2026 Tire Rack SCCA Targa Carolinas

June 10, 2026 to June 13, 2026
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SCCA Targa Carolinas

Get ready for the ultimate driving adventure as the SCCA Targa Carolinas takes over the Southeast! 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 Wednesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where teams will hit the track for their first timed sessions. Thursday, it’s off to NCCAR, where drivers will mix high-speed laps with some adrenaline-pumping Track Sprint action. The fun continues Friday at North Wilkesboro Speedway, as competitors take on the .6 mile oval before the grand finale Saturday morning at Carolina Motorsports Park!

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 Charlotte Motor Speedway, NCCAR, North Wilkesboro Speedway, wraps up at Carolina Motorsports Park.
  • 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 Road Rally. 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 Heyward Wagner
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.

TRACK INFO - Coming soon!

2026 SCCA Southland Targa

June 10th - June 13th, 2026 — Event Schedule

*subject to change

6/10/2026 Wednesday Charlotte Motor Speedway
10:00 AM Gates Open/ Check-in and Tech Open
11:00 AM Drivers Meeting
11:30 AM All Cars 4 TrackSprint Paced Laps
11:45 AM All Cars TrackSprint 4 Laps, Best Time
12:45 PM All Cars 4 Lapping Session Paced Laps
1:00 PM Group 1 Practice 1
1:12 PM Group 2 Practice 1
1:24 PM Group 1 Practice 2
1:36 PM Group 2 Practice 2
1:48 PM FLEX TIME
2:00 PM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Best Time Scoring
2:10 PM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
2:20 PM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
2:30 PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
2:40 PM FLEX TIME
2:50 PM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Cumulative Scoring
3:00 PM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
3:10 PM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
3:20 PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session

Transit to Roanoke Rapids, NC

6/11/2026 Thursday North Carolina Center for Automotive Research
7:00 AM Gates Open
8:00 AM Drivers Meeting
8:30 AM All Cars 4 TrackSprint Paced Laps
8:40 AM All Cars TrackSprint 4 Laps, Best Time
9:50 AM All Cars 4 Lapping Session Paced Laps
10:05 AM Group 1 Practice 1
10:17 AM Group 2 Practice 1
10:29 AM Group 1 Practice 2
10:41 AM Group 2 Practice 2
10:53 AM FLEX TIME
11:00 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Best Time Scoring
11:10 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
11:20 AM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
11:30 AM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
11:40 AM FLEX TIME
11:45 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Cumulative Scoring
11:55 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
12:05 PM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
12:15 PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
12:25 PM FLEX TIME

Transit to North Wilkesboro, NC

6/12/2026 Friday North Wilkesboro Speedway
7:00 AM Gates Open
7:30 AM Drivers Meeting
8:00 AM All Cars Paced laps
8:40 AM All Cars TrackSprint 4 Laps, Best Time
9:50 AM All Cars 4 Lapping Session Paced Laps
10:05 AM Group 1 Practice 1
10:17 AM Group 2 Practice 1
10:29 AM Group 1 Practice 2
10:41 AM Group 2 Practice 2
10:53 AM FLEX TIME
11:00 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Best Time Scoring
11:10 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
11:20 AM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
11:30 AM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
11:40 AM FLEX TIME
11:45 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Cumulative Scoring
11:55 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
12:05 PM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
12:15 PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session

Transit to Kershaw, SC

6/13/2026 Saturday Carolina Motorsports Park
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.