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Two RallyCross TripleCross Winners in 2017

Now that the dust has settled on the 2017 SCCA® RallyCross season, TripleCross winners can be identified.  To claim a RallyCross TripleCross title, drivers must win one Regional RallyCross, one of three DirtFish SCCA RallyCross National Challenge events and the DirtFish SCCA RallyCross National Championship — all in the same class. The 2017 RallyCross TripleCross […]

Another Record Set at DirtFish RallyCross Championship

It has been an absolutely amazing end of 2017 for the Sports Car Club of America®, with three national championship events setting records.  Totaled, there were more than 2,460 entries across four major events, and a handful of diehard enthusiasts competed in more than one championship. The 11th annual DirtFish SCCA® RallyCross® National Championship, held […]

Winners Crowned at 2017 DirtFish RallyCross National Championship

The 2017 DirtFish SCCA® RallyCross® National Championship concluded with many tight races and new winners. On Sunday morning, competitors got to work under clear skies and light wind, brushing off the severe thunderstorm the night before. Rather than cancelling the runs affected by the weather, the SCCA moved them to Sunday morning to ensure all […]

Nothin’ Comes Easy at DirtFish RallyCross Championship

Opening day of competition at the 2017 DirtFish SCCA® RallyCross® National Championship presented multiple challenges. But if drivers want to earn a National Championship at any SCCA event, they’ve got to be good, quick and malleable. Saturday dawned with dry weather and excellent grip levels. Drivers took to the layout with zest, tossing dust to […]

2017 DirtFish RallyCross National Championship Gets Going

The 2017 SCCA® DirtFish RallyCross® National Championship got underway Friday at Heartland Park Topeka in Kansas with what looks to be nearly 125 racers entered from around the United States. The weekend promises epic racing across all nine classes. This 11th annual National Championship is shaping up to be fantastic. Previous weather forecasts of severe […]

Who Will Win: ’17 DirtFish RallyCross National Championship

The first year of partnership between DirtFish Rally School and the SCCA® RallyCross® program concludes October 20-22 at the DirtFish SCCA RallyCross National Championship in Topeka, Kansas. After successfully collaborating on three National Challenge events throughout 2017, the action wraps up at Heartland Park Topeka for the final national shootout and bragging rights for the […]

Survival Guide: DirtFish RallyCross National Championship

People competing this weekend at the 2017 DirtFish SCCA® RallyCross® National Championship have a lot of fun awaiting them in Topeka, Kansas.  But to guarantee all goes well, drivers should make sure they’re prepared.  Below are a few “tips” to help those who may be attending their first RallyCross National Championship. First, give your car […]

Contingencies for 2017 DirtFish RallyCross National Championship

Competitors in the upcoming 2017 DirtFish SCCA® RallyCross® National Championship should remember to sign up for contingencies available this year.  Many such opportunities require pre-registration. Specific details and instructions to register for each of these programs are available at the SCCA Contingency webpage. Please be aware that several contingency programs also require competitors to register […]

DirtFish RallyCross Out on the Town!

Topeka, Kansas, will be the capital of down-and-dirty racing Oct. 20-22 when 2017 DirtFish RallyCross National Championship drivers roll into town for three days of action at Heartland Park Topeka.  And while things will be jumpin’ at the track most of the day, there’s plenty to do in Topeka to keep things jumpin’ at night. […]

DirtFish RallyCross National Championship on Record Pace

Words by Greggar Helgeland The 2017 DirtFish SCCA RallyCross® National Championship is right around the corner.  Being held this year October 20-22 at Heartland Park Topeka in Kansas, the event already has 113 entries, which will likely break the previous record of 109 competitors set in 2014 at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska. The cap […]

RallyCross Stepping Cones

Words by Greggar Helgeland If you dream of speeding down dirt roads in a rally car but your budget won’t allow it, SCCA® RallyCross® is for you. But before you think it’s just rally for kids, think again. RallyCross has many of the same attributes, thrills and fun as stage rally, even though it can […]

Go RallyCross – Part 2

Words by Greggar Helgeland We recently sat down for a two-part interview with DirtFish Rally School instructor Kathy Hardy to talk specifics about getting into RallyCross®. Previously, we discussed vehicle options. Today, we’ll tackle basic car and driver preparations. Q: What’s the first thing to address for car prep?A: “Tires are a key performance factor. […]

Go RallyCross – Part 1

Words by Greggar Helgeland We recently sat down for a two-part interview with DirtFish Rally School instructor Kathy Hardy to talk specifics about getting into RallyCross®. Q: What’s easier to start with? Manual or automatic transmission? What about front, rear or all-wheel drive?A: “I don’t think it really matters between manual and automatic, but I […]

RallyCross Gains Two New Classes

The SCCA’s RallyCross Board has approved the creation of two new car classes that will be accepted at all regional competitions starting immediately, and will be added to 2018 National RallyCross® events. The new “Open Category – Two-Wheel Drive” and “Open Category – All-Wheel Drive” classes are intended for vehicles altered in excess of Modified […]

Hooked at First Bite

On the morning of May 13, Rufus Chaffee was not a car guy. Before the sun set, he was a race car driver. This is the power of SCCA® RallyCross®. All it took was the fun and excitement of one racing experience for Chaffee to realize he needed RallyCross in his life. Chaffee, a sports […]

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