* SCDA NHMS Fall Finale September 27 *

 

The Sports Car Driving Association, LLC is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our final event at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) on September 27 2010! NHMS is located in Loudon, New Hampshire, about an hour north of Boston. This unique facility is a 1.6 mile road course that utilizes both permanent road course, as well as Nextel Cup Oval sections. Furthermore, there are some dramatic elevation changes that keep drivers of all ability levels on their toes. The facilities at NHMS are first rate, and the track surface is smooth as glass.

The SCDA will provide four on track drive sessions per day, one on one In Car Instruction and Classroom Instruction is also included as part of the SCDA program! In an effort to provide maximum levels of safety, quality, and fun at our events, the SCDA will provide trained and certified SCCA flaggers at the corner stations.  This ensures that our drivers can focus on one thing- improving their driving skills. A limited number of race winning Spec Miata rental cars are available for this event. Please contact us if you would like to secure an arrive and drive Spec Miata for this event.

* SCDA returns to Lime Rock Park on September 29 *

The Sports Car Driving Association, LLC is pleased to announce that we will be returning to Lime Rock Park for multiple events throughout our 2010 track driving season! This 1.53 facility is a roller coaster ride that deserves its nickname as the Road Racing Center of the East. From the challenging uphill, to the fast 90 degree West Bend turn, to the exhilarating downhill turn - this track has it all. These events sell out quickly, and registration is handled on a first come, first served basis. Mark your calendar now for this exciting SCDA Lime Rock track day! To clarify, the event on September 29 is our "usual" SCDA event; full day in format. Participants can expect four on track drive sessions, one on one In Car Instruction if needed, and two Classroom Sessions. In an effort to provide maximum levels of safety, quality, and fun at our events, the SCDA will provide trained and certified SCCA flaggers at the corner stations.  This ensures that our drivers can focus on one thing- improving their driving skills. This event is geared towards all skill level drivers, from Novice to Advanced. We would like to remind you that Spec Miatas are available for rent at this event. Please note that cars will need to be muffled to 89dB at all Lime Rock Park events.

Click here to Register for Lime Rock Park September 29.

 

* SCDA at Monticello Motor Club Full 3.5 Mile Track October 4 *

* Event Update : More track time 4 x 30 minute sessions for each group and this is the last opportunity to experience this amazing track, as track management has informed us that they will not be renting their facility in the 2011 season *

The SCDA is pleased to announce that we have the exclusive privilege of utilizing the FULL 3.5 Mile Monticello Track configuration on October 4. The SCDA track event at Monticello is open to all level drivers, from Novice through Advanced. Drivers can expect four x 30 minute sessions at this event! Professional Flaggers will be working this event, and participants can expect four on track drive sessions, one on one Instruction if needed and two Classroom Sessions. Monticello Motor Club is located in Monticello, New York. The facility opened in the summer of 2008, and the feedback from those that have already driven at this circuit has been superb. In an effort to provide maximum levels of safety, quality, and fun at our events, the SCDA will provide trained and certified SCCA flaggers at the corner stations.  This ensures that our drivers can focus on one thing- improving their driving skills. A limited number of race winning Spec Miata rental cars are available for this event. Please contact us if you would like to secure an arrive and drive Spec Miata for this event.  This will be our final visit to this track in 2010, so please mark your calendars for Monday, October 4 - as this is a track that every driving enthusiast should experience.

Click Here to Register for the Monticello October 4 Event.

SCDA Spec Miata "Arrive and Drive" 2010 Track Packages available!

Book your 2010 Corporate Event with SCDA 

The SCDA would like to remind our customers that we are able to provide corporate events for you and your colleagues or business clients. We can customize an exciting and uplifting day at the track that will leave a lasting and positive impression on your business associates. Additionally, we offer Primary and Associate level sponsorship packages, that will afford your company maximum exposure at selected events. "Advertising Adrenaline" for your marketing dollar! Please take a look at our Corporate Events page for further information. Please contact us soon to book your 2010 SCDA Corporate Track event.

