The third and final day of competition from the 56th SCCA® National Championship Runoffs® at VIRginia International Raceway has concluded. The last eight winners have cemented their place in the history book, bringing the total to 28 winners crowned this year. Sunday’s highlights included John Phillips claiming a championship in B-Spec after nearly 30 tries, Ernie Francis Jr. winning his first championship in GT-1 on his first try, and Mark Boden making his third podium appearance during the 2019 Runoffs.
With the Runoffs from VIR complete, the Sports Car Club of America® now sets its sights on the 2020 National Championship Runoffs being held Oct. 5-11 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. But first, a rundown of the newest winners from the last day of competition in Virginia.
Below is coverage of each of the eight class races from Sunday, which can also be found at SCCA.com.
– Phillips Finally Finds B-Spec SCCA Championship at VIR
– Tray Ayres Storms VIR in P2 for Second Championship
– Busy Weekend Ends in Win for MacNeil in T2
– Prill Thrills For F Production Win at VIR
– Francis Claims First Runoffs Championship in GT-1 at VIR
– Kotyk Wins Rain-Soaked Formula F at 2019 Runoffs®
– Third Times the Charm at VIR for Mark Boden in T1 at Runoffs
– Seaber Wins Wet and Wild Formula Mazda VIR Runoffs Race
Image: Iron Man Mark Boden finishes with one of every medal after winning in T1
Photo Credit: Jay Bonvouloir
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