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The Central Division SCCA season opener featured weather that was unusual even for Northern Illinois. From 80-degree heat, nearby tornadoes, and flooding rain on Friday to snow flurries and wind on Saturday, the weekend tested everyone’s resolve. Despite the elements, the newly repaved surface proved to be incredibly fast, resulting in a flurry of new track records. The Friday Drivers School had 18 novice drivers participating in on track practice and coaching. But with a hig

What separates a good communicator from a great one at the racetrack? In this episode of Inside the SCCA , Brian Bielanski sits down with veteran Flag Chief and Race Control Communicator Nikki Prevenas to explore the communication skills that keep drivers safe and races running smoothly. Drawing on years of experience in race control, Nikki shares practical insights on everything from radio etiquette and the differences between landlines and radios to training new communica

The Sports Car Club of America™ has unveiled the prestigious group of motorsports greats who will enter the SCCA® Hall of Fame in 2026 for their on- and off-track contributions. George Bovis, John Doonan, Don Knowles, Frank Schultheis, and Jerry Wannarka will officially join the SCCA Hall of Fame during the 2026 SCCA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held online on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, as part of the 2026 SCCA National Convention. The presentation will be streamed on SCCA’s

(Looking for an inside line on the Club? “Inside the SCCA” is a podcast that features interviews with the Club’s leading personalities, but it’s not owned by SCCA®. Instead, it’s an independent media outlet managed by Rule 15 Productions and hosted by longtime SCCA member and journalist Brian Bielanski. He uses the Club’s name with permission.) Ever wonder how amateur motorsports clubs like the Sports Car Club of America™ keep the tires turning? In this final episode of a thr