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Hagerty: Racing a Datsun 510 in Its Heyday

What were your early SCCA® competition seasons like? Were they years of methodically learning the ropes and trying your best, or did you spend the time reaching for the stars despite knowing they were well out of your grasp? A recent two-part series on Hagerty’s website follows along with the comically unlucky two seasons that […]

Inside RallyCross: The Importance of Course Workers in RallyCross

(Each month, Gonzalo “Gonzo” San Miguel, the SCCA® RallyCross® Board (RXB) Chair, presents you with the latest RallyCross news and information.) Over the past few months, I’ve highlighted different roles in the RallyCross hierarchy that do not always get the credit they deserve. We started with Divisional Stewards, then moved to Safety Stewards, and finally […]

Get Ready to go Scary Fast at this Year’s Time Trials Nationals

This year’s Tire Rack SCCA® Time Trials Nationals Powered by Hagerty is your chance to go fast (like, bat-out-of-hell fast) at NCM Motorsports Park. Located on the outskirts of Bowling Green, KY, NCM Motorsports Park offers 3.15-miles of glorious winding racing circuit for SCCA members to enjoy during the annual Time Trials Nationals (TTN) competition. […]

2024 Summer Nationals Sizzles with Thrilling ProSolo and National Tour Autocross Action

There was a sizzling party July 3-7, 2024, in the northeast corner of Tennessee during SCCA’s Solo® Summer Nationals, which consisted of the Tire Rack SCCA® Bristol ProSolo® and Tire Rack SCCA Bristol Solo National Tour. Both experiences were hosted by SCCA’s Eastern Tennessee Region at the famed Bristol Motor Speedway — and, it should […]

These Upcoming National SCCA RoadRallies Are the Fun You Need

We’re not ones to point fingers, but if you’ve not been busy this year, it’s your own fault. Between Divisional and National SCCA® RoadRallies, no fewer than a dozen events have been hosted so far, offering those looking for on-road challenges the thrill only RoadRallies can provide. But the year’s not done yet, so grab […]

SCCA Confirms the Loss of Driver James Belay

The Sports Car Club of America is deeply saddened to confirm the death of member James Belay, who passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, during an SCCA Road Racing event at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA. Belay, a 40-year SCCA member from Mableton, GA, succumbed to injuries following a single-car incident in his […]

Super Cool Summer School: Tire Rack Street Survival

It’s summertime, and school is out! No more pencils, no more books, and no more teachers’ dirty looks! Still, what if there was a really cool class offered to young drivers that lasted only one day and resulted in a lifetime of readiness? An educational experience where students become better drivers, hang out with folks […]

Inside the SCCA Podcast: Race Data, with Roger Caddell

(Looking for an inside line on the Club? “Inside the SCCA” is a podcast that features interviews with the Club’s leading personalities, but it’s not owned by SCCA®. Instead, it’s an independent media outlet managed by Rule 15 Productions and hosted by longtime SCCA member and journalist Brian Bielanski. He uses the Club’s name with […]

Apply Today for These Women on Track Scholarships, plus WOT Needs Your Help

In motorsports, everyone benefits when there are more people involved. From a competition standpoint, that means more drivers pushing you to be better; on the organizational side, more hands doing the lifting results in better (and more fun) events. SCCA Women on Track’s mission aligns perfectly with this philosophy, with the initiative driving to expand […]

Discounts That Get SCCA Members Where They Want to Go

No matter where you’re headed, there are many ways to get there. If an SCCA® event is on the horizon, that’s great! If it’s a family outing that has nothing to do with motorsports, that’s fantastic too! Whatever the reason for you to be on the road again, SCCA’s partners are there to help you […]

To Win Big (Regardless of Whether You Win the Race), Sign up for These SCCA Runoffs Contingency Rewards Today

More than 20 companies are begging for you to take their money at this year’s SCCA® National Championship Runoffs®. Sounds too good to be true, but it’s no lie: For as little effort as clicking some links and applying a few stickers, you’ll be set to collect potentially thousands of dollars in cash and prizes […]

2024 Cleveland ProSolo an Electrifying Experience in Ohio

Cleveland, OH, is a competition town. It boasts three top-level pro teams: NBA’s Cavaliers, NFL’s Browns, and MLB’s Guardians. Now that SCCA® has made a home in the city for the past two years, perhaps SCCA Solo® should be added to that illustrious list. The second half of another back-to-back Solo adventure in 2024, SCCA […]

Important F&C Certification Changes Ahead for License Renewals

Beginning Dec. 1, 2024, requirements will change for SCCA® Flagging & Communications (F&C) license renewals, phasing in the requirement to complete F&C certification training. The required certification coursework can be found at the SCCA Academy accessed through SCCA’s Member Account Portal. Presently, all F&C license levels (Regional, Divisional, National, and Senior) have both traditional (non-Certified) […]

2023 Starter Workers of the Year: John and Beth Burkhard

It all began in the 1960s when Beth Burkhard’s parents, Sheila and Josh Cockey, were invited to a race at Marlboro Speedway by a cousin who was a Formula Vee® racer. They were hooked and started working Flagging & Communications in the fall of 1969. Years later, they’ve raced and volunteered in numerous positions, with […]

Inside the SCCA Podcast: Brian Redman

(Looking for an inside line on the Club? “Inside the SCCA” is a podcast that features interviews with the Club’s leading personalities, but it’s not owned by SCCA®. Instead, it’s an independent media outlet managed by Rule 15 Productions and hosted by longtime SCCA member and journalist Brian Bielanski. He uses the Club’s name with […]

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