You Gotta Fight for Your Right to TT @ NCCAR

EVENT RULES:

A. GENERAL RULES 

1. The Basics: This event is governed by the 2021 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 at Driver Information, located in the conference room in the main building. 

3. Tech: Will be located in the Paddock near where the food is served. 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. All cars including Track Day participants must display their numbers on the right and left sides of the car. Please make sure that your number is visible and legible. 

4. Helmets- If you have a 2017, 2018, 2019, or 2020 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- Masks are not required at this time. Please be aware that local COVID Guidelines may change as we approach this event. Please be prepared for the possibility that you may need a mask available. 

6. Drivers Briefings- We will have small group drivers briefings at 8am Saturday/Sunday mornings.  Drivers are required to attend one of these, but please do not feel like you need to be at more than one.  

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). Only event officials are allowed on Pit Lane.

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.

E. PIT LANE: The speed limit on pit road is 25 mph. No tire scrubbing in the pit lane prior to entering the course.

F. IMPOUND: Drivers will report to impound for post-session debriefs immediately following each session.

G. RESULTS: Provisional results will be available on RaceHero.io and the RaceHero App. If printed results are needed they can be picked up @ Timing and Scoring.  Additionally, final results will be posted no later than seven days following the completion of the event on ncrscca.com.

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

I. EVENT SCHEDULE: Actual session start times may be delayed from the published schedule due to unforeseen circumstances during the event. It is the driver’s responsibility to listen to the PA announcements and pay attention to 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.

J. COMMUNICATIONS: 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. TECHNICAL INSPECTION: All vehicles must be presented at Tech to turn in tech forms and pass the event safety inspection (Tech) prior to any on-course participation. All participants must run their numbers on the side of their car. 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. We will have a rainbow of painter's tape colors available at tech. Track Day (TE) participants must have an X beside their number.All numbers must be approved by a Tech Official.

D TIMING & SCORING: All cars are required to use fully operational MyLaps/AMB TranX260 or X2 transponders. The driver is responsible for providing correct information to Timing & Scoring. Cars with non-functioning transponders will not be timed.

E. TRANSPONDERS: 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.

TRACK INFORMATION:

1. RULES OF THE PITS: All persons working in pit lane shall be SCCA members. Smoking is prohibited in all grid and pit areas.

2. 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, gravel, and grass 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. 

3. PADDOCK VEHICLES: Use of ATV’s or gasoline-powered pit vehicles is at the discretion of NCCAR and the chief steward 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 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.  

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

5. QUIET HOURS: No race engines may be run between 8:00 pm and 7:30 am each day.

6. FACILITIES:  NCCAR is an SCCA approved 2-mile road course.  Water, air, and electricity are available in the paddock.  Minimal RV electrical hook-ups are available.  Portajohns and limited Toilets/showers are available.  No batteries, tires, or fluids are to be dumped at the facility.  The speed limit on all Park property is 10 mph.  The paddock will be open for entry at 5 pm on Friday, or earlier at the discretion of NCCAR.  Any SCCA member arriving at the track after registration closes on Friday evening may be allowed to enter the track upon signing a 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.  Driver or crew not properly SCCA registered will be ejected from the track without refund.

7. Live Timing: Live timing will be available on RaceHero.io or the RaceHero App.

8. Run Direction: Both days will be run in the counterclockwise direction.