Time Trials are not wheel-to-wheel competition. All passing—no matter the procedure—should be done with care, and with the least amount of disruption to each competitor’s lap, session or event.

1. Passing Zone
A passing zone is a designated area on track where passing is allowed to take place. Whenever possible, passing zones should be marked with cones or signs.

2. Passing Signals
A passing signal or “point-by” is a signal given by a leading car, giving permission to a following car to overtake. As a general rule, a point-by should be given by the driver being passed by extending an arm out of the driver’s window and indicating which direction the passing driver should go. Once a driver has given a point-by, they should make sure the passing driver has adequate space and speed differential to complete the pass safely (e.g., by slowing down enough to let the passing driver by).

A. Drivers of vehicles with window nets or other driver-window obstructions may point-by from inside the car. Other drivers shall be notified of any driver using an inside-the-car point-by, and the rear window of inside-point-by cars should be marked with a bright color tape contrasting as much as possible with the color of the car to let other drivers know where to look.

B. For drivers with physical conditions which render the use of a hand signal inappropriate, these drivers may use turn signals with the approval of the Event Lead. Other drivers shall be notified of any driver using a turn signal for point-by and the turn signals of that car shall be marked with a bright color tape contrasting as much as possible with the color of the car.

3. Suggested Passing Zone Rules

A. Advanced Level drivers: It is suggested that the most experienced Time Trials drivers are able to pass anywhere on track, with passes in corners accomplished with a point-by. Passes on straights may be done without a point-by.

B. Intermediate Level drivers: It is suggested that Time Trials drivers with intermediate levels of experience may pass anywhere on track, but that passes are always with a point-by.

C. Beginner or Novice Level drivers: It is suggested that Time Trials drivers with the least amount of experience be limited to passing on the longest straights only, and passes are always with a point-by.