About this event
“Held Under the SCCA Time Trials Rules”
Sanction Numbers 26-TDRG-67734 / 26-TTTA-67735
RENO SCCA Track Day / Time Attack Event 3 & 4
Saturday Sept 12 & Sunday Sept 13 at Thunderhill Raceway Park, located seven miles west of Willows, CA at 5250 Hwy 162, Willows CA 95988
This Two Day Combined Track Day & Time Attack will use two variations of the West Course. Saturday will feature the 7-10 bypass and on Sunday the full 2 mile course will be used.
Special Fall Pricing: Enter day1 (Sat) for $295 and add day2 (Sun) for only $120. You read that correctly; run both days and get 2 hrs and 40 minutes of track time for the bargain basement price of just $415. If 2 hrs and 40 minutes isn't enough, for an additional $110 additional fee Time Attack drivers can do a dual entry (same driver & car in both TA1 and TA2) and get a whooping 5 hrs and 20 minutes of track time for just $525. Sorry, splitting time between more than one driver/ entrant per car is not allowed.
All groups get four 20 minute sessions each day.
Loaner helmets are available no-charge.
Overnight camping is available no-charge for all entrants. The paddock must be cleared by 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening following the event.
Lunch is included both days for all enteries and available for a fee of $15 each day for guests.
A Saturday evening social will be available for all attendees.
Registration and Tech will be available Friday evening beginning at 6:00 pm.
Track Day (TD) is non-timed lapping in your car, with an emphasis on learning. Instruction will be in-classroom and in-car or observation. No previous experience required. Most street legal automobiles and some classes of race prepared cars are allowed. Open top automobiles must have factory rollover protection or an SCCA Time Trials approved rollbar. See Track Event Rules and Reno SCCA Supps for driver and vehicle eligibility requirements.
Time Attack is a TIME Trial competition for fastest lap, open to almost all street-licensed cars and those prepared to the current SCCA Time Trials Rules. Transponders are available ($30 rental fee) at Reno Region Time Trial events. Cars prepared to Solo Street Prepared or Street Mod and all full race prepared open or closed wheel cars are acceptable. Open top automobiles must have factory rollover protection or an SCCA Time Trials approved roll bar. Race Prepared Cars running in a GCR Race class must meet all requirements of their respective class including cage, window nets or arm restraints, fire suppression system and driver safety gear including fire suit, gloves, socks and driver restraint system. Head and neck restraint are highly recommended but not required. See Time Trials Rules and Reno SCCA Supps for driver and vehicle eligibility requirements and classification.
Entry Fees: Single day Track Day (TD) / Time Attack (TA) $295, Second day add $120. Dual Entry $110 (same car & driver in Time Attack groups (TA1 & TA 2).
Weekend Membership $20.
Transponder Rental $30.
$25 Introductory Discount - 1st Time Novice Entry.
Schedule
Registration and Tech Inspection open at 7:00 a.m.
Mandatory Drivers/Volunteer Meeting 8:15 a.m.
Event requirements
TRACK DAY (TD) DETAILS:
Reno SCCA Track Day provides an environment for drivers who simply want to increase the enjoyment of driving their vehicle. For most drivers, all it takes to be a part is your safe street car, a valid driver's license, and an approved helmet. TD is for drivers that wish to learn to drive at speed on a closed course and participate in performance driving on-track. Coaching is required in TD GREEN (NG) and available on request in TD BLUE (EG). Timed competition is not allowed. TD will be run on any SCCA approved course configuration at the discretion of event organizers. TE drivers will be offered a minimum of four 20-minute sessions. Entrants will be placed in groups based on experience level at the discretion of the Event Lead and/or Chief Driver Coach.
Passing Rules:
- Passing is not allowed on the ‘out lap’ prior to Start/Finish.
- Passing will be allowed in designated passing zones with a point-by at the discretion of the Chief Driver Coach and communicated at the Driver’s Meeting.
- Passing rules may vary by session at the discretion of the Chief Driver Coach.
Track Day Driver Requirements: Drivers who wish to compete in an SCCA Track Event must meet the below requirements.
- Have a current Weekend or Full Membership of the SCCA.
- Have a valid government-issued driver’s license.
- Physically disabled drivers may use alternate vehicle controls and preparation items appropriate for the nature of their disability. In the case of a driver using alternate controls, extra care should be taken to ensure that the driver does have adequate control of the vehicle and that the control mechanisms can withstand competition use.
- A Participation Log is required and is available at registration for no-charge. TT Novice Permit or Competition License holders, or alternate license holders are not required to have a Participation Log.
Track Day Vehicle Eligibility:
- Must meet Safety Level 1 Standards, and when necessary, the SCCA rules required for special construction (GT, Sports Racers, Formula Cars, Specials etc.).
- Has at least four (4) wheels, grouped in equal sets of half of the wheels on the vehicle per side.
- Is properly muffled.
- Does not have a high center of gravity. Potentially unstable vehicles with a high center of gravity–determined by whether or not they are wider than they are tall–are excluded from SCCA Time Trials. Width is the average track width of the vehicle, and height is measured from the ground to the highest point. Extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional vehicles (e.g., trucks using racing slicks or tires with less than 200 tread wear rating). Is a vintage or alternate series racing car that meets safety specifications for their sanctioning body.
- Cars need not be licensed or licensable for road use, so long as they otherwise comply with these rules.
TIME ATTACK (TA) DETAILS:
TA is a timed competition championship series open to experienced drivers. Additional groups may be added at the discretion of event organizers. Each TA group will consist of one Practice/Qualifying and three timed races. Drivers will initially be gridded based upon anticipated lap times. Best lap times from the Practice/Qualifying session will determine group grid order for Time Attack race sessions. Starting order may be altered by the Competition Director. Driver/Entrant may request to start at the back of the group.
