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Why Should You Be Corner Balancing Your Race Car

Optimizing your race car’s handling begins with understanding the essential process of corner balancing. While achieving overall weight reduction is a common goal, distributing that weight effectively across your vehicle is far more critical for competitive performance. In this installment of the SCCA Shop Manual, presented by Hoosier, we dive into the technical details of […]

Tire Temp Troubleshooting: Link Setup to Performance

Motorsport success hinges on the delicate relationship between a car and its tires. In this episode of the SCCA Shop Manual, presented by Hoosier, viewers gain essential knowledge on how to monitor and interpret tire temperatures to optimize track performance. Tim Guilden, product manager for the Hoosier Racing Tire road racing division, explains that achieving […]

Help Wanted: Track Night in America Needs You!!

Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack (TNiA) is revving up for the 2022 season and needs help from you! Last year TNiA conducted 151 events across the United States thanks to assistance from 182 helpful individuals, not including aid from many beloved flaggers around the country. To make 2022 successful, SCCA needs at […]

Failing Tech Inspection? Here’s What Inspectors Check

Whether you are a newcomer to SCCA events or a seasoned racer needing a refresher, the technical inspection process is a foundational part of participating in any motorsport activity. This video serves as a comprehensive guide to help you navigate your next at-event tech inspection with confidence. The primary focus of SCCA tech inspectors is […]

Performance Driving: The Key To The Footwork

Join 10-time SCCA Solo National Champion Shelly Monfort as she breaks down essential driving techniques to help you master car control and improve your performance on the track. In this installment of the SCCA Shop Manual, Shelly provides expert guidance on the critical skills required for smooth and efficient driving during high-performance maneuvers. First, you […]

Track Night Kicks off 2022 at Palm Beach

The 2022 Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack calendar is just a few weeks away from being posted, but we wanted to let you in on a little surprise. Those hoping to get a jump on their 2022 driving and live in South Florida (or just want to get out of the snow […]

Hagerty Feature: Great Museums Fit Our Favorite Vehicles

Among the many reasons our friends at Hagerty are a wonderful partner to the SCCA is that they love #FunWithCars just as much as we do — and they are a wealth of knowledge on a variety of car-related subjects. The following article originally appeared on Hagerty.com by writer Wayne Carini. For this and all of Hagerty’s car-related […]

Spare a Dime for DCTC Driver Training Track?

Positioned about 30 minutes south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, Dakota County Technical College’s (DCTC) Driver Training Facility in Rosemount, Minnesota, is an invaluable resource for both the local community and SCCA efforts. The training circuit has multiple layouts which can be as long as 2.8 miles, and since 2016 the venue has hosted […]

2021 Track Night: In the Rearview

SCCA’s extremely popular Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack (TNiA) has wrapped up another fantastic year of #funwithcars at venues across the United States. The SCCA Experiential program first came to fruition in 2015 and has since put more than 55,000 entrants out on course. Now that the 2021 calendar of events has […]

SCCA Represented In IMSA Diverse Driver Scholarship Finalists

When the SCCA and International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) announced a formal collaboration aimed at connecting with motorsport enthusiasts, it cemented a long-time unofficial relationship between the two major motorsports parties. SCCA workers have long been behind the scenes at IMSA’s professional events, serving as corner workers, safety teams and more. But when IMSA announced […]

Say Hello To SCCA Time Trials

We’re going to level with you for just a second – as much fun as everyone has at Track Night in America driven by Tire Rack events, one of the biggest questions we get is “what else can I do with my car?” We actually don’t mind the question, because we have the answer you’re […]

Taking SCCA Time Trials to the Max

SCCA’s Time Trials program was constructed as a relatively easy way for anyone and everyone to get out on track and make their motorsport dreams a reality. Perry Ellwood, 31, of SCCA’s Central Carolinas Region, is a splendid example of someone who is living out his motorsport desires to the max through the Time Trials […]

One Car, Four SCCA Pursuits

It’s safe to say most Sports Car Club of America members like to get the most out of life. That’s certainly the case when it comes to Bernie Kaeferlein, 51, of SCCA’s Land O’Lakes Region. He has shrewdly used one car as a gateway to four different SCCA activities, thus making the most of his […]

Stop Faster: Choosing the Best Brake Compound for Your Car

Understanding how to manage your vehicle’s stopping power is essential for any motorsport enthusiast looking to improve their lap times and maintain control on the track. In this installment of the SCCA Shop Manual, presented by our partners at Hoosier, we break down the complexities of brake compounds to help you make the right choice […]

Scared of Rain Driving on Track? Do This Instead.

Discovering that rain is in the forecast on race day can be daunting, but professional driver and driving coach Tom O’Gorman is here to help you navigate those tricky, slick track conditions with confidence. In this episode of the SCCA Shop Manual, presented by Hoosier, we break down essential techniques for adjusting your driving style […]

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