Gripfest 2025

Classing and Heats:

Click Here for the Classing Calculator to Determine Your Class

Competition is open to any street or race legal car provided it meets the same basic safety requirements as an autocross plus our Supplemental Time Trial Rules (below). As the speeds are generally expected to be higher than our normal events extra attention will be paid to the safety and maintenance of vehicles entered for competition. Right seat instruction is not provided at this event. The Vice President of Operations reserves the right to adjust the classing of a vehicle, despite what the calculator may output, to maintain a balance of fair competition.

Multiple drivers in the same car will not be allowed in the same heat. We are aiming to keep the heats small to maximize track time and minimize time on worker stations. Only two drivers per car, one per session. All drivers must register to run in this event.

Registration will be capped at 60 Participants!

If you are Wait-listed, then you will not be charged for the event until confirmed. By remaining on the wait-list, you are acknowledging you may be admitted/charged at any time. You must cancel your registration if you wish to be taken off the wait-list.

Vehicle Tech and Safety:

All open top vehicles will be required to have proper roll over safety gear in place this includes all convertible cars and all open top vehicles must pass the broom stick test. *Note a hard top for a Miata or S2000 does not meet the minimum requirement for roll over protection.

All TSCC Time Trial Supplemental Rules will apply.  Read these rules in their entirety. Information on proper harness mounting and broom stick test procedures are contained within.

Go-karts, motorcycles, and trikes are not allowed to run in this event. We are allowing open wheel cars and formula cars to run. Cars that are not production based, please contact us before you register to verify if your vehicle will be allowed.

You must have a SNELL SA Rated Helmet (SA2020 or 2015) or current FIA rated helmet. DOT, ECE, SNELL M, and other certifications are not sufficient. Some loaner helmets will be available on a first come first serve basis.

Tentative Schedule of Events:

6:00 am           NCCAR Gates Open

6:15 am           Registration Open

6:30 am           Tech Open

7:45 am           Registration Closes

7:45 am           Tech Closes

7:45 am           Mandatory Novice Drivers Meeting in the Classroom

8:00 am           Mandatory Drivers Meeting for ALL DRIVERS in the Classroom

8:15 am            First car off

Around noon    45min break for Lunch

4:30-4:50 pm   End track time

5:00 pm           Results/trophies/prizes presented in Classroom

NOTE that all times are subject to change

Don't live nearby the track?

You can stay on the NCCAR property either in your camper/car/trailer/etc. if you like at no charge!  Gates DO close in the evening after approx 8pm... so if you're staying overnight get there early!

Final Notes:

Download the TT Supplemental Rules Here. This will provide further clarification on competition and site regulations and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure you abide by all rules.

Registering for this event indicates agreement to comply with these rules.

All Participants must pre-register for this event.  

Note that cards will be charged at time of registration unless you are placed on the wait-list, at which point it will be charged when confirmed for the event.