Format Redline Time Attack
1 format
1.1 saturday
1.2 sunday
1.2.1 practice
1.2.2 time attack
1.2.3 super session
format
typical redline time attack events occur on course of weekend.
saturday
saturday conducted typical hpde , offers drivers opportunity practice. drivers share course drivers of similar experience level 4 5 sessions of 15 20 minute duration. participation in saturday practice optional. drivers choose participate on saturday perhaps because novice driver not ready competition or choose not compete. redline time attack offers driver instruction professional driving instructors requests it. lap times on saturday hold no weight in competition on sunday.
sunday
practice
sunday begins 2 additional practice sessions. lap times recorded in these practice sessions used qualify competitors time attack session. no points awarded based on qualifying position.
time attack
the redline style time attack consists of 2 sessions each competitor total of 6 timed laps. each session consists of 1 warm-up lap, 3 timed laps, , 1 cool down lap. 8 competitors may share track time attack session, cars staggered such typically not encounter 1 during session. if driver catch car ahead, safe passing allowed. fastest timed lap of 6 total laps used rank competitors. competitor need not complete 6 laps eligible award; single lap sufficient. points awarded drivers based on finishing position in respective class.
super session
the super session finale of event. fastest competitors time attack amongst street, modified, , super modified classes invited participate in 5 lap sprint race. vehicles necessary safety equipment allowed compete. 1 race mixed classes conducted in traditional wheel-to-wheel format, grid arranged fastest cars front , slowest in back. field takes green under rolling start, , winner first cross finish line after 5 laps. passing allowed @ time after green flag. points awarded drivers based on finishing position.
as of 2011 super sessions no longer part of redline time attack competitions.
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