Partnership with Sports Car Club of America
Jackson Heights, NY – United Spinal is proud to announce its partnership with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). This initiative has been the impetus of United Spinal Motorsports, which promotes and encourages people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) who drive with hand controls to participate in competitive motorsports nationwide, specifically SCCA Solo car competition.
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“This partnership brings together two organizations that have extremely rich histories and loyal membership, with the goal of promoting the sport of Solo car competition to an often untapped segment of the population––car enthusiasts with SCI/D. Solo car competition is unique because it gives people with SCI/D the ability to compete against the able-bodied on an equal playing field,” said Victor Calise, United Spinal Association’s director of sports marketing. “Since the SCCA hosts Solo car competitions regionally, we are very pleased to have their support in offering this sport to our members throughout the country who will proudly compete under the United Spinal Motorsports flag. SCCA’s resources and expertise are also invaluable in ensuring that potential drivers get the very best information on participating in Solo car competition.”
With the support of the SCCA, people with disabilities who are interested in hitting the track will have access to many key contacts within the SCCA family. This includes Jerry Lamb, a 45 year-old paraplegic United Spinal member and professional Solo driver, who will be able to provide driving and safety tips; Solo Tech Manager Doug Gill, an ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technician, who can assist with car maintenance and hand control advice; and Michael Dickerson, SCCA Region Development Manager, who can connect people nationwide to Solo events in the area.
“I’m very excited about the exposure that the SCCA and United Spinal Association can jointly offer to drivers with [SCI/D]. The SCCA Solo community welcomes the opportunity to expand our sports and demonstrate how Solo competitions can be beneficial to United Spinal members and all people with disabilities,” Dickerson said.
To learn more about Solo racing, please contact Mike Dickerson at 800.770.2055. To learn more about adaptive automotive equipment or to become a member of United Spinal Association, please contact Victor Calise at 800.404.2898, ext. 274.
About Sports Car Club of America
The Sports Car Club of America is a 60,000-member not-for-profit organization featuring the most active membership participation organization in motorsports today, with over 2,000 amateur and professional motor sports events each year. For more information, please call 1-800-770-2055.
About United Spinal Association
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, United Spinal Association is a national membership organization for people with spinal cord injuries or disorders. Approximately 700,000 Americans have disabilities of the spinal cord as a result of traumatic injury, multiple sclerosis, polio, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spina bifida or other diseases. Membership in United Spinal is free and open to any individuals with these disabilities, regardless of age. For more information about United Spinal, call 800-404-2898.