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SCDA Members Eligible for the High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) Insurance Program!

UPDATE : Lockton Affinity now offering HPDE track insurance for events at Lime Rock Park!

At the SCDA we are not experts nor involved in the insurance industry. Over the years, the question about automobiles being covered in the unlikely event that damage is incurred to a customer's car during a track event has come up several times. Our experience has shown that coverage varies greatly amongst the many different insurance companies. We have looked into the options pertaining to track insurance for our customers and we are pleased that there is a reputable outfit that provides this unique and specialized service. As a general reminder to all our customers :  All SCDA events are strictly non - competitive, non - timed high performance drivers educational events. The SCDA is not a racing school. 

The HPDE Insurance Program was formed in 2008 to provide an affordable solution to track enthusiasts.  This program is only available to organizations that meet the high level of structure and safety required by the program.  The Sports Car Driving Association, LLC is pleased to let our customers know that we have been approved for this program. In 2008, many SCDA participants signed up for this affordable protection.

The policy provided is purchased on a single-event basis via the HPDE Insurance Program website.  The policy covers physical damage to vehicles both on and off the track while at approved events.  When purchasing this coverage, the driver selects an agreed amount for their base vehicle.  The driver also has the ability to add to the base value of the vehicle by scheduling modifications within the online application.  To receive a quick premium indication, enter your vehicle’s total value to get an idea of the cost of protection for your next SCDA event: http://hpdeins.locktonaffinity.com/Default.aspx?cID=38

The policy is underwritten by Mt Hawley Insurance Company (rated A by AM Best).  The HPDE Insurance Program is administered by Lockton Affinity, part of Lockton Companies, the largest privately-held insurance brokerage firm in the world. Please feel free to mention SCDA if you decide to contact Lockton. Their toll free number is 866-582-4957. Please note that the SCDA is in no way connected to this insurance program nor do we accept any liability for any interactions between the insurance company and our drivers.

"Insurance program administered by Lockton Risk Services”

"Refer a Friend and you Each Get $50 off your Next SCDA Event"

As a thank you to existing customers, the SCDA is pleased to announce a new program for the 2010 season. If you "refer a friend" and both of you sign up for the same SCDA event this season, Each of you will get a $50 SCDA gift card that can be applied to any future 2010 event! Please note that "refer a friend" $50 vouchers are not transferable year to year. The SCDA appreciates the fact that many of our existing customers have been instrumental in introducing our program to friends, family and co-workers. This program will reward you AND your "first time SCDA" friend with $50 off a future SCDA 2010 event!

Goulart and Prout continue their winning ways in the SCDA Spec Miatas, with SM and SSM Wins at Lime Rock Park on June 19!

SCDA President Ian Prout and SCDA VP Elivan Goulart kicked off their 2010 SCCA Club Racing season with two wins at Lime Rock Park on 2010. Goulart piloted the # 70 SCDA Spec Miata; while Prout drove the # 73 SSM Class Spec Miata. Of note is the fact that due to a scheduling conflict, Goulart was not able to post a qualifying time. Despite starting dead last in the highly competitive 35 car Spec Miata field; Goulart emerged with the race win; passing multiple cars every lap on his charge to the front of the pack! During the Spec Miata race, Goulart posted a very impressive 1:02.4 lap! The SCDA would also like to extend a congratulations to customer Dan Moen, who piloted the # 25 SCDA SM. Dan ran some fast times in qualifying and ended up with a solid finish, mixing it up with fellow competitors throughout his race. SCDA President Ian Prout ran the # 73 Showroom Spec Miata later in the day. Showroom Spec Miata is similar to Spec Miata, but SSM class cars are required to run a stock intake and exhaust. Prout posted a 1:03.5 in qualifying, and ended up with Pole. The SSM event was hard fought and filled with close competition, and Prout emerged with a victory once the Checkered Flag waived. All in all a great day at Lime Rock for the SCDA Spec Miatas, with two wins in two starts!  The SCDA would like to thank our Crew Chief Ademir Fedumenti and his crew for the great job prepping and supporting the SCDA Spec Miatas at Lime Rock Park. As always, customers should note that these are the same Spec Miatas that are available for upcoming SCDA events! Proven fast, safe and race winning: SCDA Spec Miatas!

