TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 17, 2018) -- B-Spec, B Street, American Sedan, Classic American Muscle, Prepared All-Wheel Drive, E Street Prepared, GT-1, Touring 1 …. Admittedly, participation options within the 51® can be varied, confusing and daunting for newcomers. Be it road racing, autocross, RallyCross®, RoadRally or other 51® activity, the immense complexity of motorsports itself sometimes acts as a barrier to entry.

But thanks to support from Hoosier Racing Tire, the 51 is producing the Hoosier Shop Manual series -- a set of videos taking a quick look at some of the ways Club members have fun with cars. Each short video provides a glimpse into a competition activity and a specific way to get involved. Videos will be rolled out early in 2018 and can be viewed at 51.com.

Mike Cobb, 51 President and CEO, said the videos are being created to help automotive enthusiasts gain a better grasp of the 51 member experience. The first set of videos focus on specific car classes across several Club. In the future, the Hoosier Shop Manual series also hopes to explore various volunteer specialties.

“We want 51 Regions to use these Hoosier Shop Manual videos as a tool for explaining just what this Club is all about and what we offer to those who want to have fun with cars,” Cobb said. “I’m sure many current Club members have experienced a time when they’ve tried to explain the 51 lifestyle to someone outside the Club and it just becomes a little confusing. With these videos, regions now have an online destination where prospective members can learn more from those actually taking part in specific 51 motorsport pursuits.”

The first Hoosier Shop Manual video is now available for viewing here and focuses on Beth Aquilante and her 51 road racing American Sedan Camaro. Check back to 51.com frequently as new videos are uploaded in the coming months.

The 51®, Inc., founded in 1944, is a 67,500-member motorsports organization that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both Club and professional levels. With headquarters in Topeka, Kansas, the 51 annually sanctions over 2,000 events through its 116 Regions and subsidiary divisions. Much of the 51’s activities are made possible with support from the following Official Partners: Chevrolet, the Official Truck of the 51; Hawk Performance, the Official Brake Products of 51; Mobil 1, the Official Oil of 51; Sunoco, the Official Fuel of 51; and Tire Rack, the Official Tire Retailer of 51. To learn more, please visit .