Tracks and facilities must be approved for eligible for Time Trials and TrackSprint. must have a current  passed an SCCA Track Inspection and Review Process. The track inspection and review process for Track and Time Trials Events is coordinated by the Head of Experiential Programs, or a designated representative. The track review process can be found in the SCCA Operations Manual.

1. Eligible Tracks

A. Tracks with Road Racing Approval
Existing tracks and/or configurations with a current review approvalwhich are up to date on inspection and review for Road Racing may be used for Track and Time Trials events.

B. New Tracks/Tracks without Road Racing Approval
New tracks and/or configurations will be reviewed by a track inspector selected from a list approved by the SCCA and paid for by the track, and/or an SCCA Region and/or an SCCA Division. The inspector will use a checklist provided by the National Office. 

C. Previously Approved/Decommissioned Tracks
Previously approved/decommissioned tracks and/or configurations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis under A or B above at the discretion of the National Office. [DF1] 

1.1.1. Track Approval Criteria
Courses should maximize exposure to a variety of vehicle-handling situations while minimizing exposure to hazards and are subject to the requirements below.

A. Flag Stations
Flag stations and observation points should be placed as to provide complete, continuous coverage of all parts of the course. They must be manned by at least one person. All stations must be provided with a method of communication to the Competition Director at all times.

B. SCCA Oversight
The selection of any course for an event shall be subject to the approval of the SCCA. Specifically, the SCCA National Office may:

1. Limit a course as to the classification of event to be sanctioned at the site.

2. Restrict the number of cars which may be started simultaneously or in total.

3. Restrict the number of entries which may be accepted for an event or a competition.

4. Restrict the course to certain classes and categories of cars.

5. Restrict the course to selected Time Trials Driver license grades.

6. Set forth certain areas as “safe” worker areas or restrict areas considered to be “hot."

7. Designate spectator areas.

8. Determine eligibility for non-spectator status for Time Trials Events at that facility.

C. Course Length
The official length of a course shall be measured along the centerline of the road.

D. Course Speeds
Speeds may be restricted at the discretion of the Safety Steward, but these restrictions should be enforced by observation, either by the instructors in student cars, or by other speed calculation method such as radar (this is not a requirement, and use is at the discretion of the sponsor region). It is not recommended that cones or other items be used to create false obstacles to slow down vehicles that are at speed.

1.1.2. TrackSprint Course Approval

A. TrackSprint Courses may be set at SCCA approved track facilities utilizing any of the layout approved for at-speed use. (E.g., Vehicles could start from the track entry point of Pit Road, but may not use pit road or other non-competition areas as timed portions of a TrackSprint Course.)

B. TrackSprint Courses may be set at an SCCA approved facility, utilizing sections of the course not previously inspected and approved for Track Day, Time Trials or Road Racing. Cut offs, chicanes, alternate layouts or reversed sections may be approved for a TrackSprint course by a Track Day/Time Trials Safety Steward, provided each of the following criteria are met.

1. The layout is approved by track management.

2. The sections used are designed for full-speed use. (E.g., access roads, emergency-vehicle turn-outs, etc. may not be used.) 

3. Any track surface is in comparable condition to the main/approved course.

4. There is appropriate line-of-site for corner stations.

5. All barriers – including those protecting corner stations in any impact zones – are comparable to the main course and in good condition appropriate for vehicle impacts.

6. Appropriate thought and consideration is given to any sections which may double-back on each other or create a proximity issue for two vehicles running simultaneously.