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In Your Words: David Rucando

(Editor’s Note: Continuing our effort to share stories from everyday SCCA members participating in a wide array of Club activities, below is a tale with an interesting “turn” of events.  If you have a story to share, write it up and send it over to [email protected] – and don’t forget to include a photo.) By […]

In Your Words: Ryan Johnson

(Editor’s Note: Ryan Johnson is our first Track Night in America guest writer, and what a great job Ryan did! He’s from Denver and has been having fun at High Plains Raceway.  Check out his insights below.  And if you have a story and picture to share, email it along to [email protected].) By Ryan Johnson […]

Tell Us Your Story

With thousands of people having now joined the SCCA for a Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack event, we’re sure there are some great stories, experiences or advice many of you have to share. So, don’t be stingy!  Commence to sharing! Had a great time at an event? Tell us where and what […]

SCCA on the Untitled Car Show Podcast

Who loves podcasts? We love podcasts! Heyward Wagner, Director of Experiential Programs, got on the Untitled Car Show Podcast and talked about Track Night in America, Autocross, the future of motorsports, and when SCCA will start sanctioning car soccer. In other news, Heyward introduced the new Targa program, launching this August in the Southeast and […]

SCCA Adds Membership Communications Manager

Continuing its growth, the Sports Car Club of America has expanded its marketing and communications department to include Johnathan Burchardt who will be taking on the newly-created role of Membership Communications Manager. Burchardt steps into the full-time position at the Topeka national office after his recent volunteer work with SCCA Track Night in America Driven […]

Track Night Tech Partner Focus: Braille Battery

Braille Facebook Page / Braille Facebook Image Album Braille Battery is proud to be the Official Battery Partner of Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack. Most people don’t think about their battery until it doesn’t work. But with racers, we also know that “weight is the enemy” and you certainly don’t want a battery failure […]

Track Night Takes a Walk at Lime Rock

Last Thursday, May 26, SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack held its first TrackPass event at Lime Rock Park during the Pirelli World Challenge® (PWC) event. The VIP experience for automotive enthusiasts and racing fans presented the chance to mingle with pro drivers and teams, watch all the action of a professional […]

From Track Night to Racing Competition

While SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack is a fun, non-competitive way to have a blast at a racetrack on a weekday, the program also appears to be a great way for people to learn if wheel-to-wheel racing is right for them. For example, take Clint Billimack. The teen grew up watching […]

Falken Joins Track Night as Tech Partner

Falken Tires is now a part of making Track Night in America the absolute fastest way to get on track. The Falken FastPass is designed to let drivers in Track Night Advanced and Intermediate groups to move quickly through all the information needed for participation at Track Night in America events.  The goal is to take […]

Track Night TrackPass Lime Rock: A Racer’s Thoughts

On Thursday, May 26, SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack will hold a very unique TrackPass event at Lime Rock Park during the Pirelli World Challenge® event scheduled at the circuit. This VIP experience for racing fans and automotive enthusiasts offers the chance to mingle with pro drivers and teams, watch all […]

Changes to Track Night Convertible Policy

It was recently brought to our attention that the SCCA Track Night in America convertible policy is in need of clarification and updating. Effective immediately, the new policy will be: It is highly recommended that all convertible vehicles be equipped with an aftermarket roll bar that meets or exceeds the standards set in the SCCA […]

Get to Know a Track Night Coach: Shea Holbrook

Sure, SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack is an easy and inexpensive way for nearly anyone who loves cars or motorsports to get on a racecourse in their own vehicle on a weeknight. But did you know that some of the folks that make Track Night in America happen and provide driving […]

Self Help: Better Judging Cornering Speed

Whether you’re racing closely in Club Racing or pushing yourself at a Track Night; dodging cones at a Solo or making ruts at a RallyCross, properly judging your cornering speed will make the difference between a DNF or victory. Jack Baruth over at Road & Track realized the same thing. He explains that being able […]

Review: Track Night at Carolina Motorsports Park

The first Track Night in America driven by Tire Rack event of 2016 is in the rearview. “How’d it go?” So glad you asked. Turns out, we were secret shopped by Richard Slifkin of Destination Victory Lane and he has posted his thoughts here. We are pretty please with the write up, and even more […]

#TBT Track Night In America Rolls Again

The 2016 Track Night In America driven by Tire Rack season starts tonight at Carolina Motorsports Park! We’re so excited, we’re throwing it all the way back to the Spring of 2015 and one of the first Track Night events. Join us in 2016! Registration is now open for 23 Tracks, 100 dates, $150 or […]

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