A lot has changed since we unveiled the one-off autocross-meets-track competition that’s going to take place on Feb. 15-16, 2025, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – specifically, the event now has a title sponsor, a new name, and six more weekends have been added to the roster. Sounds like we’re on to something, and you’ll want to join the fun!
The Tire Rack SCCA® ShootOut Series sees drivers take to racetracks and autocross courses across the country, pitting the best of the best against each other not only during the weekend, but also in a nationwide point series to determine class champions. Yet not every weekend is the same, as some weekends will see drivers tackle an autocross course on Saturday and then hit the track for a Time Attack battle on Sunday, while other weekends will concentrate solely on autocross.
Upping the challenge, classes will be based on certain SCCA’s Solo® categories, but with Time Trials Level 1 safety rules to adhere to.
The Schedule
Let’s get this out of the way immediately: The Tire Rack SCCA ShootOut Series will launch in February in Nevada, then travel to Missouri, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Nebraska, with drivers battling for not only weekend glory, but also a points series that counts their four best finishes.
2025 Tire Rack SCCA ShootOut Series Schedule
- Feb. 14-16: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV (Autocross + Time Attack) – REGISTRATION OPENS DEC. 19 AT 3 P.M. CT!
- May 2-4: St. Louis - St. Charles Family Arena, St. Charles, MO (Autocross)
- May 16-18: NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY (Autocross + Time Attack)
- July 18-20: Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA (Autocross + Time Attack)
- Aug. 8-10: Grissom - Grissom Aero Plex, Bunker Hill, IN (Autocross)
- Aug. 30: Lincoln Invitational - Lincoln Airpark, Lincoln, NE (Autocross)
Who Can Compete?
Everyone! Well, just about.
The Tire Rack SCCA ShootOut Series is largely based around specific SCCA autocross categories, although those categories encompass a lot. Street Touring, Classic American Muscle (CAM), Xtreme Street, Club Spec, and Solo Spec Coupe (SSC) are all welcome, although the ShootOut isn’t a series just for autocrossers.
Those who’ve built their cars to SCCA Time Trials rules will find that the Tuner and Sport classes largely align with Street Touring’s ruleset (similarly, Street-category autocrossers are also welcome in Street Touring), while many Max class muscle cars fit nicely into CAM, with non-muscle Max cars sliding into Xtreme Street. As for Club Spec MX-5, Club Spec Mustang, and SSC – those are direct carryovers.
In all cases, Solo rules dictate the competition allowances, but all cars must adhere to Time Trials Level 1 safety standards – that basically means all vehicles must be mechanically sound, and that convertibles must have rollover protection. Note that roll cages are allowed but not required.
More information about Time Trials Level 1 safety rules can be found here.
How it Works
There are exceptions but, generally speaking, on Friday you’ll arrive at the venue, check in, and settle in for a weekend of motorsport excitement while sharing stories and comparing builds with fellow enthusiasts.
Saturday is your day to show off your autocross skills. Drivers will take on four runs in the morning and four more in the afternoon, with the afternoon course running in reverse. Your fastest run from the morning adds to your fastest time in the afternoon, and those become your score from the day.
With Sunday comes the racetrack. Here, you’ll hit the track for four exhilarating Time Attack sessions, including a practice round to dial in your lines and get up to speed. Your single fastest lap time then adds to your Saturday times to create your final score.
On weekends that only involve autocross, day one will include three morning runs followed by three afternoon runs – the fastest single time will count as the first scored run. During the second day’s morning runs, each competitor will receive two to three scored runs, depending on conditions. A competitor’s best time from the second day’s runs will not only count as the second scored run of the weekend, it will also determine that afternoon’s Challenge qualifying. Each CAM class will then run heads-up through bracket competition in the afternoon, with Street Touring, Xtreme Street, and Club Spec (which includes Solo Spec Coupe) competitors having their time indexed for their Challenge runs.
For class competition and Series points, the driver in each class with the lowest combined time for the weekend takes the win.
You Also Need to Know…
Fans of the CAM Challenge will notice some of these dates align with the previously announced 2025 CAM/XS/Club Spec Shootout – that’s because the Tire Rack SCCA ShootOut Series supersedes the CAM/XS/Club Spec Shootout. Those weekends will, however, still exist, and will still involve only autocross. If you were planning to compete in any of those weekends, keep the date booked, because you won’t want to miss this ShootOut Series.
Also, space is limited. Weekends that involve autocross and Time Attack will welcome 80-120 drivers (depending on the venue), while the autocross-only ShootOut weekends will cap at 225 participants.
Whether you’re chasing lap times, fine-tuning your skills, or just enjoying the camaraderie of motorsport enthusiasts, the Tire Rack SCCA ShootOut Series has something for everyone. Come on and join the action!
Photo by Philip Royle
