Some of us still dream of being discovered and getting that chance to race PRO! Some of us have given up on our shot but have a son or daughter that you feel might have what it takes. The age old question in racing is… how do you unlock that magic door? What exposure, exercises, physical make-up or opportunities create
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SEDIV Time Trial Drivers, workers and PDX drivers ran under overcast skies and cold winds for a weekend of racing at Little Talledega Gran Prix Raceway in Munford, Alabama. Seven New SCCA Track Records were set : Craig Farr DSR, Bruce Funderburg SRF, Michael Garoust SSP, Leon Drake SU, Ken Owens EP, Thomas Dyer SM and John Barnett ITB. PDX
Read moreArticle By: Craig Farr, Event Chairman Tennessee Valley and Alabama Regions combined to put on their Annual Time Trials Track Trials event and School at Talladega Grand Prix Raceway in Munford, AL on April 14-15, 2012. Simply put, WHAT A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!
Read moreThe Southeast Division Time Trial Committee has been working on a new program which will allow holders of Novice licenses to run hillclimbs while receiving instruction and mentoring. The basis for this decision was founded on data from SEDIV Hillclimbs as well as Pennsylvania Hillclimb Series which have both proven, incidents that have occurred in the past were with experienced
Read moreHow does a person obtain a license to compete in SEDIV Track Trials (Level 3) and Hill Climbs (Level 4)? The easy way out would be to tell you to go to www.scca.com and figure it out. It is all there but sometimes it is easier to understand if someone distills it down to simple steps. Everything I say herein
Read moreTim Olsen wandered in to one of our sports car club meetings a few years back. While he grew up around racing and loved watching, he had not been actively involved in driving in motorsports. He had recently purchased an MX5 and we gladly pointed the “way”. With Patti’s support, Tim started rolling! Skip Barber, Solo Novice schools, HPDE and
Read moreENTERING THE TIME TRIAL RANKS? Been doing a lot of SOLO? Thinking it would be great to get your car on a race track and see what you and it can do? Want more seat time than you can get in SOLO? It is not as difficult or as expensive as you might think. You do not have to have
Read moreAccording to a recent study, statistics on height in America show that only .5 percent of men are taller than 6’4″ … now bear in mind that this study included NBA basketball players and dwarfs. If you are a under 5 foot tall, your chances of playing in the NBA are slim… If you are over 6 1/2 feet tall,
Read moreSCCA Southeast Division Time Trial Program was short an event for their series this year. Craig Farr, Mark Rothermel and George Bugg worked with the TVR and Alabama Regions to put on an event at TGP Raceway in Munford, Alabama on short notice. To make it financially feasible, they cut out all the extras… and called it the November 4-6
Read moreIf you race in the TVR / Alabama regions, you have no doubt met George Bugg. His experience in Time Trial and Road Racing in SCCA have given him a solid position from which to lead and advise. It’s obvious in talking to him that while racing is a real passion, his family and friends are held higher. Those that
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