SCCA ProRally

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SCCA ProRally
Category Rallying
Country United States
Inaugural season1973
Folded2004

SCCA ProRally was an American rally racing series, run by the Sports Car Club of America from 1973 until 2004. [1] The SCCA discontinued it for 2005, due to concerns about safety and insurance. [2] It allowed Rally America to replace it, utilizing most of the same venues and existing infrastructure. [3]

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Rallies

Competitor at the 2004 Rim of the World ProRally Rim Of The World Rally, 2004, Super Special Stage5.jpg
Competitor at the 2004 Rim of the World ProRally

Rallies which were included on the SCCA ProRally calendar include:

NOTE: The series was given the name "SCCA Pro Rally Series" in 1972. This name was used until 1998. In 1999 SCCA trademarked the term "ProRally," which was used thereafter.

Champions

Championships were awarded to drivers and co-drivers based on finishes in several classes. An overall champion, based on overall finishes was also awarded. From 1998 until 2004 a separate championship was awarded to the best-placed 2 wheel drive team, regardless of class.

YearDriverCo-DriverManufacturer
1973 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Harvey Flag of the United States.svg Wayne Zitkusnot awarded
1974 Flag of the United States.svg Gene Henderson Flag of the United States.svg Ken Poguenot awarded
1975 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Vicki Dykema Flag of Japan.svg Datsun
1976 Flag of the United States.svg Hendrik Blok Flag of the United States.svg Erick Hauge Flag of Japan.svg Datsun
1977 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Vicki Dykema Flag of the United States.svg Chrysler
Flag of Japan.svg Datsun
1978 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Doug Shepherd Flag of Japan.svg Datsun
1979 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Mark Howard Flag of Japan.svg Datsun
1980 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Doug Shepherd Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Triumph
1981 Flag of New Zealand.svg Rod Millen Flag of the United States.svg R.Dale Kraushaar Flag of Japan.svg Mazda
1982 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Doug Shepherd Flag of Germany.svg Audi
1983 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Doug Shepherd Flag of Germany.svg Audi
1984 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg R.Dale Kraushaar Flag of Germany.svg Audi
1985 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Tom Grimshaw Flag of Japan.svg Mazda
1986 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Tom Grimshaw Flag of Germany.svg Audi
1987 Flag of the United States.svg John Buffum Flag of the United States.svg Tom Grimshaw Flag of Germany.svg Audi
1988 Flag of New Zealand.svg Rod Millen Flag of the United States.svg Harry Ward Flag of Japan.svg Mazda
1989 Flag of New Zealand.svg Rod Millen Flag of New Zealand.svg Tony Sircombe Flag of Japan.svg Mazda
1990 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Choiniere Flag of the United States.svg Cal Coatsworth Flag of Germany.svg Audi
1991 Flag of the United States.svg Chad DiMarco Flag of the United States.svg Erick Hauge Flag of Germany.svg Subaru
1992 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Choiniere Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Becker Flag of Germany.svg Audi
1993 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Choiniere Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Becker Flag of Germany.svg Audi
1994 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Choiniere Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Becker Flag of Germany.svg Audi
1995 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Choiniere Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Becker Flag of Japan.svg Mitsubishi
1996 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Choiniere Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Becker Flag of South Korea.svg Hyundai
1997 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Choiniere Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Becker Flag of South Korea.svg Hyundai
1998 Flag of Jamaica.svg David Summerbell Flag of Jamaica.svg Michael Fennell Flag of South Korea.svg Hyundai
1999 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Noel Lawler Flag of Ireland.svg Charles Bradley Flag of South Korea.svg Hyundai
2000 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Choiniere Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Becker Flag of South Korea.svg Hyundai
2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Lovell Flag of the United States.svg Frank Cunningham Flag of Japan.svg Subaru
2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Higgins Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Turvey Flag of South Korea.svg Hyundai
2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Higgins Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Daniel Barritt Flag of Japan.svg Mitsubishi
2004 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Patrick Richard Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Nathalie Richardnot awarded
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References

  1. Press Release 10/5/04, SCCA ProRally
  2. 70 years of the SCCA - Racer Magazine, 30 January 2014
  3. Press Release 10/8/04, SCCA ProRally
  4. Press Release 1/4/02, 2002 100 Acre Wood Rally
  5. Press Release 12/19/00, SCCA ProRally Championship, Rally Racing News
  6. New England/Maine Forest Rally Archives 1991–2007, Rally Racing News
  7. Press Release 6/22/04, 2004 Maine Forest Rally
  8. Press Release 1/18/02 Oregon Trail ProRally, Rally Racing News
  9. Sno*Drift 2008
  10. "Home". stpr.org.
  11. "SCCA National Pro Rally Results Index". Rally Racing News. Retrieved 3 August 2011.