Back to the way it used to be...thanks
Photography Courtesy the SCCA
The SCCA recently announced that it will shift its attention away from professional racing as part of an agreement with Parella Motorsports Holdings.
Under the agreement, PMH will “assume responsibility for promotion, operating, staffing and commercial aspects” of SCCA Pro Racing programs starting in 2022, although the “sanction and FIA sporting oversight of the F4 U.S. and FRA Championships, and FIA International events” will still be a part of the SCCA.
PMH already manages the promotion and commercial rights of Trans Am Series, Formula 4 United States Championship and Formula Regional Americas series.
Within the SCCA, VP of Road Racing Eric Prill will move into “overseeing both professional and amateur road racing activities,” with SCCA Pro Racing General Manager Sydney Davis Yagel to move to a “senior management role with PMH” at the end of this year. SCCA Road Racing Director Deanna Flanagan's position is noted as remaining unchanged.
Back to the way it used to be...thanks
The American Motorcycle Association (AMA) tried this approach years ago and it didn't work very well. Hopefully PMH does a better job.
No disrespect meant to anyone involved but as a 32 year member of the SCCA I never saw how Pro Racing added anything much to club racing. The numbers of club racers that transitioned to Pro Racing is relatively small.
I think the move is wise.
This should eliminate the money pit that Pro has been for years.
Back in the day Can-Am, Trans-Am, F5000 and F Atlantic were good for some TV exposure that helped bring in some new members... I guess not too good for the Secret Car Club of America.
SCCA: we are the only game in town!
NASA: hold my beer.
SCCA: We should probably return to our roots.
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