2026 Tire Rack SCCA Targa Great Lakes

July 29, 2026 to August 01, 2026
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SCCA Targa Great Lakes

Get ready for the ultimate driving adventure as SCCA Targa Great Lakes takes over the Great Lakes area! This four-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 on Wednesday at Blackhawk Farms Raceway where teams will hit the track for their first timed sessions. Thursday, it’s off to Grattan Raceway Park, where drivers will push their limits on the fun and flowing road course before heading to Tire Rack headquarters Thursday evening for skid pad, autocross and more!

Friday morning it’s back to high-speed laps early at GingerMan Raceway, before heading to Autobahn Country Club's south course for the final round of cumulative lap sessions!

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!

FAST FACTS

ON-TRACK

  • Event takes place at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, Grattan Raceway Park, Tire Rack HQ, GingerMan Raceway, and wraps up at Autobahn Country Club.
  • Each team will get two practice sessions and two timed sessions, one fastest lap, and one cumulative lap sessions at all four tracks!
  • Each team will get two practice sessions along with one fastest lap and fastest cumulative laps session at all four tracks!
  • Other opportunities to earn points include Track Sprint at select tracks and, potentially, a randomly thrown in autocross or RoadRally. There will also be point gathering opportunities at various social activities throughout the journey.
  • Results will be derived from total points earned using a combination of each team's on and off track performance. *Organizer reserves the right to reward bonus points for general awesomeness along with any other very valid reasons.

Registration opens Feb 2nd, at 6pm CST

Price: $975 per team
Click here for schedule and other event info!

Event Lead John Hunter
Competition Director TBA
Driver Coaches TBA

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 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.

Blackhawk Farms - Track Info

  • Electric vehicles are not permitted in hot track sessions at Blackhawk Farms.
  • Act responsibly while you are at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Parents & guardians are responsible for the actions of their children at all times.
  • Please abide by the 15 mph paddock speed limit while on the property.
  • No race engines are permitted after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Please make sure you have the state issued license plate on your vehicle.
  • All on-track activities shall be conducted at a decibel level not in excess of 103 decibels as measured fifty feet from the track.
  • Sound limit of 103db
  • No fireworks
  • No guns

Gratten Raceway

  • No minibikes or motor vehicles other than those participating in the event will be permitted on the property.
  • A 10 mph speed limit will be enforced in the paddock and on all return roads.
  • No fireworks
  • No guns

Gingerman Raceway

  • The maximum speed limit in all areas except the racecourse is 10 MPH. 
  • ATV's, bicycles, motor scooters/cycles are permitted in the paddock provided they are used in a safe manner and operated ONLY by licensed drivers. 
  • Skateboards, skates, rollerblades, micro/mini racers and go-peds, hoverboards, and drones are NOT permitted.
  • Absolutely NO bedding new brakes or testing of cars on infield roadways will be permitted. Violations will result in immediate ejection from the premises. This penalty will be enacted for all offenses, with zero tolerance. 
  • Pets must be on leashes at all times and owners are responsible for any associated clean up. No pets allowed in the Park area around the pond and the pavilion.
  • The track property must be left clean. Waste oil must be put in the red barrels provided. No tires should be left on track property.
  • No fireworks
  • No guns

Autobahn Country Club

  • Tents are allowed but must be properly tethered to the ground. Owners are responsible for any damaged caused by improperly secured tents.
  • Restrooms and Showers are in the South Timing Building. Restrooms are also available in the North Timing Building and Café.
  • The Café will be open from 8am-6pm.
  • RV’s are allowed, but there are no power or disposable facilities on site.
  • Grilling is allowed but must be gas. No charcoal or campfires.
  • No bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, etc. Only licensed vehicles with licensed drivers.
  • No personal golf carts. Rental golf carts are available for rent from the track.
  • No drones.
  • Air hoses are in the Tech garage.
  • Gas is available on site (93, 98, 104).
  • EV chagrining is not available for non-members.
  • Fluids must be disposed of at the collection center located to the east of the North Timing Tower.
  • Pets are allowed, but must always be on a leash, and owner are responsible for waste clean-up and disposal.
  • No fireworks
  • No guns


