Racing Organizations

The BMW Car Club of America is a national organization for BMW enthusiasts, offering high-performance driving events, car shows, social gatherings, and technical sessions through its network of regional chapters. BMW CCA HPDE events are among the most popular in the country, providing structured instruction for drivers of all skill levels at major circuits nationwide. The club publishes Roundel magazine and maintains an active community of over 70,000 members.

$48/yr membership

The FIA is the international governing body for world motorsport, responsible for sanctioning Formula 1, the World Endurance Championship, World Rally Championship, and dozens of other professional and amateur racing series worldwide. While most US amateur racers do not interact directly with the FIA, the organization sets safety standards, technical regulations, and licensing requirements that cascade through national sanctioning bodies. An FIA International License is required for competing in certain international events and professional series.

No membership required

Historic Sportscar Racing is a vintage and historic racing organization that sanctions competitive events for classic sports cars, prototypes, and formula cars at tracks throughout the United States. HSR is known for hosting the HSR Classic Daytona and the HSR Classic Sebring, which allow vintage racers to compete on the same iconic circuits that defined their era. The organization features classes spanning from the 1950s through the 2000s and maintains a strong emphasis on period-correct preparation and respectful competition.

$150/yr membership

The National Auto Sport Association is a membership-driven motorsport organization offering high-performance driving events (HPDE), time trials, and wheel-to-wheel club racing across the United States. Founded in 1991, NASA has grown to become the second-largest amateur racing organization in the country, known for its accessible licensing pathway that takes drivers from beginner HPDE through competitive racing. NASA emphasizes driver education and safety while providing a clear progression path from track day novice to licensed racer.

$55/yr membership

The Porsche Club of America is the world's largest single-marque car club, with over 90,000 members organized into 146 regional chapters across North America. PCA offers driver education events, club racing, autocross, rallies, and social gatherings exclusively for Porsche owners. The PCA Club Racing program is one of the most well-organized amateur racing series in the country, with classes ranging from bone-stock Boxsters to highly modified GT cars.

$46/yr membership

The Sports Car Club of America is the largest amateur motorsport sanctioning body in the United States, with over 65,000 members competing in club racing, autocross, time trials, rallycross, and rally events. Founded in 1944, SCCA has been the launching pad for countless professional racing careers and remains the backbone of grassroots motorsport in America. The organization operates through a network of regional chapters that organize local events year-round.

$100/yr membership

The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association is the premier vintage racing organization in North America, sanctioning competitive events for historic and vintage race cars at major circuits including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sebring, and Road America. SVRA events showcase cars spanning from pre-war machines to 1990s sports cars, organized into period-correct groups. The organization emphasizes preservation of historic vehicles while providing competitive yet gentlemanly racing, with strict rules against aggressive contact.

$150/yr membership

Chin Motorsports is the largest independent HPDE organizer in the United States, hosting track day events at over 20 circuits across the country. Known for their relaxed, open-passing format and generous track time, Chin events attract experienced track day enthusiasts who want maximum seat time without the overhead of club membership. The organization runs a no-membership model with per-event registration, making it easy for anyone to sign up and drive.

No membership required

Drivers Edge is a multi-region HPDE organizer running events primarily at tracks in the Southwest and Southeast, including Circuit of the Americas, Hallett, MSR Houston, and Barber Motorsports Park. Known for their three-tier run group system and comprehensive classroom sessions, Drivers Edge focuses on building driver skill progressively. The organization attracts a mix of sports car, muscle car, and exotic car drivers looking for quality instruction and well-organized events.

No membership required

Hooked on Driving is a West Coast-focused HPDE organizer known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong instructor program. HOD runs events primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington at tracks including Laguna Seca, Sonoma, Thunderhill, and Portland International Raceway. The organization emphasizes driver development over speed, with structured run groups and available one-on-one coaching. HOD has built a loyal community of repeat participants who value the social aspect of their events.

