SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
CHICAGO REGION, SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. PRESENTs
Level 1 Time Trial (TT) October 11, 2026 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

This Level 1 Time Trial (TT), Sanction No. 26-TTRG-XXXX, 10/11/2026 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL, is organized by the Chicago Region, Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (SCCA) and will be held under the current SCCA Time Trial Rules and official updates, except as modified by these Supplemental Regulations. Please read the SCCA’s full Time Trials ruleset at: https:timetrials.scca.com/pages/tt-basics 

• Vehicle Classing:
  • It is a driver’s responsibility to class their car as accurately as possible BEFORE the event.  The most up-to-date classing info is available here (see the Time Trial guide at https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/classmycar) 
  • Classes:
    • Cars are classed according to each vehicle's modifications and relative power.  The SCCA Chicago Region uses most of the same categories as SCCA Time Trials -- Sport, Tuner, Max, and Unlimited.
    • Not sure how to class your car?  If your car is not listed in any category, please contact the National office using the "Class My Car" link and ask them to class it.  If your car IS listed, but you’re not quite sure which category it fits, please contact the registration team – before the event, please -- and we'll do our best to get you sorted.  
    • Click HERE for the full SCCA Time Trials National Classing guidelines -- including the "Class My Car" option if your car is not listed.
       
      • Sport Category allows only minimal modifications; click HERE for the full Sport Category guidelines. Sport Category ranges from Sport 1 (higher performance) to Sport 6 (more modest performance), is for daily-driven street cars on tires with a treadwear of 200 or higher.  Sport Category is a restricted ruleset. If a modification is not specifically authorized in the Rules, it is not allowed. (If it doesn't say you can, you can’t.)
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      • Tuner Category includes allowances for some bolt-on modifications for tuning and adjustment. Click HERE for the full Tuner Category guidelines.  Tuner Category is also intended for street-driven vehicles with a treadwear rating for 200 or higher, Tuner Category ranges from Tuner 1 to Tuner 5, and there is room for your SCCA Solo (autocross) ST cars, too, as long as they run on TT legal tires.  Tuner Category is a restricted ruleset. If a modification is not specifically authorized in the Rules, it is not allowed. (If it doesn't say you can, you can’t.)
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      • Max Category is where you find "Maximum" street cars:  engine swaps, aftermarket or increased forced induction; suspension geometry changes; or even aftermarket wings and bodywork.  Max Category ranges from Max 1 to Max 5, and this might be where you enter your approved Kit car; click HERE for the full Max Category guidelines. Max Category is a restricted ruleset. If a modification is not specifically authorized in the Rules, it is not allowed. (If it doesn't say you can, you can’t.)
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      • Unlimited Category is for those production-based vehicles that are not street-going or on DOT tires with less than 200 treadwear ratings, or are on non-DOT, full racing tires.  Unlimited is divided into Unlimited 1 (production silhouette, but over the displacement limits or under the weight limits for Unlimited 2) and Unlimited 2 (minimum of 1750 pounds with driver and maximum displacement of 3.0 liters).Click HERE for the full Unlimited Category guidelines. Remember that ANY car running on sub-200 treadwear or race tires must be classed in Unlimited.  

• Driver Equipment Safety Rules (clarified for 2026):
  • The Vehicle and Driver Equipment Safety Rules are as follows, with descriptions of each level below:

• Sport, Tuner and Max categories must meet Safety Level 1.
  • Production vehicles prepped within Sport Category allowances on aftermarket (non-OE) D.O.T. approved tires with a UTQG rating of 100-199 may meet Safety Level 1 and will be classed in Unlimited Category.
• Unlimited-category vehicles on D.O.T. approved tires with a UTQG rating of 200 or higher must meet Safety Level 1.
  • Unlimited-category vehicles prepped beyond Sport Category allowances and on D.O.T. approved tires with a UTQG rating of less than 200 or any vehicle on D.O.T. tires with a UTQG rating of less than 100 must meet Safety Level 2.
• Unlimited vehicles on non-D.O.T. tires must meet Safety Level 3.

