Official TT Information

[bpanther]

NASA TT gives HPDE drivers a taste of competition by allowing them to compete for top lap times at NASA events against similarly prepared cars.


Unlike anything you've probably seen, the NASA TT program matches you car against those of comparable speed, not just similar make and model. For example, if you've hopped up your Honda with an engine swap we won't tell you that you can't compete or you must compete in a class featuring tube-frame cars. Go to the on-line class calculator http://www.nasa-tt.com/rules.php and see real time where your car is classified and what you'll be competing against. You may find yourself competing against a stock Corvette or possibly a Miata with an aftermarket turbo.

Check out the official NASA Time Trail Web page:

http://www.nasa-tt.com/


NASA TT doesn't require a full racing license, but you must be eligible for Group 4 HPDE. Safety equipment is the same for HPDE. The details on qualifying for Group 4 and safety rules are in the NASA CCR:

NASA CCR: http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/ccr.pdf

[Weston]

I'm glad to see NASA come to this region. I am very interested in Honda Challenge, and I would be interested in the Time Trials program too. I have been participating in the SCCA's Time Trials for a few years and plan to continue, but I also happen to really like NASA's TT classing system.

I see that NASA Time Trials requires that drivers be eligible for Group 4 HPDE, however I can't seem to find those requirements in the CCR. Is it possible that those of us who are already involved in the SCCA program could just cross over, rather than having to start back at square one with NASA? Also, what are the approximate entry fees for NASA TT events?

Thanks,

- Weston

[bpanther]

I see that NASA Time Trials requires that drivers be eligible for Group 4 HPDE, however I can't seem to find those requirements in the CCR. Is it possible that those of us who are already involved in the SCCA program could just cross over, rather than having to start back at square one with NASA? Also, what are the approximate entry fees for NASA TT events?

The group you are allowed to run is not a hard and fast rule. The number of track days you have run, which tracks, which sanctioning body, etc are all factors. I've added a section in the HPDE forum that describes the group breakdown in more detail.

If you have run "enough" high speed Time Trial events with another organized sanctioning body (SCCA/PCA/BMWCCA) you may be granted a TT license. Just contact me directly (until I find a Time Trial Director) with a short resume.


We are still nailing down exact pricing on our events (waiting for latest rates from the tracks), but it will be competitive with other groups. As far as track time/$$, NASA National dictates a MINIMUM of four 20 minute sessions.