What should I expect if I register for an
NECC event?
An NECC event usually consists of time trials at the
track and a car show at a nearby hotel. The time trials and car show
take place on two consecutive days so drivers can participate in both events.
Often, the show occurs on the day before the track event, rather than the day
after, but the sequence of events presented below is typical.
Day 1:
Time Trials. Approx. 7 AM to 5 PM.
1.
Registration. Drivers fill out necessary forms and pay required entry
fees. Drivers are assigned to one of three practice groups, based on their
cars and experience. At tracks where electronic timing is available,
drivers rent and install transponders on their cars.
2. Tech
Inspection. All cars must pass tech inspection. Seat belts required for
all cars and roll bars required for all convertibles. Mufflers required at
Lime Rock. Current Snell-rated helmets required for all track events.
3. Drivers
Meeting. A review of track rules, flagging and driver protocol.
4. Practice
Sessions. Cars are allowed onto the track for practice, one group at a
time. After one or two rounds of group sessions, any driver can practice at
any time until timings begin. No passing ever permitted, except on
straight-aways.
5. Official
Timed Laps. Each car gets 1 warm-up lap, 3 timed laps & 1 cool-down lap.
During the timings, only two or three cars are allowed on the track at any
given moment. After timed laps, drivers return transponders (where
applicable).
Day 2:
Car Show. Approx. 9 AM to 3 PM.
1.
Registration. Car owners fill out necessary forms & pay required entry
fees.
2. Judging.
Concours cars are examined for paint, chrome, glass, undercarriage,
interior, trunk and engine. Wash 'n Show entries are judged simply on
the basis of external appearance.
Have a
brochure!
Click right
here to download a copy of the
NECC High Speed Events brochure!
(It's a pdf file).
