Susan's Let's Go Racing Corner

Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)

    Susan (me) left in Scotland (Mini City) - right with Ted Wollesen

SCCA Club Racing

Past SCCA Mini National Champs

2004 GT5 Race Results

 Several MADMEN members are very active in  campaigning their highly modified Minis in SCCA GT5 Club racing.  

How does one get involved?  You must have a car that meets the SCCA Annual Technical  Inspection requirements.  The SCCA main emphasis is on safety (fuel cell, full cage, seat belts, fire system, and component integrity). Expect the car to be carefully scrutinized from top to bottom.

Getting a license.  First:   Have a novice permit issued by one of the many SCCA licensed Technical Inspectors.  You must present a valid state drivers license, two passport photos, and a physical exam.  Second:  Attend and successfully complete two SCCA approved drivers schools.  The schools may either be conducted by an SCCA Region or one of the several approved private/professional racing schools.  If you have substantial recent racing experience you can request a waiver of some requirements and the second school.  Third:  Complete successfully two SCCA Regional races.  This now qualifies you for an SCCA Regional license.  Regional license requirements must be completed within a two year period commencing from date you obtained your novice permit. This license has annual renewal requirements.

Upgrading to a National License.  Once you obtain your regional license you must complete four additional Regional races within a 12 month period to upgrade to a National level.   This allows you to compete for a National Championship if you meet the SCCA Runoffs invitation requirements that include Division standings and event participation numbers.

 
Year Name Model Cat
2004 Doug Peterson Mini GT5
2003 Doug Peterson Mini GT5
2002 Joe Huffaker Mini GT5
2001 Joe Huffaker Mini GT5
2000 Joe Huffaker Mini GT5
1993 Richard Krause Austin Mini GT5
1989 Doug Peterson Mini Cooper GT5
1986 Duane Davis Mini Cooper GT5
1984 Doug Peterson Mini Cooper GT5
1972 William Fox Austin Cooper CS
1971 Chris Gross Austin Cooper DS
1970 Ed Spreen Austin Cooper CS
1968 Richard McDaniel Austin Cooper CS
1967 Richard McDaniel Austin Cooper CS
1966 Richard McDaniel Austin Cooper CS
1966 Dan Parkinson Austin Cooper DS

Minis Sweep (1-2-3) at the 2000 SCCA Runoffs (Charlie Pollet photo).  Joe Huffaker (77), Doug Peterson (11), and Jack Baumgardner (44).

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