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2021 Fontana Champ Tour & CAM Challenge Fast Notes

California’s Auto Club Speedway in Fontana was the recreation area this past weekend for the Tire Rack Championship Tour and integrated Tire Rack CAM Challenge Series Powered by SCCA. Partly sunny skies and moderate temperatures produced really close competition across several classes. And as an unexpected bonus, event host CalClub and SCCA National Solo staff […]

Regions Combine Assets For Sold Out HillClimb

For some, the idea of multiple SCCA Regions working together on one event would be too steep of a hill to climb. Those of you nodding your heads at that sentence are about to groan at the pun, because the East Tennessee, Blue Ridge and Central Carolinas Regions have done just that, for an already-sold-out […]

TrackSprint: Tasty Addition to Motorsport Smorgasbord

Time trials, track days, autocross, volunteering, RallyCross, RoadRally, HillClimb and road racing; the Sports Car Club of America offers quite the buffet of motorsport activities for those wanting to have fun with and around cars. And for each of the menu items listed above, there are a multitude of sub-options that appeal to every type […]

New Additions To Hoosier Shop Manual Series

Let’s acknowledge this: if you want to start in SCCA, we offer a lot of options. First, there’s the disciplines — autocross, track days, road racing, RallyCross — and then there’s the classes. But lots of options can make things easier, not harder. Especially if there is someone to guide you on your path. That’s […]

SCCA E Production: Amateur Racing Basics & Setup

E Production stands out as one of the SCCA’s most diverse and fastest classes for production-based race cars, offering enthusiasts a thrilling platform to showcase high-performance engineering. In this episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual, we feature 2019 SCCA Runoffs Pole Award winner Jesse Prather, who provides an inside look at the technical appeal of […]

What Is a Spec Racer Ford Gen 3?

The Spec Racer Ford (SRF3) class stands as one of the most enduring and competitive categories within the Sports Car Club of America, delivering exceptional racing experiences for decades. Originally established as a professional series in the mid-1980s by SCCA Enterprises, this class remains a favorite for its affordability and the intense drafting and passing […]

Autocross on a Budget: The “G Street” Secret

Dive into the exciting world of G Street, a class that perfectly balances daily drivability with high-performance thrills. This video provides an overview of what makes G Street such a fantastic entry point for car enthusiasts who want to experience the adrenaline of motorsport without the need for specialized tow vehicles or extensive modifications. You […]

No Holds Barred: SCCA Time Attack Unlimited 1

Ready to push your limits on the track? The Unlimited class in SCCA Time Trials is the ultimate playground for automotive enthusiasts who want to go fast without compromise. In this episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual, we dive into what makes this class stand out as the fastest, wildest, and most creative category in […]

Is the SCCA Sport 1 Class the Ultimate Entry-Level Track Build?

Dive into the intensity of the Sport 1 category, the pinnacle of street car speed within SCCA Time Trials. This episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual series explores what makes Sport 1 the ultimate destination for competitors seeking serious horsepower combined with a streamlined, minimal-prep racing experience. Whether you are a seasoned track veteran or […]

SCCA Max 1: How to Build a Track-Dominant Street Car

Are you interested in competitive track driving and love to tinker with your car? If so, the SCCA Time Trial Nationals Max 1 class might be the perfect fit for you. This video dives into the intense world of Max 1, where well-built, highly modified machines dominate the tarmac. With significant freedom for improvements like […]

What Does It Mean To Go Miata Racing

Discover what makes Spec Miata one of the most exciting and popular classes in SCCA club racing. This episode of our Hoosier Shop Manual series provides an inside look at the production-based Mazda Miata, specifically modified to meet SCCA racing guidelines. Learn about the key components that define the class, including the upgraded Penske Racing […]

What Is Super Touring Under?

The Super Touring Under (STU) class in SCCA road racing offers a unique playground for automotive enthusiasts who enjoy extensive vehicle development. This episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual series explores how STU bridges the gap between production street cars and highly modified race machines. Unlike more restrictive classes, STU rules provide racers with the […]

Racers360 Gets You Ready for PittRace

It’s PittRace time!!! What a fun, fast, and challenging race track. A true driver’s track! To help get you ready for PittRace our friends at Racers360 have created a great video that is a must watch. This week, Racers360 pro-coach, Dion von Moltke walks us through how to tackle turns 3 and 4 at PittRace. […]

RallyCross Season Gets Rolling this Weekend

It’s time to have some fun in the dirt as the 2021 SCCA RallyCross National Tour gets going this weekend, April 23-25, near World Wide Technology Raceway in Granite City, Illinois, during an event hosted by SCCA’s St. Louis Region. This event will take place in a grass field off Big Bend Road just north […]

The Imports Take Over: SCCA Touring 3

Are you interested in close, competitive, wheel-to-wheel racing but worried about the high costs often associated with the sport? The Touring 3 class in the Sports Car Club of America might just be the perfect solution for you. In this episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual series, we take an in-depth look at this exciting […]

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