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Oregon Region SCCA partners with Pro Drive Racing School at Portland International Raceway to get you on your way to competition racing with the Sports Car Club of America.
SCCA LICENSING OPTIONS:
Have your own race car? Prices start at $1500. Register at motorsportreg.com
Racing School in a Pro Drive Spec Racer Ford. Prices starting at $4999. Register at prodrive.net
2024 Dates:
One Day, Two Day, and Three Day options:
- April 10, 11, 12
- July 16, 17
- August 13, 14
Join us at Portland International Raceway for quality track time and professional instruction.
Graduate with an SCCA Novice Permit and you can enter any SCCA Regional race!
Steps to a Successful School Experience!
Register for the school.
Apply for your SCCA membership and Novice Permit.
Complete the SCCA Online Ground School.
Purchase required drivers gear.
Have your car prepared and ready before the first day of the school.
Don't worry! We will guide you each step of the way. All details are provided to you with your racing school confirmation.
More Race Licensing School Information
Successful completion of the ProDrive Racing School satisfies the SCCA driver's school requirements to obtain an SCCA Novice Permit & enter SCCA Regional races.
-First become a member of SCCA. You can join online at any time by going to www.scca.com and clicking on the "Join SCCA" button at the top of each page. You will need your SCCA membership number to apply for your Novice Permit.
-Bring your own race-prepared car or rent a Pro Drive Spec Racer Ford (for more information www.prodrive.net). You must also provide your own driver's gear, including a head and neck restraint device AND an SA2015 or later helmet.
-Then apply for a Novice Permit. The Novice Permit application requires an SCCA physical form, photos, and a current State or Province driver's license in addition to the application.
Email oregonregionscca@gmail.com or call National SCCA at 1-800-770-2055 if you have questions about applying for your Novice Permit.
If you have any questions about the Pro Drive school, please contact Kristen Moore with Pro Drive at 503-285-4449
SCCA Licensing Accreditation Breakdown:
Step one: Attend an accredited SCCA Licensing school and apply for your novice license.
Successful completion of the school satisfies the SCCA driver's school requirement to obtain a SCCA Novice Permit License. You may enter any SCCA Regional event with a Novice Permit License.
Step two: Work towards the next level of licensing, a FULL Competition Racing License.
A FULL Competition Racing License is required to enter SCCA Majors and Super Tour Events. Three SCCA sanctioned regional race event weekends on a Novice Permit License will allow you to apply for a Full Competition Racing License.
See below how more days with Pro Drive will quickly get you to a FULL Competition Racing License:
SCCA Accreditation Licensing levels with Pro Drive Racing School:
1-Day Racing School (Standard Accreditation)
Graduates receive credit for 1 SCCA school on their SCCA Novice Permit License. You may enter any SCCA Regional event. After completing three SCCA regional event weekends you may apply for your FULL competition racing license
2-Day Racing School (Standard PLUS Accreditation)
Graduates receive credit for 1 SCCA school and 1 SCCA sanctioned regional race event weekend on their SCCA Novice Permit License. You may enter any SCCA Regional event. After completing two SCCA regional event weekends you may apply for your FULL competition racing license
3-Day Racing School (Advanced Accreditation)
Graduates receive credit for 1 SCCA school and 2 SCCA sanctioned regional race event weekend on their SCCA Novice Permit License. You may enter any SCCA Regional event. After completing one SCCA regional event weekend you may apply for your FULL competition racing license
Have previous karting or wheel to wheel racing experience? Reach out to us to apply previous results towards your SCCA license requirements.
Want to get involved as a driver? Learn more about our sport and find out where to get help. We’ve assembled a list of the best local resources and nearby support that can help you get on track.
RESOURCES
Get your race car built & serviced, source parts, mount tires, buy your safety gear, and more. We have many established motorsports businesses that support our club that are all located right here in the PNW. All of which are willing to help get you on track!
RACE SHOPS & PARTS
Learn more about how our road racing cars are classed and grouped. See where your car might fit best or identify a racing class that meets yours interests and budget. You can even connect with a racer directly to ask questions!
ROAD RACING CLASSES
Learn more about all of the rental race car options from nearby prep shops. Take your racing school in one, try a certain car out before buying, or skip the hassle of prepping and transporting by finding an arrive & drive program.