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Runoffs Activity Calendar Shaping Up

The SCCA National Championship Runoffs are the pinnacle for many racers but also road racing’s annual gathering place to see friends from far and wide. This year’s event is beginning to shape up — and one thing we can guarantee, it’s going to be fun for all. Speaking of which, let’s get this out of […]

Runoffs Sweepstakes Gets Sweeter

It’s not too late to purchase tickets for the SCCA Foundation sweepstakes, help out a great cause, and win a VIP trip to the 2021 SCCA National Championship Runoffs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, October 1–3. Even better, the VIP activities continue to grow. The list for the event already includes $2500 in travel expenses […]

Avery Towns: From Track Night To The Runoffs And Beyond

Is it possible to go from Track Night in America to the Runoffs in just a little over a year? It is if you’re ambitious like Avery Towns. Towns, a 17-year-old student at Jesuit Dallas who grew up a self-proclaimed car guy, has parlayed skill, ambition and right-place, right-time into one of the top rides […]

Must See, Must Drive: B-Spec Has Matured

As registration for the SCCA National Championship Runoffs opened in mid-July, there were absolutely no surprises that the top three classes were Spec Miata, Spec Racer Ford and B-Spec. Hold up — B-Spec? It’s true. One week into registration and 55 cars are signed up and ready to roll at Indianapolis. We can debate if […]

Super Tour, First Gear Mazda Challenge & The Runoffs

Did you know the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour point race isn’t over yet, even though the last Super Tour race of the season was held at Watkins Glen a few weeks ago? That’s because the season-long point chase includes the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sept. 28 through Oct. 3. […]

2021 Runoffs Contingencies Posted and Available

The opening of the 2021 SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® registration also means it is time for competitors to again register for a multitude of Runoffs-specific contingency opportunities before the event’s return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway September 25–October 3, 2021. As a reminder, the Runoffs-specific contingency program is different from and in addition to any programs a […]

SportsCar Feature: How To Win The Runoffs

Words by James Kearney This article first appeared in the October, 2021 edition of SportsCar Magazine. Everyone can read the current and past editions of SportCar digitally here. To become an SCCA member and get SportsCar mailed to your home address monthly in addition to the digital editions, click here. While much of this information was targeted specifically […]

SCCA Foundation Announces New Runoffs Sweepstakes

The SCCA Foundation has put together a new fundraising sweepstakes for the 2021 season. The lucky winner will be treated to a VIP trip to the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, October 1-3. The SCCA Foundation will send the winner and a guest to an exclusive “Indy Insiders Weekend” at the Indianapolis […]

2021 Runoffs—Important Dates & Details

With Sports Car Club of America® Road Racing events in full swing, it’s time to start looking ahead to some important dates for the SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® taking place Sept. 25–Oct. 3 at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. Mark your calendars!  June 28 Prep shop/multi-car team paddock requests can be made, […]

Runoffs Champ Ernie Francis Shows Strong in SRX Debut

2019 GT-1 Champion at the SCCA Runoffs (and 2020 polesitter to boot) and seven-time Trans Am Champion Ernie Francis had an impressive Saturday night in the new SRX Series, the short track series similar to IROC started by Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham, in a car Evernham had a big hand in designing. Francis finished […]

SportsCar Feature: Road America Hot Lap

Words by Steve Nickless With the upcoming Chicago Region June Sprints Hoosier Super Tour, we thought it appropriate to revisit the legendary Road America. This article first appeared in the October, 2020 edition of SportsCar Magazine. Everyone can read the current and past editions of SportCar digitally here. To become an SCCA member and get SportsCar mailed […]

2021 Indy Runoffs Schedule and Logo Unveiled

One of the most anticipated days of the early-season for SCCA road racers has arrived, as those attending the 2021 SCCA National Championship Runoffs now know what day they will race for a National Championship and can see the event logo for the first time. The 2021 schedule features three days of qualifying and three […]

Mazza Makes Podium Moments Extra Bubbly in 2021

Standing atop a Sports Car Club of America event podium is a major honor worth remembering. With a trophy in one hand and bottle of Mazza sparkling wine in the other, an immense sense of accomplishment washes over many podium finishers as onlookers applaud efforts. This tradition continues in 2021 for a sixth consecutive year […]

SCCA Runoffs Return to VIR for 2022 and 2023 Events

Following a successful running of the event in 2019, the SCCA National Championship Runoffs are returning to VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, SCCA Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Eric Prill announced during Wednesday evening’s virtual SCCA Road Racing awards presentation. The 3.27-mile, 17-turn natural terrain road course near Danville, […]

Holiday Party Sunday with Runoffs on CBS Sports Network

Had enough holiday planning, shopping and decorating? Need a couple hours to relax and rejuvenate before the real onslaught begins? Take a “mental health” break this Sunday, Dec. 20 and watch the final two 2020 SCCA Runoffs race broadcasts on CBS Sports Network! Starting at 2 p.m. Eastern, with a 9 p.m. Eastern encore presentation […]

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