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Two New SCCA RallyCross Classes Named

Back in 2017, the RallyCross® Board (RXB) decided to add two new car classes to this year’s National RallyCross competition. The RXB held a contest to name the new classes and accepted suggestions.  RXB Chairman Steve Hyatt said the board recently voted on the submissions and it was decided the classes would be called Constructors […]

Chevrolet Continues as Official Truck of SCCA

Chevrolet Continues as Official Truck of Sports Car Club of America Chevy Pulls SCCA Solo, RallyCross and Super Tour Programs Across Country The Sports Car Club of America® announced today that Chevrolet will continue in 2018 to provide critical support for several SCCA® competitive activities.  For a third year, Chevrolet is the “Official Truck” of […]

The Ultimate Budget Racing Class: SCCA B-Spec

Discover why B-Spec is one of the most accessible and exciting road racing classes in the Sports Car Club of America. In this episode of the Hoosier Shop Manual, we dive into what makes this unique class so appealing for both seasoned racers and newcomers alike. B-Spec racing removes the complexity of over-engineering, allowing drivers […]

Competition Change in 2018 for Tire Rack CAM Challenge

The Tire Rack CAM Challenge Powered by SCCA® schedule features an interesting twist this year: ProSolo® events.  To keep things fresh and exciting, the first two CAM Challenge events will be take place during Tire Rack ProSolo weekends April 20-22 in Crows Landing, California, and June 1-3 at Mineral Wells Airport in Texas. ProSolos are […]

2018 Tire Rack Dixie Championship Tour Fast Notes

The Tire Rack Dixie Championship Tour annually draws drivers from across the continent, many fleeing colder weather. Des Toups in D Street came from Portland, OR, but four drivers made the trek from Canada: Dina O’Donnell, Bill Rogerson, Mike Aversa and Omar Elgazzar. All eyes have been on the Solo Spec Coupe Class since its […]

2018 United States RoadRally Challenge Registration Open

Online registration for the 24th United States RoadRally Challenge (USRRC), the SCCA’s premier RoadRally weekend, is open at Motorsportreg.com. This year’s USRRC is hosted by the St. Louis Region Oct. 4-7 with help from the Southern Illinois Region. The annual celebration of sports cars and classic sports-car rallying will test the teamwork, time-keeping and route-following […]

Take Five: With Deana Kelley

JH: Deana, why don’t we begin where it all started, in terms of Autocross. Tell us about what got you into Autocross, and maybe give us some insight as to your overall experience. DK: Well, I started in 2011. My college roommate found out I had done some karting when I was younger, and told […]

Young Race Fan Getting Back Up to Speed

David Smith, a teenager from Florida, is an avid fan of sports car racing.  He and his father, Steve, make it a custom to attend the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and David amassed a nifty collection of memorabilia that included a signed hat from a winning Continental Tire Series driver. But last Christmas morning, a […]

Preliminary Time Trials Nationals Rules Updated

 The Sports Car Club of America’s Time Trials Board released a series of updates to the proposed Time Trials Nationals rules and it is available online at http://www.sccahq.com/time-trials-rules. Updates include naming of each of the four levels, adjustments to rules, a preliminary record book and the publication of all feedback received through March 6th with responses […]

Regions Awarded Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack Grants

Designed to grow the Sports Car Club of America® at all levels, Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack is now investing directly in regions thanks to the new Track Night Region Development Grant. Funded with $50,000 in 2018, SCCA regions began submitting grant requests in January. Submissions were reviewed by a five-person committee […]

2018 Tire Rack Ft Myers ProSolo Fast Notes

This weekend concluded the back-to-back Tire Rack SCCA weekends in Ft Myers, Florida with the 2nd annual Tire Rack Ft Myers ProSolo. The two big debuts for this event were the RaceChick contingency supporting the ladies classes as well as the first properly deep field of SSC entries. For her 2nd place finish in the […]

A Place to Call Home

Words by Greggar Helgeland Unlike most forms of racing, RallyCross® doesn’t have the luxury of competing on established racetracks or existing roads. RallyCross requires open spaces such as grass fields, farmlands, fairgrounds or undeveloped properties. Finding such places is often challenging for RallyCross organizers, even though RallyCross events are good for local communities and landowners. […]

Fun With Cars and Falken Tire

Falken Tire isn’t just a sponsor; they are a true partner with the SCCA®.  From their involvement with Solo Spec Coupe as the spec tire manufacturer, to a featured partner of Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack, Falken is showing they are more than just involved in motorsports.  They are truly fans! During […]

International Women’s Day: Three Influential Women of SCCA

Many women have left their mark on SCCA through the Club’s 74-year history. In honor of International Women’s Day, we’d like to highlight the efforts and accomplishments of three key members of the SCCA Hall of Fame, Sue Roethel, Karen Babb, and Janet Guthrie. As we look to the future, SCCA’s Women’s Initiative, “Women on […]

DirtFish Back to Support 2018 SCCA RallyCross Efforts

DirtFish, the premier driving school found in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range in Snoqualmie, Washington, is back again in 2018 as title sponsor of SCCA® national-level RallyCross® events. In addition to support of the DirtFish RallyCross National Challenge program and the DirtFish RallyCross National Championship, the SCCA and DirtFish will be working together […]

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