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On Episode 229 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we go back to Pikes Peak with SCCA Hill Climber Ryan Cheek. Ryan is getting ready to race Pikes Peak for the second time. We’ll talk about what she learned in her rookie run at the iconic event and what she’ll do differently this year. Ryan is one of those people you just want to root for. Full of positivity and unafraid to talk about the not so good stuff. It’s a great ...

On Episode 228 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we go all in on Targa. It’s a program that’s been around for a bit, but it’s experiencing a revival. We talk with Langlee King and Philip Royle. They took on Targa Texasland – and they had a blast. If you are wondering what the heck is Targa…well I was too. So we dig into what the event is… get some tips for first timers and more. Let’s just say but the time we were done...

Peter Cunningham Interview | Hall of Fame Racer Talks SCCA, Racing Legacy & RaceSchool.comOn Episode 227 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we catch up with my first driver coach – none other than SCCA Hall of Famer Peter Cunningham. Side note: he doesn’t remember that fateful day back in the 80’s and that’s probably a good thing. Peter joins me to talk about his Hall of Fame career… and help us get ready for the Ju...

On Episode 226 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we catch up with Jon Krolewicz. Jon shares the story of his motorsports journey… and as you’ll find out there might be a couple of podcasts in that story. Then… we dig deep into the SCCA’s Race Experience program. A chance for people to get a taste of wheel-to-wheel racing action with a very low barrier to entry. We look into how it works, who it works for, and why it wo...

On Episode 225 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com we connect with Luke Pullen. Luke is from the UK and he’s decided to spend most of his 2025 season racing Spec MX-5 with the SCCA. We talk about his journey across the pond to race in the US and how he gets ready to race at a track he's never seen before. We also talk about being an ambassador for Racing Pride… an organization dedicated to promoting and suppor...

On episode 222 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, our guest is Ben “Beanz” Forster from Full Send Sims. We talk about his journey from Autocrosser to working full time in motorsports for Full Send Sims. Beanz just finished his first wheel-to-wheel races and we talk about how his life in the sim world helped prepare him to be on track. We also do a deep dive into Full Send Sims and all that they do; both at the track an...

On episode 221 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, our guest is Peyton Long. Peyton is one of the young hotshoes in Spec Racer Ford who calls Hallett home. Hallett is the next stop on the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour. We talk about his path to SRF, what it’s like to race in a class filled with extremely talented veterans, and his future aspirations. We also talk about what makes Hallett special both on and off th...

On episode 219 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, our guest is John Hunter. John is SCCA’s manager of the National Time Trials program. The program has evolved over the years… and continues to evolve. We talk about the Time Attack name change and why it’s important to the program. We also get into what it takes to go time trialing and why it’s a great companion to an autocross program. I learned a lot and I think you w...

On episode 220 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, our guest is Rob Hines. We talk with Rob about his impressive career both in pro racing and in the SCCA. The former Runoffs champion and Road Racing Driver’s Club member talks about what it takes to go fast in his T3 Nissan 350Z as the Spec Miata.  We chat about what it takes to go pro racing… and what it’s like to be in the elite company of the Road Racing Driver’s Clu...

On episode 217 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we talk about this weekend’s NOLA Super Tour with Runoffs Champion Steve Whitston. Steve shares his story about how he went from his first time in a race car to national champion in four years (maybe it’s in the genes). He breaks down going back and forth from a Formula Vee to an FE2 car on the same weekend. We also get Steve’s take on the recent changes in SCCA nationa...

On episode 216 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we take a look at what it takes to make driving race cars a career. Cameron Parsons is my guest and we talk about the ups and downs of being a professional race car driver. It sounds romantic but there are remarkably few people who make their living exclusively behind the wheel. Most have side hustles, coach other drivers, and find other ways to make ends meet. Cameron ...

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On episode 215 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, David Pintaric and I preview this weekend’s Super Tour at Road Atlanta. We also talk about low car counts for GT-1. GT-1 used to be one of the two premiere classes in the SCCA. What happened? Why aren’t more cars coming to the track despite the large number of cars out there that could be racing competitively today? What can be done to chang...

On episode 214 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we talk with one of the SCCA’s newest drivers and she is a trailblazer. Arshia Akhtar, born in Pakistan and grew up in Saudi Arabia, it's believed Arshia is the first female Pakistani race car driver. We talk about becoming a race car driver from a part of the world where, until recently, women couldn’t even drive. She fills us in on her journey starting out in raci...

On episode 213 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we preview the first ever Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour at The Circuit at Buttonwillow. Our guest is 10-time SCCA National Champion Michael Lewis. We talk about the track at Buttonwillow, the need for the Runoffs to visit the West coast every few years, class realignment, and more. It’s a don’t miss candid conversation about Lewis’ years of racing in the SCCA, pro...

Annalyse Rummel, a rising star in the motorsports scene, began her racing journey at just two years old, driven by a deep-seated passion for the sport. Competing under the family-oriented team Rummel Riders, Annalyse showcases her talent in quad drag racing, impressing many with her quick starts and speeds exceeding 50 mph. Her story is not just one of personal ambition but also of overcoming challenges, as she proves her skills al...

THIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA:On episode 212 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, I share my favorite things of 2024ish. My favorite things include some car geek stuff as well as some of my favorite storylines from 2024. So why is my "my favorite things" episode airing in 2025? You'll need to watch and find out. We're also giving away something in this episode. Tune in to find out how that works too!Offi...

On episode 211 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we connect Ted Burns. Ted is a Formula F driver and he is among a group of people working to grow the class. Back in the day Formula Ford was crazy popular. Over the years that popularity has diminished in the US. That was reflected in SCCA's decision to change the way the small open wheel classes qualified for the Runoffs. It was a wake-up call -- and a call to act...

On episode 210 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we re-connect Nicole Havrda. Since we last talked with Nicole she's competed in the Indian Racing League, she tested in Spain with the F1 Academy, and she won the Formula Pro Winter and Formula Pro USA Championships. We'll talk about what it takes to race all over the world. Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! Fa...

On episode 209 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, we celebrate the premier of the 5th season of Inside the SCCA with someone I've wanted on the show for a long time. Andy Lally's roots are in the SCCA. He used that foundation to build one of the greatest Sports Car racing careers of all time. Now Andy is embarking on a new chapter as President of Trans Am series. We talk about his start in racing, what he's...