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In this episode of Inside the SCCA, I sit down with rising racing talent Asad Nikadambaev, who stunned the field at Buttonwillow Raceway by taking victory in Spec Racer Ford Gen3 against some of the most experienced drivers in the class. Asad’s journey started the way many modern drivers do — karting, sim racing, and relentless practice on the sim — but his rise through the ranks has been incredib...

In Episode 259 of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with 2025 B-Spec National Champion Eric Yagel to break down his journey through grassroots racing, endurance battles, and the strategy it took to win big at SCCA Runoffs. From his first chaotic laps at Texas World Speedway to dominating at Road America, this episode dives deep into real racecraft, tire science, drafting tactics, and how...

In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with Scott Dobler, SCCA Racing Series Manager and the man who literally drives the Super Tour across America. From 36,000 miles on the road to behind-the-scenes logistics, schedule changes, Barber Motorsports Park’s big debut, and what’s actually new for the 2026 Super Tour — this is the inside story you don’t hear anywhere else. Scott...

Want to go wheel-to-wheel racing but have no clue where to start? This episode breaks down the real path to getting your SCCA novice permit, what happens at a driver school, and how to avoid the expensive mistakes most new racers make. Inside this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian sits down with Jacob Yeznik of PTC Driving Academy to talk about the smartest entry point into amateur racing, why dri...

The SCCA National Championship Runoffs are officially getting a new home — and it’s a historic one. In this special breaking news episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski is joined by SCCA’s Eric Prill to announce that the 2027 and 2028 Runoffs will return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. This marks a homecoming for the Runoffs, which spent 24 legendary years at Road Atlanta — the era that def...

What separates a good communicator from a great communicator? In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with Nikki Prevenas, veteran Flag Chief and Race Control Communicator, to break down how effective communication keeps drivers safe and races running smoothly. From radio etiquette and landlines vs radios, to training new communicators, staying calm during major incidents, an...

Have you ever been at the track and wondered why some corner workers are frantically pointing a blue flag while others seem to just "hover" it? There is a massive difference between a "lazy blue" and a "your mirrors are about to be blown off" warning. In this episode of Inside the SCCA , host Brian Bielanski sits down with Flag Chief Tiffany Bingheim to break down Fla...

Ever wonder how grassroots motorsports clubs like the SCCA keep the tires turning? In this final episode of our three-part series, SCCA VP Hayward Wagner dives deep into the growth engine that is Track Night in America and the enduring culture of SCCA Autocross (Solo). We pull back the curtain on how these programs became the largest participation events in the club. Learn the core philosophy behi...

Note: Near the end of this episode there is a discussion about mental health and suicide. When news broke that Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PITT Race) was sold and set to close — with no warning — the motorsports world was stunned. In this emotional episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down with longtime racer and insider Dan Dennehy-Rodriguez to unpack the shocking trut...

👀 EVER WONDERED what it takes to run the biggest amateur road racing event in North America? 🏁In this Inside the SCCA episode, we sit down with Tiffany Bingheim, the Flag Chief for the legendary SCCA Runoffs at Road America! Tiffany pulls back the curtain on the massive volunteer effort required to run an event that fields 500-800 competitors over a full week of intense, national championship ro...

What happens when Gridlife, Global Time Attack, and SCCA all start working together? In this episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down again with Heyward Wagner, Senior Director of Rally/Solo and Experiential Programs at SCCA, to dive deep into how programs like Time Trials, Targa, and RallyCross are reshaping grassroots motorsports. 💥 From the upcoming Time Trials National Champ...

n this special three-part Inside the SCCA series, host Brian Bielanski sits down with SCCA VP of Experiential Programs Hayward Wagner for a deep, candid dive into the club’s “street car first” programs — Hill Climb, Road Rally, Track Night, Time Trials, and Solo. In this first installment, Brian and Hayward talk about the soul of grassroots motorsports — how SCCA connects everyday enthusiasts to d...

Go behind the scenes with 7-time National Champion Jesse Prather and Mazda Motorsports’ Senior Manager Jonathan Applegate as we uncover the passion, precision, and people driving success in grassroots racing. From one-man engine shops to 100+ Mazdas storming Road America, this episode dives into: How Jesse Prather builds championship-winning engines with unmatched attention to detail. Why Mazda Mo...

