Ian Prout

Occupation: President of SCDA, LLC as well as a freelance Automotive Marketing Consultant. I assist manufacturers in both consumer automotive marketing events, as well as dealer training seminars. Clients include Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Jaguar, BMW, and Ford.

Education: Deerfield Academy, Class of 1990 and Union College, Class of 1994, B.A. in History

Current Track Car: Spec Miata

First Track Car: 1980 BMW 320i

Daily Driver: 2003 Mini Cooper S

Dream Track Car: German Touring Car Spec Audi TT

Favorite Track: Watkins Glen 

Most Memorable Track Experience: Two come to mind. Setting Pole Position for the 1998 NARRC Runoffs in Formula Continental at Lime Rock at :52.1 Also, winning the 2000 Watkins Glen National in Spec Racer Ford in the pouring rain, then crashing as I crossed the Finish Line.

Least Memorable Track Experience: Driving to my first SCCA drivers school at Pocono with my father in a 1972 BMW 2002 about 12 years ago – The car had a mechanical failure on the way to the event, and we did not even make it to the track!

Ultimate Track Goals: To be a National Champion in the SCCA

Tracks Driven: NHMS, Lime Rock Park, Pocono, Bridgehampton, Summit Point, Watkins Glen, Homestead, Road Atlanta, Mid Ohio, Nelson Ledges, Infineon Raceway, IRP, Texas Motor Speedway, California Speedway, Laguna Seca, I-95, and a few others that I forget....

Favorite Food: Sushi

Pets: 4 beloved Golden Retrievers Max, Hope, Lindsay and Love, R.I.P.

Years Running with the SCDA, LLC: Since it began in 1994!

Anything else we should know? Thank you to all Students and Instructors for your continued support!