SCDA VP Elivan Goulart and President Ian Prout are all smiles after the June 19 SCCA Races at Lime Rock Park.

The SCDA Spec Miata leads the pack at Lime Rock Park on June 19.

SCDA Spec Miata Crew Chief Ademir Fedumenti, along with Chris, Keith and Kary hard at work at Lime Rock Park. 

SCDA President Ian Prout in his Spec Miata enjoying a victory lap!

SCDA Spec Miatas wrap up 2009 SCCA Club Racing Season with 9 Podiums in 10 Starts. Below is our 2009 Season Recap.

During the 2009 SCCA Club Racing season, SCDA President Ian Prout and VP Elivan Goulart combined to finish on the podium 9 times in 10 starts, including six wins between them in SCCA Club Racing events! Of note is that these are the same Spec Miatas that SCDA customers have enjoyed throughout the SCDA track day season. We would like to thank our crew chief Ademir Fedumenti for his efforts in preparing such fast Spec Miatas! Although the season is winding down, the Spec Miata fleet will still see track action at the remaining SCDA events of 2009. We would also like to thank all SCDA Spec Miata rental customers for their support during this past year! We will be expanding our arrive and drive Spec Miata rental program in 2010, please keep an eye on the website for additional information! Please read further for specific 2009 SCCA Race Recaps!

 
One of the 3 SCDA Spec Miatas that we brought to the SCCA Narrc Runoffs Races at Lime Rock Park on Oct. 3.

Check Out ALL the qualifying and race excitement from the SCDA In Car Cameras!

SCDA President Ian Prout, VP Elivan Goulart and customer Chris Maybury raced 3 of the SCDA Spec Miatas at Lime Rock Park for the SCCA Narrc Runoffs on October 2 and 3. Friday was qualifying, with sunny skies and fast track conditions. At the end of qualifying, both Prout and Goulart ended up in P2 for their respective races. Goulart turned an impressive 1:01.7, starting on the front row for the competitive SM race. For the SSM Race, Prout earned an outside pole in the 17 car SSM field, turning in a 1:02.8 in the # 26 SCDA Spec Miata. Customer Chris Maybury made an impressive SCCA SM and SSM debut weekend in the # 29 SCDA Spec Miata, posting times in the 1:03's, setting himself up solidly for Saturday's feature races. In addition to the SM race, SCDA VP Goulart notched up an impressive 53 second Pole Position in the F500 class, and backed this solid performance up with a F500 Victory on Saturday in the www.scda1.com / www.savingsautocenter.com QRE F500! On Saturday, The SM group started the day, faced with wet track conditions. Both Goulart and Maybury drove smart and competitive races and neither put a wheel wrong. When the checker flag flew, Goulart completed this hotly contested battle in P3 --- On the Podium in the #25 SCDA SM! It should be noted that in four Spec Miata starts this year, Goulart earned 3 wins and a 3rd place finish! In the SSM race (Showroom Spec Miata) Prout got a solid start, but the tricky and slick conditions caught him out with a quick spin, resulting in playing catch up most of the race, having to settle for an 11th place finish once the checkers flew. SCDA Customer Maybury rounded out his "double race weekend" (competing in both the SM and SSM Races) with a brilliant drive in slick conditions, charging from 13th on the grid to a very respectable 6th place finish! We would like to thank Crew Chief Ademir Fedumenti and assistant Keith, and SCDA Customer Bo Tang for their help during this busy weekend. The season has been a good one for Prout and Goulart in the SCDA Spec Miatas. Between the two of them, they have notched up 6 Wins, 3 thirds in 10 starts~!  The season is winding down, but not over yet! Please contact us if you would like to book an arrive and drive Spec Miata for our remaining 2009 events!~

SCDA President Ian Prout adds two more Wins to the SCDA Spec Miata season tally at the 45th annual Watkins Glen "Fun One" SCCA Double Regional Races on 9/19 & 9/20.

