More than 20 Tracks on Tap for Drivers to Play at in Cars
TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 3, 2016) – From California to Massachusetts and Florida to Washington, SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack will crisscross the United States in 2016 to fling open gates at more than 20 race circuits during spring, summer and fall so automotive enthusiasts can have an inexpensive, fun adventure on weekday evenings.
Seven new race courses have been added so far to the SCCA Track Night in America program. An event calendar will be made available later in February, and a few more circuits may be added in the coming weeks, but the current list of Track Night in America venues for 2016 is as follows (new venues bolded):
Thunderhill Raceway Park Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
Willows, CA Thompson, CT
High Plains Raceway Atlanta Motorsports Park
Deer Trail, CO Dawsonville, GA
Palm Beach International Raceway Putnam Park Road Course
Jupiter, FL Greencastle, IN
Blackhawk Farms Raceway Palmer Motorsports Park
South Beloit, IL Palmer, MA
NOLA Motorsports Park New Jersey Motorsports Park
Avondale, LA Millville, NJ
GingerMan Raceway Pittsburgh International Race Complex
South Haven, MI Wampum, PA
Portland International Raceway Carolina Motorsports Park
Portland, OR Kershaw, SC
Pocono Raceway Harris Hill Raceway
Long Pond, PA San Marcos, TX
Memphis International Raceway Dominion Raceway
Millington, TN Thornburg, VA
MotorSport Ranch The Ridge Motorsports Park
Cresson, TX Shelton, WA
Pacific Raceways
Kent, WA
Heyward Wagner, SCCA Director of Experiential Programs, said Track Night in America this year is again designed to be a fun, inexpensive, non-competitive, entertaining and easy way for nearly anyone who loves cars or motorsports to get on a race course in their own vehicle during weeknights.
“The price in 2016 will again never be greater than $150 per event, and no previous on-track experience or SCCA membership is required to join in the fun,” Wagner said. “The only things required are that participants be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and have access to a helmet and street car in good working condition.”
Each driver gets three 20-minute sessions on course, as well as feedback from on-site SCCA driver coaches. Participants are divided into Novice, Intermediate or Advanced groups so on-track activities remain fun for all. Novices get extra attention from the start, including help removing loose items from vehicles, paced lead-and-follow laps, and tutelage throughout. To make life easier for Intermediate and Advanced participants, drivers can fill out tech sheets and complete a Track Night drivers’ meeting online prior to events. Admission is free for people who just want to stop by and watch the fun, and leisurely circuit parade laps are provided for all Track Night in America guests.
More information about SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack can be found at www.TrackNightInAmerica.com. Additional press releases can be found at the Track Night in America press page; and FAQ, logo and photos are located online at the Track Night in America media kit.
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About SCCA Track Night in America:
Driven by Tire Rack, SCCA Track Night in America is “The Fastest Way to Get on Track” for automotive enthusiasts. Launched in 2015, Track Night in America was developed by the SCCA Experiential Programs Dept. as a way to make on-track experiences at race circuits more accessible to the general public. The Sports Car Club of America, Inc., founded in 1944, is a 65,000-member motorsports organization that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both club and professional levels. It annually sanctions over 2,000 events through its 115 regions and professional subsidiary. For more information, please visit www.scca.com.