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SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK REGION
Syracuse, NY · EIN 166052049 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · cny-scca.com
revenue
$450
expenses
$123
net assets
$15K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To teach and participate in organized competitive driving events.

profile · synthesized from sources

Regional chapter of the Sports Car Club of America based in Central New York, focused on organizing and teaching competitive driving events such as autocross. The organization hosts year-round events including novice schools and timed driving competitions at locations like the Oswego County Airport and Seneca Army Depot. It serves driving enthusiasts in the region through structured motorsport programs.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Autocross Novice School
Introductory program teaching safe competitive driving techniques to new participants, held annually at Oswego County Airport.
CNY Autocross Series
Seasonal series of timed autocross events held at multiple locations including Oswego County Airport and Seneca Army Depot, with results tracked by class and PAX index.
OOR Autocross
Out-of-region autocross events hosted in collaboration with other SCCA chapters, held at locations such as Seneca Army Depot and Pineview Run.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Driver Training and Motorsports Education 7 activities
    • Maintaining annual competition standings
      Tracks and publishes annual season standings for both autocross and RallyCross events, including overall and class-specific results, to support year-end championship recognition.
    • Operating a Junior Driver's Program
      Runs a youth motorsports program for drivers aged 8–16 in accordance with SCCA Solo Rule Book Appendices G and H, providing safe, structured competitive driving experiences for young participants.
    • Organizing and conducting RallyCross events
      Hosts RallyCross competitions on unpaved, closed courses where individual drivers complete timed runs, with winners determined by fastest time within each class. Events are held at locations such as Walczyks Farm and Adirondack International Speedway, including special night events.
    • Organizing and conducting autocross (solo) events
      Plans and runs autocross events, also known as solo events, at multiple venues including Oswego County Airport, Seneca Army Depot, and Corning Community College, in compliance with SCCA National Solo Rules. Offers novice-focused programming and hosts the annual CNY Solo Championship Series.
    • Organizing and conducting road rally events
      Plans and executes time-speed-distance road rallies on public roads where driver-navigator teams follow precise instructions to maintain exact speeds and schedules, with scoring based on accuracy at hidden checkpoints. Includes events covering up to 200 miles on paved and unpaved roads.
    • Organizing and participating in club racing events
      Conducts and participates in SCCA-sanctioned club racing activities including road racing, time trials, and hill climbs under SCCA General Competition Rules.
    • Utilizing multiple dedicated event venues
      Conducts motorsports events at established locations including LaFayette Motorsports Park, Cayuga Community College - Fulton Campus, Oswego County Airport, Seneca Army Depot, Rolling Wheels Raceway Park, and Walczyks Farm, each with specific access points and operational requirements.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosting regular meetings and social events
      Hosts monthly meetings on the second Wednesday at the Liverpool American Legion and organizes member banquets and social gatherings at locations such as Borio's Restaurant and the New York State Fair.
  • Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
    • Managing event logistics and operations
      Coordinates event logistics including flagging operations, communications, paddock management, and photography at motorsports events. Ensures safe and efficient execution of competitions across multiple venues.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operating merchandise sales
      Manages the sale and distribution of region-specific merchandise to members and participants.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Managing regional membership and communications
      Administers regional membership services, including outreach, fee collection, and a refund policy for first-time autocross participants. Produces and distributes The Snarling Exhaust newsletter and maintains an iCalendar feed for event scheduling.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$450
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$123
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$15K
5 years on record · 2021–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Mark Bizzozero — Assistant Regional Director
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Borio's Restaurant Partner — Hosts organizational gatherings.
  • CASC-OR Government — Canada's amateur racing organization, under which the Motorsports Club of Ottawa operates.
  • Central NY Raceway Park Partner — Hosted a rescheduled rallycross event on January 28, 2018
  • FLR Region (SCCA) Partner — Co-hosted OOR autocross events at Seneca Army Depot.
  • Finger Lakes Region Partner — Neighboring SCCA region to the west.
  • Finger Lakes Region SCCA Partner — Co-hosted an out-of-region solo event on September 24, 2017
  • Glen Region Partner — Neighboring SCCA region to the west.
  • Glen Region (SCCA) Partner — Collaborated on hosting OOR autocross events, including at Arnot Mall and Seneca Army Depot.
  • LaFayette Motorsports Park Partner — Hosted a solo event on September 24, 2017
  • Liverpool American Legion Partner — Venue host for monthly meetings
  • Mohawk-Hudson Region Partner — Neighboring SCCA region to the east.
  • MotorsportReg.com Partner — Online registration and payment processing partner for event sign-ups.
  • Motorsports Club of Ottawa Partner — Neighboring motorsports organization in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • New York State Fair Partner — Venue for organizational events.
  • Southern New York Region Partner — Neighboring SCCA region to the south.
  • Sports Car Club of America Network — Central New York Region is a regional chapter of the Sports Car Club of America.
  • Sports Car Club of America Network — Member region of the national Sports Car Club of America organization.
  • Sports Car Club of America Network — Member region of the national Sports Car Club of America, operating under its General Competition Rules.
  • Sports Car Club of America Network — Member region operating under SCCA National Solo Rules and guidelines.
  • Sports Car Club of America, Inc. Network — Central New York Region is a regional chapter of the national Sports Car Club of America organization.
  • Taylor Rental, Auburn Partner — Sponsor of the CNY SCCA RallyCross program
  • Walczyks Farm Partner — Hosts RallyCross events for the Central New York Region, Sports Car Club of America.
  • Western New York Region Partner — Neighboring SCCA region to the west.
  • Xerox Partner — Hosted a joint solo event with Finger Lakes Region SCCA on October 1, 2017
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Low-Barrier, Inclusive Motorsports Participation
    methodology: low-barrier motorsports participation
    By offering RallyCross and solo events that do not require vehicle modifications and by using shared labor models, the organization increases access and sustainability because it reduces financial and technical barriers while fostering community ownership and responsibility.
  • Novice Education and Mentorship Pathway
    methodology: novice_education_pathway
    By providing structured novice schools, personalized mentorship, and skill-based grouping, the organization lowers barriers to entry and promotes safe, engaging onboarding because new participants learn in a supportive, peer-informed environment that builds confidence and competence.
  • Structured, Sanctioned Competition as Engagement Driver
    methodology: sanctioned_club_racing
    By organizing SCCA-sanctioned road racing, time trials, hill climbs, and RallyX competitions with standardized rules and standings, the organization sustains long-term engagement because participants are motivated by consistent, measurable progression and recognized achievement.