SCDA President Ian Prout and crew chief Ademir Fedumenti headed to Watkins Glen International to compete in the 45th annual Watkins Glen "Fun One" SCCA Double Regional Races on 9/19 & 20. The format for this event was two separate races : On Saturday, competitors ran the full Long Course and Sunday saw wheel to wheel competition on the ultra fast Short Course. Race group 2 was a huge field of over 55 competitors each day, as Spec Miata and Showroom Spec Miata drivers did battle at this historic facility. Once the dust settled, Prout was able to continue the momentum of a very successful season for the SCDA Spec Miata fleet, notching two more SSM victories; winning the Long Course on saturday and the Short Course on sunday! Check out the in car video on http://www.vimeo.com/6723578 from Ian's Spec Miata during the Saturday 9/19 race on the 3.4 mile Watkins Glen Long Course! SCDA customer Dan Moen put in two great drives as well. Dan campaigned the # 29 SCDA Spec Miata, and with the help of SCDA friend and Professional Coach Peter Argetsinger, Dan left the event with two solid Spec Miata finishes under his belt. Dan did not put a wheel wrong throughout the weekend and improved his lap times each day. In eight SCCA regional race Starts in the highly competitive SM and SSM classes, Prout and SCDA VP Elivan Goulart have now notched up an amazing Six Wins and Two 3rds! Prout and Goulart will be competing at the SCCA NARRC Runoffs at Lime Rock Park on October 3rd, with the goal being to "continue the streak!" Saturday, October 3rd at Lime Rock Park will be a full day of action packed SCCA Racing, Please stop by and say hello! As always, customers should note that these are the exact same Spec Miatas that are available for upcoming SCDA events! Proven fast, safe and race winning: SCDA Spec Miatas!

Fresh off a sold out Monticello Motor Club SCDA track event just one day earlier, SCDA President Ian Prout and Vice President Elivan Goulart headed back to Lime Rock Park on August 1 to race the SCDA Spec Miatas in the SCCA John Stim Memorial Races. A short 12 minute qualifying session with over 40 cars sharing the track at Lime Rock put the pressure on to get a good fast lap in on a crowded track. Prout campaigned the #26 SCDA Spec Miata in the SSM class and grabbed pole position at a 1:03.3. Goulart piloted the #25 SCDA Spec Miata in the highly competitive "SM" Class and notched up a dominant pole position in that class. When the green flag flew for the 19 lap race, both Prout and Goulart capitalized on their respective pole positions and got great starts. Despite tough competition from fellow competitors in both the SM and SSM classes, when the Checker Flag flew, both Prout and Goulart wrapped up some fierce wheel to wheel action with two wins! This marked the third consecutive Spec Miata win for Goulart this season, and the second podium SSM finish and first race victory of the season for Prout. It should be noted that these are the exact same Spec Miatas that were enjoyed and rented by SCDA Customers just one day prior at Monticello for the SCDA Track Event. In six starts this season, the SCDA Spec Miatas have produced Four Wins, one third and a fifth place finish in the hugely competitive SM and SSM classes.Contact us today to reserve your seat in our race winning Spec Miatas for the September 14 & 15 SCDA event at New Jersey Motorsports Park!

The Start! Goulart leads the 42 car field towards turn 1 with Prout tucked in behind.

Goulart and Prout at the front of the pack!

A beautiful day at Lime Rock!

Prout and Goulart after the race!

The SCDA "crew" all smiles after the August 1 race!

