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VIR Flagging Update
A Letter to Our Flaggers Many of you may be aware of the ongoing discussions between NCR SCCA and VIR regarding flagging at our events in 2024. For those who may not be, here is a brief recap of all that has been going on between the region leadership and the track. Last year, we…
Read MoreRodney King 1967-2024
Rodney William King, 56, of Franklinton, North Carolina passed away at home on January 18, 2024. While his passing was unexpected, the family is thankful he did not suffer. Rodney was able to pursue his oldest life dream due to a close friend of his that was first his customer, but then embraced a partnership…
Read MoreNCR has a new national champion!
North Carolina Region is proud to call out the achievement of Devin Anderson, 24, winner of the SCCA National Championship in T4 for 2023! Devin first earned pole position at the Runoffs in his Subaru BRZ, and then he brought it home across the finish line ahead of 23 other competitors, many of them other…
Read MoreSCCA 2022 National Race Admin Worker of the Year – Sam Fouse
SCCA 2022 RACE ADMINISTRATION WORKER OF THE YEAR Sam Fouse, North Carolina Region Sam Fouse joined SCCA in July 1976 when driver and journalist Bill King “twisted my arm.” Fouse was an active autocrosser who loved racing and the people he met “It was fun with cars, but the people part was (and still is)…
Read MoreNCR Annual Awards Banquet is Back!
Yes, after a couple of years of meeting on Zoom, we’re going back to Wilmington to meet in person! The Banquet will be at Warehouse on Water, 15 S. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 on January 14, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Cost: $40 single; $70 couple; children 12 and under…
Read MoreNCR Board of Directors Election Is Underway
Each year, the NC Region has 4 office vacancies to fill on the Board of Directors. This year, the offices are Assistant Regional Executive, Treasurer and two (2) Member-at-Large seats. Those elected will serve for 2023 & 2024. Below are the candidates for each office with a description of responsibilities as defined in the Region’s…
Read MoreDan Robson 1951-2022
To all NC Region members and friends: We lost a true Racer and friend on Saturday morning April 2nd. Dan Robson, aka “Mad Man Dan” and “Dan the Man” passed away peacefully at the Hospice section of the Durham VA Hospital. Although he lived alone for most of his life, he did not die alone,…
Read More2022-2023 Candidates for election to the North Carolina Region Board of Directors
Regional Executive “Regional Executive. The Regional Executive is the Chief Executive Officer of the organization. The Regional Executive is responsible for the effective implementation of the policies of the Board of Directors and the proper conduct of the organization’s business. The Regional Executive shall preside at all business meetings of the members and officers. Other…
Read MoreTarheel Cup Series to go to a Sprint Race Format
As you may have seen at CMP in late March and will see again at VIR next weekend, the Tarheel Cup Series and (at least for May) the Atlantic Pro Cup Series have abandoned the Enduro (multi-driver) format in favor of a Sprint (one-driver) format. Below is the explanation of why we feel this is…
Read MoreRunoffs Return to VIR in 2022 & 2023
Following a successful running of the event in 2019, the SCCA National Championship Runoffs are returning to VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, SCCA Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Eric Prill announced during Wednesday evening’s virtual SCCA Road Racing awards presentation. The 3.27-mile, 17-turn natural terrain road course near Danville, Virginia has grown into…
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