Street Car Challenge

Rules

Street Car Challenge General Rules

• Each racer is allowed one official co-driver. Additional passengers may ride in the vehicle during the event, but only the registered driver or registered co-driver may make competition passes and submit time slips. Either the driver or co-driver may drive the vehicle on the street portion of the event.

• All participants must provide proof of a current and valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance. The competition vehicle must be street legal and must have working headlights, taillights, turn signals, and brake lights. All vehicles are required to pass event tech inspection before being allowed to compete.

• Proper safety equipment is required for all participants. Racers are responsible for making sure their vehicle and personal safety equipment meet the requirements needed to safely make passes at each track.

• Each vehicle will go through tech inspection to confirm that it meets the requirements of the selected class. Once approved, the vehicle will receive a class-specific sticker, and the driver and co-driver will receive their event wristbands.

• All participants must drive the same vehicle they are racing from track to track. Racers may pull a small single-axle trailer, use a roof rack, or use a hitch-mounted rack. Any trailer used during the event must also pass inspection and must have working lights and be roadworthy.

• Participants may not use any equipment or components that assist with cooling, charging, oiling, or fueling the vehicle while it is being driven on the road.

• Each route will include one or more required checkpoints. Racers must stop at each checkpoint and take a photo of the competition vehicle at that location. Proof of checkpoint completion must be shown when submitting the next day’s time slip. If checkpoint proof is not provided, the racer must return to the missed checkpoint and take the required photo before the time slip will be considered valid.

• After the drivers meeting, racers may not access their tow vehicle, large trailer, or support trailer during the event. Accessing a tow vehicle or trailer during the event may result in disqualification. If a racer breaks and is unable to continue the event, they may retrieve their tow vehicle and trailer after they are no longer competing.

• Support vehicles are not allowed. No person may follow a racer with spare parts, tools, fuel, equipment, or the intent to assist with repairs. Racers must carry what they need in their competition vehicle, small trailer, roof rack, or hitch rack.

• Racers may assist other competitors during the event. However, ongoing outside assistance, repeated daily assistance, or another vehicle following a racer to provide help may result in disqualification at the discretion of event officials.

• Motorhomes or RVs may not follow racers for overnight accommodations during the route. Local hotel accommodations are recommended.

• All competition vehicles must be driven under their own power for the entire event. Vehicles may not be towed, trailered, pushed, or hauled at any time while still competing. If a vehicle breaks on the road, repairs must be made where the vehicle stops or in a legal and safe location nearby.

• Camping at the tracks is allowed where permitted by the facility. Racers are responsible for following each track’s camping rules, parking instructions, and facility policies.

• Event officials reserve the right to make final decisions regarding rule interpretation, safety concerns, class placement, checkpoint completion, and disqualification.

2027 Class Rules

Rule Notice: All 2027 Street Car Challenge rules are subject to change. Final rules for each class will be published and considered final no later than January 1, 2027. Competitors are responsible for reviewing the finalized rules for their class before the event.

All racers must follow the Street Car Challenge General Rules above in addition to the rules for their selected class.

True Street

Any single power adder. Twin turbo is allowed.
Stock interior from the front seats forward. Race seats are allowed.
No wheelie bars.
OEM safety glass windows are required and must be functional. Lexan is prohibited.
Stock-style front and rear suspension.
Must have all body panels, including hood and fenders.
No fuel restrictions.
15-inch wheel: no bigger than a 28x10.5 NON-W tire.
17-inch wheel and larger: any tire, no street tires.

Stick Shift

Transmission must be H-pattern and clutch assisted.
Must have all body panels, including hood and fenders.
No fuel restrictions.
15-inch wheel: no bigger than a 28x10.5 NON-W tire.
17-inch wheel and larger: any tire, no street tires.

