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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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