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2016 SCCA RoadRally National Champions Crowned

During a year which saw more than 25% increase in participation, SCCA RoadRally® crowned eight national champions in seven classes. To win an SCCA RoadRally National Championship, competitors earn points at divisional and national level events. The 2016 season consisted of 51 points scoring events, divided up by Tour, Course and GTA rallies. Amung the winners are […]

A Few “Pointers” from Stewards of the Course

It can be an unsettling moment for a racecar driver.  You’re trundling down pit lane after an on-track session and ahead is an SCCA® worker pointing your way and directing you to glide your vehicle into a coned-off area.  But fear not, worrisome competitor.  That’s just a supportive Steward of the Course (SOC) about to […]

#TBT Brian Redman on the 1976 F5000 Championship

After taking a few weeks off for the holidays, we’re back at it with our regular Throwback Thursday pieces. This one comes from the offseason leading to 1977 and Brian Redman reflecting on his three consecutive championships in Formula 5000. The following is from the February 1977 issue of SportsCar Magazine: Winner’s Tales Brian Redman: […]

At A Glance: Sebring Hoosier Super Tour

Storylines/Things to Watch: First Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA® Super Tour Race Weekend — The very first Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour event takes place January 13-15 at the historic Sebring International Raceway. The premier U.S. amateur road racing series, Hoosier SCCA Super Tour is comprised of an exciting, 11-weekend schedule that brings together top […]

SCCA RoadRally Grows In 2016

SCCA RoadRally® enjoyed a banner year, with more than a 25% increase in entries from 2015.   “(This) is the largest year over year increase in rally participation that I can remember in all my years of rallying,” said Rich Bireta, SCCA RoadRally Board Chair. With 128 events — an increase of five from 2015 to 2016 […]

Adds to Club Racing Contingency Programs

Additions Made to 2017 Club Racing Contingency Programs Visit SCCA Contingency Webpage for Details A couple additional partners have pledged support for 2017 SCCA U.S. Majors Tour® and Regional competitors through contingency sponsorship programs. For U.S. Majors Tour racers, Goodyear Tire and Toyota/TRD have added support, and Hoosier Racing Tire and Toyota/TRD have announced Regional […]

Date Change for New Jersey Tire Rack SCCA Prosolo®

The Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo® event at MetLife Stadium originally scheduled for May 12-14, 2017 has been moved back one week to the new dates of May 19-21, 2017. MetLife Stadium had notified the SCCA National Staff that a change was possible following the original schedule announcement and preparations had been made in case of […]

Hall of Fame Help

The 2017 SCCA® Hall of Fame class will be officially inducted January 21 during the Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet that caps off this year’s SCCA National Convention taking place at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. But how are the inductees selected, you ask?  That decision falls to committees […]

Keep Your Car On The Road With Winter Tires

The recent winter storm which blanketed – or threatened to blanket – much of the eastern seaboard with a layer of snow petrified some and made others excited about the chance of a snowy SCCA RallyCross®. Whether winter weather fills you with dread or excitement, there is little doubt you want to keep treacherous road […]

Announcers for Super Tour Radio presented by Hoosier Racing Tire

Broadcast Team Named for New Super Tour Radio presented by Hoosier Racing Tire When the first-ever Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA® Super Tour gets underway this weekend, Jan. 14-15, at Sebring International Raceway, all the action will be broadcast live Saturday and Sunday through the new Super Tour Radio presented by Hoosier Racing Tire.  The experienced […]

Heads & Tales: Brett Madsen

(Editor’s Note: This is another installment in the series looking at the stories behind helmet designs of SCCA members.  Want to share your story?  Jot down a few words about your helmet, share a bit about what went into creating the design, tell us about the artist, take a couple pictures of the helmet and […]

2017 U.S. Majors Tour Season Begins This Weekend

While much of the country buckles down for wintery weather, the Florida Region of the Sports Car Club of America® is revving up the racing season this weekend, Jan. 6-8, with the first U.S. Majors Tour® event of the year at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The Palm Tree Winter Majors opens the sixth year of U.S. Majors […]

Get A Head Start: 2017 ProSolo Bundle Registration

For the third consecutive year, a bundle of Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo® events will be available for the 2017 season, designed for those who plan on competing in three or more ProSolo events. A link to bundle registration will be available at scca.com/prosolo starting Wednesday, January 11th at 2 pm CST. Bundle registration will close […]

Now available for iOS Messages: Autocross Stickers!

Own an iPhone? Love autocross? Then you need to download the Autocross stickers created by SCCA® member Chris Paveglio. Whether you’re looking forward to the next event or reminding your buddy about that run he coned away, these stickers are a must-have in your arsenal of instant portable communication. Thanks for your hard work Chris! Click […]

James E. “Jim” Kaser — 1928-2016

James E. “Jim” Kaser, the first head of SCCA Pro Racing®, passed away last week in Naples, Florida after an illness.  Kaser oversaw the first SCCA® professional racing series, the United States Road Racing Championship (USRRC), and will be inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame during the 2017 SCCA Hall of Fame and Awards […]

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