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This Weekend In Racing: October 11th – 13th (Petit Le Mans + SCCA Runoffs!)
Finally, the 2019 Petit Le Mans is upon us! Also finally, the 2019 SCCA Runoffs are at VIR!
Important Note For Track Owners And Sanctioning Bodies
You might miss this and that would be a shame, especially if you are in track management or buy track time from track management.
SCCA Foundation Launches 2019 Sweepstakes: Win Tickets to F1 At COTA!
This year’s Sweepstakes launched June 4th and will feature a grand prize of a VIP trip for two to the Formula 1 race at COTA on November 1st to 3rd.
The Perks of Partnership: SCCA Becomes the Official Sanctioning Body of Global Time Attack
According to a recent announcement on the SCCA’s website, SCCA is now the official sanctioning body of Global Time Attack through its SCCA Pro Racing division.
Race Report: SCCA Super Tour B-Spec Weekend at VIR, April 11-14 2019
Follow along as Chris fills us in on how a weekend of SCCA B-Spec racing went at VIR a few weeks back.
SCCA In History: Early Cars, Early Races, Early Tracks
The Sports Car Club of America turns 75 this week. Racer has a nice series of historical articles about the very early days, starting with the very first day when the club was founded. Reading this material helps you realize…
WR Academy: SCCA Licensing School In Atlanta November 19-20
Winding Road Academy partners Level Up Racing Schools and ATL Speedwerks will be holding a road racing school on November 19-20, 2018 at Atlanta Motorsports Park. This 2-day school is about the quickest way to get your SCCA wheel-wheel racing license, though the school is by no means limited to novices. It is also great for racers returning to competition after a hiatus, or drivers wanting a concentrated dose of instruction to up their game.
SCCA vs. NASA Survey Results Part 1
When you’ve done a fair amount of wheel-wheel road racing, you hear drivers say a lot of things. And we’ve always been a little surprised at the vehemence with which drivers talk about the NASA and SCCA experience.
WRR Survey: SCCA vs. NASA For Racing
Many people we meet in the paddock seem to have strong opinions about the differences between SCCA and NASA as sanctioning bodies for road racing events.
Winding Road Racing Announces $30k In Prize Money For 2017 SCCA Runoffs
In support of the 2017 SCCA Runoffs, Winding Road Racing is offering over $30,000 in contingency prizes to successful drivers. The 2017 Runoffs will be held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway from September 25 through October 1.
In Case You Missed It: The Race Car Is No Longer “The Thing”
We talk to a lot of racers each week. At the beginning of the season, many of them of are thinking about what events to run and even what class to run in. Since we run teams in Pirelli World Challenge we get lots of questions about what car to run.
2016 Runoffs Pole Sitting Formula Mazda
2016 Runoffs Pole Sitting Formula Mazda with fresh motor.
Trends: Make Your Own Series (MYOS)
BYOB is an acronym dating to the 1970s that formalized a long-standing practice for impoverished friends who wanted to party: Bring Your Own Bottle.
SCCA Announces Another Historic Venue For 2017 Runoffs
For Club racers who never thought they’d get a chance to compete at the Brickyard, the SCCA has some very interesting news for you: Officials have just announced that the 2017 Runoffs will be held on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
SCCA’s New Bracket Enduro Format Could Level the Playing Field
The SCCA has announced a rather interesting new Bracket Enduro racing format. Set to run on a limited basis in 2015 with a more substantial rollout for the 2016, it’s been designed to offer a less restrictive set of rules for both drivers and cars, along with a unique scoring system that’s intended to make the format more accessible, and more fun, for newcomers and experienced teams alike.
Under Construction: SCCA ProSolo Champion Autocross Porsche
This car, born as a Porsche Boxster, is now running a 2003 2.7 liter with ported heads, beehive valve springs, custom cams and 12.5 compression ratio. With Troy Acosta at the wheel, it won the 2014 SCCA Pro Solo R2 Championship. Winding Road Racing is now updating the roll cage and revising the seat mounting. Greater safety with lower weight is the goal.
SCCA Announces Changes to SM Class Modification Rules
In the wake of the 2014 SCCA Spec Miata Runoffs debacle on October 10th at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in which the first six cars to finish the race were found to be out of compliance during post-race inspections, the SCCA has posted a memorandum outlining changes to class rules in order to address what has clearly become a widespread issue in SM racing.
Racecar Profile: Spec Racer Ford (Gen 2)
With nearly 900 chassis delivered across the country and the relatively low operating costs associated with SRF, it’s little surprise that Spec Racer Ford has been one of the most popular classes in the SCCA for nearly three decades.
Racecar Profile: Wolf GB08
The Wolf GB08 is a two seat sports racer with a wide range of motorsport applications, including SCCA and NASA sprint car, HSR Group 7, and endurance racing. Utilizing an FIA safety-certified carbon fiber chassis and crash box, the GB08’s composite work is manufactured by the same company that makes chassis and bodywork for Pagani and Dallara IndyCars. Designed for durability as well as incredible performance, the GB08 can be had with a variety of different engines ranging from 255 to 500 horsepower.
Racecar Profile: Radical SR3 RS
The SR3 is the most popular offering in Radical’s racecar lineup, with nearly 1000 examples delivered to customers worldwide. Designed to be fast and agile in the hands of both seasoned pros as well as novices, the SR3 offers incredible traction, light weight, and a wide range of adjustability to suit the driver’s requirements. Since its introduction in 2002, the SR3 has proven itself to be very competitive within multi-marque championships around the world, with a multitude of class wins to its credit. With its two seater configuration and advanced data logging capabilities, it is also an ideal design for driver coaching and instruction. Let’s take a closer look at the Radical SR3, as well as the extensive list of options and services offered by SR3 builders here in the US.
WR TV: SCCA Spec Miata Divisional Race at Willow Springs Raceway
After completing Driver School and a race the following day, we set our sights on the next local SCCA race: a two day divisional event at Willow Springs International Raceway. With class in the rear view and racing season in full swing, the training wheels were coming off and it was time to build upon what was learned thus far and expand from there.
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