In this episode of the Perfect Lap Podcast, hosts Mark Jager and Mark Kilgore discuss the upcoming 2026 Time Attack schedules, including events from SCCA, Gridlife, and Global Time Attack. They chat about the community reactions to schedule changes, economic factors affecting the events, and the collaboration between different racing organizations. The hosts also share insights on specific events, favorite tracks, and the importance of supporting club tracks and pro tracks.

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00:00 2026 Time Attack Schedules Overview

03:15 Community Reactions to Schedule Changes

08:03 Volunteer Contributions and Event Management

11:21 Looking at the Early Part of '26

14:41 Event Logistics and Driver Preparation

20:33 Gridlife Kicks off at Carolina Motorsports Park

25:24 SCCA at Eagles Canyon Kicks off East Series

35:36 Gridlife Returns to Rd Atl for year 2

42:58 Thunderhill GTA & SCCA Collab

44:27 A Busy Summer Schedule

49:54 Northeast Events - Pocono, Watkins Glen, Lime Rock

01:02:15 Lime Rock Park and The Ridge Events

01:06:34 Laguna Seca Festival and West Coast Drivers

01:13:15 Time Attack Nationals and Buttonwillow Wrap-Up

In this episode of the Perfect Lap Podcast, hosts Mark Jager and Mark Kilgore discuss the 2026 season of Global Time Attack with Jason Dienhart. They reflect on the successes and challenges of the 2025 season, including financial struggles and the impact of rising costs on event planning for 2026. The conversation explores the importance of community engagement, innovative ideas for event structure, and the role of spectators in enhancing the racing atmosphere. The hosts emphasize the need for a balance between competition and entertainment, aiming to create a sustainable future for Time Attack events.

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00:00 Introduction to Global Time Attack 2026

00:52 Recap of 2025 Events and Highlights

02:50 Challenges Faced in 2025

05:51 Financial Strain and Future Plans

11:40 Collaboration with SCCA and Future Events

17:52 Registration Options for 2026

20:35 Community Support Provides Better Opportunities

40:30 Session Structure and Competition Dynamics

48:48 Engaging Spectators and Event Format

56:17 Future of Time Attack and Event Partnerships

01:01:08 Building Relationships in Time Attack

01:12:06 Final Thoughts on Rules and Class Structure

In this episode of the Perfect Lap Podcast, hosts Mark Jager and Mark Kilgore sit down with John Hunter, the SCCA Time Trials Manager, to discuss the upcoming 2026 Time Attack season. John provides insight into the exciting changes, including the introduction of a Time Attack National Championship, the structure of the East and West series championships, and the integration of car shows to enhance the event experience. The conversation also covers collaboration with Global Time Attack as part of the West Coast Series. The discussion also covers the future of Time Attack, the significance of moving the national championship around to multiple venues in future years, and the regulations regarding tires to ensure fair play among competitors.

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00:00 Introduction to the 2026 Time Attack Season

06:02 East and West Series Overview

08:55 Enhancing the Event Experience with Car Shows

12:04 Collaboration with Other Racing Organizations

17:48 The Importance of Community in Racing

21:41 Future of Time Attack and Event Logistics

34:58 Class Structure Insights

39:13 Understanding Unlimited Classes

41:10 Max Class Dynamics

44:08 Building for Enjoyment vs. Competition

48:22 Upcoming West Coast Championship Events

54:23 Exploring the East Coast Championship

55:53 The Targa Experience

59:15 National Championship Announcement

01:03:38 Transitioning Tracks: From Pit Race to Texas

01:11:11 Engaging Drivers with Varied Tracks

01:12:40 Event Structure and Weekend Plans