COVID-19 Update: Please note that due to the coronavirus, the following event(s) have been canceled: 6/8 Palmer Motorsports Park. Please stay tuned for updates. See our COVID-19 protocol under driver resources.
COVID-19 Update: Please note that due to the coronavirus, the following event(s) have been canceled: 6/8 Palmer Motorsports Park. Please stay tuned for updates. See our COVID-19 protocol under driver resources.

High Performance Driving Events

SCDA welcomes everyone from novices with no track experience to the seasoned track drivers and racers

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SCDA Track Days

 Track your car or racecar- ALL car brands welcomed

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 Drive your car at the BEST racetracks

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SCDA Track Events

 High performance driving events since 1995

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SCDA Car Control Clinics

Push your car to the limits on a wet skid pad and autocross course

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Upcoming Track Events:

2020 SCDA SCHEDULE

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Our Tracks

Lime Rock Park

  • Full Track Layout: 1.53 Miles, 7 Turns in the Clockwise Direction
  • Car Control Clinic Layout: 1/2 mile Auto-X course and Wet Skid Pad
  • Top Speed: 110 to 150 MPH
  • Location: Lakeville, CT
  • Why Lime Rock: “Road Racing Center of the East” Since 1957.  One of the fastest average speeds in North America.
  • SCDA FULL 1.53 mile Track Events in 2020: 10: 3/28, 4/20, 5/12, 6/29, 7/27, 8/17, 9/11, 10/12, 10/24, 11/6
  • SCDA CAR CONTROL CLINIC Events in 2020: 10: 1/25, 2/22, 3/28, 4/20, 5/12, 7/27, 9/11, 10/12, 10/24, 11/6
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Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

  • Length: 1.7 Miles
  • Layout: 11 Turns in the Clockwise Direction
  • Top Speed: 110 to 140 MPH
  • Location: Thompson, CT
  • Why Thompson: Historic racetrack close to Boston, New York and Providence
  • SCDA Events in 2020: 4: 5/2, 7/20, 8/15, 9/26
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Palmer Motorsports Park

  • Length: 2.3 Miles
  • Layout: 14 Turns in the Clockwise or Counterclockwise Directions
  • Top Speed: 110 to 150 MPH
  • Location: Ware, MA
  • Why Palmer Motorsports Park: 190′ of Elevation Change, All New Facility
  • SCDA Events in 2020: 4: 4/4, 6/8, 8/24, 10/19
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New Hampshire Motor Speedway

  • Length: 1.6 Miles
  • Layout: 12 Turns in the Counter-Clockwise Direction
  • Top Speed: 100 to 130 MPH
  • Location: Loudon, NH
  • Why NHMS: Smooth and Flowing, Great Facility and Close to Boston
  • SCDA Events in 2020: 1: 8/7
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Watkins Glen International

  • Length: 3.4 Miles
  • Layout: 11 Turns in the Clockwise Direction
  • Top Speed: 120 to 170 MPH
  • Location: Watkins Glen, NY
  • Why Watkins Glen: “Best Racetrack In America” Historic Grand Prix Circuit in Beautiful Finger Lakes Region
  • SCDA Events in 2020: 6: 4/27-28, 7/13-14, 8/31-9/1
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New Jersey Motorsports Park - Thunderbolt and Lightning Circuit

  • Length: Thunderbolt – 2.25 Miles        Lightning – 1.9 Miles 
  • Layout: Thunderbolt – 14 Turn        Lightning – 7 Turn    Clockwise Direction
  • Top Speed: 110 to 155 MPH
  • Location: Millville, NJ
  • Why NJMP: Two great tracks in a single event. Top notch facilities
  • SCDA Events in 2020: 4: 3/13-14, 6/1, 9/21
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Virginia International Raceway

  • Length: 3.27 Miles
  • Layout: 17 Turns in the Clockwise Direction
  • Top Speed: 115 to 170 MPH
  • Location: Alton, VA
  • Why VIR: “Top 6 Road Courses in America”-Car and Driver, Pro-level facility
  • SCDA Events in 2020: 2: 10/5-6
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Pocono Raceway

