SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack Adds Two More Tracks and Announces 2016 Calendar Dates

Over 100 Events Expected this Year Across More than 20 Tracks

The much anticipated 2016 calendar of events for SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack has been announced and is listed below.  The events calendar is now being created at TrackNightinAmerica.com, and online registration will open soon so driving enthusiasts can plan ahead for their motorsport adventures in April, May, June, July, August and September of this year.

Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack is a non-competitive, entertaining, easy and inexpensive way for nearly anyone who loves cars or motorsports to get on a racecourse in their own vehicle during weeknights.  All that is required is that participants be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and have access to a helmet and street car in good working condition.  The cost is never greater than $150 per event, and no previous on-track experience or SCCA membership is required.

Drivers participate in the Advanced, Intermediate or KONI Novice Experience group so on-track activities remain fun for all. Everyone gets three 20-minute sessions on course, as well as feedback from SCCA driver coaches on site.  Admission is free for people who just want to stop by and watch the fun, and leisurely circuit parade laps are provided for all Track Night in America guests.

Of note this year are nine new venues added to the schedule.  Those tracks include Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, Georgia; Putnam Park Road Course in Greencastle, Indiana; Palmer Motorsports Park in Palmer, Massachusetts; DCTC Driver Training Facility in Rosemount, Minnesota; Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania; Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina; Harris Hill Raceway in San Marcos, Texas; Dominion Raceway in Thornburg, Virginia; and Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington.

The Track Night in America season kicks off April 7 at Carolina Motorsports Park and wraps up September 16 at Portland International Raceway. Registration is anticipated to open the first week of March, perhaps as early as March 1 – so those interested in reserving a spot should check back at http://www.tracknightinamerica.com/ frequently to ensure they don’t miss the opening of registration.

The calendar is subject to change, with additional dates and venues likely to be added in the coming weeks. But the current 2016 SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack schedule is as follows (listed by state):

-Thunderhill Raceway Park; Willows, CA
April 14, May 12, June 23, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15

- High Plains Raceway; Deer Trail, CO
May 11, June 15, July 20, Aug. 10

- Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park; Thompson, CT
April 26, May 17, June 7, June 30, July 19, Aug. 2, Aug. 30

- Palm Beach International Raceway; Jupiter, FL
April 19, May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23

- Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA
April 13, additional dates TBD

- Atlanta Motorsports Park; Dawsonville, GA
April 20, May 25, June 29, July 27, Aug. 24

- Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL
May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23

- Putnam Park Road Course; Greencastle, IN
May 12, June 13, July 19

- NOLA Motorsports Park; Avondale, LA
April 25, May 19, June 9

- Palmer Motorsports Park; Palmer, MA
May 2, June 23, July 28, Aug. 18

- GingerMan Raceway; South Haven, MI
May 25, June 29, July 27, Aug. 24

- DCTC Driver Training Facility; Rosemount, MN
May 4, additional dates TBD

- New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ
April 27, May 11, June 22, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14

- Portland International Raceway; Portland, OR
April 15, May 20, June 17, July 1, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 16

- Pittsburgh International Race Complex; Wampum, PA
April 28, May 18, June 8, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 12

- Pocono Raceway; Long Pond, PA
May 3, June 14, additional dates TBD

- Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC
April 7, May 26, June 23, July 21, Aug. 25

- Memphis International Raceway; Millington, TN
April 26, May 24, June 28

- Harris Hill Raceway; San Marcos, TX
April 13, May 4, June 15, July 13, Aug. 3

- MotorSport Ranch; Cresson, TX
April 12, May 3, June 14, July 12, Aug. 2

- Dominion Raceway; Thornburg, VA
May 10, June 21, July 12, Aug. 9

- Pacific Raceways; Kent, WA
May 27, June 24

- The Ridge Motorsports Park; Shelton, WA
May 19, June 16, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 14

Full schedules arranged by state or venue, as well as an FAQ, logo and photos can be found online in the Track Night in America media kit. More information about SCCA Track Night in America Driven by Tire Rack can be found at http://www.tracknightinamerica.com/. Additional press releases can be viewed at the Track Night in America press page.

Photo Courtesy of: Geoff Bolte, Clarus Studios