Philip Royle

California

Senior Content Manager at Sports Car Club of America

Co-Host at The Watt Car Podcast

I race cars, write magazines, take photos, and generally live the rock star life you would imagine.

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Have You Seen This? Hagerty’s Extensive Video Collection Will Keep You Busy for Days

1 week ago | scca.com | Philip Royle

Each month, we remind you that SCCA® partner Hagerty (SCCA’s official insurance partner) offers free content that spans everything from wrenching tips to motorsports updates, classic car tidbits, auctions, and more. Yet that’s not all that Hagerty offers – the company also produces a ton of fantastic video content, and you need to watch it all. Well, maybe not all of it, but there’s a high likelihood that most of it will strike your fancy.
Targa Southland, the OG of SCCA Targa, is About to Hit the Road, And You’re Invited

1 week ago | timetrials.scca.com | Philip Royle

Guess who’s back, back again. Targa’s back, tell a friend. Why tell a friend? Because SCCA® Targa events are team sports, so you’ll need a friend if you want to participate. Then – as we discovered during Targa Texasland earlier this year – you’ll make even more friends once the event begins.
SCCA Member Anniversaries: May 2025

1 week ago | scca.com | Philip Royle

It’s the end of May, so it’s time to celebrate SCCA® member anniversaries once more! One hundred fifty one Club members celebrated milestone anniversaries in May, with the majority of those 25-, 30-, 35-, 40-, 45-, 50-, 55-, 60-, and 65-year members falling into the 40-year category. That said, the split between 25-, 30-, 35-, and 40-year members is extraordinarily slim this month, with all being remarkably similar. Looking through the listing below is also quite fun.
Seven Years In, Hagerty’s and SCCA’s Partnership is Still Running Strong

2 weeks ago | scca.com | Philip Royle

When Hagerty got on board with the SCCA in 2019 as the Club’s Official Insurance Partner, Hagerty REALLY got on board. The announcement had barely been made, and Hagerty quickly jumped in bringing discounts, deals, and sponsorships to the SCCA and its members. Why? Because while you undoubtedly know Hagerty as an insurance provider, the company’s real goal is to get everyone to use their cars.
SCCA Runoffs Celebrates Repeat Performance in 2025 USA Today’s 10Best

3 weeks ago | scca.com | Philip Royle

Motorsport is all about improvement, but often if the original result was strong, a repeat performance is still something to celebrate. Therein, the SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® has once again cracked the top half in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Award for Best Motorsports Race. The original list of 20 contenders for the 10Best Motorsports Race was curated by USA Today’s editors before USA Today opened the list to reader voting.
Deadline Nears: Now’s the Time to Nominate Someone for the SCCA Hall of Fame

3 weeks ago | scca.com | Philip Royle

First celebrated in 2005, the Sports Car Club of America® Hall of Fame has become the who’s who of American motorsports. From Paul Newman to Phil Hill, Bobby Rahal, Lyn St. James, and more, those who have been inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame are among the most celebrated and influential in the industry. That’s not to say it’s all about driving skills, with the likes of Dr. Bob Hubbard, Jim Downing, General Curtis E.
Hagerty: What to Use to Clean up Oil Spills and Leaks

3 weeks ago | scca.com | Philip Royle

Each month we highlight content produced by SCCA®’s official insurance partner, Hagerty – yes, Hagerty creates fantastic automotive articles and videos as well as offering its bread-and-butter specialty vehicle insurance and a variety of other insurance coverage for things like Track Night in America events plus roadside assistance, vehicle transport, and more. Back to Hagerty’s content.
Targa Texasland Might Just Have Set a New Bar for SCCA Events

1 month ago | scca.com | Philip Royle

(This article is a first-hand experience of SCCA’s Targa Texasland, which took place April 30-May 4, 2025. If this event sounds fun, consider taking part in one (or both!) of the two upcoming Targas, Targa Southland, June 11-15, and Targa Chicagoland, July 30-Aug. 3.
Hawkins Assumes Role of SCCA Director of Finance and Administration, Dahnert Retires

1 month ago | scca.com | Philip Royle

The Sports Car Club of America® has hired Justin Hawkins as the Club’s Director of Finance and Administration, a role that ultimately oversees the finances of the entire organization, including SCCA Inc., SCCA Foundation, and SCCA Enterprises. This hiring fills a role that is being vacated by Jeff Dahnert, who retired on May 2, 2025, after twice serving the Club as the head of the Finance and Administration department, as well as once leading the SCCA as its President and CEO.
Targa’s Final Tour of 2025 to Hit Chicagoland - Why You Need to Register NOW

1 month ago | timetrials.scca.com | Philip Royle

This is an easy one: You and a friend need to register right now for the team sport of Targa Chicagoland because registration is now open. Simple, right? Got more questions? Like what is Targa Chicagoland, when does it take place, and how’s it scored? I suppose we can answer those questions, too. Targa Chicagoland is a motorsports tour of the Chicago area – other than it’s not. And by that we mean it’s better.