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Getting Started
SCCA Club Time Trials (CTT) provides a venue for SCCA members who wish to experience higher speeds than the Solo program allows, and who are not ready for Club Road Racing. CTT is a bridge program, halfway between Solo and Club Racing. You will be on track with the rest of your competitors. Passing does occur and is allowed, but is strictly controlled (for the safety of you and your car).
Required Equipment
- Transponder clip
- Arm restraints or window net
- Appropriate helmet and clothing
- Brakes ready for a beating
Driver Requirements
You must be a legally licensed driver (in possession of a state-issued drivers license) and an SCCA member. In order to compete in CTT, Drivers must have previous experience at Time Trials or other demonstrated high speed experience such as an accredited SCCA school, a Competition license (SCCA, NASA, PCA, BMWCCA, or RM Vintage), or have completed at least one PDX (Performance Driving eXperience) and be signed off by your instructor. If you are unsure whether or not you satisfy the requirements it is best to contact an official prior to signing up at an event.
You must also be familiar with the flagging and communication procedures used at the event. Any vehicle which carries a passenger (an instructor for example) must have identical restraint and seating arrangements for both the driver and the passenger. In other words, if the driver has a race seat and a 5 point harness the passenger must also have them.
Car Classification
Once you have fulfilled the driver requirements you will want to determine which class your vehicle falls into. The Colorado region Time Trials program uses the SCCA Solo II car classifications. Every vehicle also requires a number preceding your vehicle classification. This number is mostly made up, but you may want to ask around before choosing one that somebody already has. Some people use tape to designate numbers, but if you’d like to get a hold of some track day magnets, visit www.solotime.com and click on “track day numbers”.
Convertibles
Convertibles must have either a roll or cage, or have a rigidly fastened hard-top attached. If using a roll bar, the roll bar main hoop must have a diagonal brace running from the top of the main hoop to the opposite side bottom of the main hoop. This is to prevent distortion and failure of the main hoop in the event of a roll-over accident. The diagonal brace may removable, but must be the same diameter and thickness as the main hoop.
*Vehicle Technical Inspection*
Vehicle technical inspections are changing a bit this year. It is now required that tech inspections happen before you arrive at the track. You must get an inspection no earlier than 6 weeks prior to the event you wish to tech for. However, once you get your car tech’d, it will last for the entire season. All cars will still be subject to random on-site checks and if you are found out-of-compliance, you will not be allowed to run, so check your car and know the rules!!!
So schedule an appointment at one of the facilities below and bring a technical inspection sheet (PDF) 212kb with you (cost is $40)! Make sure to read the inspection sheet and get the car prepared before you get tech’d.
Authorized Inspection Facilities:
BimmerHaus
7233 West 116th Place, Suite A
Broomfield, CO 80020
720-566-0521
www.bimmerhaus.com
service@bimmerhaus.comPoudre Sports Car
5806 S College Ave
Ft Collins, CO 80525
970-229-0990
Fax 970-229-5765
www.poudresportscar.com
info@poudresportscar.comSCR Performance
3466 ECR 20C #C8
Loveland, CO 80537
970-203-1127
www.scrperformance.com
sales@scrperformance.comPeak Eurosport
4745 Independence St, Ste C
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-421-0365
Fax- 303-716-7239
www.peakeurosport.com
chris@peakeurosport.comCorSport Inc
1825 West Union Ave # 2
Englewood, CO 80110
303-761-3090
Fax 720-221-0674
www.corsportusa.comEuropean Performance Specialists
406 S. Sierra Madre
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-475-1046
www.europeanperformancespecialists.com
Even after you get tech’d, you should do these things before you get to the track:
- Ensure you have fresh brake fluid and that your brake pads have enough life to weather the day
- Make certain your battery and terminals are secure
- Make sure your coolant and oil levels are adequate
- Check your tire pressures before you get to the track
- Ensure that your seat and seatbelt are in good working condition
- A car ready for the track has all loose articles removed from the glove box, center console, and any cubby holes – this includes floor mats and anything not permanently mounted in the car (like that radar detector)
- Hey, might as well remove that spare tire while you’re at it!
Race Day
Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and fluids to the event. You will be out in the sun all day in 100°+ heat; you will go through at least a gallon of high quality H2O!
- Transponder clip (if you don’t have a transponder)
- Arm restraints
- Appropriate helmet
- Driver’s license and SCCA membership card
- Pants and long sleeved cotton shirt
- Vehicle ready for tech inspection
- Snack food and lunch (or lunch $)
- Water, water, water, water
- Sunscreen
- Vehicle numbers (the one you registered as)
At the Track
Typically, the track goes hot at around 8am. You will need to be there well before that time in order to get the following done:
- Pick a paddock spot and unload your gear
- Sign-in for the event and drop off your log book (and make your payment if you haven’t already) – don’t forget your driver’s license and SCCA membership card (or number)
- Prep your car for the track as if you had a tech inspection, because you might!
- Don’t forget to put your numbers on the car!
You are required to be at the track with your car ready for tech inspection well before the first vehicle is on track. Depending on how much setup you have to do, arriving at around 7am should leave you enough time, but you should always check the event schedule to be certain.
“’Tis better to arrive early and wait than to irritate thine hard-working stewards!” – Old Chinese Racing Proverb
Ready to go? Navigate to the registration page to get signed up!