  • Length: 2.5 Miles
  • Layout: 8 Turns in the Counter-Clockwise Direction
  • Top Speed: 115 to 150 MPH
  • Location: Long Pond, PA
  • Why Pocono Raceway: “A 3,055′ long straight in the heart of the scenic Pocono Mountains resort destination.”
  • SCDA Events in 2020: 5/21
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Pittsburgh International Raceway

  • Length: 2.7 Miles
  • Layout: 19 Turns in the Counter-Clockwise Direction
  • Top Speed: 120 to 155 MPH
  • Location: Wampum, PA
  • Why Pocono Raceway: 19 Turns!! A beautiful facility at the perfect time of year.
  • SCDA Events in 2020: 6/15
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Welcome to SCDA! Our goal is to provide the high-performance driving enthusiast an opportunity to experience the thrill of driving in a safe and controlled environment. You can read more about what our events are like by visiting our FAQ page.

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We are ready to get you and your corporate friends and business colleagues on the track. A day at the track is an exhilarating way to reward business associates and build strong connections and relationships.

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Testimonials

I cannot recommend SCDA highly enough

I’ve now participated in four HPDE events with SCDA this season and one last season. All have been fantastic. Instruction is top notch and everyone I’ve met (participants and staff) has been courteous, friendly, helpful and generally enthusiastic. Safety standards are excellent and their approach is helpful and encouraging with 100% focus on skills development and improvement. I can not recommend SCDA highly enough.

Ben M by Facebook

Well organized and competitively priced

Well organized and competitively priced High Performance Driver Eduction events at all of the Northeast tracks. Great instructors for us Novices. Highly recommended for your HPDE pleasure!

Lance J by Facebook

Don’t even hesitate, sign up for your first SCDA EVENT today.

As a Porsche Club member, I was hesitant to try DE with another car club. I’ve now done three events with SCDA. This car club is truly professional. DE is about having fun while learning the limits of your car. SCDA does everything to make you feel welcome. Starting with coffee, donuts, and other treats registration and the drivers meeting is simple and easy. Tech inspection is painless. Instructors are great and the culture is second to none. From Ferrari’s to Spec Miatas and everything in between, every driver is welcome. SCDA is very service oriented they do not expect you to volunteer or help out. They value your time and money and want you to enjoy the event without any hassles. Track sessions are much longer than many other car clubs, what a great value! They have a great schedule and visit some really great tracks. Don’t even hesitate, sign up for your first SCDA EVENT today.

Domenico F by Facebook

Yes, I would certainly look to attend another SCDA event!

If you want to or think you want to, track yourself and your car, SCDA does it with the best approach throughout the 2 day event! I was completely comfortable not only driving my car but with other cars on the track. This group provides a stair step approach to increase your confidence and your skillset. Yes I would certainly look to attend another SCDA event!

TA M by Facebook

My first event

I just did my first event with this group today upon the recommendation of a couple friends. They had make some tweaks to the schedule (by pushing things back an hour) due to snow, because they wanted to make sure conditions were safe, but after that things went very smoothly.

The instructors both in car and in the classroom are very informative and fun to chat with. The on track in car instructors definitely worked with my starting skills, and helped me improve rapidly.

I would DEFINITELY recommend these guys to anyone looking to start learning about the art and skill of high performance driving!

Jason H by Facebook

Had a blast!!!

First time driving a car on the track. Took my normal commuter car to Palmer Motorsports. SCDA’s organisation is very good, with safety first! You will drive your car home. Good instructors with educational sessions in between track time. Had a blast!!! Would suggest to anyone thinking of tracking their car. Do this first. You will learn a lot in just a day.

Oskar B by Facebook

One of the best

One of the best HPDE providers! Personal attention, lots of track time and a great variety of tracks.

Robert K by Facebook

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