Graham Loughead, Area 4 Board of Directors Candidate

You may know the Loughead name from Formula Vee. I’m Graham Loughead, and I’m asking for your vote so the next chapter is about the members, not just tradition.

I am a 26-year SCCA member running for the Board of Directors. I have raced Formula Vee in SCCA since 2018. I grew up at the track with my father, Jeff Loughead, the 2004 SCCA Runoffs National Champion in Formula Vee. I have also competed in SCCA eMotorsports and sim racing. In 2019, I founded the Formula Vee Hall of Fame, where we have inducted those who have made a lasting impact on and contributions to the Formula Vee class.

My professional background is in motorsports at Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, where the team competed in IndyCar, Nitro RX, Nitrocross, and Americas Rallycross. I handled marketing, communications, public relations, sponsorship sales, hospitality, and social media. Working closely with those series gave me a clear view of how a series and an organization actually run, and of the team and driver side at the same time. I also interned with the SCCA in media relations.

If elected, I will work to bring more transparency to the Board and foster a closer connection among the BoD, National Staff, and members. I will not stand for business as usual. Instead, I will bring fresh ideas directly from Area 4 members. I will hold monthly Zoom meetings where any member can join, ask questions directly, and hear from their Area Director about what is happening with the Board. I believe the Board could also benefit from including an active younger racer so that members and the Board alike have firsthand insight into current issues and concerns. We have many crown-jewel events like the Runoffs and Solo Nationals; however, I do see room for improvement on these events.

Should I be elected, I would be more than happy to give all Area 4 members my phone number and email so they can bring their concerns directly to me and I can make sure they are dealt with quickly and appropriately.

If you have any questions about my candidacy or where I stand on certain issues, please feel free to reach out.

Vote Graham Loughead for a stronger future for the club we all love.