Jul 28, 2016

Theodore “Ted” Goddard — 1936-2016

The SCCA’s New England Region has lost a cornerstone member. Theodore “Ted” Goddard passed away July 22 not long after his 80th birthday. Ted joined SCCA in May of 1957 and from that point on was a very involved Club member. Of his many accomplishments, one stands as a record. He was the sole Rallymaster […]

Jul 28, 2016

The Best Explanation of How Turbochargers and Superchargers Work

Forced induction has become commonplace in new and tuner cars, but do you know how those turbos and superchargers work? Even if you have a loose understanding, this is hands down the best explanation we’ve seen, especially for visual learners. Tyroola cut away the mechanicals and created graphics that are simple enough for the layman […]

Jul 27, 2016

The Five Phases of Targa

The upcoming Targa Southland, the first ever Sports Car Club of America Targa event, is coming up August 11-14 and will explore five different, fun SCCA activities people can have with their cars. Those activities are Road Rally, Autocross, Track Night in America, Time Trials and TrackCross. So what actually happens in each of these […]

Jul 27, 2016

Protect Your Neck: Winding Road’s Best of Head and Neck Restraints

When we say “save your neck,” we take it seriously. That’s why Head and Neck Restraint Systems are required for Club Racing. The General Competition Rules mandate use of a device with SRI 38.1, FIA 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 certification. Before purchasing a device, make sure that it meets these requirements. Winding Road has identified the best […]

Jul 27, 2016

2016 Tire Rack Wilmington Summer ProSolo: Tune-In

It’s time for one last visit to Wilmington for the year, and the penultimate ProSolo event to gather points for the Finale. Quite a few competitors will be returning from last weekend’s National Tour event, which was a scorcher for both the weather and the competition. With 277 registered competitors, we’re sure to see even […]

Jul 26, 2016

F4 U.S. Finalizes Schedule By Adding East Coast Event

The schedule for the inaugural season of the Formula 4 United States Championship powered by Honda has been finalized with New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey, hosting the series Aug. 26-28. The F4 U.S. Championship, a new youth-driven open-wheel championship series, debuted July 1-3 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the addition of the […]

Jul 26, 2016

Sheer Will Wins at Tire Rack Wilmington Champ Tour

Sheer Will Wins Tire Rack Wilmington Champ Tour Trophies The 2016 SCCA Tire Rack Wilmington Championship Tour was on fire with hot competition burning up the concrete in each of the five heats this past weekend at Wilmington Air Park in Wilmington, Ohio, with a total of 360 registered entrants blazing through the high-speed course […]

Jul 26, 2016

Kudos to Wilmington!

For more than five years now, the Wilmington Air Park in Wilmington, Ohio, has been the site for multiple Sports Car Club of America autocross events. In 2016 alone, the venue has been home to multiple local events, as well as three SCCA National Solo dates; a Tire Rack Wilmington Championship Tour and two Tire […]

Jul 26, 2016

CAM Wheelbase Rule Update

SCCA is announcing a clarification to the CAM “wheelbase” rule thru Solo Matters, the SCCA website and CAM Nation. The current wording, “Vehicle perimeter and wheelbase must be full-scale to the original model,” is being clarified with the following: “Incidental wheelbase changes resulting from the allowed replacement of suspension components/or modification of suspension design are […]

Jul 26, 2016

2016 Tire Rack Wilmington Championsip Tour: Event Recap

Final Results The 2016 SCCA Wilmington Championship Tour was on fire with hot competition burning up the concrete in each of the 5 heats this past weekend, with a total of 360 registered entrants blazing through the high speed Danny Popp designed course. The first heat was host to the largest class of the event, […]

Jul 25, 2016

Road & Track: Running Your First Pro Race While Possibly Dying

Imagine something with us for a minute. You’re a successful amateur racer and professional motorsport journalist. You get a call from Mazda Motorsports offering you a ride in the 2016 Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich’s debut weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. You’d take it. We know you would. What if you were […]

Jul 25, 2016

SportsCar Feature: Rally A New Way

Words by Stephen C. Hyatt, Chairman RallyCross Board This article first appeared in the March, 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 […]

Jul 25, 2016

2016 Tire Rack Colorado Championsip Tour: Tune-In

Current Entry List The Last Stop before Lincoln! This weekend we wave the white flag on The Road to Lincoln, as the 2016 Tire Rack Colorado Championship Tour signals the last lap before the big show in September. This Colorado event also represents the last opportunity to qualify for the coveted Triad Award, in advance […]

Jul 24, 2016

No Jersey Barriers for Day 2 Majors Winners

No Jersey Barriers for Day Two Winners at SCCA U.S. Majors Tour at New Jersey Motorsports Park While an old WWII warbird circled above the 2.25-mile circuit, racers Sunday squared off below during the second day of competition at the SCCA U.S. Majors Tour at New Jersey Motorsports Park hosted by the South Jersey Region […]

Jul 24, 2016

2016 Tire Rack Wilmington Championsip Tour: Saturday Recap

STR has Karwan in the lead with his ND Miata over Tim Viars in an NC Miata and Noel Leslie in an S2000. There’s just shy of 2 tenths separating the top 3, all in different cars! Also in the other end trophies is a dead tie between Steven Lee and Shane Chinonn-Rhoden. In SM, […]

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Theodore “Ted” Goddard — 1936-2016

The Best Explanation of How Turbochargers and Superchargers Work

The Five Phases of Targa

Protect Your Neck: Winding Road’s Best of Head and Neck Restraints

F4 U.S. Finalizes Schedule By Adding East Coast Event

Sheer Will Wins at Tire Rack Wilmington Champ Tour

Kudos to Wilmington!

CAM Wheelbase Rule Update

2016 Tire Rack Wilmington Championsip Tour: Event Recap

Road & Track: Running Your First Pro Race While Possibly Dying

SportsCar Feature: Rally A New Way

No Jersey Barriers for Day 2 Majors Winners

2016 Tire Rack Wilmington Championsip Tour: Saturday Recap

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