SCCA Targa

Four routes. One adventure. Targa is SCCA’s multi‑day, multi‑track road and track experience that blends exploration, driver development, and friendly competition. In 2026 we’re making it easier than ever to join the journey—more flexibility, clearer info, and the same unforgettable vibes.

What’s New for 2026

  • Entry Fee: $975 per car — Stand‑alone Wednesday–Saturday Targa pricing.
  • Single‑driver friendly — Enter solo, with a non‑driving teammate, or as a two‑driver (or more) team. No maximum team size.
  • TAC Discount: Targa entrants (limit 2 per Targa Team) receive 10% off the Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge (TAC) weekend.
  • Flexible Payments: New SCCA registration lets you pay in 4 equal installments.
  • Targa & Time Attack registration separated — You can choose to do Targa by itself or stick around for the full weekend of Time Attack Challenge fun!

Registration opens Groundhog Day — February 2. Save your spot early to help us plan and promote each event.

How Targa Works (Daily Flow)

A typical Targa track day focuses on learning and progression with clear on‑ramp sessions for newer drivers:

  • Paced Laps — 4 laps to learn the layout (with another set before practice for optional driver swaps).
  • TrackSprint — When the facility allows, we open the day with a TrackSprint: no traffic, a partial/safer section of the course, perfect for new drivers.
  • Two Practice Sessions — Split them however you like between drivers.
  • Two Competition Sessions
    • Session 1: Best single lap
    • Session 2: Three‑lap cumulative

In total, teams get six separate on‑track opportunities each day. You can divide them evenly, tailor to comfort/competitiveness, or have one driver run them all.

Targa runs Wednesday through Saturday morning, with the option (and encouragement!) to stay for the full Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge weekend at the final track.

2026 Routes

Targa Tex‑ish

Dates: Wednesday, April 29 – Saturday, May 2

Route Overview: Motorsport Ranch Cresson → Hallett Motor Racing Circuit → Hedge Hollow Raceway → Eagles Canyon Raceway (TAC weekend track)

Daily Breakdown:

  • Day 1 — Wed 4/29: Motorsport Ranch Cresson: Check‑in, tech, and opening sessions. ~300‑mile transit to Hallett.
  • Day 2 — Thu 4/30: Hallett Motor Racing Circuit ~260‑mile transit to Hedge Hollow
  • Day 3 — Fri 5/1: Hedge Hollow Raceway, a hidden bucket‑list driver’s track. ~450-mile transit to Eagles Canyon
  • Day 4 — Sat 5/2: Eagles Canyon Raceway. Morning Targa session and presentation of certificates.

Note: Cresson to Eagles Canyon is ~70 miles, making logistics and trailer staging especially easy.

Targa Carolinas

Dates: Wednesday, June 10 – Saturday, June 13

Route Overview: Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval) → NCCAR → North Wilkesboro Speedway → Carolina Motorsports Park (TAC weekend track)

Daily Breakdown:

  • Day 1 — Wed 6/10: Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval) Late‑morning check‑in, tech and opening sessions. ~225‑mile transit to NCCAR.
  • Day 2 — Thu 6/11: NCCAR ~225‑mile transit to North Wilkesboro Speedway.
  • Day 3 — Fri 6/12: North Wilkesboro Speedway (6/10‑mile oval) ~150‑mile transit Carolina Motorsports Park.
  • Day 4 — Sat 6/13: Carolina Motorsports Park- Morning Targa session and presentation of certificates.

Note: Trailer/rig staging details at CMP will be confirmed and shared with entrants.

Targa New England

Dates: Wednesday, July 15 – Saturday, July 18

Route Overview: Palmer Motorsports Park → Lime Rock Park → Mount Washington Auto Road (optional) → Canaan Motor Club → Pocono Raceway (TAC weekend track)

Daily Breakdown:

  • Day 1 — Wed 7/15: Palmer Motorsports Park. Late‑morning check‑in, tech and opening sessions. ~95-mile transit to Lime Rock.
  • Day 2 — Thu 7/16: Lime Rock Park Morning sessions, then choose:
    • Direct transit to Canaan (~200 mi), or
    • Optional Mount Washington Auto Road (~300 mi), arriving 5–6 p.m.; summit target ~8:15 p.m. Continue ~100 miles to Canaan or stay near the mountain.
  • Day 3 — Fri 7/17: Canaan Motor Club- ~330‑mile transit to Pocono.
  • Day 4 — Sat 7/18: Pocono Raceway- Morning Targa session and presentation of certificates.

Note: Trailer/rig staging details at Pocono will be confirmed and shared with entrants.

 

Targa Great Lakes

Dates: Wednesday, July 29 – Saturday, August 1

Route Overview: Blackhawk Farms Raceway → Grattan Raceway → Tire Rack HQ → Gingerman Raceway → Autobahn Country Club (TAC weekend track)

Daily Breakdown:

  • Day 1 — Wed 7/29: Blackhawk Farms- Check‑in, tech, and opening sessions, then choose:
    • 300‑mile transit to Grattan, or
    • avoid the 300‑mile ground route by taking the Lake Express Ferry: Milwaukee 7 p.m. → Muskegon 10:30 p.m. (~1 hour to Grattan from terminal).
  • Day 2 — Thu 7/30: Grattan Raceway- ~140‑mile transit Tire Rack Headquarters
  • Day 2 Afternoon: Tire Rack Headquarters- Autocross, skidpad, dinner, and warehouse tour. Short ~60‑mile transit to Gingerman
  • Day 3 — Fri 7/31: Gingerman Raceway- ~150 miles to Autobahn.
  • Day 4 — Sat 8/1: Autobahn Country Club- Morning Targa session and presentation of certificates.

Note: Autobahn → Blackhawk is ~125 miles, giving good trailer drop options for the event.

Pricing & Registration

  • Targa Team Entry: $975 (Covers the Wednesday–Saturday Targa program.)
  • TAC Discount: Targa entrants (limit 2 per Targa Team) receive 10% off the Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge (TAC) weekend.
  • Payment Plan: 4 equal installments via SCCA’s updated registration system (PayPal‑enabled). Sign up for multiple routes and still only pay the first installment at checkout.
  • Registration Opens: February 2 (Groundhog Day)

Do I have to run TAC if I do Targa? No. But we’d love to have you—and you can run a different car in TAC if you prefer.

Who Can Enter

  • Solo drivers (with or without a non‑driving teammate)
  • Two‑driver teams (most common)
  • Larger crews (minivans seat seven!)

Help Us Grow

To keep Targa thriving into 2027 and beyond, our aim is ~40 entries per event. If you love this concept—or just need a nudge to finally do it—invite friends, share the dates, and join the conversation. Your early registration helps us scale staffing, partners, and logistics.