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THE INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS ASSOCIATION, founded 50 years ago, has had a massive impact on sports car racing, and its future appears brighter than ever as the 2019 season kicks off [...]

Fabulous Restorations, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in Corvette and muscle car restorations. Owner George Haddad started the business in 1974 after moving from Detroit to Florida. Even though [...]

Even if you're not a racer, it's likely you appreciate the contribution that competition Mustangs have brought to our favorite pony car's heritage. From NHRA to NASCAR, SCCA to FIA, [...]

The article discusses customization of Kona Blue 2012 Shelby GT500 automobile owned by Perry Tipton. It mentions modification of the car by Josh Hoker and Mitchell Wright of Kinetik Motorport to run Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). It adds recruitment of Dennis Faerman Racing Engines to machine and customize the Shelby's Four-Valve DOHC 5.4L engine.

The article discusses modification of Q-Series Mustang automobile by Steeda Autosports. Topics discussed include modification of the automobile to meet the requirements of the Sports Car Club of America, comments from Glen Vitale regarding their participation in the SCCA T1 (Touring 1) competition and race won by drivers Dario Orlando and Glen Vitale in Homestead, Florida.

Even though I have thousands of autocross runs underneath my butt, there are only a handful that are noteworthy, and of these, my most memorable would have to be one [...]

The article discusses innovation in car engines for the Canadian-American (Can-Am) Challenge Cup organized by Sports Car Club of America in 1960s such as big-block chassis by car maker Chevrolet and chassis designer Bruce Mclaren and the FE series big-blocks from Ford.

The article discusses Sports Car Club of America Trans-Am racing in the late 1960 and early 1970 and offers information on the cars including Camaros and Mustangs participated in the race.

The article reports on American autocross racer John Fendel who has autocrossed his 1968 Ford Mustang fastback and has won many races across the country. It mentions that Fendel had modified his car in every aspect which includes thicker antisway bars, heavier springs from factory big-block cars, and broader 17x10 front and 17x11 rear Bogart wheels. It adds that he went to California Polytechnic State University when autocrossing and joined Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).

The article focuses on the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and its track event called the Track Night in America. Topics covered are the SCCA's mission to get car enthusiasts to go beyond car shows and actually enjoy racing their cars, the welcome environment provided due to the strict implementation of safety rules, and the vision that satisfied participants will want to enlist in the SCCA Autocross events, driving schools or time trial events.

In this article, the author reflects on life of actress Louise King Collins with Ferrari Formula 1 driver Peter Collins, before her husband's tragic death. Topics discussed include participation of Louise in racing in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) races; visiting family and friends between races in America and death of British racing driver Mike Hawthorn due to accident of his Jaguar automobile on the Guildford bypass in England.

The article offers information on the Sports Car Club of America's (SCCA) Trans-Am racing series.

The wandering eye, a careless flirt, that inadvertent double take; all standard functions of the modern-day American male. While it may seem as if your significant other takes these small [...]

Are there any opportunities for engine specialists in grassroots road racing? The answer depends on what is being raced. For the most part, track day cars and spec classes are [...]

CHIP MILLER, CO-FOUNDER OF CARLISLE EVENTS, was an enthusiastic supporter of the Corvette Challenge racing series. Before he passed away in 2004, he even attempted to revive these popular Corvette-only [...]

The article features some of automobile manufacturer Chevrolet's experimental, show and concept Corvette cars such as the 1959 Stingray racer, the 1960 XP-700 and the 1960 CERV I. Topics discussed include the Stingray's entry in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) C-Class racing through General Motors' (GM) Styling Staff head Bill Mitchell, the policy introduced by Mitchell regarding the functionality of show cars, and Chevrolet engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov's launch of the CERV I in 1960.

The article focuses on the Pontiac Ram Air racing vehicle which was developed into three versions, including 303ci short-deck version for Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans-Am racing, 366ci version for NASCAR, and 428ci version for drag racing.

Byline: STEVEN COLE SMITH No one--not Honda, not the Sports Car Club of America, not even the FIA--could have guessed that there would be 33 Formula 4 cars on the [...]

TIME TO THROW DOWN THE KEVLAR-ARMORED GLOVES AND HAVE AT IT, THEN. THERE ARE, IT seems, a few car guys still out there--such as that 78-year-old Japanese soldier still crouched […]

The article features the 1992 Honda Prelude of King Motorsports. The result of its conversion into a Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) E Production-spec car is reported including pulling the original H22 for the non-VTEC H23. SCCA rules are discussed in relation to the modifications on the Prelude involving H23, Mahle pistons and Crower valvetrain, and the installation of a Mugen limited-slip differential (LSD). The installation of an up-to-date rollcage and a set of coilovers is presented.

The article features Ethan Loree, a young car racer from Albuquerque, New Mexico. In April 2012, Loree got his first professional race license from the National Auto Club Association. In January 2013, he earned a Sports Car Club of America National Competition License, which enables him to race on course anywhere in the U.S. Loree's favorite course is the Pueblo Motorsport Park in Colorado. Loree is reportedly a school achiever and wants to earn a scholarship to study mechanical engineering.

The article focuses on the passion of retired veterinarian Jerry Onks on Corvette car races and modification. He competed in the national division of the Sports Car Club of America where teams can prepare their cars on large tarps laid on the grass due to lack of resources. He converted a 1996 Collector Edition into an autocross racer and founded his company VetteSport in Smyrna, Tennessee in 2003 when he retired from his practice. He collaborated with racing champion Danny Popp in 2005 to build a 1999 FRC Corvette.

