John Macgowan is a racing driver who competes in SCCA Regionals. Macgowan has recorded 9 wins and 29 podiums from 37 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 1,230 ranks Macgowan 24524th of 40,200 indexed drivers, on an Elo scale where the strongest reach the high 8,000s. It is built from every indexed race in the driver's file.
| 2026-06-21 | Daytona International Speedway ITA | P6 | −189 |
| Rating won | Race | Series | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| +111 | Sebring Club Course 2023 | SCCA Regionals | P1 |
| +100 | Sebring Modified School Course 2025 | SCCA Regionals | P1 |
| +98 | Sebring Club Course 2023 | SCCA Regionals | P1 |
| +91 | Sebring Club Course 2022 | SCCA Regionals | P2 |
| +85 | Sebring Club Course 2025 | SCCA Regionals | P1 |
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | DNFs | Poles | Points | Pos | Gain/Loss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ▸SCCA Regionals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P41 | −189 | 1,230 | |
| 2025 | ▸SCCA Regionals | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P10 | +33 | 1,420 | |
| 2024 | ▸SCCA Regionals | 14 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P2 | −80 | 1,386 | |
| 2023 | ▸SCCA Regionals | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P19 | +60 | 1,466 | |
| 2022 | ▸SCCA Regionals | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P20 | +56 | 1,406 |
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏳️ Phil Adams | 453 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 89% |
| 🏳️ Ernest Taylor | 400 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 95% |
| 🏳️ Roger Heaton | 1,145 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 77% |
| 🏳️ Steve Knob | 402 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 100% |
| 🏳️ Steve Maholias | 669 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 83% |
| 🏳️ Cesar Ochoa | 1,508 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 82% |
| 🇲🇽 Michael Van | 2,102 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 11% |
| 🏳️ Albert Lazo | 1,891 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 100% |
| 🏳️ Frank Eiroa | 832 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 25% |
| 🏳️ Benny Riguard | 584 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 75% |
| 🏳️ Steve HawleyHigher-rated | 1,420 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| # | Driver | Series | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,514 | 🇬🇧 Mark Murray | PCA Club Racing | 1,231 |
| 24,515 | 🏳️ P David Parker | PCA Club Racing | 1,231 |
| 24,516 | 🏳️ Robert Sadowski | SCCA Regionals | 1,231 |
| 24,517 | 🏳️ Todd Nunn | NASA | 1,231 |
| 24,518 | 🇳🇿 Will Scott | BMW CCA Club Racing | 1,231 |
| 24,519 | 🏳️ Zachary Munro (Teen SM) | NASA | 1,231 |
| 24,520 | 🏳️ Forrest Vaughan | NASA | 1,230 |
| 24,521 | 🇺🇸 Henry Davis | PCA Club Racing | 1,230 |
| 24,522 | 🏳️ Jack Genovese | PCA Club Racing | 1,230 |
| 24,523 | 🏳️ Jason Jacko | SCCA Regionals | 1,230 |
| 24,524 | 🏳️ John Macgowan | SCCA Regionals | 1,230 |
| 24,525 | 🏳️ Kevin Margetta | NASA | 1,230 |
| 24,526 | 🏳️ Landon Cardwell | SCCA Regionals | 1,230 |
| 24,527 | 🏳️ Louis Betstadt | PCA Club Racing | 1,230 |
| 24,528 | 🏳️ Mark B Dekutoski | PCA Club Racing | 1,230 |
| 24,529 | 🏳️ Nic Piekarski | SCCA Regionals | 1,230 |
| 24,530 | 🏳️ Patrick Avakian | NASA | 1,230 |
| 24,531 | 🏳️ Pete Dimuzio | NASA | 1,230 |
| 24,532 | 🇦🇷 Renzo Testa | TC Mouras | 1,230 |
| 24,533 | 🏳️ Rich Wirtz | NASA | 1,230 |
| 24,534 | 🏳️ Sawyer Richards | SCCA Regionals | 1,230 |
John Macgowan competes in club-level racing with a Racer Rating of 1,505, which places him in the club category. This level represents real competition on a genuine racing licence, though typically in fields that do not include full-time professionals. Over five seasons from 2022 to 2026, Macgowan has recorded 27 starts in SCCA Regionals, accumulating 6 wins and 19 podiums. His average finishing position of P3.1 demonstrates consistent front-running form within his field.[1]
Macgowan has established a strong record against his regular rivals in club competition. He finished ahead of Phil Adams, Ernest Taylor, and Steve Knob in the vast majority of their shared races, with winning records of 19–3, 14–1, and 12–0 respectively. Against slightly stronger opposition, he beat Albert Lazo, the 2025 SCCA Regionals ITA champion, in nine encounters while losing none, and finished ahead of Cesar Ochoa on seven occasions from nine meetings. He has also recorded isolated victories over semi-professional level drivers such as Michael Van and Domenic DePietto.
Macgowan remains active in SCCA Regionals as of 2026, though recent form has dipped; his most recent outing in 2026 saw him finish P43. His competitive record places him comfortably at the front of club racing, with wins against a regional champion providing notable results for this level of competition.