IMSA and the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) have announced a joint partnership with the aim of connecting with motorsport enthusiasts.
The two organizations have a long standing relationship, with many IMSA drivers and crew making their start in SCCA. According to IMSA and SCCA, the partnership will look to acknowledge this connection and inform motosport fans on how Club racing can serve as a pathway to professional involvement in IMSA.
The partnership includes the ‘SCCA Got Me Started’ campaign, highlighting how SCCA members first became engaged in motorsports on their way to professional IMSA involvement. Additionally, IMSA and SCCA will look to jointly establish certification curriculum for select specialties, with the goal to have all IMSA volunteers certified for specialties through SCCA.
The two organizations are also discussing a possible future ladder program through SCCA for young drivers, team members and officials with professional aspirations.
“As the leader in professional sports car racing for more than 50 years, IMSA has introduced millions to motorsports and the motorsports lifestyle,” said IMSA president John Doonan, himself an SCCA member. “As the leader in amateur motorsports for more than 75 years, SCCA has provided an outlet for people to make motorsports a part of their life as drivers, crew, event organizers and officials.”
“Sports Car Club of America has been working to demystify motorsports for auto racing enthusiasts,” SCCA president and CEO Mike Cobb added. “SCCA Track Night in America and the longstanding Solo® program offer low-barrier options for people to explore motorsports.
If they wish to dive deeper into auto racing, the Summit Racing Equipment SCCA Road Racing program provides that opportunity for drivers, crew and volunteers. This new collaboration with IMSA is another spoke in SCCA’s wheel of influence for those looking to expand involvement and realize a professional career in IMSA road racing.”
