Drivers - Carolina Showdown TT/TE

EVENT RULES:

A. GENERAL RULES 

1. The Basics: This event is governed by the 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. Registration/Check-in: Will be in the registration building outside of the gate. You must check-in before you go on track or start working. Check-in will move to Timing at the beginning of the Driver's meeting Saturday and Sunday Morning.

3. Tech: Will be located near the Hospitality/Driver Info area in the Garages. 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 completed tech sheet.  If you DO have advanced safety, please bring your car and park in the impound area. If you have a question about your numbers you may have Tech check them.

4. Helmets: If you have a 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024 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. Drivers Briefings: 7:45 am Saturday All Drivers are required to attend! There will also be a Novice Driver's meeting on Saturday immediately after the paced sighting laps. 

6. Participant Cancelation Policy Options:

Canceling with a credit or transferring your entry to another driver prior to September 10th:

Full amount transfer to another Driver

Full MSR credit to future NCR TT event that doesn't expire.

Canceling requesting a refund:

You will receive a refund of your entry fee minus $75.

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.

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. You must stay out for the entire paced session. Paced laps will happen Saturday only before all TT timed sessions. 

E. PITS AND PIT LANE: The speed limit on pit road is 25 mph. No tire scrubbing in the pit lane prior to entering the course. Only Event Staff and Officials are allowed in the "pit" areas. Safe apparel must be worn in the pits at all times (shirts and closed-toe shoes). 

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

G. TIMING: All cars are required to use transponders to ensure accurate gridding. Non-functioning transponders will result in no time. Rental transponders are included with each entry and will be available at registration Saturday Morning. The driver is responsible for providing correct information to Timing.  Timing is located in the blue building down by the track. 

H. RESULTS/LIVE TIMING: Are provided electronically on RaceHero.io and on the RaceHero App. If you would like a time card or printout of any session see Timing. Additionally, final results will be posted no later than seven days following the completion of the event @ www.ncrscca.com

I. FLAG PROCEDURES: Black Flag Station will be at turn 9 and other event-specific flagging procedures will be announced at the event.

J. 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 the 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.

K. COMMUNICATIONS: We will utilize PA announcements for most onsite communication.  Sometimes we will text or email updates as well. 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 -  Vehicle Eligibility

B. SAFETY RULES: Time Trials Safety Rules

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. NUMBERS:  All cars must run their assigned number on both sides of the car. Remember your number must be visible at speed by the corner workers and timing. 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. If your number isn't visible you will be stopped to correct it. 

D. TRANSPONDERS: The transponders we use for this event are MyLaps/AMB TranX260 or X2 Transponders. Need a transponder, we have you covered. We provide rental transponders to all TT/TE competitors to ensure accurate gridding. If you have your own transponder, awesome! Please make sure to fill in the number when you register. Rental transponders will be distributed Saturday Morning at Hospitality/Driver Info in the garages. The red MyLaps transponders should hold a charge for the entire event. Please return transponders to Timing or Hospitality/Driver Info before leaving the track. Please go to Timing if you have any transponder questions during the event. 

TRACK INFORMATION:

1. 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 and grassed areas.  The electric power that is available must be paid for at the front gate.  

2. PADDOCK VEHICLES: Use of ATV’s or gasoline powered pit vehicles is at the discretion of CMP 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 a 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.  

3. SOUND CONTROL: A sound limit of 105 db is in effect per everyone's ears.  

4. QUIET HOURS: No race engines may be run between 11:00AM and 12 noon Sunday.

5. FACILITIES:  CMP is an SCCA-approved 2.279-mile road course. 

a) Water and electricity(for a fee paid to CMP) are available in the paddock. 

b) Reserved garages and RV spots with electrical hook-ups are available. These can be booked through https://carolinamotorsportspark.com/camping-garages/.  Please be respectful and share with your other competitors

c) Bathrooms and showers are available in paddock.

d) No batteries, tires, or fluids are to be dumped at the facility. 

e) The speed limit on all Park property is 10 mph. 

f) The paddock will be open for entry at 6 pm on Friday, or earlier at the discretion of CMP. 

g) Any SCCA member arriving at the track after registration closes on Friday evening may be allowed to enter the track upon signing a CMP Track waiver, and at the discretion of the CMP 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. 

h) Driver or crew not properly SCCA registered will be ejected from the track without refund.