2024 Time Trials Nationals: Pictures Worth 1,000 Words

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    2024 Time Trials Nationals: Pictures Worth 1,000 Words

    Photos by Guess Work Photography, Jon Krolewicz, Tradd Slayton

    Jeremy Porter's Unlimited 2 Mini Cooper turns heads, but more importantly always leaves a smile on his face!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    From Track Night to Time Trials, SCCA Track Night in America Manager Justin Barbry is a fixture at events across the Southeast United States!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    If you've got a problem, yo...solve it! Then have #funwithcars.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    A bit of Saturday morning rain temporarily dampened the 2024 TTN but it dried up quickly for otherwise great weather all weekend.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    The long front straight at NCM Motorsports Park offers a great place to watch, and A LOT of speed.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    SCCA's very own Lee Grimes discusses all things Club Spec with Thomas Okihisa of Falken Tire.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Driving your car to the track with a tire trailer in tow? That's "TRUE Grassroots" and earned Justin Kennedy a trophy for his efforts.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    Time Trials Nationals celebrates the fastest drivers from every drivetrain style. Jimmy Rauck for Front Wheel Drive, Steve Luca for Rear Wheel Drive, and Rob Wilmoth for All Wheel Drive.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Smiles when working on the car; that's a good sign.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Nexxxxxt up! Chris Harp leads his group down pit road before taking to NCM's 3.15-mile Grand Course
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Let me tell you how much I love being at the track!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Rob Wilmoth faced tough competition all weekend, but a few fliers landed him with a silver medal in Max 3 and the title of Fastest AWD car at the event.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    #FunWithCars? #CountMeIn!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Ultimate Track Car Challenge winner Raiden Nicol checks in with his session coach before taking to the track for Friday's Time Attack sessions.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    This was Danny Kao's fourth time to NCM Motorsports Park for a National Time Trials event, and he's never repeated a car or class. His Sport 4 win this year adds to his previous class count that includes Sport 2, Sport 5, and Max 3.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    Safety first! Even Mr. Duck wears a helmet at the track.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Honors for the fastest production car around NCM belong to Steve Luca and his 2020 Ford Mustang at a blazing 2:01.983!
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    Not only does Jackie Mutschler lead the SCCA Women on Track Time Trials committee, she actively encourages ladies to join the sport, and continues to support them through their adventures. That's why she was named this year's SCCA Women on Track Time Trials Ambassador.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    SCCA Director KJ Christopher leads on and off the track! He finished just off the competitive Sport 1 podium.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Yeah, she's fast! Laura Marcus discusses her session with coach Matt Trenary. Laura was named the SCCA Women on Track Driver of the event for her excellent driving throughout the weekend!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Who's smile is bigger: Amy's or COTA's?
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Time Trials coaches aren't just available during and immediately following sessions. Whether you only have a question or came equipped with video, they're happy to help at any time.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Turn 1 at NCM Motorsports Park is tough to navigate, and car placement is everything! But don't go too far... the Busby line will get your time deleted.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Luck comes in all shapes and sizes, what's important is that you carry it with you.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Surrounded by SCCA family, time between sessions is always awesome.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Newest and shiniest? No, but Mike Breakey's Lotus 7 was the Fastest Classic at Time Trials Nationals with a 2:21.474.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    In our 7th year of taking SCCA Time Trials to NCM Motorsports Park, you'd think the track records would be pretty safe... but 10 new records were set over the four-day weekend!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    "Whatcha doin' Dallas?" "Oh, just hangin' out."
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Congratulations to our innaugural Club Spec Mustang podium! Trevor Kindlon celebrates the win, joined by Brian Kuehl and Steven Duran.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    TTN Safety Steward Dave Melton wheeled both this paddock scooter and his S6 class Mazda Miata.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Rob Wilmoth carries the names of fallen Racing For ALS soldiers with him for every lap.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Transponder placement is very important and, for some, the mounting is easier than others!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    In the Paddock Bike wars, classic motorcycle style trumps e-scooters and kick scooters.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Up up and away... to Pitt Race for Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials Nationals Powered by Hagerty in 2025!
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    Not only does Holley have a presence around NCM Motorsports Park, but they also graciously sponsor the Thursday festivities at SCCA Time Trials Nationals.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Jackie Mutschler and Doug Wille have been coming to National Time Trials events together since 2019, hitting tracks from Sebring to Las Vegas.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Saturday Night's dinner sponsored by Hagerty and Racing for ALS raised over $3,500 for Western North Carolina recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene! Thank you all for your contributions!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    When not working with his meat smoker to feed the TTN masses, Stephen Miller has a great time behind the wheel of his S6 class Miata.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Congratulations to Casandra Light for winning the Time Trials Nationals Most Improved award as she shaved a whopping 15 seconds off her lap times in her Nissan 350Z.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Grassroots Motorsports' Tom Suddard steals the mic from SCCA's Time Trials maestro John Hunter.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Hard on the brakes, hit your apex, back to throttle quickly; It's a long way to turn 5!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    It's a way of life.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Timing is everything.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Everybody gets a stamp! In grid before their first competitive session, that is.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Worried you might miss a detail in the driver's meeting? Recording it is a GREAT idea!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Couldn't say it any better if we tried... and we've tried.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    How'd that session go? Let's talk about it! Post-session impounds are a hallmark of SCCA Time Trials events.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    The Top Novice award is presented to the highest finishing Novice in any class. With his S3 win, Richard Kenney took home the trophy!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    The fall colors set a beautiful backdrop for Matt Hugenschmidt to take the Tuner 3 win at NCM Motorsports Park for the 2024 Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials Nationals presented by Hagerty.