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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 […]

SCCA Week Ahead: Aug. 28-Sept. 3

Summer may be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean your fun with cars has to end.  In fact, the SCCA has a couple doozy events coming up next week. First, be sure to check out the 2016 Tire Rack ProSolo Finale running September 2-4 at Lincoln Airpark in Nebraska.  This is the culmination of the […]

SCCA Week Ahead: Aug. 21-27

What activities does the Sports Car Club of America have coming up next week?  Glad you asked. Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack has eight events planned for the week. On Tuesday, August 23, there will be two events — one at Palm Beach International Raceway in Florida and the other at Blackhawk […]

SCCA Week Ahead: Aug. 14-20

How can you get your motorsports fix in the coming week?  The Sports Car Club of America has a few ideas. Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack is pulling double duty on Thursday, August 18, with one event at Palmer Motorsports Park in Ware, Massachusetts, and a second event the same evening at […]

Noble Tenders Resignation As SCCA President/CEO

Lisa Noble has resigned as President and CEO of the Sports Car Club of America to pursue other challenges, the SCCA Board of Directors announced today. Noble had previously served on the Board of Directors, including as Chairman of the Board, for six years before transitioning to the President’s role in October of 2013. An […]

It’s Targa Time!

If you haven’t yet signed up for the first ever Targa Southland, time is running out!  You only have a couple days to find one or more teammates and get registered before the fun begins this Thursday, August 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. What is Targa?  It’s a unique way for Club members to have fun […]

Grassroots Motorsports Returns to a Track Night

The gang at Grassroots Motorsports have been fans of Track Night in America since the start and we appreciate their support. Last year they brought out a BMW M235i and had a good time. This year they’ve brought out a new toy, their MINI John Cooper Works project car. They kept it simple. Check tire pressures […]

Track Nights and PDX: The Gear You Need

We have a list of things to bring (and not bring) to Track Night in America events. Our friends at Winding Road Racing came up with a list that we really like as well, complete with where to buy. Also remember that SCCA Members receive discounts from partner retailers and products. Here’s our list: Helmet: You […]

In Your Words: Kris Williams

(Editor’s Note: This is a cautionary tale about regret.  Thankfully, there is a very happy ending.  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 Kris Williams So, I always wanted to do a track day for years and […]

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 […]

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