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#TBT Jimmy Carter, SCCA Member

At the 1972 American Road Race of Champions, which we now know as the Runoffs, Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week of November 20-26 as American Road Race of Champions week. In recognition, the future President of the United States was awarded an honorary SCCA membership. The photo shows the Governor seated in Tom […]

Fun in the Sun for the SCCA Northern Conference Majors at GingerMan

Warmer temperatures brought exciting racing for the Sports Car Club of America’s Eighth Round of the SCCA Northern Conference U.S. Majors Tour at GingerMan Raceway. In the first race of the day, Spec Miata set the bar for racing action. Justin Hille started on the pole with his No. 48 Hilltrux Mazda Miata, then fell […]

SCCA Northern Conference Holds Summer Party at Lake Michigan

Moderate and nearly perfect weather provided the ideal environment for Saturday’s SCCA Northern Conference Round Seven at GingerMan Raceway, just seven miles fro the western beaches of Lake Michigan. The 10-turn course was repaved in June, giving the drivers a chance to experience brand new asphalt. Many commented on the surface, with positive reviews on […]

Three Ring Circus Weekend

With three national-level SCCA events on the calendar for this weekend, things are bound to be exciting. The Battery Tender Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BFGoodrich Tires is running Rounds Seven and Eight of its championship season at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, in Ontario, Canada. John Dean, of Sebring, Florida, still holds a narrow advantage […]

Final Western Conference Championships Decided

The SCCA Western Conference closed out its 2015 season amid hot weather at Portland International Raceway. The final championships were decided today. In Spec Racer Ford, Todd Harris again won the day in the No. 24 Pro Drive Racing School/Flat Out Racing SRF3, but consistent finishes by Paul Raby in the No. 7 Flat Out […]

First Wins Dot Landscape During Majors at High Plains

First SCCA Majors wins and hard fought victories by veterans set the scene on Sunday at High Plains Raceway, Round 10 of the Mid-States Conference Championship. 18-year-old Mianna Wick earned her first career win following a back and forth battle in the Formula Mazda class. Wick drove her No. 46 Loophole Racing Formula Mazda around […]

SCCA Northeastern Conference Competition Rolls on From Watkins Glen

Round Eight of the SCCA Northeastern Conference U.S. Majors tour wrapped up at Watkins Glen International under sunny skies. Unlike Saturday’s racing, which was slowed by wet conditions, today’s action took place under sunny, ‘Chamber of Commerce’ skies at the 11-turn, 3.4-mile circuit Once again, Race Group One produced some excellent on-track battles, the best […]

Western Conference Drivers Shake and Bake in Portland

Round 11 of the SCCA Western Conference U.S. Majors Tour raced in unseasonal heat at Portland International Raceway. The 1.979-mile course saw temperatures approaching triple digits on a weekend normally known for mild temperatures and occasional rain. “It’s hot, but we got it done,” said veteran racer Scotty B. White of Auburn, Washington. White took […]

Firecracker Of A Day At SCCA High Plains Raceway

Hot, loud and fast. The SCCA Mid-States Majors Tour races on Saturday at High Plains Raceway were everything an Independence Day should be. Twenty-three race winners were handed trophies during the 25-minute timed races at the track just east of Denver, following morning practice and qualifying sessions for the six race groups. Three drivers claimed […]

One Half of Northeastern Conference Majors at Watkins Glen Complete

Rain bookended day two of the SCCA U.S. Majors Tour at Watkins Glen International, part of the SafeRacer Club Racing Program. Fortunately, the shower that ended the day held off until the all seven race groups had completed Round Seven of the 12-race Championship at the historic 11-turn, 3.4-mile circuit. With precipication falling overnight, and […]

Two of Three Qualifying Sessions Complete at Watkins Glen Majors

A pair of 25-minute qualifying sessions are complete as 27 Runoffs-eligible classes set times on the historic 11-turn, 3.4-mile Watkins Glen International circuit in preparation for Rounds Seven and Eight of the SCCA Northeastern Majors Tour, part of the SafeRacer Club Racing Program. A short 15-minute qualifying session is all that remains before the seven […]

Triple Majors Weekend

We’re celebrating Independence Day with Majors at Watkins Glen, Portland, and High Plains. Live timing and updates from all three are available at scca.com/live. The Majors at historic Watkins Glen International has attracted some large fields across all classes. At this point, Formula Vee (19), Formula F (14) and Super Touring Lite (24) are some […]

SCCA National Champion Takes Second Career Verizon IndyCar Win

Ohio-native Graham Rahal scored his second career race victory in the Verizon IndyCar series this past weekend at the MAVTV 500, at Auto Cub Speedway in Fontana California. Graham is the son of Bobby Rahal, an SCCA National Champion and Indy 500 winner, and currently drives for the team that bears his name. Graham tasted […]

#TBT Trans-Am Legend Turned Hall Of Famer

 The 1997 season will be remembered as the year Tommy Kendall awoke to find all of his dreams had come true by scoring 11 consecutive victories en route to his record fourth and third straight Championship. Kendall’s remarkable winning streak set records in the Trans Am, SCCA Pro Racing and professional road racing worldwide. On […]

Front Row Seat to F Production Warfare

When the green flag waves, there’s no guessing what will happen next. Sometimes, you end up behind the best battle of the weekend. That’s what happened to Jesse Prather at Round Eight of the Mid-States Majors Tour at Kansas Speedway. On the third lap, Prather is passed by the three leaders in F Production: Eric […]

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