About this event
CART, in partnership with New England Region SCCA, is proud to present the 2023 Time Trial Series!
Join us for a day filled with friends, fun, and competition.
Time Trial 1: Thompson Speedway's 1.7 mile, Clockwise Road Course
CART Time Trials offer oodles of track time at an exceptional value. CART has adapted a TIme Attack format that allows all competitiors to push themselves to run their best lap every lap. Follow the link below for the schedule of events. Time Attack runs four timed 20 minute sessions, with a traditional 3 lap Time Trial and Open Track to FInish.
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If you're looking for an outlet to test your car and yourself, CART Time Trials are for you. Fulfill the competitive urge without going wheel to wheel racing.
Volunteer and save on track time!
Contribute a day as a trackside flagger or helper in the pits and we'll get you set up with a $40 discount code for any Track Night in America event you wish to enter. (If you choose to run/work a Track Night, that's a free one-session event!) There are many Track Nights to choose from in New England alone, so get your start on track after helping us out!
Event requirements
SCCA Sanction #
Event Lead, Safety Steward, Competition Director - Paul Omichinski
Event-specific Supplemental Regulations and Schedule are available here.
This event runs according to Sports Car Club of America Time Trial rules with further requirements established by C.A.R.T.
Please review both websites to determine your car's eligibility and classing.
Entered drivers are required to meet Fitness Guidelines published here.
Not a member of SCCA? Easily renew or join here at any time! Drivers are encouraged to set up your Time Trial License (not required ahead of time but it helps). Membership will yield savings at every SCCA-sanctioned event entered and also provides benefits such as discounts on travel services and automotive publications. A SCCA membership will be required (weekend memberships will be available)
Event Description
This is an event for a range of drivers and cars, from beginner to experienced racer, with the objective of learning and
developing skills for competitive driving including the competition aspect of timed laps. Safe and fun are the expectations.
Instruction and coaching are provided for all participants.
Meeting Schedule
7:00 – 8:00 am Registration / Check-in: Please check in before proceeding to Tech Inspection
7:00 – 8:00 am Tech & Safety Inspection: Please present cars and helmets ready for track
8:00 – 8:30 am All Hands Meeting: Mandatory for all participants, crew and workers
8:30 – 8:45 am Novice Drivers Meeting: Mandatory for all first-time CART event participants
9:00 – 10:00am Practice Sessions: ~20 minute sessions by group in the following order:
Group A – Advanced drivers
Group B – Intermediate drivers
Group C – Novice drivers
A & B Drivers Note: Group C cars may join with Instructors driving students in early sessions
10:00 – 11:00am Time Attack Session 1: ~20 minute sessions by group in the same order (cars to be
gridded in order of fastest- to slowest-best-time from the group’s previous session)
11:00 – 12:00pm Time Attack Session 2: ~20 minute sessions by group in the same order (cars to be
gridded in order of fastest- to slowest-best-time from the group’s previous session)
12:00 pm (approximate) Lunch Break
1:00 pm (approximate) Time Attack Session 3: ~20 minute sessions by group in the same order (cars to be
gridded in order of fastest- to slowest-best-time from the group’s previous session)
2:15 pm Drivers Meeting for Time Trials
2:30 pm Time Trials: cars in groups released from pit lane with sufficient “non-interference” interval for warm-
up to the timing line, two timed laps, then cool-down to Pit In
Upon completion of Time Trials: Open Track for any/all entries
5:45 pm Track Closure: Pack up equipment
6:00 pm Results and Award announcements
6:30 pm All participants cleared of the site
Entries will not be confirmed by our registrar until payment is received in full. Please e-mail us at any time if you have questions or need help! Just use the "Send a message" link over there ↗
CART will accept cancellation and refund requests up to one week prior to the event. Cancellations within one week of the event will not receive a refund but may be eligible for a credit for a future event within one year.