Category: Awards

2023 Chicago Region, SCCA November General Membership Meeting 

The Chicago Region Board of Directors conducted the Region’s Annual Meeting followed by the November General Membership meeting on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Blackdog Speed Shop.  “RE” Roger Vilmur began the business portion of the meeting promptly at 7:00 pm following an opportunity for members to socialize, enjoy some 75th Anniversary cake and beverages and take in the collection of race and collector cars on hand.

The 2023 SCCA Worker of the Year

The Chicago Region wishes to congratulate Julie Hammons, Land O’Lakes Region and Todd Heilicher, Chicago Region as they were honored as an SCCA® Worker of the Year, at the 60th running of SCCA’s National Championship Runoffs®.  

Racing History Visits the 2023 Checked Flag Party

This year for the Chicago Region’s 75th Anniversary Celebration the party was back at Ferrari Lake Forest and again like in the past Rick opened the showroom to allow us to walk among the Ferrari’s and other special cars.  This year just as in the past we also had a car on display.  In keeping with the historical theme of display vehicles Tom Simpson shared his 1966 McKee MK VI CanAm car with us. 

2021 Chicago Region SCCA, Triple Crown Award

The Chicago Region, SCCA, Triple Crown® award recognizes consistent outstanding performance by SCCA racers during a single year, starting with a win at the Chicago Region June Sprints®. The 2021 Triple Crown Award went to four drivers: David Daughtery, BSpec, Indianapolis Region; Tim Day Jr., P2, San Francisco Region; Andrew Whitston, FV, Milwaukee Region; and Sven de Vries, F500, Saginaw Valley Region.

2022 Checkered Flag Party

Our 2022 event on February 19th will be at the Klairmont Kollections facility. The Klairmont Kollection is a private collection of over 350 beautiful vehicles together with a large banquet room for our dinner.

John McGill Award

Chicago Region & the John McGill Award

The Sports Car Club of America has recognized SCCA Road Race Regions who persevered through the 2020 pandemic by presenting them with the “John McGill Award” for significant contribution to the Club Racing Program. The recipient of this award is chosen by the Club Racing Board and the head of Road Racing.