About this event
South Bend Region's
2026 Speedfest!
Double Major Races
&
Double Regional Races
July 17 - 19, 2026
GingerMan Raceway
This is the registration site for competitors. If you want to register to volunteer at the races, please go to(place holder)
Only $___ for the Double Majors or $___ for the Double Regionals!
The SCCA Speedfest presented by South Bend Region will offer opportunities for you to participate in SCCA Road Racing. A summary can be found below, but for more details be sure to check the Supplemental Regulations. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Here is the schedule: in the supps, see below!
SCCA Double Majors
Anyone with a SCCA Full Competition License.
SCCA Double Regional
Anybody with a SCCA Competition License, SCCA Novice Permit, Waterford Hills License and/or Midwest Council license is eligible to compete.
SCCA Race Experience(RE)
This is wheel-to-wheel racing but it is less intense than SCCA Regional racing. We still have rolling starts and checkered flags, but car-to-car contact is strictly forbidden. A SCCA Competition License is NOT required. If you have a production-based race car, you should consider running the RE if any of the following apply:
- You are running the double regional and you want more track time.
- You have never raced before and you would like to try it for the first time.
- You want to let a crew member or friend race your car for a one session, two sessions or all weekend.
For more information on RE, check out Sports Car Club of America's website. Go to scca.com, click on the "Programs" drop down, then select "Road Racing" and "Race Experience" Linked here is the rules pdf. Race_Experience_Rules_2024-1_032824.pdf
SCCA Alternate Driver School(ADS)
Our ADS is very similar to a full SCCA Driver School, but you must compete in a production-based closed wheel race car. You will get classroom instruction, lots of track time, practice starts, races, and an instructor to observe and guide you through your weekend. If you satisfy the requirements of the Lead Instructor you will walk away from the weekend with a SCCA Novice Permit which will allow you to compete in SCCA Regional racing events.
Before attending the ADS, you must complete the online training at: Driver's School Module 1 & Driver's School Module 2
Event requirements
South Bend Region's
2026 Speedfest!
Double Major Races
&
Double Regional Races
July 17 - 19, 2026
GingerMan Raceway
Documents:
Please download the supplemental regulations for the double major: placeholder
The supplemental regulations for the double regional races:placeholder
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Please remember: SCCA races are staffed by volunteers. Any help your race team can provide, even for a session or two will be appreciated. Please consider helping out in Timing and Scoring or one of the other specialties.
Our vision is to provide fun, safe and competitive bracket style racing for beginner and experienced racers. See supplemental rules above for driver eligibility and specific rules.
All race groups & RE get 105 minutes of track time (60+45)
For Registration Questions Please contact: Marilyn Russell at rotaryracer@comcast.net
ADS group gets 125 minutes of individual on-track time (60+65) plus 90 minutes in Instructor's cars (45 +45)
More Information about RE/ADS: Kevin Fandozzi at kevinfandozzi@gmail.com
Race Requirements: Event will be open to all drivers holding a valid SCCA membership and licensed per GCR 3.1.2. of the 2025 GCR - this includes a Waterford Hills novice permit.
Additional race requirements are listed in the GCR and the supplemental regulations: 2025 Summer SpeedFest Supps_Schedule(5_30).docx - Google Docs.pdf
RE/ADS Requirements: Must be at least 18-years old and have a SCCA regular membership or a SCCA weekend membership (available at the track). Must certify that you have no known medical conditions that would cause yourself or others undue risk.
See additional requirements at:2025 Summer SpeedFest Race Experience Supps(5_30)_Schedule.docx - Google Docs.pdf
The most current SCCA General Competition Rules (GCR) can be downloaded at: https://www.scca.com/pages/cars-and-rules.
If anybody wants Hoosier Tires, they should use the following contact information The Hoosier distributor said JR would handle all Hoosier orders, mounting and balancing.
JRM Motorsports, Jrmrace@gmail.com, 269-788-2570
If you are experiencing difficulty with the new X2 Transponder. The following are links to the Quickstart Guide and Operators Manual:
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