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Classes

The four classes are described below, with each class subdivided by drive type; (

Enthusiast

The Enthusiast Class has modification limitations and is intended for relatively "stock" vehicles. Basic performance upgrades are permitted, such as cold air intakes, headers, exhaust systems, brake upgrades, suspension upgrades, etc. Most enthusiast cars are daily driven street cars.

Street Tire

The Street Tire Class is intended for vehicles that are "Street Legal" and use DOT approved Street Tires. Cars must maintain a current registration and retain the equipment necessary to be "Street Legal". Competitive cars in this class typically have in excess of 300 wheel-horsepower, with some of the fastest above 500 wheel-horsepower. The Street Tire Class is the most popular class based on participation.

Modified

The Modified Class allows extensive modification and does not require that the vehicle maintain a registration for street use. Cars are allowed the use of R-Compound track tires as well as much flexibility in the areas of suspension, aerodynamics, and body work. Professional drivers are allowed in this class, though many of the drivers are also the car owner. Competitive cars in this class typically have in excess of 400 wheel-horsepower, with the fastest above 600 wheel-horsepower.

Super Modified

Formerly the "Unlimited" class, the Super Modified class was renamed in 2010 because although the cars appear to be built without limitations, there are some requirements. Super Modified cars make use of carbon/composite body panels, large wings, wide racing slick tires and massive amounts of power. The fastest cars have 600 to 800 wheel-horsepower and reach speeds in excess of 180mph on some courses.

Format

A typical Redline Time Attack event occurs over the course of a weekend.

Saturday

Saturday is conducted much like a typical

Sunday

Practice

Sunday begins with 2 additional practice sessions. Lap times recorded in these practice sessions are used to qualify the competitors for the Time Attack session. No points are awarded based on qualifying position.

Time Attack

The Redline style Time Attack is comprised of 2 sessions for each competitor for a total of 6 timed laps. Each session consists of 1 warm-up lap, 3 timed laps, and 1 cool down lap. Up to 8 competitors may share the track for a Time Attack session, but the cars are staggered such that they typically will not encounter one another during the session. If a driver does catch the car ahead, safe passing is allowed. Only the fastest timed lap of the 6 total laps are used to rank the competitors. A competitor need not complete all 6 laps to be eligible for an award; a single lap is sufficient. Points are awarded to the drivers based on finishing position in their respective class.

Super Session

The Super Session is the finale of the event. The fastest competitors from the Time Attack amongst Street, Modified, and Super Modified classes are invited to participate in a 5 lap sprint race. Only vehicles with the necessary safety equipment are allowed to compete. One race with mixed classes is conducted in a traditional wheel-to-wheel format, with the grid arranged with the fastest cars up front and slowest in back. The field takes the green under a rolling start, and the winner is the first to cross the finish line after 5 laps. Passing is allowed at any time after the green flag. Points are awarded to the drivers based on finishing position.

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