F&C Licensing

 

There are four SCCA license grade levels:
Regional, Divisional, National, and Senior.

 

You must first join the SCCA as a regular member. You will be issued a ‘Regional’ license and this is the license grade held while training and developing the basic skills. You will become moderately proficient in all of the core F&C competencies.

 

The next step up is the ‘Divisional’ license, which is considered the "Standard of the Industry". First a minimum of two years active participation at the ‘Regional’ level is required. You will learn advanced skills and begin training in the managerial and administrative aspects of the specialty. With a Divisional rating, you will be able to travel to any SCCA event at any track, including many Pro races.

 

The ‘National’ license is issued to officials who progress beyond the typical qualifications and accept the responsibilities of leadership. National license holders will have the knowledge to perform managerial/ administrative functions including training and serving as the chief of an event.

 

The ‘Senior’ license may be issued to any current National or Divisional license holder, with the recommendation of both their Regional and Divisional Administrators, and approval by their Divisional Executive Steward, and is based upon long term and competent service.

 

SCCA F&C licenses must be renewed annually, with the following requirements:

-         payment of annual membership dues *

-         Regional: no other requirements

-         Divisional: must work 6 race days per year at SCCA sanctioned events

-         National: must work 8 race days per year at SCCA sanctioned events

-         Senior: no minimum participation requirements for three years from date of issuance, however at the end of each of three year period the Senior License holder must again request the required recommendations and approvals.

 

* As an added perk, many SCCA regions (including Detroit) award “worker points” for days worked at their events. These points may be applied to the payment of annual SCCA dues or many be used to purchase wearables or race merchandise.

 

At some private tracks, such as Waterford Hills, there are no F&C license requirements. After your formal training you are issued an F&C Badge, which gives you access to all areas around the course. Once you gain some experience, you may be assigned as the Corner Captain, and you can even request to work ‘Race Control’ up in the tower. Here is more information about Waterford Hills F&C.