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“Heaven on Earth” Time Trials Nat Tour at VIR: Register Now

There you are, back at work after partying hard for the New Year and already looking for a chance to break the monotony. And here we are, being the devil on your shoulder talking you into registering (right now!) for a heavenly on-track opportunity that’s just two months away. The second stop on the 2024 […]

Hagerty: Adding Race Car Flair to Your Engine

There’s a ton to be learned from race cars. For decades (upon decades upon decades), automotive manufacturers have sought to either win on Sunday in order to sell on Monday, or stress test parts on the track to discover whether those parts are capable of withstanding the less demanding rigors of the street. But that’s […]

PMH Accepting Pro Racing Diversity Scholarship Applications

Professional racing is a tough nut to crack. Time, talent, effort, teamwork, luck, money — everything must align for success. Many components that go into building a pro racing effort can be had through sheer determination — all but the last one. Money is something that can make or break any racing endeavor. Luckily, for […]

Start the Year Right: Subscribe to Us!

Kick off the New Year by subscribing to everything SCCA, including Up to Speed, SCCA’s weekly e-newsletter, and our social media channels. What’s in Up to Speed? Well, everything, of course! SCCA.com is the place to go for the latest SCCA® news, features, and other content — but ain’t no one got time to visit […]

Happy Holidays from SCCA!

The SCCA® National Office is closed starting Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, reopening on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, allowing the staff to celebrate the holidays with family and friends — though really, they’ll be working on their cars. But what if you need to renew your membership, download some needed files, or simply have free time […]

The Path to the 2024 Runoffs, Plus Invited Classes

It’s time to start thinking about the 2024 Summit Racing Equipment SCCA® Road Racing season — and for many, the coming season is imminent. The 2024 U.S. Majors Tour kicks off on Jan. 5-7 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour beginning just one week later at Sebring International Raceway. Those […]

SCCA Race Experience: Easy Access to Road Racing

SCCA® has long driven to make wheel-to-wheel road racing accessible. The problem is, no matter how you slice it, there are barriers — drivers need a racing suit, helmet, gloves, head-and-neck restraint, race car, tools, and on and on. You also need an SCCA Competition or Novice License, and to get that, you need a […]

Super Tour and Runoffs to use Flagtronics in 2024

An electronic flagging assist will be coming to the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour and National Championship Runoffs in 2024. The Flagtronics electronic flagging system was utilized as an optional proof of concept during the 2023 Runoffs at VIRginia International Raceway with great success, leading to the decision to require the Flagtronics electronic flagging […]

The Difference In Driving Between Autocross and Road Racing

Are you trying to decide between the intense, high-speed discipline of road racing or the quick, technical challenge of autocross? Join SCCA member Sam Henry as he breaks down the distinct differences between these two thrilling motorsport disciplines. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Sam explores why these formats appeal to different driving styles, […]

Treat Yourself to a ProSolo SuperPass

It’s that time of year where you shop for yourself while pretending to buy stuff for the family. And we’ve got you covered: Check out the SuperPass for the 2024 Tire Rack SCCA® ProSolo® Series. The SuperPass brings with it fantastic benefits with a hint of exclusivity, since only 185 SuperPasses will be available. What […]

The Secret Sauce That Makes Motorsport Sims Work

In the paddock on any given weekend, half the drivers will offer effusive praise of virtual racing’s ability to bring them up to speed while the other half will say they don’t get it. But the reality is, even those using a motorsports sim on a regular basis might not be utilizing their sim to […]

SCCA Women on Track to Present Six Scholarships in 2024

SCCA® Women on Track’s mission – to expand participation of women in all facets of SCCA programs and activities as participants, volunteers, leaders, or supporters – is reaching new heights in 2024, and as part of that, the group will present six scholarships spanning SCCA Time Trials, Road Racing, volunteering, RallyCross, RoadRally, and Solo. In […]

Vegas Baby! Sign Up for the Sin City Time Trials Nat Tour & Track Event

If you live within a day’s drive of Nevada, we’d put money on the fact that you’ve been to Las Vegas. You’ve cruised the casinos and navigated the nightclubs – but it’s a sure bet that the one thing you haven’t done in Vegas is compete in a Tire Rack SCCA® Time Trials National Tour […]

A Special Corvette Helps Save Lives — and Builds a Museum, Too

By Jim Weidenbaum, SCCA Foundation Board of Directors This is a story of a special Corvette from an exceptional SCCA couple — or maybe it’s a story about an extraordinary couple with a Corvette that will do wonderful things, such as save the lives of young drivers, help build a motorsports museum, and much more. […]

What Does it Take To Develop A Race Car

In this episode of the SCCA Shop Manual presented by Hoosier, we sit down with racer Cliff Ira to discuss the realities of developing a competitive race car. Even seasoned drivers must be willing to question what they think they know when starting new projects. Cliff shares experiences from his own program at Sports Car […]

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