2026 SCCA Targa Great Lakes

July 29th - August 1st, 2026 — Event Schedule

*subject to change

Targa Starts

Blackhawk Farms Raceway, Wednesday, 7/29/2026

11:00AM Gates, Check-In and Tech Open
12:30PM DRIVERS MEETING
1:00 PM 4 Paced Laps 
1:10 PM TrackSprint  4 Runs, Best Time
2:05 PM 4 Paced Laps 
2:30 PM Group 1A Practice 1  
2:42 PM Group 2A Practice 1  
2:54 PM Group 1B Practice 2  
3:06 PM Group 2B Practice 2  
3:18 PM FLEX TIME
3:30 PM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Best Time Scoring
3:40 PM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
3:50 PM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
4:00 PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
4:10 PM FLEX TIME
4:20 PM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Cumulative Scoring
4:30 PM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
4:40 PM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
4:50PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
5:00 PM Course Closed


Transit to Grand Rapids, MI

Grattan Raceway, Thursday, 7/30/2026

8:00 AM DRIVERS MEETING
8:30 AM All Cars 4 Paced Laps 
9:00 AM Track Sprint
9:50 AM FLEX TIME
10:00 AM Group 1A Practice 1  
10:10 AM Group 2A Practice 1  
10:20 AM Group 1B Practice 2  
10:30 AM Group 2B Practice 2  
10:40 AM FLEX TIME
10:50 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Best Time Scoring
11:00 AM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
11:10 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
11:20 AM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
11:30 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Cumulative Scoring
11:40 AM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
11:50 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
12:00 PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
12:10 PM Course closed

Transit to Tire Rack in South Bend, IN

Tire Rack, Thursday, 7/30/2026

4:00PM DRIVERS MEETING
4:30 PM All Cars Skid Pad
6:00 PM Tire Rack Hosted Dinner

Transit to Gingerman Raceway

Gingerman Raceway, also Friday, 7/31/2025

7:30 AM DRIVERS MEETING
8:00 AM All Cars 4 Paced Laps 
8:15 AM Group 1A Practice 1  
8:25 AM Group 2A Practice 1  
8:35 AM Group 1B Practice 2  
8:45 AM Group 2B Practice 2  
9:00 AM FLEX TIME
9:10 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Best Time Scoring
9:20 AM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
9:30 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
9:40 AM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
9:50 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Cumulative Scoring
10:00 AM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
10:10 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
10:20 AM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
10:30 AM FLEX TIME

Transit to Tire Rack in Southbend, IN

Tire Rack, Friday, 7/31/2026

12:00 PM Autocross Course open for walking
12:30 PM DRIVERS MEETING
1:00 PM Autocross Runs 4 per team

Transit to Autobahn Country Club

AUTOBAHN C.C. SOUTH, Saturday, 8/1/2025

8:00 AM DRIVERS MEETING
8:30 AM All Cars 4 Paced Laps 
8:45 AM Group 1 Practice 1  
9:05 AM Group 2 Practice 1  
9:25 AM FLEX TIME
9:30 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Best Time Scoring
9:40 AM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
9:50 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
10:00 AM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
10:10 AM FLEX TIME
10:15 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Cumulative Scoring
10:25 AM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
10:35 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
10:45 AM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session

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.

These are the official unofficial hotels of Targa Great Lakes. There are not any room blocks set aside, however this is where the organizers will be staying and we encourage all the teams to join us!  

Tuesday Night Hampton Inn Beloit, 2700 Cranston Rd, Beloit WI 53511
Wednesday Night Comfort Suites Grand Rapids North, 350 Dodge NE Comstock Park MI 49321
Thursday Night Baymont by Wyndham South Haven, 1555 Phoenix Rd, South Haven MI 49090
Friday/Saturday Hampton Inn Joliet I-80, 1521 Riverboat Center Drive Joliet IL 60436