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Feb. 15 Deadline Ahead for Region Development Grant Funded by Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack

In 2019, the Track Night Region Development Grant is funded with $50,000 to be distributed to regions for the purposes of training, equipment upgrades, marketing, or offsetting costs of pilot events. Grant applications must be submitted online at https://www.scca.com/region-development no later than February 15, 2019. Grant requests are reviewed by a five-person committee made up […]

Falken Restructures Contingency

TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 11, 2019) — The SCCA is pleased to announce that the Falken Azenis RT615K+ will continue to be the spec tire for the Solo Spec Coupe (SSC) class for 2019. The big news, however, is not just that they are back as the spec tire, but how they are restructuring their contingency program […]

Hoosier SCCA Super Tour From COTA Concludes On Sunday

The tricky track conditions continued on Sunday for the third and final day of the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour, hosted at Circuit of the Americas by the Lone Star Region. Still wet and cold from the weekend (and morning) rains, there was no doubt that the tire choice in the 35-minute (or 14 […]

Great Racing, Cold Temperatures the Story From Saturday’s Hoosier Super Tour At COTA

Texas isn’t immune to the bitter cold that has invaded most of the country, but despite the temperatures in the 30s and rain on Saturday at Circuit of the Americas, the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour hosted by the Lone Star Region continued on. Those wet, cold and slowly drying conditions were a factor right away […]

Remembering K-Hill’s Kris Kaiser at COTA

There’s a noticeable hole this weekend at Circuit of the Americas for the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA® Super Tour. Though the transporter and K-Hill Motorsports team are at the track with a full slate of open-wheel entries, they are here with heavy hearts and without their longtime leader, Kris Kaiser, who passed away unexpectedly on […]

Additional 2018 RallyCross Award Winners Announced

Three SCCA® RallyCross participants have received recognition for their efforts during the 2018 competition season. The Dirty Cup, presented annually by the RallyCross Board, recognizes an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the sport of SCCA RallyCross over time. The award recipient can make their contribution as a competitor, organizer, worker, administrator, etc. […]

At A Glance: ’19 COTA Hoosier Super Tour

Storylines/Things to Watch:Coming to COTA — There are nearly 225 entries anticipated for this weekend’s Hoosier Super Tour at Circuit of the Americas. A quick review of the entry list shows the largest field belongs to Spec Racer Ford Gen3 with nearly 50 competitors, followed by the Spec Miata class with nearly 40 drivers seeking […]

Dr. Robert Hubbard — 1943-2019

Dr. Robert Hubbard, a 2014 inductee into the Sports Car Club of America® Hall of Fame, has passed away.  He was 75 years old. A retired professor of biomechanical engineering at Michigan State University, Dr. Hubbard had extensive experience and standout credentials as a biomechanical crash engineer. His efforts included work with General Motors’ automotive […]

Registration Open for First 2019 Tire Rack CAM Challenge Event

Registration is now open for the Tire Rack CAM Challenge Powered by SCCA® event taking place March 21-23 at zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina.  This is the first of seven point-scoring events conducted around the country that will lead to year-end champions being crowned in all three Classic American Muscle (CAM) classes, plus an […]

Check Out Latest Additions to “Hoosier Shop Manual” Video Series

Thanks to support from Hoosier Racing Tire, SCCA® has produced another round of “Hoosier Shop Manual” videos. This series takes a gander at just some of the ways Club members have fun with cars, and how easy it is to get started. Each short video provides a glimpse into a competition activity and a specific […]

High End Sports Cars in Time Attack: SCCA Time Attack Sport 1

Ever wondered how you can take your factory-fresh sports car to the track and compete right out of the box? In this episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual series, we dive deep into the SCCA Sport 1 Time Trials category. This class is designed for enthusiast drivers who want to race near-stock production vehicles with […]

SCCA Time Attack Unlimited 2: Do Just About Whatever You Want

In this episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual, we dive into the world of SCCA Time Trials with Andrew Maffessanti. Andrew shares his experience transitioning his 1992 Miata from autocross to a more track-focused setup. He highlights the critical role of tire selection in his Unlimited 2 class, noting how the right rubber provides the […]

Build a Race Car in Your Garage: Inside the STL Class

In this episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual, experienced racer Cliff Ira provides a detailed look at the Super Touring Lite (STL) class, making a compelling case for why it serves as an ideal entry point for aspiring road racers. Through his personal experience building a competitive car from a budget-friendly roller in a home […]

SCCA Enterprises Brings In Budget Downforce With Formula Enterprises 2

In this episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual series, Paul Schneider shares his deep enthusiasm for competitive racing within the Formula Enterprises 2 class. He highlights that FE2 is a true driver’s class, where performance relies on skill rather than mechanical advantages. Because the engines and gearboxes are sealed, the competition is remarkably tight, putting […]

Old School Budget Formula Racing: Formula Vee

Discover the unique appeal of Formula Vee racing in this installment of the Hoosier Shop Manual series, featuring driver Skip Streets. Formula Vee offers an unparalleled entry point into open-wheel racing, providing purpose-built machines that are designed specifically for the track rather than being converted from street vehicles. By utilizing reliable and affordable components from […]

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