2025 Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge at Road America

April 12, 2025 - 07:00 AM CDT to April 13, 2025 - 05:00 PM CDT
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2025 Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge at Road America

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If you listen closely, you can almost hear it—the hum of Johnsonville grills sizzling with brats, Sargento artisans crafting fresh cheese curds, and New Glarus brewers bottling Spotted Cow. Why? Because it’s time for the Tire Rack SCCA® Time Attack Challenge at Road America! This epic event takes place at the legendary, newly resurfaced 4.048-mile, 14-turn circuit nestled just outside Elkhart Lake, WI. Known as "America’s National Park of Speed," this track is a bucket-list destination for racers and fans alike.

For those who love to chase records, the Track Records and Personal Bests webpage has all the benchmarks from the program’s first trip to Road America. But with this being just the second visit, the track is wide open for new lap records to fall. Will you rise to the challenge, claim a top spot, and leave your mark on one of the most iconic circuits in motorsport?

But the Road America experience doesn’t end at the finish line. Camping on-site is more than just an option—it’s a tradition. Wake up to the smell of the famous "Egger" sandwiches sizzling on the griddle, breathe in the fresh Wisconsin morning air, and unwind in the evenings with fellow racers and enthusiasts while swapping stories, celebrating new personal bests, and soaking in the unmistakable atmosphere of Road America under the stars.

Don’t miss this perfect blend of speed, camaraderie, and Wisconsin charm. Sign up now, pack your helmet—and maybe some cheese curds—and join us for an unforgettable weekend at Road America!


FAST FACTS

  • Event takes place on America’s National Park of Speed, the 4.048-mile, 14-turn Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI!
  • Each driver gets one practice and three competition sessions on Saturday, followed by four more competition sessions on Sunday
  • Results will be based by combining each driver's fastest lap on each each day. The podium highlights the three lowest combined times per class.
  • Drivers will be grouped by their experience level, and gridded by lap times following the practice session.

Registration opens January 14th at 5pm CST!  Cap is set at 90, so sign up early and get that sweet Early Bird deal!


Time Trials Entry Fee: $625

Early Bird Entry Fee: $575 - Ends Feb 9th!

(Annual SCCA Membership required)*

* If you don't have your own AMB or Westhold compatible transponder, you will need to add a rental transponder.

LET'S GO!!!
* If you don't have your own AMB or Westhold compatible transponder, you will need to add a rental transponder. Entries within seven days of the event may not be guaranteed a rental transponder.

OFF-TRACK: Those who want to experience the action, excitement, and festivities of a Time Trials National Tour are not limited to drivers. Tech Officials, Timing and Scoring gurus, and more are welcome at the event and at the parties. Helping as a volunteer, worker, or official costs nothing, and those interested can apply by using the link below.

Official/Volunteer Application:


EVENT DETAILS

Event Lead John Hunter
Competition Director TBA
Driver Coaches TBA

A. GENERAL RULES: This event is governed by the 2024 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.

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 or as required in the specific track rules for their car and class. Safe apparel must be worn in the pits at all times (shirts and closed toe shoes). Crew members on pit lane must display their event credentials at all times while 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 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: Live timing will be available during the event at timetrials.scca.com. Provisional and final results will be posted at the Event Center. Additionally, final results will be posted to timetrials.scca.com no later than seven days following the completion of the event.

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

I. SCALES: Location and Requirements will be available at check-in.

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 system 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.

K. COMMUNICATIONS: Radio frequencies used by event officials may be monitored but shall not be used for communication by any participant.

A. DRIVER ELIGIBILITY: The event is open to all drivers with a valid state driver's license and a full membership to the SCCA.  If you don't have a membership you can join when you register.

B. 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.)

C. 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.

D. MINOR DRIVERS: Drivers 16- and 17-years-old, with a state-issued driver's license can compete, but there is some extra paperwork. Please contact Officials before the event and get approval from the Event Lead.

A. VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY: Competition is open to all vehicles conforming to the National Time Trials Classes. Some tracks do not allow Electric Vehicles. Please refer to Track Information to verify EV eligibility.

B. DECALS: All cars must have Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials National Tour decals and any required partner decals visibly placed on each side of the vehicle and a Tire Rack windshield banner at the top of the front windshield. Decals will be provided free of charge and may be obtained at registration and/or tech. A diagram of sticker placement for Time Trials National Tour events can be found here: Time Trials National Tour Decal Placement. A diagram of sticker placement for Time Trials Nationals will be available soon.

C. TECHNICAL INSPECTION: All vehicles must be presented at tech to turn in tech forms and pass the event safety inspection (Tech) if required prior to any on-course participation. Tech may also check event sponsor decal requirements and verify compliance of Vehicle Identification. Competitors are cautioned that vehicle/identification color combinations such as red/black, red/blue, and white/silver do not have adequate contrast.

D. TIMING & SCORING: All cars are required to use fully operational Westhold, MyLaps/AMB TranX260 or X2 transponders. The driver is responsible for providing correct information to Timing & Scoring. Non-functioning transponders will likely result in the loss of times.