No membership required

MVP Track Time is a multi-region HPDE and open track day organizer running events at circuits across the Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast, including Road America, Mid-Ohio, VIR, and Watkins Glen. MVP is known for offering generous amounts of track time and a no-nonsense approach to event management. Their events cater to both first-timers and advanced drivers, with optional instruction and open passing in upper run groups.

No membership required

Track Night in America is an SCCA-operated program designed to introduce new drivers to the track day experience in an affordable, low-pressure environment. Events are typically held on weekday evenings at circuits throughout the country, with three run groups (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and professional instruction available. TNIA is widely regarded as the best entry point for someone who has never been on a racetrack, with entry fees significantly lower than traditional HPDE events.

No membership required

The 24 Hours of Lemons is the original comedy endurance racing series, where teams race $500 cars for up to 24 hours at circuits across the United States. Known for its irreverent humor, creative car themes, and penalty system that punishes overspending, Lemons has introduced thousands of people to wheel-to-wheel racing in a low-stakes, high-fun environment. While the series is lighthearted in spirit, the on-track competition is real and safety standards are strictly enforced. Lemons has been responsible for bringing more new drivers into motorsport than perhaps any other organization.

No membership required

American Endurance Racing is an endurance racing series that caters to a broad range of budgets and car preparations, from $500 beaters to purpose-built race cars. AER runs multi-class events of varying lengths (typically 7-hour and 14-hour formats) at tracks primarily in the Eastern United States. The series uses a class structure based on lap times and car performance rather than strict dollar-value caps, allowing more flexibility in car preparation. AER is known for excellent race control and a welcoming atmosphere for new teams.

No membership required

The ChampCar Endurance Series is a budget endurance racing organization running 7-hour, 14-hour, and 24-hour races at circuits throughout the United States. Formerly known as ChumpCar, ChampCar enforces a car value cap (currently $500 base value) to keep the series affordable and focused on driver skill rather than car preparation. ChampCar races are team events requiring 2-5 drivers, making them an excellent and social entry point into competitive wheel-to-wheel racing for drivers with HPDE experience.

$75/yr membership

Gridlife is a unique motorsport festival series that combines competitive time attack, wheel-to-wheel racing, drifting, and live music into multi-day events at major circuits across the United States. Founded as a grassroots alternative to traditional racing organizations, Gridlife has grown into one of the most popular event brands in amateur motorsport, attracting a younger and more diverse audience than traditional sanctioning bodies. Their Track Battle time attack series and GLTC touring car racing are competitive yet accessible.

No membership required

Lucky Dog Racing League is a budget endurance racing series running 7-hour and 14-hour races primarily in the Eastern and Southeastern United States. Lucky Dog enforces a $500 car value limit (before required safety equipment) to keep costs manageable and fields competitive. The series has built a reputation for friendly competition and a strong team community, with many teams returning season after season. Lucky Dog events are an excellent first step into wheel-to-wheel endurance racing.

No membership required

The World Racing League is a multi-class endurance racing organization that runs 8-hour and 16-hour races at tracks across the United States. WRL features a comprehensive class structure based on a performance index system, allowing a wide variety of cars from Miatas to Corvettes to compete in appropriate classes. The series is known for its professional-grade race management, live timing and scoring, and strong community of teams. WRL races require teams of 2-4 drivers and are a popular step up from budget endurance series like ChampCar.

$50/yr membership

Radford Racing School, formerly the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, operates from a dedicated facility in Chandler, Arizona, with its own 1.6-mile road course. The school offers programs in high-performance driving, road racing, teenage defensive driving, and law enforcement/military tactical driving. Students drive a fleet of Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT vehicles. Radford is unique among racing schools in having its own purpose-built circuit, allowing for a controlled learning environment with maximum track time.

No membership required

Skip Barber Racing School is one of the most recognized racing schools in America, offering professional driving instruction in open-wheel formula cars at circuits throughout the United States. Founded in 1975, Skip Barber has trained thousands of aspiring racers, with notable alumni including current IndyCar and IMSA drivers. The school offers programs ranging from single-day introductory experiences to multi-day racing license courses, all using their fleet of Formula 4 cars. Skip Barber is the gold standard for learning race craft in a purpose-built race car.

No membership required