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As mentioned in this space a few times, the Sports Car Club of America is set to stage the first ever Time Trials Nationals at NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green Kentucky, September 28, 29 and 30th . The event is designed to be a gathering point for people to express their #funwithcars passion by driving in competition, on track.
The event will have a variety of elements; starting with untimed lapping sessions to get everyone up to speed and then timed lapping sessions and point-to-point competition. Drivers will only need minimal experience and anyone who enters the event without a competition license can earn a TT Novice Permit.
In preparation for the event, a unique rule set is being crafted. There are multiple levels of preparation for production and production-based cars, from mild to wild. Each of these levels give drivers and builders the opportunity to pursue the concept that most excites them. Some may be highly competitive, others may not, but everyone gets a chance to make their mark and compete for wins and event records.
Last week the Time Trials Board released an update to the preliminary Time Trials Nationals rule set and opened the second comment period which ends April 6th.
In the initial feedback received suggested there were two areas that the TTB could address immediately. As a result, the safety language has been updated to clarify the requirements for factory driver safety equipment and the Max level rules now allow chassis mounted aero. If you have not had a chance to review the full rules, you may do so here: TT Nationals Rules Page
In order for the TTB to continue to learn about participants and the Time Trials Nationals Rules, they are asking for your help in completing a short survey for specific feedback on the program from those who are doing or are interested in doing SCCA Time Trials. To help, out, click here to take a quick survey: Time Trials Nationals Survey
BONUS: Click Here for Time Trials Nationals Primer Event Updates
Back in 2017, the RallyCross® Board (RXB) decided to add two new car classes to this year’s National RallyCross competition. The RXB held a contest to name the new classes and accepted suggestions. RXB Chairman Steve Hyatt said the board recently voted on the submissions and it was decided the classes would be called Constructors Two-Wheel Drive (C2) and Constructors All-Wheel Drive (C4).
“With growth of the RallyCross program, there was a group of competitors who wanted to be able to use their skills to build a RallyCross-specific vehicle, which is why these two new classes were created,” Hyatt said. “It will be fun to see what ingenuity evolves in the C2 class, and the C4 competition will be, well, dynamite!”
With the addition of these two new Constructors classes, there are now 11 different competition classes across four categories in SCCA RallyCross. Each class is eligible to compete in regional and national events, including DirtFish SCCA® RallyCross National Challenges and the DirtFish SCCA RallyCross National Championship being held October 12-14 at the National Balloon Classic venue in Indianola, Iowa.
According to SCCA RallyCross rules, the Constructors Category is intended for four”wheeled vehicles altered in excess of the Modified Category allowances, such as dune buggies, sand rails, tube frame/chassis vehicles, kit cars and similar types of custom”built vehicles. Engines must be naturally aspirated, internal combustion, passenger car or light truck”based, and with no more than four cylinders or two rotors. Motorcycle, ATV, UTV and similar engines are not allowed.
A roll cage meeting or exceeding the current SCCA GCR requirements for Showroom Stock/Improved Touring roll cages or the current requirements of another sanctioning body approved by the SCCA is required. Installation of a scattershield, chain guard or explosion”proof bell housing is required on any vehicle where the failure of the clutch, flywheel, or torque converter could create a hazard to the driver or passenger. Chain drive cars must be fitted with a protective case/shield to retain the chain in case of failure.
A four”point or greater restraint system (SFI or FIA rated) shall be used by all occupants during competition runs. A front windshield or rear window is not required, however, if so equipped, the windshield must be made of automotive safety glass or polycarbonate/Lexan and securely mounted to the vehicle. If the vehicle is not equipped with a windshield, all occupants must wear full-face helmets with face shields or goggles, gloves, and arm restraints.
A full rundown of rules for the new Constructors classes can be reviewed online in the 2018 SCCA RallyCross Rules handbook.
