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SCCA President’s August 2024 Update Recap

The past few months have been busy for the Sports Car Club of America®. So, SCCA President and CEO Mike Cobb took time Wednesday evening, Aug. 21, 2024, to keep the membership abreast of developments as the Club continues to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The video presentation opened with a reminder that SCCA’s ongoing vision […]

Runoffs

Giving Back has Led Joseph Menowsky III from the Driver’s Seat to Scrutineering, and becoming an SCCA Worker of the Year

If you were to pick a scrutineer for your tech shed, wouldn’t you want someone who has built race cars and has read the GCR cover to cover? If so, you’d probably pick Washington DC Region’s Joseph Menowsky III. He has built race cars, he’s very familiar with the contents of the GCR, and often […]

Autocross

How To Make Your Race Car Perfect For You!

Building a race car might feel intimidating, but racer Eric Yagel is here to demystify the process in this installment of the SCCA Shop Manual. Whether you are considering a full scratch build, ordering a complete car from a professional shop, or looking to purchase and customize a car that is already in progress, there […]

Runoffs

Runoffs Proposal Details Revealed: Class Mergers, Consolidations, and Which 23 Classes Will Race at the 2025 Runoffs

Two months ago, SCCA® hosted its first webinar discussing a proposal that would bring significant changes to the SCCA Road Racing program. The proposal was aimed at improving the experience at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs®, improving the experience and competition at U.S. Majors Tour events (which includes the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour), […]

Runoffs

2024 Runoffs Paddock Registration, Late Fees, and More: What You Need to Know

The SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® presented by Sunoco is headed to Road America on Sept. 28-Oct. 6, 2024, and this 60th anniversary celebration promises to be spectacular. This fall, 26 drivers will be crowned National Champions and hundreds more drivers, volunteer workers, family, and crew will be there to witness it all. Fueled officially by […]

Runoffs

Runoffs Ready? Not Until You’ve Got This Gear

Registration for the 2024 SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® is well underway — in fact, hundreds of drivers and workers have already registered for the 60th anniversary event (and you should too). Taking place Sept. 28-Oct. 6, 2024, at Road America near Elkhart Lake, WI, this year marks the return of the Runoffs to the historic […]

Road Racing

Stephanie Andersons Racing Story

Stephanie Andersen’s journey into the world of motorsports is a testament to the idea that passion and determination can turn a hobby into a lifelong pursuit. An SCCA member since 2010, Stephanie first became hooked on the thrill of the track during an early driving experience that served as a turning point. Initially discouraged by […]

Road Racing

Inside the SCCA Podcast: Formula F Racer Ricky Simpson

(Looking for an inside line on the Club? “Inside the SCCA” is a podcast that features interviews with the Club’s leading personalities, but it’s not owned by SCCA®. Instead, it’s an independent media outlet managed by Rule 15 Productions and hosted by longtime SCCA member and journalist Brian Bielanski. He uses the Club’s name with […]

Road Racing

Spec MX-5 Road Racing Engines Just Got Even Better

Since the Spec MX-5 class entered National SCCA® Road Racing competition earlier this year, the class has produced intense action in ever-growing fields. In fact, U.S. Majors Tour participation data shows that the class is solidly top three, beaten only by Spec Miata and Spec Racer® Ford Gen3. It’s likely no mistake that these well-subscribed-to […]

Super Tour

Inside the SCCA Podcast: A Perfect Storm at the June Sprints, with Class Ambassador Greg Amy

(Looking for an inside line on the Club? “Inside the SCCA” is a podcast that features interviews with the Club’s leading personalities, but it’s not owned by SCCA®. Instead, it’s an independent media outlet managed by Rule 15 Productions and hosted by longtime SCCA member and journalist Brian Bielanski. He uses the Club’s name with […]

Road Racing

Hagerty: Racing a Datsun 510 in Its Heyday

What were your early SCCA® competition seasons like? Were they years of methodically learning the ropes and trying your best, or did you spend the time reaching for the stars despite knowing they were well out of your grasp? A recent two-part series on Hagerty’s website follows along with the comically unlucky two seasons that […]

Road Racing

SCCA Confirms the Loss of Driver James Belay

The Sports Car Club of America is deeply saddened to confirm the death of member James Belay, who passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, during an SCCA Road Racing event at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA. Belay, a 40-year SCCA member from Mableton, GA, succumbed to injuries following a single-car incident in his […]

Road Racing

Inside the SCCA Podcast: Race Data, with Roger Caddell

(Looking for an inside line on the Club? “Inside the SCCA” is a podcast that features interviews with the Club’s leading personalities, but it’s not owned by SCCA®. Instead, it’s an independent media outlet managed by Rule 15 Productions and hosted by longtime SCCA member and journalist Brian Bielanski. He uses the Club’s name with […]

Runoffs

To Win Big (Regardless of Whether You Win the Race), Sign up for These SCCA Runoffs Contingency Rewards Today

More than 20 companies are begging for you to take their money at this year’s SCCA® National Championship Runoffs®. Sounds too good to be true, but it’s no lie: For as little effort as clicking some links and applying a few stickers, you’ll be set to collect potentially thousands of dollars in cash and prizes […]

Runoffs

2023 Starter Workers of the Year: John and Beth Burkhard

It all began in the 1960s when Beth Burkhard’s parents, Sheila and Josh Cockey, were invited to a race at Marlboro Speedway by a cousin who was a Formula Vee® racer. They were hooked and started working Flagging & Communications in the fall of 1969. Years later, they’ve raced and volunteered in numerous positions, with […]

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