Track Days & Time Trials

Time Trials are the SCCA program which is made up of Time Attack and TrackSprint. During a Time Attack, drivers get a multiple-lap session to get their best lap or laps. A Track Sprint is when a specific section of a track is run, one car at a time.

Time Trials differ from HPDE track days as they are competitive events, every car is timed on track. Many drivers prefer this format as you get organized by lap time before going on track which reduces passing.

Do I need to be an SCCA Member?

Depending on the event, you will need to be either a full SCCA member or have a weekend membership. It’s best to check with the organizers or “Supplementary Regulations” of the event you’re thinking of doing to see which you might need. Often, when an event allows people to compete as a “weekend member” the weekend membership is added to the event entry purchase.

Do I need a special license?
Basically – you need a valid state driver’s license which allows you to drive unaccompanied in a car. If it’s your first time, we’ll set you up with a Time Trials Novice License. As you get more experience, you can upgrade to an Intermediate or Advanced Driver. As always, read the Supplementary Regulations to see which license grades an event might allow.

For your car:

• Tire pressure must be increased 
• Painters tape for numbers
• Tire pressure gauge
• Torque wrench to tighten wheels or a lug wrench
• High Temp brake fluid
• Make sure you have plenty of brake material on your pads, bringing a spare set is suggested

For you:

• Plenty of fluids (water)
• Sunscreen
• Fruit, bananas and grapes
• Hat to shade your head from the sun
• Rain coat