Ya know, race circuits aren’t just for SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack events. No sir, these magnificent facilities are a cornucopia of many intriguing activities for automotive enthusiasts much of the year.
Racetracks are part of a community same as batting cages, bowling lanes, skating rinks or golf courses. They were built for folks to USE! Okay, maybe racecourses aren’t EXACTLY the same as those other entertainment outlets, but you get our drift. And while thousands of you experienced on-track fun for the first time this year through SCCA Track Night in America, keep in mind there’s a lot of other fun to be had at these circuits, too.
Local competitors involved with the Sports Car Club of America frequently hold weekend races at local tracks, events that are great for families. Grab a cooler, pack a picnic and bring the kids out for a unique experience. And don’t forget a football, soccer ball or Frisbee because a lot of racetracks have plenty of room for kids to get lots of exercise. Ticket prices are usually pretty darn cheap for spectators attending local amateur races -- so invite along neighbors, friends or co-workers to make it a party.
Below is a list of circuits visited this year by Track Night in America. We at the SCCA can’t thank these facilities enough for working with us to bring Track Night in America to life. Take a look at the list and find the course in your area, then follow them on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media outlet to stay abreast of neat stuff happening in your own backyard. Or click on the links to visit track websites where you can check out a calendar of upcoming events.
High Plains Raceway; Deer Trail, Colorado
Palm Beach Int’l Raceway; Jupiter, Florida
Atlanta Motorsports Park; Dawsonville, Georgia
Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, Illinois
NCM Motorsports Park; Bowling Green, Kentucky
Memphis Int’l Raceway; Millington, Tenn.
GingerMan Raceway; South Haven, Michigan
Grattan Raceway; Belding, Michigan
Milwaukee Mile; West Allis, Wisconsin
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park; Thompson, Conn.
New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, New Jersey
NOLA Motorsports Park; Avondale, Louisiana
Thunderhill Raceway Park; Willows, Calif.
Pittsburgh Int’l Race Complex; Wampum, Penn.
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park; Chandler, Arizona
Portland Int’l Raceway; Portland, Oregon
The Ridge Motorsports Park; Shelton, Wash.
Willow Springs Int’l Raceway; Rosamond, Calif.
MotorSport Ranch; Cresson, Texas
“Use it or lose it” is an old saying that applies to a lot of things in life, and certainly is applicable to your local racing facility. So get out there and enjoy your local racetrack, and tell them SCCA Track Night in America sent ya.