Is North American motorsports dying, or is it stronger than ever? When car counts are down, it’s easy to panic, but George Silbermann, President of ACCUS (the sole FIA National Sporting Authority for the U.S.) gives us the 30,000-foot view you need. A motorsports veteran who's worked for IMSA and as a high-ranking executive at NASCAR, Silbermann is uniquely positioned to judge the true health...

Inside the SCCA – Episode 245 Host Brian Bielanski welcomes rookie driver Bryce McGuire , who shares his incredible journey from dirt bikes in South Africa to preparing for his first SCCA Runoffs at Road America. What started as a simple email asking for advice turned into a full episode packed with rookie lessons, paddock mentorship stories, and insider tips for first-time Runoffs drivers. Bryce...

What happens when a young driver flips his car three times on just the second lap of his first race with Mazda? Meet Joey Andrews, a rising star in Spec MX-5, who’s already battled massive highs and tough lows in his racing journey. In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Joey opens up about:Winning the Mazda Spec MX-5 Shootout 🏆Racing with NASA vs. SCCA 🚦Surviving his first-ever crash (a huge flip...

What does it take to go from indoor karting weekends to racing in Spec Miata and Spec MX-5 Cup? Meet Joey “Stiglette” Andrews, a young driver from Southern California who’s quickly making a name for himself in the SCCA. In episode 243 of Inside the SCCA, Joey shares how Top Gear, indoor karting, and the legendary SoCal car culture kickstarted his path into motorsports. We dive into: His first laps...

What happens when a lifelong racer and professional test driver uses sim racing to prepare for bucket-list tracks like the Nürburgring? In this episode of Inside Sim Racing, host Brian welcomes racer/coach Dave Ogburn, a podium finisher at the SCCA Runoffs, One Lap of America winner, and tire test driver with serious real-world chops. Follow Brian →   / trnupdates   Follow Dave →   / daveogburnrac...

Inside the SCCA wraps up the 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals from Lincoln with stories from the paddock you won’t hear anywhere else:Brian Bielanski trades a 128HP Fit for a 305HP MR2 and learns just how wild a first-time Solo Nats drive can get. Tom O’Gorman wins XA in a turbo-swapped Lotus Evora, chases a 17-year goal of topping PAX, and shares how autocross + sim racing combine into the ultimate train...

In Episode 3, host Brian Bielanski sits down with Stevie Ray, founder of Ray Esports and creator of the popular Weekend Warriors leagues on iRacing. Stevie shares his journey from working with multi-million dollar flight simulators at Southwest Airlines to building one of the most respected grassroots racing communities in sim racing. Follow Brian →   / trnupdates   Check out Ray Esports Racing →...

Day 3 of the SCCA Solo Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska brings incredible stories of racing, community, and competition. Inside the SCCA host Brian Bielanski sits down with Rob Clark, fresh off his first ProSolo Finale win, to talk about unpredictable weather, co-driving strategy, and what makes Nationals so special. Later, we’re joined by JG Pasterjak of Grassroots Motorsports, who shares his 35+ y...

Day 2 of competition at the 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals brings wild weather, new champions, and incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Lincoln, Nebraska. #SoloNats2025 #Autocross #SCCA #GrassrootsRacing #ClubSpec #MR2Swap #GoodyearRacing #WomenInMotorsport #FirstTimers #Motorsports 🎙️ In this episode:Goodyear’s Nicole Stout takes on her first-ever autocross event... at Nationals, no less! Stephani...

In this episode from Solo Nationals 2025, we catch up with Ryan Lower, a veteran driver in the Kart Mod autocross class, to break down how shifter karts fit into the SCCA world, what makes them lightning-fast, and why more autocrossers should consider jumping into a kart. We also sit down with Dan Sumner of Mazda Motorsports to discuss Mazda’s deep-rooted support in grassroots motorsports, from co...

The 2025 SCCA Solo Nationals are here—and we’re diving deep into what makes the largest amateur motorsports event in the U.S. so special. In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian sits down with Rick Myers, SCCA Director of Rally & Solo, to break down everything from course design to paddock parties. This year, 1,300+ drivers head to Lincoln, Nebraska for six minutes of pure competition—and co...

Sim racing isn’t just a hobby anymore, it’s building real-world champions. On this episode of Inside Sim Racing, host Brian Bielanski sits down with 12-time iRacing World Champion and current Spec MX-5 Cup driver, Cam Eban, to talk about the journey from virtual tracks to real podiums. Cam reveals how sim racing shaped his racecraft, why MX-5s are the most competitive cars in iRacing, and how endu...