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    J. A. Ackley from Grassroots Motorsports Magazine had his camera handy during the Time Trials Expo, ready for the next big Ultimate Track Car Challenge and Time Trials Nationals stories.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Wanna go fast? Precision and meticulous attention to detail are key.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Andrew Maffessanti and a truth-telling flag present the "Never Surrender" award to Michael Digrigorio.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    SMILE for the camera!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Lisa Keyes has mastered the art of putting on a game face.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    How fast can YOU bail out of your car? Grassroots Motorsports sponsored a challenge to evaluate this very important motorsports skill. Nate Kindlon won with an amazing time of 2.83 seconds!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Big pharma is out, big rubber is in.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Thursday's Expo featured a Track Hayride where tour guide DJ Alessandrini pointed out key coaching tips and visuals on a lap of the track.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Hell or high water, SCCA members make a way of getting where they want to go.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Our drivers need fuel, just like their cars. It's just that the drivers fuel looks a little different.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    It was no easy weekend for Nicholas Zelisko. He clinched the Tuner 4 win, but only by 0.096sec in a field that was 16 cars strong.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    Can your car do a hubstand? Admittedly not as impressive as if the driver can do a handstand.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Take one guess where Shelby got her name.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    SCCA is proud to partner with Grassroots Motorsports to host the Ultimate Track Car Challenge during Time Trials Nationals. Raiden Nicol took top honors this year in a Radical SR10!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Don't be like Fred. Thank your volunteers!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Setting the right gap betweeen cars is critical for each TTN competitor, as shown by Derek Meinke's Corvette on the front straight as the next car on track charges into view.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    "Good times were had by all." No, really!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Paul Spencer's run to the Sport 6 win wasn't easy. Case in point, the top three's cumulative times all within 2.5sec of each other.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    It takes a little traffic management to get cars from grid to course at NCM Motorsports Park, but it's a joy to watch the parade as they go by!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    With 11 drivers in Max 4, Lyle Zyra had his work cut out for him, but he squeaked by with a 1.491sec margin of victory.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    Hayride + racetrack = magical memories
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Once you are hooked, you just keep coming back.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    It's not that David Whitener needs the help, but he's always up for a chat with Justin Barbry anyway.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    We're not going to say the Harbor Freight jack is the official jack of the SCCA, but considering the support it offers members, it might as well be.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Being Team Hollis mascot is hard work, but Gracie makes it look effortless.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Steve Luca's name was already on the SCCA Time Trials Nationals Overall Fastest trophy, but he added another line just to be sure with a Time Trials Nationals -- and NCM Production Car -- record of 2:01.983!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    The faster you get through Faux Rouge, the higher your finish... or at least that's how it worked for Joe Baker on his way to a podium finish in Max 5.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    When you blow the motor in your RX-8 early in the year, you don't give up; you come back stronger (and maybe with a different car). For not letting bad luck end his season, Nate Kindlon was awarded the Hagerty Keepin' It Cool Award for Time Trials Nationals.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    NEVER BACK DOWN NEVER WHAT? Michael Digrigorio claimed Never Surrender honors for making a last-minute car change, involving complete prep of the car.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    The couple who drives together... Ivy Chang and Tim Mason can be found at SCCA Time Trials and Solo events across the country year-round!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    I, am an autumn.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    Chillin' and grillin'
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Have you seen the fastest Front Wheel Drive car to tackle NCM Motorsports Park? If you were at the 2024 Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials Nationals, you did. Jimmy Rauck piloted his Civic to a 2:04.703 around the 3.15-mile circuit.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    A choice was made here (it was the right choice).
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    The handsome Ragnar was TTN coach and M4 competitor Lisa Keyes' crew chief for the week.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    That feeling when you know you just laid down the perfect lap.
    photo by Tradd Slayton
    Respect the hustle.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    The Time Trials Expo started to look a lot like a dream shopping spree to some of the time trialers in training.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Dakota Dickerson brought us some bat wing Halloween decorations for the UTCC competition!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Who says motorsports isn't a family sport? Nobody. Nobody says that.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Graduating out of the Novice group is worth celebrating, but going back to continue cheering on your peers? That's what made Justin Slaughter the Spirit of Time Trials this year.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    What will they think of next? Josh Owens shows off his paddock scooter... or at least that's what we think it should be called!
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    We're jealous of this little guy's first car!
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Morning driver's meetings: Brought to you by coffee.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    We'll go out on a limb that Ivy was happy with her time in that session.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Horsepower, dinner and a libation: This Club Spec Mustang's engine bay became an impromptu dinner table during Thursday evening's Expo.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    Ryan Tolleson won the TTN Breakthrough Performer award for coming into Time Trials competition from an oval track racing background.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    It's stopped raining, but the track is still wet. That's not fair. Paced laps make an effective dryer! Heyward Wagner, VP of Rally/Solo and Experiential encourages everyone to maintain a good pace during the unscheduled -- but vital -- activity on Saturday.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    Derek Secord didn't win Tuner 4, but driving the only Honda S2000 in the field gave him good reason to smile.
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    These engines ate! (...not dinner; that was the other part of Thursday's Expo)
    photo by Guess Work Photography
    DJ Alessandrini shares some last minute go-fast tips in Grid with co-driver Mike Kubiak.
    photo by Jon Krolewicz
    If you don't know who Andy Hollis is by now, you've been living under a rock. Speaking of which, Hollis rocked the Max 5 class with a new lap record and a cumulative time more than 9 seconds faster than his closest competition.
    photo by Tradd Slayton

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