Jan 30, 2018

Staffing Changes at SCCA Headquarters

There have been multiple staffing changes at the Sports Car Club of America® headquarters in Topeka, Kansas. Aimee Thoennes, who has been Executive Assistant for the last 15 years, has taken the Member Services Manager position where she will now be responsible for the operations of the Member Services Department to ensure the highest level […]

Jan 25, 2018

2018 Tire Rack Solo Nationals Run Days Announced

The run days for 46th annual Tire Rack Solo Nationals have been posted on the Nationals page at SCCA.com. As a note, every class except JA and JB is a swap of days from 2017. STH took the place of STF and SSC was inserted into Thursday/Friday. The 2018 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals will […]

Jan 24, 2018

VIRginia International Raceway Named 2019 Runoffs Venue

The Sports Car Club of America® has officially announced the 2019 SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® will be held October 8-13 at beautiful VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) in Alton, Virginia. This will be the very first time the Runoffs has been held at the sprawling venue located near the border of Virginia and North Carolina. “We’re thrilled […]

Jan 21, 2018

And the 2017 President’s Cup Winner is…

Matthew Cowley Named 2017 President’s Cup Recipient First presented in 1954 by then President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the President’s Cup is awarded to the SCCA® driver demonstrating ability, competitiveness and success at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs®. The winner is selected by the Stewards of the Meeting and the Chief Steward of the National Championship […]

Jan 21, 2018

Daniel McCelvey Named 2017 Solo Driver of the Year

The SCCA® Solo® Driver of the Year, chosen by the Solo Events Board from nominations submitted by the membership at large, is awarded to the competitor who has demonstrated exceptional skill or has overcome major obstacles to produce an outstanding performance at the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championship. This year’s winner is Daniel McCelvey, […]

Jan 21, 2018

2017 SCCA Nexen Solo Rookie of the Year is Mark Dudek

On his first trip to Lincoln Airpark, Mark Dudek strapped into a STR Mazda Miata and claimed sixth place (.085 out of third) in the highly-competitive STR class at the 2017 Tire Rack SCCA Solo® Nationals. In light of this achievement, he has been awarded the 2017 Nexen Solo Rookie of the Year honors. Dudek […]

Jan 20, 2018

Another Eight Honorees Added to SCCA Hall of Fame

Eight persons who have made noteworthy contributions to the Sports Car Club of America® and the motorsports world became official members of the SCCA® Hall of Fame Saturday evening during the Awards Banquet that closed the 2018 SCCA National Convention at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The SCCA Hall of […]

Jan 20, 2018

New Plans for DirtFish RallyCross National Challenge Program

It was announced during the SCCA® National Convention that changes are ahead in 2018 for DirtFish SCCA RallyCross National Challenge events. Howard Duncan, SCCA’s Senior Director of Rally/Solo, said this year the National Challenge model will transform to a Region/Division operated program with National Office support. For the past couple years, these Challenge events had […]

Jan 19, 2018

Nominations Sought for Wendi Allen Scholarship

Named and established by the family of Wendi Allen in honor of this multi-time National Solo Champion who loved the SCCA Solo Community and wished to give back to the sport by helping young women become more successful drivers and contributing members of the Club Purpose: To provide assistance to young women that show promise […]

Jan 19, 2018

SCCA Announces New Time Trial Nationals Event

Unveiled today during the 2018 SCCA® National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Sports Car Club of America® announced creation of a new Time Trial Nationals event that joins the ranks of the National Championship Runoffs®, Solo Nationals, RallyCross National Championship and Unites States Road Rally Challenge. Scheduled to take place Sept. 28-30 at NCM […]

Jan 18, 2018

2018 SCCA National Convention Opens

SCCA’s 2018 National Convention got underway Thursday night in Las Vegas at the South Point Hotel and Casino with commencement of the Annual Meeting, which gives members a snapshot of how well the Club is doing. In his first appearance at National Convention as SCCA® President & CEO, Mike Cobb addressed attendees and let them […]

Jan 18, 2018

Solo Spec Class Tire Announced

The SCCA announced today that the Falken Azenis RT615K+ is the spec tire for the new Solo Spec Coupe (SSC) class. In the required 225/45-17 size, the tires are currently available for $114.63 per, through Tire Rack. While the Azenis RT615K+ may not be immediately familiar to the majority of the autocross community, it has […]

Jan 17, 2018

“Hoosier Shop Manual” Video Series Explores SCCA Activities

B-Spec, B Street, American Sedan, Classic American Muscle, Prepared All-Wheel Drive, E Street Prepared, GT-1, Touring 1 …. Admittedly, participation options within the Sports Car Club of America® can be varied, confusing and daunting for newcomers. Be it road racing, autocross, RallyCross®, RoadRally or other SCCA® activity, the immense complexity of motorsports itself sometimes acts […]

Jan 17, 2018

Hunter Added to SCCA Marketing and Experiential Team

Today the Sports Car Club of America® announced longtime member and autocrosser, John Hunter, as both the SoloMatters Editor and Starting Line Program Coordinator. In these roles, Hunter will be overseeing all SoloMatters content, as well as the continued development and day-to-day operations of the Starting Line program. Having been an SCCA® member and autocross […]

Jan 15, 2018

Dan Gurney: 1931-2018

Dan Gurney, who was inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame in 2014, has passed away. The son of a Metropolitan Opera star in New York, a move as a teenager to Riverside, California, set him on a path to becoming a legendary sports car driver. Like many drivers in the 1950s, Gurney started with […]

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Staffing Changes at SCCA Headquarters

2018 Tire Rack Solo Nationals Run Days Announced

VIRginia International Raceway Named 2019 Runoffs Venue

And the 2017 President’s Cup Winner is…

Daniel McCelvey Named 2017 Solo Driver of the Year

2017 SCCA Nexen Solo Rookie of the Year is Mark Dudek

Another Eight Honorees Added to SCCA Hall of Fame

New Plans for DirtFish RallyCross National Challenge Program

Nominations Sought for Wendi Allen Scholarship

SCCA Announces New Time Trial Nationals Event

2018 SCCA National Convention Opens

Solo Spec Class Tire Announced

“Hoosier Shop Manual” Video Series Explores SCCA Activities

Hunter Added to SCCA Marketing and Experiential Team

Dan Gurney: 1931-2018

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