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This page is meant only as a quick reference and summary. Only the official rule book and rulings of event officials are authoritative. If there are any questions or clarifications please contact an event organizer for more information.

Summary of Requirements:

Driver Requirements:

Required equipment in all classes:

Make sure your brakes are up to the challenge!

Additional requirements for race cars:

  • Roll Cages, Fuel Cells, and Fire Extinguishers are required on all Solo II classed cars in Prepared, Modified and Street Modified.
  • Full Club racing GCR safety equipment requirements must be met for club
    racing classes.
  • If seat is not stock, and not FIA approved it must have an upper brace (seat back brace)

How to get started in the Rocky Mountain Region's Time Trials Series

Driver:

You must be a legally licensed driver (in possession of a state-issued drivers license.) As a driver you must have the appropriate experience, which includes, at least 6 autocrosses, or other demonstrated experience such as an accredited SCCA school or an applicable competition license. 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. Colorado region Time Trials group requires that all drivers complete a work-assignment. It is highly likely that you will be on the race track as a course worker at some point during the event, therefore it is crucial that you are familiar with the flagging and communication procedures. If you have special needs and would like to request a specific work assignment please contact the Chief Steward prior to the event.

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. It is preferable that Club Racing and Rally cars be classed in the appropriate Solo II class, but it is not mandatory. If the driver of a Club Racing / Rally legal vehicle does not want to compete against Solo II classed cars they will be placed into an exhibition class. Determining the Solo II class based upon the Club racing class is generally easy, Showroom Stock and Touring become Stock, Improved Touring becomes Street Prepared, Production becomes Prepared, and GT and Sports Racers become Modified (this is a gross simplification, and it is highly recommended that the rule book be referenced before you register for an event - it is your sole responsibility to ensure you have been placed in the correct class to avoid potential protests.) Vehicles without fenders (i.e. Formula Cars) will not be allowed to participate.

Note that although many Club Racing vehicles can be readily classed within the SCCA Solo II classing structure, and the safety requirements are less stringent for Solo II classed vehicles, any vehicle prepared to Club Racing standards will be required to comply with the safety specifications outlined in the club racing GCR.

If you are having difficulty classing your vehicle (yes, we acknowledge that rule books can be confusing at times) there is help available. The best option is to join the local Solo II forums and post a question there. Coincidentally many of the region's time trials officials are frequently found on the forums. When posting a question to the forums, it is best to not only state the year and make of the vehicle, but also any major changes - such as suspension, transmission and engine improvements/modifications you may have made to the vehicle. If that does not produce the desired results, please contact an event official for assistance.

Mandatory Equipment (All Classes):

Once you have determined what class your vehicle falls within, you must ensure that you have the proper equipment to pass a technical inspection. Some items that will be required on all cars are arm restraints, or alternatively if you have a roll-cage - a window net. These devices ensure that during a rollover accident that your arms will remain inside your vehicle. Proper clothing - meaning full-length cotton, or Nomex (or other GCR legal fireproof clothing) depending on the preparation level of your vehicle. You must purchase a transponder clip if you do not already have your own transponder. (Loaner transponders are provided at the event for those who do not already own one.)

Any vehicle which carries a passenger, (an instructor for example) must have identical restraint and seating arrangements for the passenger. So, if the driver has a race seat and 5 point harnesses the passenger must also have them.

Convertible cars:

Convertibles must have either a roll bar/roll cage, or 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.

Additional Safety Equipment (Prepared, Modified, Street Modified, Exhibition):

The higher performance vehicles, or highly modified vehicles require more safety equipment than Stock, Street Touring, and Street Prepared vehicles. The requirements include roll cage, which include a diagonal brace and proper restraints. If you replace your seats with non-stock seats (required in many classes) and the seats do not carry an FIA approval a seat back brace must be rigidly attached, which secures the seat to the roll protection structure of the vehicle. Please reference the Club Racing GCR for more information.

Race Day:

Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and fluids to the event. As with Solo II everyone who drives, must complete a work assignment. This most likely means that you will be working the course for an extended period of time. While working course you must wear long sleeves and long pants to prevent flash burns in the event of a fire. It is highly recommended to wear comfortable above-the-ankle leather shoes to provide proper protection.

 

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