SCCA features several programs to get On Track with the SCCA.
Kansas City Region has a strong Road Racing program. Our home track is Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka. The Kansas City Region teams up with the Kansas Region to form the Kaw Valley Race Group (KVRG) to administer road racing in the area.
There are a number of tracks in the Midwest Division, including:
- Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (Jennings, OK west of Tulsa)
- Heartland Motorsports Park(Topeka, KS)
- Raceway Park of the Midlands (Pacific Junction, IA south of Omaha, NE)
- Motorsports Park Hastings (Hastings, NE)
- Gateway Motorsports Park (Madison, IL east of St. Louis, MO)
- Memphis International Raceway (Memphis, TN)
Drivers may compete in Hoosier Super Tour, US Majors Tour, and/or the MidAm Championship. The top drivers from each SCCA division compete for the title of National Champion at the SCCA Runoffs. The Runoffs were held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2017, Sonoma Raceway in 2018, and will be held at VIR in 2019 and Road America in 2020.
How to Get Started
You can start by participating in a local SCCA Autocross event. Many people agree that autocrossing is a great way to get a feel for car control without having to invest in all the safety gear & equipment needed for road racing. SCCA Track Experience events (Time Trials or Track Night in America) let you take a street car (or your autocross/race car) onto a track to get a taste of what it is like to drive on a real race track.
When you are ready to take the plunge, you will need to:
You can also volunteer as a worker. There are a LOT of jobs that need to be done in order for a road race to happen, and you can be a part of it even if you don’t own a race car. Check out our page on Volunteering to find out what opportunities are available.
We also encourage you to attend a General monthly meeting or a Race Group meeting – check out the Events Calendar for locations, dates, and times.
FAQs
The first step is to get some track experience in our Track Night in America program at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka. At the event SCCA members can fill out your novice log book, observe your on track activity, and sign off on your logbook at the end of the event so you can get credit for your track time. The next step might be our Regional Time Trials Championship Series.
Accredited nation Schools can also handle all of your training requirements in one weekend.
For step by step instructions and guidance to obtain a license click here.
Admission to all SCCA Road Racing events at Heartland Motorsports Park is FREE! Though everyone must sign a track waiver at the main gate, there is no charge for spectators. If you are a participant or crew member, you must show your SCCA membership credentials to obtain a hot pass at SCCA registration.
Midwest Division permanent numbers can be acquired by clicking here.
Per SCCA’s General Competition Rules (GCR) all cars must have a complete and up-to-date vehicle logbook. If your race vehicle does not have a SCCA logbook currently one can be issued by a nationally licensed technical inspector who will conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle, as provided for in section 9.3 of the GCR, General Technical and Safety Specifications, and issue a logbook.
If your logbook is not up to date it will need an annual inspection which can be done by the Kansas City Region’s inspector Jim Wheeler (jwheeler4@kc.rr.com) or at the race track by the technical inspectors at the tech shed.
Check the calendar for events and links to register online. All of the Kansas City Region’s event registration is available at www.motorsportreg.com
Online registration usually closes 3 days prior to the event start at 10pm CDT. You may register and pay at the track and entry fees are the same. All competitors are encouraged to register online for accurate headcounts for post race dinners and party.
Please be aware that if you do not register online by 12:01pm 3 days prior to the event, your reserved number for that event will be released and anyone can use it. It will revert back to your account for any future events that season.
Throughout an event weekend, you and your crew’s ears are subjected constantly to the highest levels of sound. This noise will damage your hearing permanently unless you protect yourself. WEAR EAR PLUGS. They will save your hearing and help to prevent sound induced headaches.
Incidents do occur in racing and head injuries may occur. Know what you can do to minimize your chances of suffering a concussion and how to recognize when action on your part is required if you are concussed. Click through here for SCCA and UPMC videos and information.
You don’t need a race car to get involved in Road Racing. Check out the Road Racing Worker Assignments page for more details.