Why Race in the Sports Car Championship Canada?
SCCC is the highest level of homologated sports car racing in Canada. The series offers a ladder system for Canadian talent to expand their motorsport experience within a professional environment. Comprised of three classes; GT4, TCR, and TCA, the Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin offers a fair, yet competitive playing field for drivers to test their level of professionalism against a field of experienced and up-and-coming talent.The Top Sports Car Championship in Canada
The SCCC was created to provide undeniably talented Canadian drivers with a racing platform aligned closely with the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series. The professional events prepare teams and drivers within Canada to be able to take their skills international.
Since it’s inception, the SCCC has attracted grids of up to 18 sports cars from a mix of manufacturers such as Audi, Hyundai, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Honda, Porsche, and Volkswagen.
A number of former SCCC drivers are now excelling in international competition such as Marco Signoretti (2022 British GT – Championship), Zachary Vanier (2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge N.A. 992 Pro/Am – Champion), Nick Looijmans (2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge).
Classes
GT3 Cup
What is a GT3 Cup race car?
The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is a high-performance race car originaly designed for Porsche’s one-make racing series. Based on the iconic 911, it features a race-tuned, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that produces around 510 horsepower. Built for endurance and precision, the GT3 Cup is a popular choice for both professional and amateur drivers seeking to compete at the highest level of motorsport, offering a balance of power, agility, and reliability. The class was introduced by FEL Motorsports to provide a quality racing option for the significant number of GT3 Cup cars currently sitting idle in garages or only participating in track days.
GT4
What is a GT4 race car?
GT4 class cars are factory-built race cars available to the public. However, custom-built cars based on production models can also be built by teams. All cars are test driven by the FIA and then modified so that they all have near identical performance levels. GT4 vehicles are rear wheel driven with engines that produce between 400 and 450 horsepower and speed that can reach over 250 km/h. The SRO provides the global BoP for the SCCC GT4 class by adjusting ride height, weight, power, and other variables so that different manufactures can compete on an equal level.
TCR
What is a TCR race car?
The TCR (Touring Car) class specification was introduced in 2014 and is now a globally recognized brand. This SCCC class consists of WSC TCR homologated vehicles. They are front wheel driven with engines tuned to produce 300 to 350 horsepower and speed that can reach over 225km/h. The BoP for this class is set by the WSC TCR to ensure vehicles are consistently balanced by regulations such as fuel-tank capacities, ride height, power, and other variables.
TCA
What is a TCA race car?
The TCA class is exclusive to the SCCC in North America, serving as the entry point to the premier level of sports car racing in Canada. These cars are positioned as a more accessible entry point into sports car racing and are built as ready-to-race vehicles in the USA and Canada with installed roll cages and homologated factory parts, 6-speed manual and front wheel driven, the TCA class vehicles engines produce up to 220 horsepower.
