SCCA

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is a nonprofit organization and national sanctioning body for amateur and certain professional motorsports in the United States. Founded in 1944 by automotive enthusiasts to promote safe and fair competition, it coordinates a range of disciplines, including road racing, autocross, rally, and time trials, through a network of regional clubs and divisions. The SCCA’s mission emphasizes safety, education, and broad participation in motorsports at all levels.

Competition and governance are administered through published rules and safety standards. The organization maintains the General Competition Rules (GCR) and various class and event rules, licenses drivers and officials, and sanctions events nationwide. It emphasizes standardized vehicle and safety requirements, track safety, and prepared contingency plans to support safe competition across diverse venues.

Events and championships form a core part of SCCA activities. The organization hosts national championships such as the National Championship Runoffs for road racing and the Solo National Championships for autocross, in addition to numerous regional and local events. The SCCA also operates a professional racing division, SCCA Pro Racing, which has sanctioned several national road racing series and related events.

History and impact: Since its founding, the SCCA has shaped amateur motorsport culture in the United States by providing a structured framework for competition, driver education, and safety innovations. It serves as a pathway for participants to develop skills and pursue higher levels of competition while maintaining a focus on accessible, community-based motorsport participation.