Passing Rules:
- Passing is not allowed on the pace lap prior to the ‘Green Flag.
- Passing is allowed in Time Attack anywhere on course.
- Point by is required in turns but may be altered by the Competition Director and communicated at the Driver’s Meeting.
Transponders (AMB TransX 260 or X2) are required on all cars in all Time Attack groups. A limited quantity of transponders are available for rent at Reno Time Trial events and can be reserved during registration on MSR.
Driver Requirements: All Drivers must comply with these SCCA Time Trials Driver Eligibility Rules: http://timetrials.scca.com/pages/driver-eligibility
- Be approved for Reno Track Event Experience Group (EG) or higher.
- Hold a valid government-issued driver’s license.
- Hold a SCCA Time Trials Competition, SCCA Road Race Novice or Full Competition license.
- Hold a competition license from an approved sanctioning body upon verification by the event Registrar.
- Be able to handle the physical and mental demands of competition for the length of a session for each session of the event: https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/physical-fitness-requirements
Time Trials Safety and Driver’s Gear Requirements Sports, Tuner, Max and Unlimited Category Safety
Follow this link for complete SCCA Time Trial Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Safety requirements: https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/full-safety-rules. Vehicles running in Sport, Tuner, Prepped and Max Category must meet Safety Level 1 Standards or Safety Level 2 Standards. All other classifications must meet Safety Level 3 or GCR Safety Standards
Reno SCCA Time Attack (TA) Vehicle Eligibility: SCCA Time Trials Events are open to any vehicle that:
- Meets all of the Safety Level 1 Standards, and when necessary, the SCCA rules required for special construction (GT, Sports Racers, Formula Cars, Specials etc).
- Has at least four (4) wheels, grouped in equal sets of half of the wheels on the vehicle per side.
- Is properly muffled and meets the track required 103.9dbA limit..
- Does not have a high center of gravity. Potentially unstable vehicles with a high center of gravity–determined by whether or not they are wider than they are tall–are excluded from SCCA Time Trials. Width is the average track width of the vehicle, and height is measured from the ground to the highest point. Extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional vehicles (e.g., trucks using racing slicks or tires with less than 200 tread wear rating).
- Is a vintage or alternate series racing car that meets safety specifications for their sanctioning body.
- Cars need not be licensed or licensable for road use, so long as they otherwise comply with these rules.
- Car Number & Class Designation: All Time Trials (TT) competitors are requested to place car numbers (no more than three digits) and car class designation on both sides of the car. Car numbers should be a minimum of 8” tall with a 1½” stroke and Class Identifiers should be a minimum of 4” tall with a 1” stroke.
- Physically disabled drivers may use alternate vehicle controls and preparation items appropriate for the nature of their disability. In the case of a driver using alternate controls, extra care should be taken to ensure that the driver does have adequate control of the vehicle and that the control mechanisms can withstand competition use.
- Complies with the Time Trials National or Reno Region Only Vehicle Classification Requirements
RENO REGION SCCA TIME TRIALS VEHICLE CLASIFICATION: Reno Region Time Trials utilizes SCCA National Time Trials Vehicle Classifications as defined below. In addition, non-production or non-production-based vehicles like Sports Racers, Light Weight Specials, Formula Cars, Dwarf Cars, etc that are not eligible to compete in Time Trials National Tour or Time Trials Nationals are allowed in Reno Time Trials provided they meet the requirements spelled out in the Region Only Classes.
National Time Trials Vehicle Classifications
- SPORT CATEGORY (S1), (S2), (S3), (S4), (S5) and (S6) https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/sport-category
- TUNER CATEGORY (T1), (T2), (T3), (T4) and (T5) https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/tuner-category
- MAX CATEGORY (M1), (M2), (M3), (M4) and (M5) https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/max-category
- UNLIMITED CATEGORY (U1) and (U2) https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/unlimited-category For any production-based vehicle that exceeds Sport, Tuner or Max Category preparation limits including, but not limited to Road Racing GCR GRAND TOURING (GT), SUPER TOURING (ST), PRODUCTION (EP, FP, HP) Category Classes.
Reno Region Only Vehicle Classifications
- TIME TRIAL SPECIAL (TTS): SCCA Road Race. ASR, P1, P2, SRF, SRF3 or any open wheel, sports racer or other vehicle which doesn’t fit into any other class. Vehicles must meet safety requirements for SCCA HillClimb or GCR.
- TIME TRIAL PRODUCTION BASED SPEC (TTSP): SCCA Road Race B-Spec, C-Spec, Spec Miata, IT. These Vehicles may also run in Sport, Tuner or Max Category provided preparation limits are not exceeded and 200 or greater tread wear rated tires are installed.
- TIME TRIAL VINTAGE
VP1 – Production cars up to 1900cc
VP2 – Production cars 1901cc up to 3200cc
VP3 – Production cars over 3200cc
VFSR – All Formula and Sports Racers (no displacement split)
Sound Levels: 103.9dbA sound limit is in effect at all Thunderhill events between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sound levels before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm must not exceed 95 dbA. No race engines may be started at Thunderhill before 7:30 a.m. nor operate after 6:00 p.m.
Tech Inspection: Participants must present their completed Pre-Event Tech Form or Vehicle Logbook (with annual inspection) and your helmet to the Tech Inspectors for approval. Download the Tech form here: https://www.renoscca.org/documents/Trials/2026%20TT%20Program%20Tech%20Sheet.pdf
Vehicles with a standard SCCA Club Racing Vehicle Log book or SCCA Time Trials Vehicle log book with notification of Annual Tech or a minimum technical inspection will be considered as adequate for Tech Inspection.
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