Time Trials, also know as Time Attack, is a speed event somewhat similar to autocross but with speeds which are considerably higher and at a venue which usually a real race track rather than a cone-marked course in a parking lot. Time Trials are an exercise in driver skill with everyone trying to get the "perfect lap". A number of cars are on the course at the same time, doing continuous laps, competing against the clock for the best lap time in their class. We almost always run two day, weekend events with practice sessions Saturday and Sunday. The official times runs usually take place in the last session on Sunday afternoon.
All timing is done using an AMB transponder system. Consequently, if you want to be timed you must have a transponder mounted in your car. They are available new directly from My Laps (Car/Bike Transponder) although they occasionally show up used on eBay. You can also try searching the web for a "TranX 260" transponder. We do not normally have transponders for rent at the track. You can "run for fun" in one of the Time Trial groups if you don't have a transponder but you will not get lap times.
There are three Time Trial run groups, "Solo", "Point-By" and "Open Passing". In Solo, you may pass only on designated straights and only with a Point-By. In Point-By, you may pass anywhere on the track but only if you are given a Point-By. If you do not feel comfortable passing when given a Point-By, you are not required to pass. If you are in front and feel comfortable letting a faster car pass you, you may point them by at any location on the track. If you do not feel comfortable letting them pass, wait for a point on the track where you do and then point them by. In the Open Passing group, you may pass or be passed at any point on the track. Point-bys are appreciated but not required. This is not a race group so aggressive passing will not be tolerated.
The TT events are run with a very strong emphasis on safety. All cars and drivers must pass a technical and safety inspection before they are allowed onto the track. Please note that the requirements for Open Passing are more stringent than those for Point-By. In addition, drivers who do not have AROSC HPD TT licenses are required to attend Novice Classes where they are instructed in various safety aspects of track driving as well as in the practical aspects of getting good lap times.
Our schedule usually includes events at places such as Willow Springs, Buttonwillow. We also occasionally run at Spring Mountain, Las Vegas and the Auto Club (formerly California) Speedway and Laguna Seca (when we can get a date). And we expect to run at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway sometime in the future.
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