Tailgate

Any truck is permitted, including utes, pickups, El Camino, Ranchero, Brats, and Chevy Luv trucks. If you can put a tarp in the bed and have a pool party, it is legal in this class.
No SUVs.
Must have all body panels, including hood, fenders, and bed.
No fuel restrictions.
15-inch wheel: no bigger than a 28x10.5 NON-W tire.
17-inch wheel and larger: any tire, no street tires.

Modern Mayhem

2008 and newer vehicles only.
A/C and heat required.
28-inch maximum tire size unless using a 17-inch or larger wheel, in which case a larger tire may be used.
Radials or slicks only. No W tires and no hard tires.
Must have an overdrive transmission, including 4L80, 6L80, 6R80, 4R70, AOD, or an overdrive manual transmission.
A Gear Vendors unit is not considered an overdrive transmission for this class.
Functioning windshield wipers required.
Radio required if the vehicle was equipped with one from the factory. Aftermarket radios are permitted.
Factory-appearing interior. Backseat delete is allowed.
Must have all body panels, including hood and fenders.
No fuel restrictions.
15-inch wheel: no bigger than a 28x10.5 NON-W tire.
17-inch wheel and larger: any tire, no street tires.

Dial Your Own

This class is for anyone and everyone. You do not have to be the fastest.
You will choose your dial-in when you turn in your time slip.
The closest average across all turned-in slips will win.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the faster E.T.
Body Requirements: Vehicles must retain all body panels to meet street-legal and safety requirements and maintain a factory-style appearance. Street rods will be inspected by SCC technical staff, and a determination on compliance will be made by the technical staff. All decisions made by SCC technical staff are final.
No fuel restrictions.

Run What You Brung (RWYB)

Radial or slick only.
No hard tires.

SCC Car Show Guidelines

Bring your ride and enjoy the Street Car Challenge! The SCC car show welcomes cars and trucks of all makes, models, and build styles, from original classics to modern performance vehicles and custom builds.

Registration and Check-In

Each vehicle must be registered for the car show.
Participants must check in upon arrival and display their assigned entry number where judges can easily see it.
Admission and access follow the passes included with your registration. Additional guests must have the appropriate admission.
Follow the published schedule for arrival, judging, and awards.

Vehicle Display and Parking

Park in the designated car show area and follow staff directions.
Keep fire lanes, roadways, staging lanes, and spectator walkways clear.
Vehicles must be safely parked with no active fuel leaks or other conditions that could create a hazard.
Canopies must be secured. Displays, chairs, and equipment must stay within your assigned space.
Ask event staff before moving a vehicle once the show area is open.

Judging and Awards

Vehicles must be checked in and available during the announced judging period to qualify for awards.
Judges will consider overall presentation, cleanliness, attention to detail, and workmanship appropriate to the vehicle’s build.
Original, restored, and modified vehicles are welcome. A vehicle does not have to be an expensive build to make a strong impression.
Open the hood if you want the engine compartment considered. Make the interior available if requested.
Award categories will be announced before the event. Judges’ decisions are final.

Participant Conduct

No burnouts, donuts, racing, excessive revving, or reckless driving in the car show or parking areas.
Follow posted speed limits and all track rules.
Keep music at a reasonable volume so participants can hear announcements.
Treat spectators, fellow participants, judges, and staff respectfully.
Do not touch another participant’s vehicle without permission. Participants are responsible for their guests and children.

Car Show and SCC Activities

Car show registration does not authorize drag racing or entry into restricted track areas.
Participants who choose to follow the SCC racer route must obey traffic laws and use a vehicle legally equipped for public roads.
Following the route does not make a car show participant an SCC racing competitor. Any racing requires separate registration and the applicable safety inspection.

Weather and Event Changes

Weather or track conditions may require adjustments to parking, judging, or the event schedule.
Follow instructions from SCC and track staff.
Take your trash and display equipment with you when leaving.

Event Enforcement

SCC staff may require a participant to correct an unsafe condition, relocate a display, or leave the event for unsafe driving or disruptive conduct. Track rules apply throughout the event.

Bring your ride, respect the venue, and help make the SCC car show a great experience for everyone.