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Central Pennsylvania Region SCCA anchors State College autocross and rally calendar
The Central Pennsylvania Region of the Sports Car Club of America, based in State College, runs the area’s flagship Solo autocross program, setting cones at the Centre County Public Safety Training Center in Pleasant Gap and on the wide tarmac at Mid-State Airport in Philipsburg. [1][2]The chapter reports roughly 121 members and sees about 200 different competitors over a season; typical events draw around 45 drivers and about 70 spectators. [1] Proximity to Penn State keeps the grids student‑heavy alongside seasoned regulars. [1]Anchoring the calendar is the Cone Killer Classic, a full‑weekend autocross with Friday/Saturday setup and welcome BBQ, timed heats on Saturday and Sunday, and awards to close it out. [2] The club also rolls out family‑friendly RoadRallys, including the annual Witches Rallye benefiting the Jana Marie Foundation. [2]Monthly membership meetings land on the second Tuesday — dinner around 6:00 p.m., gavel at 7:00 p.m. — with the location announced to members ahead of time. [2] Event registration and logistics run through MotorsportReg. [3]Public filings list the chapter as the “Central Pa Region of Sports Car Club of America,” with a State College mailing address at PMB 299, 210 W. Hamilton Ave., EIN 25‑6062855, and roots dating to 1961. [4] The region’s autocross program has even been featured by SCCA’s own news desk. [5]Season‑long details include an SPS‑backed PAX contingency that pays credits to the top finishers and caps the year with awards. [2] With multiple weekends booked across Pleasant Gap and Philipsburg, the Region keeps cones and clipboards busy all season. [2]