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2016 Tire Rack Packwood ProSolo: Event Recap

Final Results The 2016 Packwood ProSolo wrapped up on Sunday. 138 competitors had the opportunity to try their hand at the Tim Weidemann designed courses. Beginning with the welcome party on Friday evening and continuing through both days of racing, much fun was had thanks to the friendly folks of the Northwest Region. The weather […]

Runoffs Registration Opens in 3 … 2 … 1 …

2016 SCCA Runoffs Registration Opens July 20 Registration for the much anticipated 2016 SCCA® National Championship Runoffs®, presented by Garmin VIRB, is slated to open Wednesday, July 20 at 9am Central Time. It is strongly urged in advance of registration that drivers verify that all the information contained within their online SCCA account is correct […]

SportsCar Feature: Upgrade Disorder

This article first appeared in the March, 2016 edition of SportsCar Magazine. SCCA members can read the current and past editions of SportCar digitally here after logging into their account; To become an SCCA member and get SportsCar mailed to your home address monthly in addition to the digital editions, click here. Upgrade Disorder ˈəp-ËŒgrād dis-ˈȯr-dÉ™r: […]

2016 Tire Rack Heavy Metal Showdown: Event Recap

Event Results On this past Sunday, the 2016 Tire Rack Match Tour season concluded with all too many satisfied soloists leaving PittRace, each in their respective caravans towards their home regions. The weekend was grand, made possible especially by a site as supportive and pleasant as PittRace. They even have a track dog by the […]

2016 Tire Rack Packwood ProSolo: Saturday Recap

Saturday Prelim Results Day one of the Packwood ProSolo is in the books. The morning started out cool and cloudy, but by mid-morning the sun came out. The sky remained partly cloudy and the temperature reached a mild 75 degrees. It truly was perfect autocross weather. The Tim Weidemann designed courses were transition heavy and […]

Have You Checked Out The Clubhouse Lately?

The SCCA Clubhouse is the place for kids on SCCA.com. From the Clubhouse home, you can buy our book, Cam and Sam Go to the Track, print coloring and activity pages, and learn about historic cars through The Henry Ford resources. We especially recommend these activities for rainy days or long road trips. Check out […]

2016 Tire Rack Heavy Metal Showdown: Saturday Recap

Saturday Results Recap Pitt Race has settled on this beautiful Saturday evening, the two (yes, two!) and four wheeled motor vehicles have cooled, and the venue’s competitors are relaxing to a successful day of racing. Pitt Race not only managed the SCCA’s last-of-2016 Match Tour smoothly, but also hosted a weekend of motorcycle road racing! […]

2016 Runoffs Contingencies Rundown

The 2016 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, presented by Garmin VIRB, are rapidly approaching.  As such, it’s time for competitors to again register for a multitude of contingency opportunities before the September visit to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. So far, more than 30 companies have stepped up to support racers by offering contingency sponsorship programs. Many […]

My SCCA Life: Eric Genack

This article first appeared in the December, 2015 edition of SportsCar Magazine. SCCA members can read the current and past editions of SportCar digitally here after logging into their account; To become an SCCA member and get SportsCar mailed to your home address monthly in addition to the digital editions, click here. Eric GenackContinental Divide RegionSCCA […]

Gone Fishin’ at GingerMan Majors

There’s lots of racing and action on track during SCCA U.S. Majors Tour events.  But there are ancillary things to do, too, during these exciting weekends.  And not all the activities are for adults. Take for example the recent SCCA U.S. Majors Tour at GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, Michigan.  During the planning process for […]

Mid-States Majors Conference Champions

Mid-States Masters Claim SCCA U.S. Majors Tour Conference Championships The 2016 Mid-States Conference SCCA U.S. Majors Tour has reached its conclusion.  Upwards of 400 drivers competed in Mid-States events this season, but only 29 get to claim a Conference Championship. The Mid-States Conference began its 12-round calendar late in February.  Round One and Round Two […]

#TBT First Lady

For the many years that the SCCA Runoffs called Road Atlanta its home, the second most harrowing experience was coming out from under the bridge at full speed and launching down the hill. That was the second most harrowing experience. The most harrowing experience was having to go in front of the Chief Steward. Some guys thought they […]

FREE Issue of Grassroots Motorsports

Grassroots Motorsports is about to send out the October issue of their magazine and they claim it to be their best yet. We’ve known these guys a long time — so we tend to believe them. Ever wondered if your weed whacker could go racing? Inside is a profile of a family of SCCA champions–and […]

Packin’ In Trophies at Tire Rack Packwood Champ Tour

Packin’ In Trophies at Tire Rack Packwood Championship Tour Southeast of Tacoma and in the shadow of Mount Rainier sits Hampton Mills Old Lumber Yard near the banks of the Cowlitz River.  This wonderfully scenic locale has been home for several years to the Tire Rack Packwood Championship Tour event in Packwood, Washington, where nearly […]

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 […]

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