About this event
HPDE at NCCAR presented by Tidewater Sports Car Club
All skill levels are welcome from beginner to track veteran!
We will split participants into 4 groups of 15 drivers. One of the four groups will be dedicated to novice drivers who will be required to run with instructors. Each run group can plan on four to five 20 to 25 minute sessions, and all solo drivers may take part in a one hour open track session at the end of the day.
Run Groups:
Green: This is the novice group for anyone who has zero, or very limited track experience (2 weekends or less). An instructor will be provided for all members of this group.
Yellow: This is the Intermediate group, which is for anyone with multiple weekends of experience. Instructors are available to all members of this group, but not required once the driver has been signed off for Solo.
Blue: This is the Advanced run group, which is for anyone with many track weekends, no instructors are required.
White: This is the instructor run group.
As the speeds are generally expected to be higher than our normal events extra attention will be paid to the safety and maintenance of vehicles entered in the program. All open top vehicles will be required to have proper roll over safety gear in place this includes all convertible car, all open top vehicles must pass the broom stick test. Note a hard top for a Miata or S2000 does not meet the minimum requirement for roll over protection. Please contact the registrar (contact info is at the bottom of this page) for any question regarding this matter before registering. A pre-tech inspection sheet will be emailed to all participants, and a completed sheet must be presented to the tech inspector prior to the event.
Go-karts, motorcycles, and trikes are not allowed to run in this event. We are allowing open wheel cars and formula cars to run. Cars that are not production based,please contact us before you register to verify if your vehicle will be allowed.
You must have a SNELL Rated Helmet (Per SCCA Autocross Rule Requirements) Some loaner helmets are available.
Instructors - If you wish to instruct please contact registrar for information on instructing. Experience will be verified.
Schedule of Events:
6:00 am NCCAR Gates Open
6:30-8:00 am Tech & Registration at main building
7:30-7:45 am Mandatory Instructors Meeting
8:00-8:30 am Mandatory Drivers Meeting *ALL DRIVERS MUST ATTEND*
8:30-9:00 am Mandatory Novice and Intermediate Classroom Session
Registration will be capped at 60 Participants!
Driving Directions
From Interstate 95, take Exit 176 turning east onto NC-46. Continue eastbound 0.4 miles to SR-1604 (Lowes Boulevard). Turn left onto Lowes Boulevard, drive for about one mile and take the first road on your left - Technology Drive. The entrance to NCCAR is half a mile ahead. Proceed through the gate and to the entry kiosk building.
Driving Distances
Roanoke Rapids (NC) 5 miles; Emporia (VA) 18 miles; Rocky Mount, (NC) 45 miles; Petersburg (VA) 61 miles; Norfolk (VA) 82 miles; Richmond (VA) 85 miles; Raleigh (NC) 90 miles.
The following link contains the pre-tech sheet for this event.
Event requirements
Multiple drivers in the same car will not be allowed in the same run group. We are aiming to keep the run groups small to maximize track time, and to help ensure a relatively open track for all groups. Only two drivers per car, one per run group. All drivers must register to run in this event.
Supplemental event rules will be published at least 10 days before the event. This supplement will provide further clarification on operational and site regulations and requirements. Both the vehicle and helmet pre-tech inspection forms must be filled out prior to arrival at the site, and shall be presented to the tech inspector.
Registering for this event indicates agreement to comply with these rules.
All Spectators and Participants must pre-register for this event. All experience listed WILL BE VERIFIED to ensure safe run group assignments.
