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Jun 11, 2015

Truth About Cars does Track Night

Turns out, automotive journalist like to drive. Who knew? And it seems more and more are deciding SCCA Track Night driven by the Tire Rack is a pretty good place to put their long term test cars through the paces. Last month we noticed a couple of cars showed up with manufacture plates at our […]

Jun 9, 2015

Track Night in America: Your Summer Getaway Travel Guide

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy … almost as easy as you and your everyday road car driving on one of 20 real race circuits across the U.S. this June, July and August thanks to SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack. Jason, a driving enthusiast from North Carolina, made his summer vacation […]

Jun 8, 2015

Play Hooky!

Last month, Ryan Jurnecka of European Car Magazine attended the Track Night at Willow Springs Ingernational with his 2012 Fiat 500. Not only did he have fun, but he had some prettty great things to say about the event: “So if you’re looking for something to do while playing hooky from work, Track Night of […]

May 9, 2015

Changes to Fast Pass and Advanced Group Passing

Through our first 10 events we have made friends, had a lot of fun and seen some really cool racetracks. We have also gotten feedback, learned things and, as a result, made some changes. Here’s a rundown. Driver Briefings: In addition to the online drivers meeting, Intermediate and Advanced Groups will also have a briefing […]

May 7, 2015

Can I bring my kid?

Not only are kids allowed, they are encouraged. Whether you are driving or just checking it all out, feel free to bring the kids, your spouse, you can even bring your mom. We do prefer, if you are going to do Track Sessions, that you bring someone to keep an eye on them… especially if […]

Apr 22, 2015

Randy Pobst on Track Night

Tingly all over … that’s the sensation all drivers get before heading out on track. It’s that buzz, that rush of adrenaline that makes the whole experience a blast for newcomers and “old hats” alike. Don’t believe us? Well, maybe you’ll believe Randy Pobst, one of the winningest pro racers in North America with numerous […]

Mar 18, 2015

SCCA Opens Tracks to Car Enthusiasts with Track Night In America Driven by Tire Rack

With an eye on bringing car enthusiasts to the race track to drive, shine and show, meet with car clubs or just hang out, the SCCA’s Track Night in America driven by Tire Rack opens up 20 tracks across the country once a month, on weeknights, beginning in April. At its heart, Track Night in […]

Mar 10, 2015

Welcome to Track Night

You got a car, right? Wanna have fun with it on a real race circuit? Then SCCA Track Night in America is for you. Track Night in America driven by Tire Rack with partial support from the FIA Sport Grant Programme is “The Fastest Way to Get on Track” for any automotive enthusiast. No previous […]

Mar 3, 2015

Get Prepped! Be Ready for your Track Night

Get Ready! Are you ready for your Track Night experience? If not, here are some tried and true tips to make sure you have a great time. Preparing your car Most modern cars, in good condition, are ready for a track day sitting on the dealer lot. That being said, one of the most disappointing […]

Feb 20, 2015

SCCA National Convention Kicks off With Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting served as the starting gun to the 2015 Sports Car Club of America National Convention and MSX Expo, held at the Charlotte Convention Center on Friday morning. The meeting was the first of several leadership and informational sessions for SCCA members. The over-arching theme of the Convention is 2020. Not only does […]

Oct 20, 2014

Stepping Out: The Starting Line Track School

This is the first article in a set of articles called “Stepping Out.” These articles will explore activities that many Solo drivers already participate in and are great alternatives to supplement your motorsports experience. Some of them are casual events you may participate in once every few years and some are hardcore motorsports competitions. Either […]