The article discusses the highlights of the "Super Chevy" Suspension & Handling Challenge presented by Nitto Tire in 2010. According to the authors, its goal was to show enthusiasts the multitude of options they have to make their Bow Ties stick in corners like chewing gum. The event involved 10-time championship-winning Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Solo driver Mary Pozzi, "Camaro Performers" Editor Nick Licata and Source Interlink Tech Center guru Jason Scudellari. The featured vehicles included the 1963 Chevy II Nova hardtop owned by Bill Kress.

The article discusses Adam Poppenhouse's transition from being a U.S. soldier into a driver to race for the Sports Car Club of America circuit. Poppenhouse is medically retired U.S. Army sergeant in July 2009 after losing both his legs in an ambush while serving in Iraq. Poppenhouse bought a Mitsubishi Evo MR which was modified by the mechanics at Atlantic Motor Sports by upgrading the boost control, changing to an electronic boost solenoid and adding paddle shifters instead of the clutch.

The article offers tips for drivers on racing at the road course or auto cross. The authors recommend the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) which both offer novice and relatively inexperienced drivers a performance driving experience. They suggest attending a company track day like the Open Track Racing and Speed Ventures. According to them, it is important to show up at the track with a car suspension that is in excellent condition.

The article presents the results of racing, rally and solo events held by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) in March and April 2010. Greg Rodgers held the top position in the GTI race in Texas in the Southwest Division National. Jeffrey Lehner was the winner at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway National. Victories by Dennis Andrade and Brian McCarthy were achieved at the Cal Club Double National. The CS class at the Tire Rack Solo National Tour in San Diego, California was won by Bryan Heitkotter.

The article focuses on the 25th anniversary of the Sports Car Club of America's (SCCA) Spec Racer Ford (SRF) racing class which was held at the Road Atlanta race track in Georgia on April 10-11, 2010. Several other races were held simultaneously including the VIP Driver's Race and the SCCA Pro Racing SRF. Highlights of various races are presented such as Sean Rayhall's declaration as pole winner at the SCCA Pro Racing Formula Enterprises race.

The article discusses reasons why Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Solo and Club Racing drivers might want to consider upgrading the braking system of their cars. One advantage is that a car's unsprung and rotational weight is reduced significantly in addition to improved braking control and force. An explanation of the floating, fixed two-piece and fixed mono bloc types of hydraulic brake caliper is also presented.

The article discusses the features of the 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 owned by Dave Steine. The entry notes that Steine's Shelby GT350 was shipped twice through a Boeing 707-331F freighter from Los Angeles to Indiana and back. The section cites that Steine's Shelby GT350 has retained its factory original state with its Wimbledon White paint, Blue Dot Goodyear Tires and an odometer reading of only 28,000 miles. Also reported is a production history of the Shelby GT350 and its recognition in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).

The article offers information on the National Auto Sport Association's autocross. NASA events often include other programs such as HPDE or High Performance Driving Experience which is an insructional course that focuses on the fundamentals of race driving. The best-known and most prominent autocross organizer is the Sports Car Club of America, or the SCCA and it has its Solo and ProSolo autocross series.

The article discusses several safety measures for sport compact cars. It was stated in the 2008 Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Solo rulebook, B Street Prepared (BSP) allows the change of both front seats to fully upholstered buckets, as long as each bucket-and-seat-rail combination weighs at least 20 pounds and uses the stock mounting holes. The advantages of using a bucket seat and safety harness in a production car are also cited.

Byline: MIKE LARSON THE PIRELLI WORLD Challenge is on the move. Oftentimes, the same goes for its president/CEO. 'We're not here by accident,' Scott Bove, himself a former racer, says [...]

Presents information on the Sports Car Club of America's (SCCA) Solo II racing. Rules of Solo II racing; Car specifications; Test results of Ford Mustang Cobra, Mazda Miata R Package, Dodge/Plymouth Neon ACR, and the Saturn SC2, stock and SCCA modified cars; Rad Vach and Top Down Racing enterprise. INSETS: Test configuration.;Selected new-car models sorted by SCCA Solo II Stock classes..

Presents information on news from various car racing arenas. Formula One Grand Prix car testing; Performance of Jacques Villeneuve; Performance of Road and Track's Mazda RX-7 in Sports Car Club of America competition; More. INSETS: Number, please.;Fast buck artists..

The article discusses issues related to sports in the U.S. as of December 16, 1974. The author says that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) cross-country championships held in Indiana is going to be remembered for the runners who did not compete like Tom Bryant and Tom Byers. Due to increasing number of deaths from drowning, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a law that requires scuba divers to be licensed. It notes that the Sports Car Club of America and the U.S. Auto Club may not have a cooperative effort in 1975.

The article offers information on several events in Lake Country, Minnesota in 2014. Topics include the Brainerd International Raceway (BIR)'s 28th Annual Show & Go held by Sports Car Club of America from July 4-6, the Northern Plaid Festival in Northland Arboretum on July 26, and the Lakes Country Triathlon held by Baxter Kiwanis Club on August 24.

The article reports on the Trans-American Championship, automobile racing series, developed by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Topics mentioned include the contribution of automobile designer Peter Brock and automobile racing driver John Morton, the management of automobile racing, and the development and design of racing automobiles.

Byline: STEVEN COLE SMITH Draw a line from the top of Maine to the bottom of California and from the top of Washington to the bottom of Florida. There's a [...]