SCDA VP Elivan Goulart enjoys a hard earned Victory Lap at Lime Rock Park June 20, 2009

Fresh off 2 podium finishes during the May 30 SCCA races at Lime Rock Park, SCDA President Ian Prout and VP Elivan Goulart returned to LRP to compete in the June 20 SCCA Races. At this event, Elivan Goulart drove the #23 SCDA Spec Miata in the hugely popular SM class; while Prout campaigned the #28 SCDA Spec Miata in the SSM class. Goulart started the day by putting the #23 SCDA SM on Pole Position in the huge 40 car SM Field - at a time under the Lime Rock Park SM Track Record! Qualifying went well for Prout, as he was able to place the # 28 SCDA SSM third on the grid in the 27 car SSM field. In the SM race, Elivan had a great battle with Ken Payson, and ultimately was able to make a thrilling outside pass on Payson in Big Bend with 2 laps to go. Elivan never looked back and kept his cool under pressure, scoring his second win of the season! The SSM race was held later in the day, just as the heavens opened up. Prout opted for a full wet setup, with full tread rain tires and disconnected sway bars. Unfortunately, the track dried out much sooner than anticipated, but Prout was able to post a solid top 5 finish in the SSM race. In addition to Goulart and Prout, SCDA customers Jim Craige, Emmett Horgan, and Dan Moen all posted very respectable finishes behind the wheel of our race winning Spec Miatas! In addition to the races on Saturday, the SCDA supported "young gun" Ross Berger on Friday June 19 while he successfully completed his SCCA drivers school piloting the #25 SCDA Spec Miata. We would like to thank the SCDA Customers that stopped by to say hello at this event, and a special thanks to Crew Chief Ademir Fedumenti for preparing and supporting the Spec Miatas for the SCCA races. Also, we would like to thank SCDA Instructor Duncan Burke for some great photos from a great day! These are the exact same SPEC MIATAS that are available for upcoming SCDA Events. Book your (race winning!) arrive and drive SCDA Spec Miata today!

 
Pressure Cooker : SCDA VP Goulart gives chase to Ken Payson early in the SM race

  SCDA Customer Dan Moen hard at work during the SSM race!

  SCDA President Ian Prout during the SSM Race.

SCDA Customer Jim Craige had a very impressive run during the SM race in the # 25 SCDA Spec Miata

Miata Mayhem : Ian Prout squeeks by a spinning competitor going onto no-name straight!

The hard work paid off.... Again!

SCDA Customer Stephanie Economu had a successful outing at the June 19th SCCA School, and notched up her first race at LRP on 6/20

   BELOW SUMMARIZES THE MAY 30th SCCA Lime Rock Races for Prout and Goulart:

SCDA VP Elivan Goulart enjoying a hard earned Victory Lap at Lime Rock Park on May 30!


SCDA President Ian Prout on his way to a 3rd place finish during the SSM Race at Lime Rock Park on May 30.

Saturday, May 30 was a busy yet successful day at Lime Rock Park for SCDA President Ian Prout and Vice President Elivan Goulart.  Both SCDA staff members competed in the Sports Car Club of America races held at Lime Rock Park. Ian Prout raced in the SSM Class # 2 SCDA Spec Miata. Prout put his head down and drove through the pack, ending up with a 3rd place finish in the SSM class, despite a 17th place starting position. Shortly thereafter, SCDA VP Goulart had his work cut out for him in the highly competitive, 30 car field, Spec Miata race. Earlier in the day, Elivan did a brilliant job putting the # 23 SCDA Spec Miata on the front row during the qualifying session. Elivan capitalized on his front row starting spot, and drove a story book race that resulted in a hard earned Victory! We would like to remind our customers that these are the exact cars that you can use at your next SCDA event. Fast, safe and fun Spec Miatas with proven podium finishes and race winning pedigrees!

Here are a few more shots from a great day at Lime Rock. A special thanks to Crew Chief Ademir Fedumenti, SCDA Registrar Ann Prout, and SCDA Instructor Duncan Burke for the support and help during our "day off!" All Photos Courtesy of Duncan Burke.

 
L to R : Prout, Crew Chief Ademir Fedumenti, Sarah, Ethan & Elivan Goulart

Ian Prout # 2 SCDA SSM


Elivan leads the SM field on the pace lap in the # 23 SCDA Spec Miata


Spec Miata drag race!

Goulart was under pressure the whole race!

The hard work paid off!