E. RENTAL TRANSPONDERS: Rental transponders are available through registration.

1.0 ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE ROAD AMERICA RACE TRACK WILL HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

A VALID credential (Appropriate weekend wristband accompanied by a signed insurance-waiver witnessed by Road America/Club Staff personnel)

2.0 UNLICENSED VEHICLE GUIDELINES:

2.1 Car Numbers must be on both sides of the car, of contrasting color, as least 6” high and not made from shoe polish or marker

2.2 RACE VEHICLES being used in the race event are allowed on R/A property

2.3 AUTHORIZED ROAD AMERICA VEHICLES with a current year sticker are allowed on R/A property

2.4 Participants may use unlicensed light vehicles and equipment carts but must have a current event sticker or yearly permit for the use of such vehicles on Road America property. These will be referred to as “pit vehicles.”

2.4.1 “Pit vehicle” registration (includes signing a liability waiver and acknowledgment of proper insurance) and fees must be taken care of at registration (locations may vary).

2.4.2 Furthermore, according to the Wisconsin State Law, all ATVs should be registered by the State of Wisconsin, or by another State, to be operated within the State.

2.5 SEGWAYS, HOVERBOARDS, ONEWHEELS, ROLLERBLADES, NON-MOTORIZED & MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLER SKATES are not permitted on Road America property.

2.6 BICYCLES and SCOOTERS With a SEAT are permitted but may not be ridden in the COMPETITION PADDOCK AREA – this is strictly PROHIBITED.

3.0 OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON ROAD AMERICA PROPERTY:

3.1 Operators of all motor vehicles (including golf cars) must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.

3.2 At no time is anyone allowed to park in fire lanes. Violators will be towed.

4.0 CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS PROHIBITED BY COMPETITORS IN THE PADDOCK UNTIL AFTER ALL ON- TRACK ACTIVITIES HAVE CONCLUDED FOR THE DAY. 

5.0 RACE ENGINES MAY NOT BE RUN WITHOUT ROAD AMERICA PERMISSION:

5.1 Before 8:00 AM weekends (Friday-Sunday weekend events or Saturday -Sunday) / 8:30 AM weekdays (Monday- Friday)

5.2 After 6:00 PM weekends (Friday-Sunday weekend events or Saturday-Sunday) / 5:00 PM weekdays (Monday-Friday)

5.3 Participants must vacate the property by 7:00 PM Sunday Evening

5.4 On-Track Operations 8:00 – 6:00 Weekends (Friday-Sunday weekend events or Saturday-Sunday) /8:30 – 5:00 Weekdays (Monday-Friday) 

6.0 ALL VEHICLES OR TENTS REMAINING OVERNIGHT ON ROAD AMERICA PROPERTY MUST HAVE:

6.1 Overnight stays are not permitted without a formal tent or motor home equipment.

7.0 NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD AMERICA PROPERTY WITHOUT ROAD AMERICA PERMISSION. PETS ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY MUST EITHER BE:

7.1 Kept within the vehicle with adequate ventilation and fresh drinking water.

7.2 Kept under control of a leash.

7.3 All pets are the responsibility of the owner. If your pet disrupts or causes harm to another individual, it will be grounds for removal of you and your pet from the facility without a refund. 

8.0 FIRES, WHEN CONDITIONS PERMIT, MUST:

8.1 Be contained within a device designed for containing a fire.

8.2 Be completely extinguished before the coals, ashes, and remains are discarded.

8.3 Not be within 10 feet of spectator containment fence or 100 feet of any Road America Building or near other competitors’ gasoline storage areas. 

9.0 TRACK ETIQUETTE/ACCESS:

9.1 Long Pants and closed toed shoes required

9.2 At NO TIME are vehicles permitted to travel COUNTERCLOCKWISE on the track!

9.3 No one is allowed access to the track after operations hours for any reason, i.e., running, walking, etc.

10.0 DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY:

10.1 Please do not drive stakes or poles into any asphalt surfaces and do not deface, cut, drive nails into or attach lines or any other objects to trees, bushes, light poles, site signposts or buildings

10.2 Do not tamper with electrical facilities or any other facilities on RA property. Fines for destruction of property apply.

10.3 RA is not responsible for damage caused by other’s actions.

10.4 Check voltage in electrical receptacles before using 

11.0 ILLEGAL DRUGS, FIREWORKS, FIREARMS, ANY TYPE OF EXPLOSIVES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ROAD AMERICA PROPERTY!

11.1 No drones or unmanned aircraft systems are allowed. Violators in possession or operation at any time will be subject to confiscation of their unmanned aircraft, immediate removal from the property, and further prosecution by Law Enforcement.

Hagerty On-track Insurance:
You CAN get Hagerty on track insurance for your vehicle for this event. To get information and a quote, go to https://www.hagerty.com/insurance/track-day-insurance

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A. PAYMENTS, WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS: Credit card payment is required for online registration. A full refund will be given for cancellations made 2 weeks before the event start date. A $150 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made within 2 weeks of event start date. Any withdrawal or cancellation of your registration should go through my.scca.com by going to "My Events", finding your event, and clicking "cancel" to submit a cancellation request. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the Time Trials team at timetrials@scca.com.

 


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