Vehicle Notes:

• Vehicle Eligibility:  SCCA CenDiv Time Trials are typically open to four-wheel vehicles that are street-legal, -licensed, and -insured, have completed the vehicle self-tech BEFORE the event, and pass the safety-equipment inspection at the track.   Such vehicles must 
  • meet all of the Safety Level 1 Standards;
  • be properly muffled;
  • not have a high center of gravity: 
    • potentially unstable vehicles with a high center of gravity – determined by whether they are wider than they are tall – are excluded from SCCA Time Trials. 
    • Width is the average track width of the vehicle (measured from center of tire tread to center of tire tread on BOTH axles), 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.)
    • extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional vehicles (e.g., trucks using racing slicks or tires with less than 200 tread wear rating.)
  • Please note that Blackhawk Farms Raceway does not permit electric or hybrid vehicles to run during hot-track sessions, only spectator touring laps – which are not part of this Time Trial event.
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• Safety Level 1 Standards: The full guidelines are available HERE and cover the minimum standards for
  • seats and seat belts;
  • interior;
  • brakes;
  • tires and wheels;
  • suspension and steering;
  • engine and drivetrain;
  • roll bars (if required and/or present);
  • glass and mirrors;
  • recording devices. 
  • Full link: https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/national-event-safety-rules
  • The SCCA Chicago Region reserves the right to exclude vehicles that do not meet the safety guidelines or general spirit of the SCCA Experiential Program. 
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• Convertibles:
  • It is highly recommended that all convertible vehicles be equipped with an aftermarket roll bar that meets or exceeds the standards set in the Time Trials Safety Standard Level 2 (see those standards here).
  • However, Safety Standard Level 1 requires the vehicle to meet at least one of the following criteria and is not subject to any of the listed exceptions:
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    • 1. Convertible vehicles up to and including the 2005 model year must have rollover protection meeting one of the following criteria:
      • A. The vehicle is equipped with documented factory installed roll over protection. (Examples of manufacturer-documented roll over protection include hydroformed and reinforced a-pillars or windshield frame and factory installed roll bars and/or “pop-up” bars that are designated as roll over protection.)
      • B. The vehicle is equipped with a commercially produced roll bar or roll cage which is described by the manufacturer to provide track-appropriate rollover protection. (E.g., “style” bars are not acceptable.)
        • 1. Braces and portions of the main hoop subject to contact by the driver’s or passenger’s helmet, as seated normally and restrained by seatbelt and harness, must be padded with a non-resilient material such as Ethafoam® or Ensolite® or other similar material with a minimum thickness of 1/2 inch. Padding meeting SFI spec 45.1 or FIA 8857-2001 is strongly recommended.
      • C. The vehicle is equipped with a roll bar that meets the Time Trials Safety Level 2 standards for material and construction found at timetrials.scca.com. 
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    • 2. Convertible vehicles of the 2006 model year or later must have a roll bar that meets the Safety Level 2 standards for material and construction unless one of the following criteria is met.
      • A. The vehicle is equipped with documented factory-installed roll over protection or a commercially produced roll bar or roll cage which is described by the manufacturer to provide track-appropriate rollover protection.
      • B. The vehicle is six (6) cylinders, with the OE drivetrain and may only be naturally aspirated.
      • C. The vehicle is four (4) cylinders or less, with the OE drivetrain, including any forced-induction equipment.
      • Note: This means that for 2006+ vehicles, if the engine is not the original equipment model as delivered in that vehicle, aftermarket forced induction has been installed, or the vehicle has more than six (6) cylinders or six (6) cylinders and forced induction of any type, the vehicle must have aftermarket rollover protection or documented factory rollover protection.
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    • 3. T-tops and targa top cars:
      • T-top and targa top cars are not considered convertibles, and do not fall under the convertible requirements.
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    • 4. Factory Hard Tops:  Convertible vehicles with a removable factory hardtop (e.g., a bolt-on) must now meet the requirements for convertibles.
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    • 5.  Retractable Hard Tops: Any retractable hardtop vehicle that has its B-Pillar move is considered a convertible and must meet any and all Safety Level requirements for both Time Trials and Track Days.

