SCCA Majors Super Tour at Watkins Glen International

The SCCA Majors Super Tour brings championship-level amateur road racing to Watkins Glen International on June 19, 2026, where drivers compete for national points and bragging rights on one of America’s most demanding road courses. The Sports Car Club of America has sanctioned amateur racing since 1944, and the Majors Tour represents the top tier of club racing where serious competitors campaign purpose-built race cars across multiple classes from Spec Miata to Prototype. These are skilled drivers racing meticulously prepared machines, often with professional-level car control and racecraft despite their amateur classification. The competition intensity and car preparation rival professional series, minus the big budgets and television coverage.

Race groups divide by car class and performance level, with everything from vintage Mazda Miatas and Honda Civics to tube-frame sports racers and full-aero prototypes taking to the track throughout the weekend. Formula cars including Formula Enterprises, Formula Vee, and Formula Continental provide open-wheel action, while production-based classes showcase modified street cars with roll cages and racing slicks. Each group runs qualifying sessions and multiple races, with points awarded toward national championships and advancement to the SCCA Runoffs, the club’s season-ending national championship. Watkins Glen’s technical layout rewards precise driving and punishes mistakes, making it a favorite among serious competitors.

General admission tickets are typically in the $15 to $30 range for single-day access, with weekend passes available at a discount. Paddock access is included, allowing fans to walk through the garage area, watch teams work on cars between sessions, and talk with drivers about their setups and race strategy. The SCCA culture is welcoming and accessible, with racers happy to explain their cars and share racing stories. Grandstands are open seating, and spectators can move freely around the facility to watch different groups at various corners.

The track’s website posts the full race schedule several weeks in advance, listing each group’s practice, qualifying, and race times. Free parking is available in the main lots off County Route 16. On-site camping may be available for the race weekend, or you can stay at nearby hotels and drive in each morning. The facility offers bathrooms, concessions, and shaded areas, though the paddock is mostly outdoors.

Bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and layers for changing June temperatures that typically range from the 60s to 80s. The track allows coolers and outside food, so pack snacks and beverages. Basic ear protection is recommended during sessions, though amateur race cars run quieter than professional series. Binoculars help you follow the action at distant corners, and many fans bring scanners to listen to race control communications.

If you’re considering getting into amateur road racing yourself, walk the paddock and ask questions. SCCA members are enthusiastic about recruiting new competitors, and the club offers programs for beginners including driving schools and entry-level classes. The approachable atmosphere makes SCCA events ideal for learning about grassroots motorsport without the barriers that professional racing presents.