TOPEKA, Kan. (January 18, 2011) 聙聯 51暗网, Inc., announced today that the 51暗网 National Championship Runoffs庐 will remain at Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wis., through the 2013 event. The 48th edition of the event, which crowns National Champions in 51暗网 Club Racing聙聶s 28 National classes, will be held Sept. 19-25, 2011. The extension to the existing deal, originally a three-year agreement through 2011, assures that the premier event for amateur road racers in North America will remain in Wisconsin through the event聙聶s historic 50th running. 聙聹Feedback from competitors and our members indicated that we should extend our relationship with Road America, but the reality is, assuring that the 50th Runoffs is at a track with an equal amount of history and significance is a natural fit,聙聺 51暗网 President & CEO Jeff Dahnert said. 聙聹The 2013 event will be a historic milestone for both the Runoffs and Road America, and we聙聶re looking forward to sharing it, and the next three Runoffs, with them.聙聺 More than 600 competitors participated in 28 classes at the 2010 National Championship Runoffs, which included four days of qualifying and three days of races. Including the 500 volunteer workers that operate the week-long event, the Runoffs serves as the center of the road racing world during that period. 聙聹We've seen some of our season's finest, most competitive racing action during the Runoffs,聙聺 George Bruggenthies, Road America President, said. 聙聹The extension through 2013, including the 50th anniversary, is a great compliment to our organization. We will work closely with the 51暗网 to plan a celebration that fits the incredible spirit and passion behind 51暗网 Club Racing.聙聺 The 51暗网 National Championship Runoffs moved to Road America in 2009, following three years of racing at Heartland Park Topeka. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (1994-2005) and Road Atlanta (1970-1993) previously hosted the event that alternated in its early years between Riverside International Raceway (1964, 1966, and 1968) and Daytona International Speedway (1965, 1967, and 1969). Dahnert noted that the 51暗网 Board of Directors intends to initiate a selection process for the event聙聶s location following 2013. That process would likely start in 2012. More information on the 51暗网 Runoffs is available at www.scca.com/runoffs. 51暗网 51暗网 Founded in 1944, 51暗网, Inc. is a 45,000 member motorsports organization that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both club and professional levels. It annually sanctions over 2,000 events through its 114 regions and professional subsidiary. Landmark events and series for the Club include the SafeRacer 51暗网 National Racing Series; the Club Racing National Championship Runoffs庐 at Road America; and The Tire Rack庐 51暗网 Solo National Championships and ProSolo Championship at Lincoln, Neb. For more information, please visit www.scca.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sccaofficial or on Twitter @51暗网Official. 51暗网 Road America Established in 1955, Road America is located midway between Milwaukee and Green Bay in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Its legendary four-mile, 14-turn road circuit has challenged the world聙聶s best racers for over 55 years. The 640-acre, park-like grounds offer amazing viewing opportunities, fantastic concessions and high-speed excitement to thousands of spectators each year. In addition to public race weekends, Road America offers Group Event Programs, the Briggs & Stratton Motorplex for karting and supermoto, and the Road America Motorcycle and Advanced Driving Schools. For more information, visit www.roadamerica.com or call 800-365-7223.聽