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Choosing a Helmet: Which Is Right for You?

Nearly everything we do at SCCA requires a helmet. Depending on your needs, that can either mean a minor or major investment. Autocrossing? You only need an M-Rated helmet. Hitting the track for Club Racing? You need an SA-Rated helmet. What’s the difference between M and SA? SA helmets have the highest level of impact […]

Cooler Heads Prevail at Warm Watkins Glen Majors

With the warmest weather of the three-day weekend beating down, drivers Sunday adjusted to more slippery surface conditions and coping with heat during day two of the SCCA U.S. Majors Tour at Watkins Glen International. Group 7 racers bookended the day, due to a change in Saturday’s schedule, with consistency being the necessary game plan. […]

Quick Reactions Required by Watkins Glen Majors Winners

Round Nine of the SCCA U.S. Majors Tour Northeast Conference began today at the picturesque and historic Watkins Glen International. Afternoon racing was slightly delayed due to some needed guardrail repair, which also resulted in Group 7’s race being rescheduled for 9:20 a.m. Sunday. Additionally, Round Nine races were shortened to 20 minutes. Shortened events […]

Win a Trip to the US Grand Prix

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 and can be […]

New Surface is Talk of the Track at Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen International spent the winter months completely resurfacing the entire 3.4-mile, 11-turn course. The new surface features a porous top layer that drains to a solid layer below. New drains were added to create an optimally-draining track, said to go from soaked to nearly dry within minutes. This weekend’s ninth and tenth rounds of […]

My SCCA Life: Eric Prill

This article first appeared in the June, 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. Eric PrillSCCA Vice President […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

#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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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