Get Ready to Go Fast!

No matter what your interest in amateur racing, SCCA club racing has a place for you. We look forward to seeing you at the race track! A fun way to get inspired is to watch the SCCA ‘Get Real Fast’ video we’ve posted on YouTube.

Membership Chairman

If you can’t find the answer to your question here, please don’t hesitate to contact our membership chairman. He is ready and waiting to put you in touch with the racers or officials who can answer your questions.

Ed Shuler
303-910-0147 or eshuler[at]mac[dot]com

Getting Started

You can go SCCA Road Racing NOW!

Your Checklist

  1. Are you an SCCA member? Membership is required to race in SCCA races. Click here to join.
  2. You will need a full competition license or novice permit and a qualified (SCCA legal) racing car.
  3. To obtain a competition license, there are options you can choose from.
    • If you have a current license from another racing organization, it may qualify you to race with SCCA. Contact the Rocky Mountain License Administrator for more information.
    • Take an SCCA approved professional school (eg: Go-4-It, Skip Barber) to get fully licensed.
    • Complete an SCCA Drivers’ School.  Each Spring the Rocky Mountain Division holds a Drivers’ School at La Junta Raceway. This Drivers’ School and Regional races is the beginning of our divisional racing season, and a good place to start. Other regions hold schools as well, but will require travel. Check the SCCA website schedule to see what works best.
    • You are required to have a Novice Permit to attend a Drivers’ School. It can be purchased on the SCCA website in the member portal. Select the Online Store, and click on Licenses and Waivers. For more information or help with any part of the process, please contact the SCCA Membership department or the Division Chief Driving Instructor.
    • For drivers with previous track experience, an Alternative Drivers’ School may be another option. Contact the Division Chief Driving Instructor.
  4. Driver’s Safety Gear. You will need to obtain the following items which are approved in the GCR (see GCR Section 9.3.19):
    • Helmet
    • Head and Neck Restraint (HANS device)
    • Driver’s Suit
    • Shoes
    • Underwear
    • Gloves
  5. Do you own your race car?…or would you like to rent a race car?
    • Renting a race car for a drivers’ school can be advantageous to a new racer. There are several options and price ranges from which to choose. If this appeals to you, please inquire with the rental providers listed on this page.
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For advice and/or answers to your questions, contact:

  • Rocky Mountain Division Licensing Administrator, Ted Winning, Phone: (303) 919-9122
  • Rocky Mountain Division Chief Driving Instructor, Ted Winning, Phone: (303) 919-9122
  • Rocky Mountain Division Membership Chairman, Ed Shuler, Phone: (303) 910-0147
  • Colorado Region, Regional Executive, Robert Melanson, Phone: (719)-659-1971

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Ready to Go Racing?

Drivers’ School Students must complete several pre-study assignments prior to the drivers’ school weekend. Please read and complete following:

  1. Read Welcome Advice to New Drivers (PDF)
  2. Read The Drivers School Student Handbook (PDF)
  3. Download The General Competition Rules (PDF) for reference.
  4. Complete The SCCA On-Line Drivers’ School Course.
    Instructions:

    1. Fill out registration form. Remember username and password.
    2. Go to Dashboard, select modules to complete.
    3. If you need to exit, the system will bookmark your progress. When you log back in with your password it will return you to the point where you left off.
    4. Selecting Dashboard will allow you to check your progress and print your Certificate of Completion.
    5. If you have any issues with the on-line course, you may select “Support” and open a ticket.
    6. Print your ‘Certificate of Completion’ and bring it to class on Friday.
  5. Complete The open-book GCR exam. Bring answers to class.
  6. Complete The open-book Flag Test. Bring answers to class.

Additional Reading

First Race Day

Schedule of Events
Always posted on our website here.

Maps and Directions
Links to RMDiv race tracks are here.

What to Bring
We probably don’t have to warn you that any day spent outdoors in Colorado can be both beautiful and brutal – bring sunscreen, a hat, rain protection, bug spray, water and ear plugs! If you’re planning on working/shadowing a corner, the race officials prefer that you wear “whites” (long pants, long sleeves and all in white or a neutral color that won’t conflict with the driver’s recognition of the multi-colored flags) and rugged shoes. Food is generally available at the track side concession stand. Workers, drivers and crew are invited to a free Saturday night dinner. In addition, workers are provided with drinks at their station throughout the race day and free lunch.

Registration
If you just plan on spectating, registration is not necessary. However, if you plan volunteer to work or officiate a race, or drive a car in the event, then advanced registration is MANDATORY. The club uses a third party system where you’ll set up a free user account and submit your registration: MotorsportReg.