2026 Tire Rack SCCA Targa New England

July 15, 2026 to July 18, 2026
Jul15

SCCA Targa New England

Get ready for the ultimate driving adventure as the SCCA Targa New England takes over the Northeast! 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 Palmer Motorsports Park, where teams will hit the track for their first timed sessions. Thursday, it’s off to historic Lime Rock Park, before heading to Mt Wasington to take in the views! The fun continues Friday at Canaan for a morning of Track Sprint action before the grand finale Saturday at Pocono Raceway on Saturday morning!

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 Palmer Motorsports Park, Lime Rock Park, Canaan Motor Club, wraps up at Pocono Raceway.
  • 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 TBA
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.

2026 SCCA Targa New England

July 15th - July 18th, 2026 — Event Schedule

*subject to change

7/15/2026 Wednesday Palmer Motorsports Park
10:00 AM Gates Open/ Check-in and Tech Open
11:00 AM Drivers Meeting
1:00 PM All Cars 4 TrackSprint Paced Laps
1:15 AM All Cars TrackSprint 4 Laps, Best Time
2:15 PM All Cars 4 Lapping Session Paced Laps
2:25 PM Group 1 Practice 1
2:37 PM Group 2 Practice 1
2:49 PM Group 1 Practice 2
3:01 PM Group 2 Practice 2
3:13 PM FLEX TIME
3:20 PM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Best Time Scoring
3:30 PM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
3:40 PM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
3:50 PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
4:00 PM FLEX TIME
4:10 PM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Cumulative Scoring
4:20 PM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
4:30 PM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
4:40 PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session

Transit to Lakeville, CT

7/16/2026 Thursday Lime Rock Park
9:00 AM Gates Open
9:30 AM Drivers Meeting
10:00 AM All Cars 4 Lapping Session Paced Laps
10:15 AM Group 1 Practice 1
10:30 AM Group 2 Practice 1
10:45 AM Group 1 Practice 2
11:00 AM Group 2 Practice 2
11:15 AM FLEX TIME
11:30 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Best Time Scoring
11:40 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
11:50 AM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
12:00 AM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session
12:10 AM FLEX TIME
12:20 AM Group 1A 3 Lap Competition Session Cumulative Scoring
12:30 AM Group 1B 3 Lap Competition Session
12:40 PM Group 2A 3 Lap Competition Session
12:50 PM Group 2B 3 Lap Competition Session

Transit to Canaan, NH

7/17/2026 Friday Canaan Motor Club
7:00 AM Gates Open
8:00 AM Drivers Meeting
10:00 AM All Cars 4 TrackSprint Paced Laps - CW
10:20 AM All Cars TrackSprint 6 Laps, Best Time
11:50 AM FLEX TIME
12:00 PM All Cars 4 TrackSprint Paced Laps - CCW
12:20 PM All Cars TrackSprint 6 Laps, Best Time
2:00 PM FLEX TIME

Transit to Long Pond, PA

7/18/2026 Saturday Pocono Raceway
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 New England. 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 Tru By Hilton Chicopee Springfield, 440 Memorial Dr Chicopee MA 01020
Wednesday Night Quality Inn Lee - Lenox South, 170 Housatonic St Lee MA 01238
Thursday Night Holiday Inn Express & Suites White River Junction, 121 Ballardvale Dr White River Junction VT 05001
Friday/Saturday Holiday Inn Express & Suites White Haven-Pocono, 547 PA-940 White Haven PA