Winning This Sweepstakes Puts You at the Monaco Grand Prix, and That’s Only the Beginning

JUN 21, 2024 — What’s the one race in the world you’d most like to attend but never thought you could? We won’t even let you answer – we’ll tell you your answer, and we’ll be right: The Monaco Grand Prix.

The Monaco Grand Prix is the shiniest jewel in Formula 1’s collection, and for good reason. First held in 1929, this event combines the awe of F1 with the prestige of Monaco, leaving fans clamoring for a chance to experience this magnificent event. But, sadly, you can’t afford the trip. Or, maybe you can.

The SCCA Foundation holds multiple fund-raising sweepstakes each year, and this time around, the grand prize will deliver you to the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. So while you may not be able to afford a trip to Monaco – especially during F1 – we’re confident you can muster $25 for 18 entries to this sweepstakes. And for those looking to increase their chances of winning the sweepstakes, more tickets can be purchased. For example, doubling that $25 donation will land you 40 entries, doubling that again to $100 will place 90 entries in your inbox. You can keep increasing your chances, with a $1,000 donation being good for 1,750 entries.

Plus, to get this sweepstakes launched on a good foot, check out the bonus entry info at the end of this article.

Inside RallyCross: The Vital Role of Event Organizers

JUN 12, 2024 — Continuing our volunteer path through the world of RallyCross, there exists an indispensable group of individuals: event organizers. These volunteers play a pivotal role in orchestrating every RallyCross event across the country. While drivers command the spotlight with their speed and consistency, it's the meticulous planning, coordination, and execution in the background that ensures these events are not just successful, they’re also a great experience for participants new and old alike.

As drivers navigate through a challenging course featuring various surfaces like gravel and dirt (and anywhere in between), event organizers work diligently to create a safe yet thrilling environment for competitors to showcase their talent.

Saddle Up: Solo Nationals Contingency Programs Available

JUN 17, 2024 — The Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® National Championships is all about fantastic fun with your finest friends – oh, and four days of National Championship-winning autocross also takes place. But did you know there’s cash and prizes at stake at the Solo Nats, too? Best of all, registering for these event contingency programs is as free as it is easy.

The 2024 Solo National Championships takes place Sept. 3-6 at Lincoln Airpark in Nebraska’s capital city. Here, you’ll find 35.6 acres of concrete for dueling course layouts, 5.7 acres of grid space, and 16.9 acres of paddock space. And if you ride well enough on that 35.6 acres of concrete, you could be in line for winnings from some of the best companies in the biz.

Many of the 1,000-plus autocrossers at the event don’t think they stand a chance at winning – and (not to be cruel), they’re right. Luckily, most of the event contingency programs don’t actually require winning. Mazda, Hawk, and EBC reward finishes back to fifth, while Falken celebrates one class from first to 15^th. Then, as part of its Women’s Initiative, Mazda has a second generous program, this one benefiting women competing in Open class competition.

That’s just a taste of the contingency programs that are available.

There Are Pro Secrets to Learning New Racetracks, and This Video Has Them

JUN 10, 2024 — How do you learn a racetrack that’s new to you? You undoubtedly have your own method – even if that method is no method at all. The reality is, discovering your way around a new track is something every driver must go through – even the pros. So why not learn from the best?

For Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi, he heads online to search for in-car videos. “For me, the first steps I take to learn a new track is really just watching videos,” Rossi says. “Whether that’s previous races or if you’re lucky enough to watch some onboards of the type of car that you’re driving – even if it’s not the type of car, just some sort of onboard from that track.”