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The SCCA Super Tour doesn’t just happen — it’s built mile by mile. | Inside the SCCA

In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with Scott Dobler, SCCA Racing Series Manager and the man who literally drives the Super Tour across America. From 36,000 miles on the road to behind-the-scenes logistics, schedule changes, Barber Motorsports Park’s big debut, and what’s actually new for the 2026 Super Tour — this is the inside story you don’t hear anywhere else.Scott shares how he grew up in the SCCA, why the Super Tour is the pinnacle of grassroots sprint racing, and what competitors need to know heading into 2026 — including tech tips, helmet rules, and why “neat and clean” matters more than ever.If you race SCCA, work events, or just love how big racing weekends come together, this episode pulls back the curtain like never before.👇 Drop a comment and tell us which Super Tour stop you’re most excited for in 2026.#SCCA#SuperTour#ClubRacing#Motorsports#GrassrootsRacingInstagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/ Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles. Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/ Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. rayesportsracing.comAbout the Host: Brian Bielanski has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.

How to Start Wheel-to-Wheel Racing (Without Wasting $20K First) | Inside the SCCA

Want to go wheel-to-wheel racing but have no clue where to start? This episode breaks down the real path to getting your SCCA novice permit, what happens at a driver school, and how to avoid the expensive mistakes most new racers make.Inside this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian sits down with Jacob Yeznik of PTC Driving Academy to talk about the smartest entry point into amateur racing, why driver schools matter, and how to transition from karting, sim racing, track days, or autocross into real competition.We cover:What actually happens during a 2-day racing schoolHow to get your SCCA novice permitThe difference between club schools and arrive-and-drive programsWhy starting in lower-power formula cars makes you faster long-termThe biggest mistakes new racers makeWhat you really need to bring to your first schoolIf you’ve ever thought, “I want to go racing” — this is the roadmap.Whether your goal is Formula Ford, GT cars, Trans Am, endurance racing, or just club racing for fun, this episode shows how drivers safely and affordably enter the sport.🎯 Perfect for fans of: SCCA racing, grassroots motorsports, racing licenses, track driving, karting progression, and race driver development.#SCCA #Motorsports #RacingSchool #RaceCarDriver #GrassrootsRacing #TrackDay #ClubRacing #FormulaFord #DriverDevelopment #goracinghk Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer PTC ACADEMY: https://www.ptcdriving.com/Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/ Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles. Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/ Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. rayesportsracing.comAbout the Host: Brian Bielanski has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.

SCCA Runoffs Returning to Road Atlanta in 2027–2028 | Inside the SCCA

The SCCA National Championship Runoffs are officially getting a new home — and it’s a historic one.In this special breaking news episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski is joined by SCCA’s Eric Prill to announce that the 2027 and 2028 Runoffs will return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. This marks a homecoming for the Runoffs, which spent 24 legendary years at Road Atlanta — the era that defined SCCA championship racing.We break down:🏁 Why Road Atlanta was chosen🏁 What changes made the move possible🏁 Event format updates (Saturday race finish!)🏁 Paddock logistics and space planning🏁 How this affects racers and workers🏁 Why 2026 at Road America is still can’t-missThis isn’t just a venue change — it’s a return to the track that helped build SCCA history.If you’re an SCCA racer, crew member, volunteer, or lifelong fan of American road racing, this one matters.👉 Are you planning to run the Runoffs at Road Atlanta? Let us know in the comments.#SCCA #Runoffs #RoadAtlanta #ClubRacing #Motorsports #RoadRacing #RacingNews #SCCARunoffsInstagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/ Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles. Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/ Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need. About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.

