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2024 Red Hills Solo National Tour Fast Notes

It may have been a new area at Spence Field that was utilized for the March 22-24, 2024, Tire Rack SCCA® Red Hills Solo® National Tour in Moultrie, GA, but the results were standard — which is to say exceptional — in both car count and on-course action all weekend. Red Hills Region hosted yet […]

They Agree: Track Night in America is Awesome!

“For decades, autocross events have served as the starting point for the careers of countless racers” — that’s the opening line of an article in the March 2024 issue of Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Magazine, where the topic soon shifts to high-performance driving events. As Bradley Iger writes in the PRI article, track days offer […]

More Runs, Less Money: ’24 RallyCross Nats to Buck the System. Plus, UTV News!

The RallyCross National Championship is kind of the ultimate when it comes to what people want in an SCCA® National Championship event. It’s great people attacking multiple courses, getting lots of runs, and paying an affordable price for the fun. When it comes to #funwithcars, RallyCross Nats offers an undeniable bang for the buck. Except, […]

Khai Duplantis: From Full-Throttle Community Spirit to 2023 Solo Rookie of the Year

Khai Duplantis. Remember the name. This impressive 30-year-old Louisianan caught the eye of many at the 2023 Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® National Championships when he finished sixth out of 67 in the challenging Solo Spec Coupe (SSC) class — that was, after all, his first time at the event. Wheeling a black Scion FR-S owned […]

Inside the SCCA podcast: Goodyear’s Justin Barker

(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 […]

Women on Track Showcase: Week 3

As has become tradition, the SCCA Women on Track Initiative is celebrating Women’s History Month by showcasing women from all across the SCCA during March. Some of these women blazed the path for others behind the wheel, while many have left their marks or continue to inspire women in leadership and support roles. Profiles are […]

What Are The Differences Between Open Wheel and Closed Wheel Racing?

Choosing between open-wheel formula cars and closed-wheel sports cars is a defining decision for every aspiring racer. In this episode of the SCCA Shop Manual, presented by Hoosier, professional racing driver Austin Hill breaks down the fundamental differences in technique and mindset required for each discipline. Austin emphasizes that the most important factor for any […]

The KONI Coilovers You’ve Been Longing for Are Finally Here

Nearly every automotive enthusiast’s journey involves KONI Sports — and even if those famous adjustable yellow dampers weren’t on one of your cars at some point, one of your friends likely had them. KONI Sport dampers offer quality performance with a quick access knob allowing for easy rebound adjustment. The problem is that if your […]

4 Things RallyCross Drivers Need in the Paddock

Low grip surface, dirt rooster tails, slipping and sliding action: What’s not to love about SCCA® RallyCross®? Described by some as “autocross in the dirt” (which isn’t accurate, although it offers a solid foundation to give you the gist of the sport), this single car timed trip around a coned unpaved course will leave your […]

Hagerty: Top Under-the-Radar Motorsports Events You Should Attend

Hagerty, largely known for its collectors car insurance as well as on-track insurance for SCCA’s Time Trials and Track Night in America events, is into car culture. As such, writers for the company’s content arm — Hagerty.com/media — are plugged into what’s beyond the average knowledge. For instance, everyone knows about the Indy 500, Daytona […]

Barrow Joins SCCA Staff as Director of Road Racing, Flanagan Transitioning to Director of Program Services

Industry professional Jeff Barrow joined the Sports Car Club of America® staff on March 18, 2024, as the Club’s new Director of Road Racing, bringing with him more than 30 years of industry experience and expertise. Through those years, Barrow has been a Club member, racer, and has worked with a multitude of companies that […]

TTNT at Road America to Kick off 2024 NATA Championship

There’s a lot going on in SCCA® Time Trials and time attack competition right now, with the biggest news being a bombshell schedule that recently dropped about the 2024 NATA Championship. But to understand that — and why it means you need to attend the April 13-14, 2024, Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials National Tour […]

Inside the SCCA podcast: Champion SRF3 Racer Bobby Sak

(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 […]

Cover Art from SportsCar’s Final Issue Now Available as a Poster

As the Sports Car Club of America® bids a fond farewell to SportsCar® magazine, a special opportunity awaits. In response to popular demand from members, the SCCA is making the iconic cover of the final issue of SportsCar available in poster form. Sporting vibrant colors and dynamic imagery, the cover art represents SCCA’s past, present, […]

Women on Track Showcase: Week 2

As has become tradition, the SCCA Women on Track Initiative is celebrating Women’s History Month by showcasing women from all across the SCCA during March. Some of these women blazed the path for others behind the wheel, while many have left their marks or continue to inspire women in leadership and support roles. Profiles are […]

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