• Entry fees: 
  • Entry Fee: $225 for SCCA Members or $250 for non-members (includes required weekend membership)
  • Early Registration Discount: $20 off for participants signing up before May 8
  • Late Registration Fee:  $25 
  • NO SAME-DAY REGISTRATION for this event; NO WALK-UPS.  Registration closes the night before so that transponder numbers can be shared with the Timing & Scoring personnel IN ADVANCE.
  • Weekend Membership*: $25
  • Time Trial Transponder rental (required for vehicles without transponders): $30
     
• Membership: All participants are required to be SCCA members in order to be on track or in a “hot” area. Anyone who does not have a current annual membership card on their person (or can show it electronically, on their phone) will be required to purchase a weekend membership for this event.
   
• Drivers: All drivers must be at least 16 years of age; possess a full, valid, and current driver's license (not a permit) issued by their state of residence; and must provide proof that they meet the relevant track experience criteria.  All drivers will be asked to show their driver's license at the SCCA check-in table.   Drivers under 18 must have a completed Minor Annual Waiver (see below) already on file with the National SCCA office before the event!
   
• Minor Drivers: Any driver under 18 must be a full SCCA member and have a Minor Annual Waiver on file with the National SCCA office before participating in this event. The Minor Waiver must be submitted and processed by the SCCA National office before the driver attends the event.  Instructions for Digital Annual Waivers are available here.
   
• Tech Sheets and Helmets:  All drivers need to present a completed CenDiv TT tech inspection sheet (click to open) and a helmet meeting current Time Trials certifications(click to open) at the SCCA check-in table before the event.  Helmets with only a DOT (highway) rating are inadequate for track use and will not be accepted.  Helmet rentals will notbe available for this event.
   
• Transponders:  Transponders will be available for rent for $30 each, to be picked up at registration.  Competitors may register and use their own transponders with approval from staff.  All competitors must secure transponders to participating vehicles.
   
• Car Numbers: All registrants are REQUIRED to have car numbers clearly visible to track workers -- from a distance, and at speed -- on both sides of the car. Typically, this means numbers should be at least 10" to 12" tall and in a color contrasting with your vehicle's body color.  Painters’ tape, magnetics, digitals, and vinyl are all acceptable provided they are large enough and meet visibility requirements..
   

• Pertinent dates for this event (all dates 2026):
  • Opening date for receipt of entries           11:59 AM CDT — May 15
  • Early discount expires                              11:59 PM CDT — June 15
  • Late Registration fee applies after           11:59 PM CDT — October 8
  • Online registration closes                        11:59 PM CDT — October 10
     
• Cancellation Policy:
  • Because the race-weekend organizers have imposed a minimum enrollment for this event, cancellations received through MSR, email, or phone (847-471-3218, text is best) before the event will be held as a credit toward a future Chicago Track Days & Time Trials event.
  • No-shows are thanked for their donation to the Chicago Region SCCA. 
  • Credit cards will be charged the day of the event.
     
• Preliminary Schedule:
  • TT Check-In + Transponder Pick-Up:  Time and Location to be announced
  • TT Tech Inspection: (mandatory for helmets + aftermarket safety gear)  - TBA
  • TT Drivers’ Meeting in the Pavilion - Time TBA
  • ~ 8:45 AM Grid for first session
  • ~ 9:15 AM Debrief after the first on-track session
  • ~ 10:45 AM Grid for second session
  • ~ 12:30 PM Grid for third session

• Important Notes:
  • Drivers may be held responsible for damages to property, including track and environmental damage.
  • Drivers will need an approved helmet and closed-toe shoes in order to go out on track. Long pants should be worn on track; bring a loose pair to pull on over summer shorts if the weather is warm. 
  • All cars must have LARGE numbers clearly visible to track workers and must have a registered, working transponder attached. You must register your own transponder or rent one of ours.
     
