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Looking To Not Be A Novice On Track? This Video Is For You

Are you ready to stop being a novice at your next track day and move up to the intermediate or advanced run groups? This episode of the SCCA® Shop Manual, presented by Hoosier, breaks down exactly how to determine when you are truly ready to progress. Moving between run groups isn’t just about how fast […]

Can You Believe It’s Track Night’s 10th Anniversary? Come Celebrate with Us!

Word came on March 18, 2015 in what some could have dismissed as just another announcement from the SCCA®: “With an eye on bringing car enthusiasts to the racetrack 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 […]

No April Fools Here — Save on Track Night Events This Month Thanks to Hagerty

SCCA’s Track Night in America® Driven by Tire Rack is the best place to get on track in a low-stress, non-timed, fun-first atmosphere – you know it, we know it, everyone knows it! Still, there is one way Track Night could be better. How, you ask? If somebody tossed a discounted entry your way, that’s […]

Track Night, Shootout, and More to Make Surprise Road America Visit in September — And You’re Invited

What would you do if you had access to one of the best racing circuits in the U.S. and had a weekend to fill? If you’re anything like us, you’d invite everyone you know to get on track — from super green beginners to seasoned track dogs. Then we’d divide the weekend so people looking […]

VETMotorsports, Track Night in America, and SCCA Foundation: A Winning Combination

The SCCA® Foundation is a long-time supporter of VETMotorsports. VETMotorsports, founded by Peter A. Cline in 2013, has an organizational mission to use motorsports as an inspiration to propel veterans forward, to encourage veterans to find their strengths, motivations, and personal inspiration. VETMotorsports “Helmet Therapy” builds on relationships and collaborations within the veteran and motorsports […]

New Tracks, Discounts, and More: Track Night News You Need to Know

There’s a lot of neat news, fantastic fun, and discount deals coming in 2025 for SCCA® Track Night in America® Driven by Tire Rack, and some of you track-driving nuts already know it. How? Because we can’t keep a secret! Truth is, Track Night’s newsletter contains insider information everyone who wants to drive on the […]

6 Tips To Help You On Your First Track Day

Coming up on your first track day and feeling the nerves? It is completely normal to have some pre-event anxiety, but you do not have to let it ruin your experience. In this episode of the SCCA® Shop Manual presented by Hoosier, we break down six actionable tips to help you prepare, stay calm, and […]

Track Night’s Looking for Enthusiastic Coaches and More, Meaning Track Night Wants You!

SCCA® Track Night in America® Driven by Tire Rack (TNiA) has been introducing newcomers to motorsports and having #funwithcars for a decade. The program provides a safe, sane, and fun way for practically anyone to get on track, no matter their level of experience. In fact, nearly 85,000 entrants have taken advantage of the opportunity […]

Track Night in America Takes on 2025 with Fantastically Fun 10th Anniversary Schedule

What good are milestones if you’re not willing to milk them for all their worth? To that end, last year we celebrated the 10th year of SCCA® Track Night in America® Driven by Tire Rack with a schedule to be jealous of. For 2025, we’re back for more with the 10th anniversary season of Track […]

We’re Hiring: IT Director, Road Racing Assistant Manager, and Experiential Customer Service Admin

The Sports Car Club of America™ is currently hiring for three positions and is looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable candidates to fill the roles. All three positions require a certain level of travel throughout the year, with the possibility of remote work for at least one of the positions. The Director of Information Technology (DIT) […]

Track Night: Great Date Nights for Couples

Dinner and a movie: The classic go-to activity for couples looking to spend time together. Couples who love having #funwithcars, however, have more exciting options at their disposal thanks to SCCA® Track Night in America® Driven by Tire Rack (TNiA). Take for example Kyle and Lori Weber, a couple who have been married 25 years […]

SCCA President’s December 2024 Update Recap

Before people shift focus to colorful giftwrap and season’s tidings, Sports Car Club of America™ President and CEO Mike Cobb took time Wednesday evening, Dec. 18, 2024, for a 50-minute video address that brought SCCA® members up to speed on developments as the Club puts an oversized bow on its 80th anniversary. As a reminder, […]

Michael West — 1950-2024

Long-time SCCA® racer and official Michael West passed away Dec 16, 2024. West was supporting the 2024 SCCA National Championship Runoffs® at Road America as the Assistant Race Director when, on Oct. 3, a medical event prompted him to fall. West remained hospitalized in Wisconsin until mid-November before being transported to a care facility in […]

Three Awesome SCCA Gifts You Need to Give for the Holidays

The holidays are sneaking up. Who are we kidding, they’ve already snuck up, and here you are with nothing to give anyone. Other than, we have an idea (three ideas, to be precise) that’s perfect for anyone who loves #funwithcars. No, this isn’t a guide where we bust out everything you need to buy from […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Sports Car Club of America™ would like to wish every motorsports fan a happy Thanksgiving! The SCCA® National Office in Topeka, KS, is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, reopening on Monday, Dec. 2. If you find yourself with extra time during this extended weekend, perhaps you would like to fill an hour or […]

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