===Definitive Frequently Asked Question Thread===
What is Ontario Time Attack (OTA)?
- One of the most affordable forms of motorsport to access and compete on Ontario’s finest race tracks.
- Drive your car to the limit against the clock without worrying about passing or car-to-car contact.
- A great place to enjoy the thrill of pushing yourself and your car; competitors here are also friends, teachers, and mentors.
- A Time Attack School at the beginning of the year to get you up to speed for competition along with a second school in the middle of the summer to build comfort level on higher speed tracks like Mosport International Raceway.
- Generous lapping time during events giving you a chance to practice and improve on your skills or ride along with experienced racers.
- Price of admission accounts for hired marshals and organizers, you can spend your off time tuning or reviewing data.
What are the typical costs and what do I need get involved?
- First you need a car in good mechanical condition. (~$500 to $1,000,000)
- An up to date Snell rated helmet (loaners are not generally provided) (~$200+)
- Membership to an affiliated automotive club for a nominal annual fee, see the CASC Club List (~$25-$50)
- A CASC-OR Class C license (No testing required, ~$60) – Link to licence
- Event fees are typically ~$150, depending on when your register. (OTA Top Tip: Register early at our Open House to save $$$)
What do I win?
- There are more than $12,000 in prizes to give away!
- Contingency programs (Discounts/Free tires for placing well etc.)
Car Classification System
- At OTA, we have developed a linear classification system that can classify every car based on its factory performance and any modifications that have been made. Drivers compete against vehicles with similar performance capabilities to their own. (Rule Book)
- To see which class your car falls into, click here. If your car is not listed, the Car Classification Committee (CCC) will add it to the database upon request.
- Any car can be competitive, the majority of competitors use their daily drivers.
Important Dates
- April 10 - Open House at CSC Racing.
- May 14 & 15 - Time Attack School at Mosport DDT
- June 4 & 5 - Event #1 and #2 at Mosport DDT
- June 18 & 19 - Event #3 and #4 at Shannonville Motorsports Park: Nelson & Pro
- July 9 - Time Attack School at Mosport International Raceway
- July 10 - Event #5 at Mosport International Raceway
- August 26 - Lapping Day at Mosport International Raceway
- August 27 & 28 - Event #6 and #7 - Canadian Nationals at Mosport International Raceway
- September 10 & 11 - Event #8 and #9 at Shannonville Motorsports Park : Fabi and Long
Ontario Time Attack Newsletter!
- To sign up for the OTA Newsletter, click here.
Useful Links
- Ontario Time Attack Website
- 2011 Rule Book
- Car Classification Database
- Ontario Time Attack Facebook page
- How does my tire choice affect my class?
Other Questions?
- Please feel free to create a new thread on the forum to ask for additional information.
OTA #72 Z06 SGT3
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Good to hear about good things like this in ontario.