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Ryan Leach Claims Back-to-Back Rush SR National Championships
Ryan Leach wins the 2025 Rush SR National Championship with 431 points and 15 wins β making it back-to-back titles and cementing his place as the series’ most dominant driver.
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β All Tech Forms Car Replacement Request Mandatory for any chassis replacement. Failure to complete this form will prevent the vehicle from being approved for competition use. Personal Info Name * Email * Dealer Track & Event Name * Series Car # * Chassis Details Chassis # to be Replaced * New Chassis # Starting […]
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β All Tech Forms Technical Variance Request Request approval for a deviation from standard Rush SR specifications. Reviewed by the technical committee. You will receive an email with the decision. Personal Info Name * Email * Dealer Chassis # * Series Car # * Variance Details Description of Variance * Supporting Photos + Add Photos […]
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β All Tech Forms Tire Replacement Request Required for any tire change to be approved for competition use at an event. Personal Info Name * Email * Dealer Track & Event Name * Series Car # * Tire Details Chassis # * Tire Type Nankang AR-1 Wet Tire(s) to be Replaced * Front Left Front […]
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Tech Forms Submit required approvals to keep your car compliant with Rush SR spec series rules. Technical Variance Request approval for a deviation from standard Rush SR specifications. Reviewed by the technical committee. Tire Replacement Submit a tire replacement request for an event. Required for any tire change to be approved for competition use. Car […]
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Spec Racing Series Comparison Which spec racing series should you join? A side-by-side breakdown of Rush SR vs. Spec Miata vs. Spec Racer Ford vs. B-Spec, with real costs, grid sizes, and honest tradeoffs for 2026. How to Get Into Spec Racing in the USA American spec racing runs across three major sanctioning bodies (GridLife, […]
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Best Spec Racing Car to Buy in 2026 You want to go racing. You have a budget. Which spec car should you actually buy? An honest comparison of the top options in American spec racing: real numbers on purchase price, running costs, grid size, and series quality. The Short Answer If you have $50,000 to […]
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Rush SR: Is It Worth It? An honest look: real lap times against SCCA competitors, actual running costs, and what critics get wrong. The Performance Question The most common criticism: the Rush SR is “slow by SCCA standards.” The data says otherwise. Below are the best documented Rush SR laps compared against the SCCA’s benchmark […]
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Rush SR FAQ Straight answers to the questions we get most: cost, competition, and what it takes to race a Rush SR. How much does the Rush SR cost? The Rush SR starts at $49,995. Options (livery package, data acquisition, driver aids) are selectable through the online configurator. The configurator shows final pricing before you […]
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Bryce Mersberger built his foundation on some of the Midwestβs most competitive karting circuits. Based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Mersberger dominated the 2021 Route 66 Sprint Series, winning the Briggs 206 Medium championship by 219 points β never finishing outside the top three across an entire eight-round season. After competing through KA100 Junior and Senior classes, […]