2023 Livin' La Vida TT@ NCCAR

EVENT RULES:

A. GENERAL RULES 

1. The Basics: This event is governed by the 2022 SCCA Time Trial Rules (TTR), National Competition Format, and National Classing as outlined at timetrials.scca.com plus the rules and procedures found on this page.

2. Check-in: Will be located in the conference room in the main building. 

3. Tech: Will be located in the Paddock near the Hospitality Area. If you DO NOT have advanced safety in your car (Advanced Safety = Aftermarket belts, seats, roll-over protection, etc) you DO NOT need to bring your car to tech, just the tech sheet.  If you DO have advanced safety, please bring your car and park in the impound area. If you have a question about your numbers you may have Tech check them.

4. Helmets: If you have a 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023 SCCA issued Helmet Sticker, be it from TT, TNiA, Solo, Road Racing, or RallyX- you are good for this event.  If you do not, please bring your helmet to tech.

5. Paddock and Masks: At this time masks are not required for this event. 

6. Grid: Each session will grid on the access road to the right across from the paddock. Track event drivers may not be timed and will be gridded at the back. 

7. Drivers Briefings: 8 am Saturday and Sunday mornings.  Drivers are required to attend one of these, but please do not feel like you need to be at more than one.  

8. Participant Cancellation: All sales are final. You may transfer your entry to another eligible person prior to the close of registration for the event.

B. PASSING & TRACK PROCEDURES: Groups will use the suggested passing rules and procedures for Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Drivers as outlined in the “Rules of The Track” section found at timetrials.scca.com.

C. CLOTHING: Drivers are required to wear the minimum clothing outlined in the SCCA Time Trials Rules for their car and class. Safe apparel must be worn in the pits at all times (shirts and closed-toe shoes). 

D. PACED LAPS: Paced Laps are intended for Novice Drivers and Drivers who have never seen the track. Other drivers may join with the permission of their group's driver coach if they join at the back and track density permits. Paced Laps may happen at the discretion of the Event Lead if they are not included on the schedule. 

E. PITS AND PIT LANE: The speed limit on pit road and track access roads is 15 mph. No tire scrubbing in the pit lane prior to entering the course. There are no working pits @ NCCAR. Only Event Staff, Officials, and NCCAR staff are allowed in the "pit" areas.

F. IMPOUND: Drivers in each group will stop on the right side of track exit road for post-session debriefs immediately following each session. Do not return directly to the paddock unless you have a mechanical or safety issue. The driver coaches will let their drivers know if debrief sessions will be skipped. 

G. TIMING: All cars are required to use fully operational MyLaps/AMB TranX260 or X2 transponders. Rental transponders are included with each entry. The driver is responsible for providing correct information to Timing. No transponder no times. Timing is located in the blue building down by the track adjacent to the track exit road. 

H. RESULTS/LIVE TIMING: Are provided electronically on RaceHero.io and on the RaceHero App. If you would like a time card or printout of any session see Timing. Additionally, final results will be posted no later than seven days following the completion of the event @ www.ncrscca.com

I. FLAG PROCEDURES: Black Flag Station and other event-specific flagging procedures will be announced at the event.

J. EVENT SCHEDULE: Actual session start times may be delayed from the published schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the driver’s responsibility to listen to the PA announcements and pay attention to the activity on track. The schedule or run groups may only be changed (or start times advanced) at the discretion of the Competition Director, with concurrence by the Event Lead, depending on pre-race entry counts or as needed to accommodate situations during the event.

K. COMMUNICATIONS: We will utilize PA announcements for most onsite communication. Sometimes we will text or email updates as well. Radio frequencies used by event officials may be monitored but shall not be used for communication by any participant.

DRIVER ELIGIBILITY:

The event is open to all drivers with a valid state driver's license and a full or weekend membership to the SCCA.  If you don't have a membership you can join or include the weekend membership when you register.

A. TIME TRIALS LICENSES: It will help if you have one, but it's OK if you don't. Event officials will work with you to make sure you get one fitting your experience level at the event. No charge, seriously, it's simple we promise.

B. MEDICAL: Please notify the Officials of any pertinent medical condition(s). Any participants involved in an accident in which there is significant damage or any injury, or at a race official’s discretion, MUST present themselves or be transported to the track medical facility for evaluation. Off-site medical transportation fees may apply.

C. MINOR DRIVERS: Drivers 17 years old or younger can compete, but there is some extra paperwork so please contact Officials before the event and get approval from the Event Lead.

VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY:

A. SCCA TIME TRIALS VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY -  https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/vehicle-eligibility

B. SAFETY RULES: https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/safety

NOTE: All Convertibles, roll-over protection is required, it is outlined in the safety link above, but if you have questions please ask prior to the event! We are happy to help!

Competition is open to all vehicles conforming to the National Time Trials Classes. 

C. NUMBERS:  All cars including Track Day must run their assigned number on both sides of the car. Remember your number must be visible at speed by the corner workers and timing. Numbers must be at least 12 inches high and the stroke must be 2 inches wide. There must be a color contrast between your number and the background the number is on. If your number isn't visible you will be stopped to correct it. 

D. TRANSPONDERS: Every Time Trial participant is required to run a MyLaps(AMB) Transponder. Need a transponder, we have you covered. If you have your own transponder, awesome! Please make sure to fill in the number when you register. Rental transponders will be distributed Saturday morning. The red MyLaps transponders should hold a charge for the entire event. Please return transponders to Timing or Hospitality before leaving the track. Please go to Timing if you have any transponder questions during the event. 

TRACK INFORMATION:

1. RULES OF THE PADDOCK: The paddock is defined as the area adjacent to pit road, false grid, and tech.  These rules apply to all paved and grassed areas.  The electric power that is available is to be shared by all.  DO NOT OVERLOAD THE POWER OUTLETS.  IF damaged, a $25 charge will be applied to owners of all units plugged into the respective power pole for any damage to outlets on that pole. 

2. PADDOCK VEHICLES: Use of ATV’s or gasoline powered pit vehicles is at the discretion of NCCAR and the Event Lead and shall not exceed 10 MPH. These vehicles shall be operated in a safe manner and only by licensed individuals.  No fireworks, firearms, weapons, or illegal drugs are permitted anywhere on the premises.  Animals must be on a leash at all times.  Failure to abide by these rules may result in immediate expulsion from the event premises by track management or the organizing region and/or a permanent ban from the track.  

3. SOUND CONTROL: A sound limit of 103 db is in effect per everyone's ears.  

4. QUIET HOURS: No race engines may be run between 9:00 pm and 7:30 am each day..

5. FACILITIES:  NCCAR is an SCCA-approved 2-mile road course. 

a) Water, air, and electricity are available in the paddock. 

b) Minimal RV electrical hook-ups are available. 

c) Bathrooms and showers are available in the Main building. Portajohns are available around the site. 

d) No batteries, tires, or fluids are to be dumped at the facility. 

e) The speed limit on all Park property is 10 mph. 

f) The paddock will be open for entry at 4 pm on Friday, or earlier at the discretion of NCCAR. 

g) Any SCCA member arriving at the track after registration closes on Friday evening may be allowed to enter the track upon signing an NCCAR track waiver, and at the discretion of the NCCAR Security Guard.  Any individual entering in this manner must return to Registration on Saturday morning before being allowed to participate in any part of the event. 

h) Driver or crew not properly SCCA registered will be ejected from the track without refund.

6. RUN DIRECTION: Both days will be run in the counterclockwise direction.