RevMatch Time Trial Competition
*Available to Intermediate-Advanced Drivers Only*
*Must be purchased in addition to Intermediate or Advanced entry*
Before we cover our RevMatch Time Trial format, we'll briefly explain what bracket racing in drag racing is...
What is drag racing bracket racing?
Bracket racing in drag racing is intended to allow all cars to compete against each other regardless of the speed and performance of the vehicles competing. Cars are "dialed-in" to run a certain time on a drag strip. Each car has a dial-in based on their previous race results. For example, one car might have a 10 second dial-in while another car might have an 8 second dial-in. For these two cars to participate in a bracket race against each other, the car with an 8 second dial in would start the race 2 seconds after the car with the 10 second dial-in to even out the race.
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Now you know the general concept of bracket racing.
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What is this RevMatch Time Trial competition?
RevMatch Time Trial borrows this concept of dialing-in by first getting "baseline" lap data for all of the competing cars. Once the baseline lap times are in, the drivers can review the lap data and choose the "target" lap time they think they can run, given one "Time Attack" lap to set a time.
Baseline
First, all drivers competing in the TTB will be given a transponder at the beginning of the day after the Time Trial meeting. We will try our best to make sure everyone's transponders are working as quickly as possible. Ask for more space on track if necessary to get clean laps.
Lap Data Review
After your first 3 sessions on track, fastest lap times of the day for each driver will be posted for each driver to review. Drivers will then choose a personal target lap time to run during the Time Attack lap.
Personal Target times must be faster than the driver's baseline laps. Each driver will report their target to the RevMatch timing staff at the timing tower.
It is your responsibility to ensure we have your target lap time before the Time Attack session.
Time Attack
Finally, once target lap times are reported, all drivers will be sent out on track to record their Time Attack lap times.
Target times must be equal to or faster than each driver's fastest lap of the day.
Spots are limited to 15 drivers to ensure minimal traffic and great opportunity for clean laps. This is a full 20 minute session.
Point-by passing is required and passing is only allowed on straights of the track.
For example...
Mike drives a 2015 Mazda MX-5 and Carla drives a 2000 Chevy Corvette Z06. Mike reviews the lap time data from the 20-minute baseline session. These were Mike's 3 fastest laps:
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2:01.301
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1:58.800
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1:58.655
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Mike thinks he's going to drive just a bit faster than his fastest lap, so he provides his target time of 1.58.450. His target time is recorded by the RevMatch staff. During the Time Attack session, Mike runs a lap time of 1:58.550 which is 0.100 seconds off from his target time.
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Carla in her 2000 Chevy Corvette sets the following laps during her baseline session:
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1:55.444
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1:53.222
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1:53.111
Carla decides to set 1:53.111 as her target lap time and provides it to the RevMatch staff. During the Time Attack session, Carla runs a time of 1:52.911 which is 0.200 seconds off from her target time.
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Even though Carla ran a faster lap time, Mike had a smaller difference between his target time and his time attack lap. Therefore, Mike is the winner.
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Can a driver set a slower target time than the baseline lap data and drive slower?
No, drivers are not permitted to set a target lap time slower than the fastest baseline lap, with the exception of significant track condition changes such as rain.
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Why not choose different classes for different cars and let the fastest lap win?
There are several reasons for why we haven't yet hosted a class-based competition. This format eliminates the need for controlling and verifying that each vehicle is following the rules in regards to tire type, tire size, power to weight ratio, aero modifications, engine modifications, suspension modifications, etc. This creates the most even playing field possible. This RevMatch Time Trial is meant to be fun and let everyone compete with themselves and among drivers of any car. Also, focusing on improvement and consistency is a very important skill to develop as a race driver.
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1st Place will receive a FREE RevMatch Track Day!
This can be applied to any single-day event or one day of a multi-day event.
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What is the cost to enter?
Entry fees will be $55 but subject to change. Please refer to the TTB event ticket for actual pricing.
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