SCCA Names Reece White to Public Relations Post

TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 16, 2010) – Sports Car Club of America, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Reece White to the position of public relations manager.

White comes to SCCA with nine seasons of motorsports public relations experience. In addition to sanctioning body experience with both SCCA and Grand-Am, he has worked at a number of tracks that support SCCA Pro and Club Racing, including Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and, most recently, New Jersey Motorsports Park.

“The opportunity to join the SCCA staff was one that I couldn’t pass up,” White said. “During my career, SCCA Pro races have been among the most exciting to watch, and I’m looking forward to getting more involved in the Club side of SCCA.”

White will manage the public relations efforts for such SCCA Pro Racing series as the World Challenge Championships, Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup and Trans-Am Series, as well as SCCA’s Club Racing, Solo and Rally programs. His duties will include feature articles, press releases and media materials on each of the SCCA programs.

“Reece brings a tremendous amount of experience to the PR Manager position and I’m excited to have him on board,” SCCA VP, Marketing and Communications Eric Prill said. “We’ve worked together many times before and I know that he is a perfect fit for our team. He’s ready to hit the ground running and elevate the status of SCCA and its racing properties.”

Along with his wife, Heather, White will be relocating to Topeka, Kansas. He can be reached in the SCCA offices at 800-770-2055 or rwhite@scca.com.

SCCA
Founded in 1944, Sports Car Club of America, Inc. is a 50,000 member motorsports organization that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both club and professional levels. It annually sanctions over 2,000 events through its 114 regions and professional subsidiary. Landmark events and series for the Club include the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series; the Club Racing National Championship Runoffs® at Road America; and The Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Championships and ProSolo Championship at Lincoln, Neb. For more information, please visit www.scca.com.

Drivers Wanted: April Double National

Cal Club, partnering with the American Heart Association, is putting on the first major club racing spectator event in many years.

Come and join us at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on April 24th and 25th. This is a great opportunity for drivers to show off in front of a crowd and their sponsors,
all for a great cause.

Bring family and friends, as in addition to the racing there will be a Health Fair, a kids' area and a food and beverage court.

Information: 661.764.5945
www.calclub.com

San Diego Region to hold Solo Safety Steward class

San Diego Region is hosting a Solo Safety Steward Class, to be taught by Larry Dennstedt.

Date: Friday, March 12th
Time: 6:30PM
Where: Chasecam, 9770 Carroll Centre Rd Suite D, San Diego CA 92126

If you want to become a Safety Steward or just renew your current license, you are welcome to attend. Please RSVP via email to:

Date: Friday, March 12th
Time: 6:30PM
Where: Chasecam, 9770 Carroll Centre Rd Suite D, San Diego CA 92126

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=303563505828

SafeRacer Named Sponsor of First Gear Membership, SCCA Preferred Provider

TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 10, 2010) – Sports Car Club of America announced today that SafeRacer has become the title sponsor of its First Gear youth membership program in addition to the previously-mentioned National Racing Series.

The multi-faceted partnership also names SafeRacer the Preferred Driver Safety Equipment Provider of SCCA, joining a cadre of quality official SCCA sponsors.

SafeRacer First Gear is SCCA’s discounted membership program for individuals under the age of 25. Each SafeRacer First Gear member enjoys all the benefits of membership, but at an annual dues price of $45—which constitutes a $20 to $45 savings over a full membership, depending on local Region dues.

"My first competition event was with the SCCA as a teenager in the Arkansas region," SafeRacer CEO Charlie James said. "While that might have been over 30 years ago, we appreciate the challenges facing First Gear members and the great energy and enthusiasm that they bring to the SCCA. We are excited to be involved with this vital growing segment of the SCCA membership."

As part of the program, SafeRacer will award a $200 gift certificate to one First Gear member each month. Additionally, SafeRacer will provide unique marketing opportunities to its customers.

“Our First Gear program has grown by four percent in the last two years, representing the largest membership type increase,” SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said. “SafeRacer’s commitment to young racers will help us continue and foster this growth, hopefully for years to come.”

To become a SafeRacer SCCA First Gear member, click here < http://ams.scca.com/netforum/eweb/firstgear.htm>.

SCCA
Founded in 1944, Sports Car Club of America, Inc. is a 50,000 member motorsports organization that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both club and professional levels. It annually sanctions over 2,000 events through its 114 regions and professional subsidiary. Landmark events and series for the Club include the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series; the Club Racing National Championship Runoffs® at Road America; and The Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Championships and ProSolo Championship at Lincoln, Neb. For more information, please visit www.scca.com.

SAFERACER
Located in Neosho, Mo., SafeRacer is the country’s number one source for racing safety equipment. Featuring products from the highest quality manufacturers, including HANS, Alpine Stars, Sparco, Oakley, Arai, G-Force, Bell, Simpson and FAST, SafeRacer has a great variety of helmets, suits, gloves, shoes, underwear and seats for every budget. SafeRacer’s 25,000 square-foot facility includes more than $1million in inventory. To satisfy your safety needs, visit www.saferacer.com.