2025 Tire Rack SCCA Targa Chicagoland

July 30, 2025 - 07:00 AM CDT to August 03, 2025 - 05:00 PM CDT

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Registration opens May 7th at 3:00PM CST!!

SCCA Targa Chicagoland

Get ready for the ultimate driving adventure as the SCCA Targa Southland takes over the Chicago area! This five-day thrill ride is the perfect mix of competition, camaraderie, and pure driving joy across some of the region’s most exciting tracks.

The journey kicks off Wednesday at Autobahn North, where teams will hit the track for their first timed sessions. Thursday, it’s off to Putnam Park, where drivers will push their limits on one of the Midwest’s favorite road courses before heading to Tire Rack headquarters Thursday evening for a special event.

Friday morning, the action shifts to autocross at Tire Rack, where precision and control take center stage. Then it’s back to high-speed laps early Friday afternoon at Gingerman Raceway, where the final round of cumulative lap sessions will put everyone’s skills to the test.

The grand finale happens Saturday at Autobahn South, wrapping up the event in style as part of the Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge.

This isn’t just about speed—it’s about balance. Scoring blends lap times, autocross performance, social media engagement, and even peer judging, making for a competition that’s as much about fun as it is about precision. Whether you’re chasing podium glory or just here for the ride, get ready for an unforgettable week on the road with fellow driving fanatics!

Click here for all the Targa event basics!

FAST FACTS

ON-TRACK

Event takes place at Autobahn CC North, Putnam Park, Tire Rack Headquarters, Gingerman Raceway, and wraps up at Autobahn CC South as part of the SCCA Tire Rack Time Attack Challenge
Each team will get two practice and two cumulative lap sessions at the first three tracks, and one practice session and 3 timed sessions per registered driver on Saturday during the Time Attack Challenge.
Each team will get 6 autocross runs
Results will be derived from total points earned using a combination of each team's fastest cumulative laps, best autocross run, along with social and peer judged elements. *Organizer reserves the right to reward bonus points for general awesomeness along with any other very valid reasons.

Important note!

When you register for the Tire Rack SCCA Targa Chicagoland, both you and your car are automatically entered into the Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge at Autobahn CC—no extra steps needed!
The required primary co-driver must register separately as a co-driver for the Targa event (co-driver entry is free for the Targa!). If they also want to compete in the Time Attack Challenge, whether in the same car or a different one, they will need to complete a separate registration for that competition.

Registration opens May 7th at 3:00PM CST!

Targa Southland: $1250

(Annual SCCA Membership required)*

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

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EVENT DETAILS

TARGA CHICAGOLAND EVENT OFFICIALS

Event Lead	John Hunter
Competition Director	TBA
Driver Coaches	TBA

DRIVER ELIGIBILITY & INFORMATION

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.

VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY & INFORMATION

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 Attack Challenge 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 Attack Challenge events can be found here: Time Attack Challenge 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.

TARGA CHICAGOLAND TRACK INFO

Coming soon!

PAYMENTS, WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS

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.

TARGA CHICAGOLAND SCHEDULE

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