How to Communicate Like a Pro | The Art of Calm Communication at the Racetrack | Inside the SCCA

What separates a good communicator from a great communicator?In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with Nikki Prevenas, veteran Flag Chief and Race Control Communicator, to break down how effective communication keeps drivers safe and races running smoothly.From radio etiquette and landlines vs radios, to training new communicators, staying calm during major incidents, and real-world role-play scenarios from Road America, this episode is a must-watch for:New SCCA flaggers & communicatorsExperienced workers looking to sharpen their race control skillsDrivers who want insight into how calls are made behind the scenesYou’ll hear exactly what race control needs to know, how to say it, and why calm communication matters more than anything else—even when cars are upside down and on fire.👉 Whether you’re working a regional at Blackhawk Farms or a Runoffs-level event, this episode gives you practical, transferable skills you can use immediately.Watch until the end for live communication role-play and breakdowns of good vs bad radio calls.Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracer Partners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/ Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles. Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/ Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need. About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.

The Art of the Blue Flag | Ever Wondered What the Pros are Waving? | Inside the SCCA 🏎️🚩

Have you ever been at the track and wondered why some corner workers are frantically pointing a blue flag while others seem to just "hover" it? There is a massive difference between a "lazy blue" and a "your mirrors are about to be blown off" warning. In this episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down with Flag Chief Tiffany Bingheim to break down Flagging 201: The Blue Flag. Whether you’re a driver who wants to know what the flaggers are actually thinking, or a new volunteer looking to level up from the basics, we’re diving into the "art" of signaling. In this episode, we cover: * The crucial difference between SCCA and F1 blue flag rules. * Why "vigorous" pointing beats simple waving. * The "Leg Flip" technique (yes, really!). * How to handle blue flagging during qualifying vs. a live race. * A hilarious (and terrifying) story about throwing the wrong flag at a race leader. Stop guessing and start mastering the corner. If you’ve ever wanted to get closer to the action than a grandstand ticket allows, this is your roadmap. Join the SCCA: seca.com [https://seca.com]Find Your Region: Use the SCCA Region Finder tool! #SCCA #CornerWorker #Motorsports #FlaggingAndCommunications #RoadAmerica #RaceMarshal #TrackDay #BlueFlag #InsideTheSCCA Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracerPartners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0p0Z0pIYW8wLThITnVYaWlHRFc5a0NLaExMQXxBQ3Jtc0tudFlQdVd5Q1VDb3J3TjJjQzk0c2RxSEE1WWp0bDJSSlhzWlkyaU5pdC1PWC1Xb3RoaDNNaXdsRm9KNElVZlc5Sy1IbkN4NGFhbHRiQm5mZVpybG1NNE5KM1lKMkI2Vm5aZ0RNZDRvUHF4dC1Vcy1jWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wrpintaric.com%2F&v=cT2suTbtjX0] Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXlqWndVVDVwVW80MWlTX05hdnZ2cXNfRXFFd3xBQ3Jtc0trSUpfb050TDRjeXduN2Rwa2RYeU9tMThyVXU1RmFaV1VZMU56Y2ROM0pvVmN6eGpoa0FRZ1BIdjhhM1BOT3A0RWtRdnFDaDhJTlloTjRTV184OVR2TC1ZVUs3VFVLZjd0bmVwUzRYZ2VsTVFRS25XQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoloperformance.com%2F&v=cT2suTbtjX0] – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDNEdEZvblN2SFI1dHBnYm5LMkl4U3RkNVVId3xBQ3Jtc0tuZFc2ZEN6dmZ4NG9CZ2dPNXlmZXFjQW1WbEtUX082ZHFMMkRMY2VVZ3ROeU5obGlaS05XVE9XS3dfNWZmUS11bXZpR2hXV0I2VU5rU0JGbkZ5bDVWU1RDNFJRZ1VQNG1KbmVVNWVYdWlGaGZEbXJmRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.babyfacefabrication.com%2F&v=cT2suTbtjX0] – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles. Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU52R2dkNmJOTmJMTk83OXIyQy1JWGJtYWdKQXxBQ3Jtc0trQ2pqOFgzSEVKU1VfODN5aG9wR0Y4WXFXckJacUlIa19JT0J2bTZFR2hSS2xaelV0alh1bFFDRm1DSzFTdC1iT05tREI5Nmswdm1zWFFrLWFFSVN2NE5XRVNVX1BseHh0MWxvYUdsTkVmbWxKc2hBRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffullsendsims.com%2F&v=cT2suTbtjX0] Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need. About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.