at June Sprints

That’s the Breaks at Day 1 of the SCCA June Sprints at Road America If winning was easy, there’d be no reward in the accomplishment. That may be the adage many drivers are contemplating after seemingly assured victories slipped away during the opening day of racing at the WeatherTech® Chicago Region June Sprints® SCCA U.S. […]

Jun 18, 2016

LIVE: The Endurance Event at Lincoln Formula SAE

Hello from Lincoln, Nebraska and the 2016 Formula SAE Lincoln competition! We’re updating this page all day long – if you’re just joining us, read from the bottom up! Live results are available at results.fsaeonline.com. Keep clicking refresh for the newest, um, news! 3:56 pm – And THAT, friends, brings us to the end of the […]

Jun 18, 2016

2016 Tire Rack DC Championship Tour: Saturday Recap

The 2016 Washington DC Championship Tour kicked off yesterday under beautifully sunny skies and temperatures that climbed into mid 80s. Sam Strano’s course snaked through entire lot at Fed Ex field, making excellent use of every last bit of pavement. With a wide-open layout and lots of sweepers, finding the right line made it a […]

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O’Gorman Takes First Professional Racing Win @ Road America

SCCA Foundation – Off to the Races II Raffle

5toGo: 2016 Tire Rack Colorado Championship Tour

At a Glance: Watkins Glen Majors

#TBT 1970s Go Fund Me

Dad’s Day at Tire Rack Crossroads Showdown

In Your Words: Ryan Johnson

Winning Campaigns at Tire Rack DC Champ Tour

Basic Tools to Get You Started Wrenching on Your Own Car

Mario Andretti Writes a Letter to His Younger Self

SportsCar Feature: Safe & Secure

Fist-Pumpin’ June Sprints Second Day

Bad Breaks Day 1 at June Sprints

LIVE: The Endurance Event at Lincoln Formula SAE

2016 Tire Rack DC Championship Tour: Saturday Recap

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