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Oct 20, 2016

#TBT Heartland Park Got Heart

Heartland Park Topeka (HPT) was home to both the SCCA National Championship Runoffs and Tire Rack Solo National Championship from 2006 through 2008. Following the departure of the National Championship events, competition continued at HPT, but maintenance and care of the venue fell off as the recession limited motorsports participation. The road course closed in […]

Oct 12, 2016

2016 Solo Triad Winners!

The cones have all been picked up on the 2016 Tire Rack SCCA Solo season, which means it’s time to name the year’s Solo Triad winners! There are two ways to claim a Solo Triad award. The first is for racers to win one Tire Rack Championship Tour event, one Tire Rack Match Tour date […]

Oct 6, 2016

#TBT 20th Solo Nationals

In the last 24 years a lot has changed for the Tire Rack Solo Nationals Presented by Garmin VIRB, but some things remain the same. We are still pushing our cars to the limits in one of the most controlled environments available. The following video is a window back to 1992, into the history of […]

Oct 5, 2016

Catching Up With Bryan Heitkotter (Or Trying To)

August and September were busy months for Bryan Heitkotter. The Pirelli World Challenge GT driver has been running at the front of the field in his No. 05 Always Evolving/NISMO Nizzan GT-R GT3 all season, but broke through in the middle of August at Utah Motorsports Campus with his first win in a professional race. […]

Oct 4, 2016

A Letter From Howard Duncan, Sr. Director of Rally/Solo on Final Tire Rack Solo Nationals Presented by Garmin VIRB Results

By now I am assuming you have all read the ruling from the National Appeals Committee (see the official ruling text below) with regard to the protest / appeal on what runs are to be officially scored for Heat 5 at the 2016 Solo Nationals (See Official Heat 5 Results Here). No matter what your […]

Oct 4, 2016

2016 Solo Nationals – Th-F Heat 5 Results and NAC Ruling

Sep 14, 2016

Tire Rack Solo Nats Sets Another Record

It’s Official: Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals Sets New Attendance Record The 2016 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals, presented by Garmin VIRB, has set a new attendance record. Officially, a total of 1,305 drivers crossed the timing lights September 5-9 at Lincoln Airpark this year in Lincoln, Nebraska. That makes the 2016 event the largest […]

Sep 14, 2016

SCCA Week Ahead: Sept. 18-Sept. 24

Woo-hoo!! Another great week of racing is on the horizon for the Sports Car Club of America! With the fantastic Tire Rack Solo Nationals, presented by Garmin VIRB, barely in the rearview, we can now look forward to the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, presented by Garmin VIRB, September 19-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course […]

Sep 12, 2016

SCCA Statement On Passing of Tony Rietdorf

Topeka, Kan. (Sept. 12, 2016) — It is with much sadness that the Sports Car Club of America confirms the passing of member Tony Rietdorf. Tony, of the Fort Wayne Region, had been a member of the SCCA since 2014 and an active member of the CAM Challenge community. The 36 year old sustained an […]

Sep 9, 2016

Second Set of Champs Crowned at Tire Rack Solo Nats

Second Set of National Champions Crowned at 2016 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals LINCOLN, Neb. (Sept. 9, 2016) — The fourth and final day of competition concluded Friday at the 44th Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals, presented by Garmin VIRB, at Lincoln Airpark in Nebraska. As such, an additional 33 class titles have been handed […]

Sep 5, 2016

Always Time for Tacos at Tire Rack Solo Nationals

LINCOLN, Neb. (Sept. 5, 2016) — Ain’t no party like a Solo Nats party ‘cuz a Solo Nats party don’t stop. But the shindig did get underway Monday night with a welcome party launching the Tire Rack Solo Nationals, presented by Garmin VIRB, being conducted through Friday at Lincoln Airpark in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sponsored by […]

Sep 5, 2016

Happy Labor Day! Now Get to Work!

There will be a few thousand SCCA members taking part in various National Championship events over the next few weeks, and we’re sure some really great stories will come from visits to the Tire Rack Solo Nationals and SCCA National Championship Runoffs, both presented by Garmin VIRB, as well as the RallyCross National Championship. We […]

Sep 2, 2016

Who Will Win Solo Nationals: CAM/Formula Junior/FSAE Categories

SportsCar has made their picks; now it’s your turn! Who Will Win in the CAM, Formula Junior, and FSAE Classes at the Tire Rack Solo Nationals Presented by Garmin VIRB???

Sep 1, 2016

Who Will Win Solo Nationals: Modified Category

SportsCar has made their picks; now it’s your turn! Who Will Win in the Modified Classes at the Tire Rack Solo Nationals Presented by Garmin VIRB???

Aug 31, 2016

SCCA Week Ahead: Sept. 4-Sept. 10

What does the Sports Car Club of America have up its sleeve next week? Well, unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re probably aware that Sept. 5-9 is the annual Tire Rack Solo Nationals presented by Garmin VIRB. A crowd of around 1,300 competitors is expected. If you can make it out to Lincoln Airport […]