• Organizers:
  • Chicago Region, Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
  • 921 Lawn Circle, Western Springs, IL 60558-2262
  • Event Lead:  George Laws, Jr.
  • Registrar:   Heather Ingraham
  • Tech Inspector:   Chris Hansen
  • Safety Steward:   Roger Vilmur
  • Driver Coach:  Rick Bentson

• Registration information:
  • The registrar for this event is
  • Heather Ingraham
  • 847-471-3218
  • chitrackeventsttregistrar@gmail.com
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• Drivers' Meeting:  
  • There will always be a mandatory drivers' meeting for all participants with in-depth instructions on flag rules, safety and track etiquette; the time and location will be announced during driver check-in at the registration building.
  • Plan to arrive early enough to get through registration / tech and prep your car before the meeting.  At Blackhawk Farms Raceway, this is especially important because access to the infield can be delayed when the course is hot.  
  • Information given at the meeting is crucial to EVERYONE for a safe and smooth event.
  • Any drivers not in attendance at the drivers' meeting will not be permitted to drive until they have met with the TT Event Lead / Competition Director.  No refunds, no exceptions.

SCCA WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT AND ENTRY STANDARDS

SCCA WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT

The SCCA strives to ensure that ALL participants in its events and activities enjoy a welcoming environment. The SCCA supports equality of opportunity and treatment for all participants, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious beliefs, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities, or veteran status. SCCA will make every effort to maintain an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and any behavior that interferes with a safe, fun, and exciting experience. A commitment to a welcoming environment and the SCCA Values is expected of all its members and attendees, including drivers, workers, crew, guests, staff, contractors and exhibitors, and other participants at SCCA activities, sessions and social events and when representing the SCCA in print or electronic media.

Event Entry Standards

To ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants, any information provided during event registration or displayed on an entered car—including, but not limited to, sponsor names, car names, car designs, and graphics—that is deemed vulgar, offensive, or inconsistent with our core values will be considered a violation of the SCCA Welcoming Environment. The SCCA reserves the right to remove such information from the registration system or request that participants remove offending designs/graphics from their vehicles. Repeat offenses may result in further action. Please note that event results and images are shared online and with our partners, and we expect all entries to reflect our values of respect, excellence, and inclusivity.

====== Following are the BLACKHAWK FARMS RACEWAY Policies ==========

Act responsibly while you are at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Parents & guardians are responsible for the actions of their children at all times.

Please abide by the 15 mph speed limit while on the property.

Please respect our quiet hours of 10:00 pm – 6:00 am.

No race engines before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on the weekend, before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. All on-track activities shall be conducted at a decibel level not in excess of 103 decibels as measured fifty feet from the track.

All pit vehicles must have a valid, current year sticker. Please stop in the Pit Stop to purchase a sticker. You must have a valid driver’s license to operate a pit vehicle.

No motorized vehicles of any kind are allowed on the race track before or after the races.

Please place all trash in the provided receptacles. Oil dump stations are provided for your used oil. Fuel cans & tires are NOT allowed in the dumpsters & they should not be left on the property.

Dogs and other pets must be on a leash or humanely confined at all times.

The use of rollerblades, skateboards, Razor scooters, hover boards and the like are prohibited.

No firearms are allowed on the property without prior approval from management.

Café Fastee will be open for breakfast and lunch during most race events. Fuel, oil, water, air, consumables and souvenirs are available. Also available are garage and overhead spaces.

To rent a space, please call 815-389-2000 prior to the event.

Electric tags are $25/weekend or $10/weekday & can be purchased at the front gate or in the Pit Stop. (Those that plug into electric prior to purchasing an electric tag, will be charged $30/weekend or $15/weekday.) Only one plug per outlet is allowed.

Only foot traffic is allowed through the concession area.

No minors or spectators are allowed on pit lane.

All vendors are required to pay a vendor fee of $150/weekend event or $75/single day.

Blackhawk Farms Raceway assumes no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to personal property. Please respect the rights of others.

Thank you for your cooperation!