About this event
CART, in partnership with New England Region SCCA, is proud to present the 2026 Time Trial Series!
Join us for a day filled with friends, fun, and competition.
Time Trial 2: 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 three timed 15-20 minute sessions, with a traditional 3 lap Time Trial and Open Track to Finish.
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 seat time!
Contribute a day as a trackside flagger or helper in the pits; we will take care of your SCCA weekend membership if needed as well as provide lunch and a free autocross!
Event requirements
Event Supplementary Regulations and Schedule
CART / New England Region SCCA Jack Creel Memorial Time Trial
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, 1.7mile Road Course, Thompson, Connecticut Sunday, 10 October 2026
SCCA Sanction #26-TTRG-67327
Organized and conducted by the Connecticut Autocross & Rally Team Chapter of New England Region in collaboration with the MOHUD Region, Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
69 Gilbert Lane, Burlington, CT 06013
Held under the SCCA Time Trials Rules and car classifications as amended herein
For SCCA Time Trials Rules see: https://timetrials.scca.com/pages/tt-basics
Special note: Run group D for cars classed in SCCA Time Trial Formula / Sports Racer.
For CART amendments see: https://www.cartct.com/event-information
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.
Note the event is being dedicated to CART founding member Jack Creel. The schedule includes memorial celebration activities prior to the standard on-track schedule. All are welcome to attend those activities.
Our Goal is Safe and fun ●•-😊 Instruction and coaching are provided and available for all participants.
Event Schedule
8:00 – 9:00 am: Registration / Check-in: Please check in before proceeding to Tech Inspection
8:30 – 10:15 am: Tech & Safety Inspection: Please present cars and helmets ready for track
9:30 – 10:30 am: Memorial Celebration of the life of Jack Creel son Jay presiding
10:30 – 11:00 am: All Hands Meeting: Mandatory for all participants, crew and workers
11:00 – 11:30 am: Memorial parade laps by motorsports friends and family
11:00 – 11:15 am: Novice Drivers Meeting: Mandatory for all first-time CART event participants
11:30 – 11:35 am: Missing Man parade pace laps with Group A drivers, return to pit lane for release to practice
11:30 – 12:30am: Practice Sessions: ~15-minute sessions per group in the following order:
- Group A – Advanced drivers
- Group B – Intermediate drivers
- Group C – Novice drivers
- Group D – Formula / Sports Racer classes
A & B Drivers Note: Group C cars may join with Instructors driving students in early sessions
12.30 – 2:30pm: Practice Sessions 2 & 3: ~15-minute sessions per group in the same order. Cars to be gridded in order of fastest- to slowest-best-time from the group’s previous session.
2:30 – 4:30 pm: (approximate) Time Attack Sessions: ~15-minute sessions by group in the same order
4:45 pm: Drivers Meeting for Time Trials
5:00 pm: Time Trials: cars in groups released from pit lane with suficient “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 all entries alternating with sessions for Group D cars.
6:00 pm: Track Closure: Pack & Load up.
6:15 pm: Results and Award announcements
7:00 pm All participants cleared of the site.
Event Officials:
Event Lead: Paul Gosselin
Registrar: Jason Meyers jmautoworks88@gmail.com
Safety Steward: Paul Krysiak
Technical Chief: Kevin Separy
Chief Driver Coach: Matt Cummings Timing Chief: Chris Fuhrmann
Chief Flag Marshal/Track Control: John Santos
Chief Grid Marshal: Ryan Nielson
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.
