A revised class structure, greater technical freedom and simpler, more flexible entry arrangements headline a new chapter for the Time Attack Championship.
The Time Attack Championship has unveiled a series of significant changes for the 2027 season, introducing a revised class structure, greater technical flexibility and a simpler approach to Championship participation.
Developed following a comprehensive review of the regulations and feedback from competitors, teams and car preparers, the changes are designed to make Time Attack clearer, more accessible and easier to compete in, while maintaining the competitive challenge and technical development that are central to the Championship.
From newcomers preparing their first Time Attack car to established competitors competing at the highest levels, the revised structure provides opportunities for a wider variety of machinery and a more straightforward route into the Championship.
SEVEN CLASSES. MORE OPPORTUNITIES.
At the heart of the changes is a revised Championship structure comprising seven main classes, each with its own technical allowances and eligibility requirements.
The 2027 classes are:
- Trackday (Sport & GT) – Accommodating both lightly modified production cars and factory high-performance machinery. Each class competes independently.
- Trackday Superlight – A dedicated class for lightweight, open-wheel sports cars.
- Pocket Rocket – Competition for compact B-segment performance cars.
- Club Challenge (NA & FI) – Providing opportunities for naturally aspirated and forced-induction machinery. Each class competes independently.
- Club Pro – For more extensively developed competition cars.
- Pro – High-performance Time Attack machinery with extensive technical freedom.
- Pro Extreme – Returning to the Championship for the most extensively developed and extreme Time Attack machines.
The revised structure is designed to make it easier for competitors to understand where their cars fit within the Championship, with clearer distinctions between different levels of vehicle preparation and performance.
COMPETITION FOR EVERY LEVEL OF PREPARATION
Time Attack has always welcomed a wide variety of machinery, from road-based production cars through to highly developed competition vehicles.
The 2027 structure builds on that philosophy, providing opportunities for competitors at different stages of vehicle preparation.
Trackday (Sport & GT) accommodates both lightly modified production cars and factory high-performance machinery, while Club Challenge, Club Pro, Pro and the returning Pro Extreme provide opportunities for progressively developed competition cars.
The objective is straightforward: to create an environment where competitors can enjoy Time Attack at a level appropriate to their car, experience and ambitions.
GREATER TECHNICAL FLEXIBILITY
The revised 2027 structure also introduces new technical allowances across a number of classes.
These include changes to aerodynamic modifications, gearbox configurations and other technical provisions that influence vehicle eligibility and development.
Revised aerodynamic allowances introduce clearly defined measurement limits within relevant classes, providing greater clarity over permitted modifications.
Changes to gearbox eligibility and other technical requirements offer additional freedom where appropriate, while maintaining clear distinctions between classes.
Together, these revisions provide greater flexibility in vehicle preparation and development, supported by clearer and more consistent technical requirements.
PERFORMANCE-BASED CLASS PROGRESSION
A key feature of the revised 2027 Championship structure is a clearer, more defined pathway for competitors to progress between classes.
The revised class structure and technical allowances have been designed to support both competitors who choose to develop their cars and progress through the Championship, and those whose on-track performance meets the criteria for progression into a higher class.
Building on the principle of the existing performance-based rule, the new approach will provide a more defined pathway between classes, with progression determined by established performance criteria rather than relying solely on a discretionary review.
Importantly, the technical requirements of each class have been considered as part of the revised structure, helping to ensure that cars progressing into a higher class have a clearer route to technical compliance.
The specific performance thresholds and criteria governing class progression will be detailed in the 2027 Championship Regulations.
SIMPLER, MORE FLEXIBLE CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATION
Alongside the technical changes, the Championship is simplifying how competitors register and enter events.
For 2027, all competitors will be eligible to score Championship points, whether they participate in a single round, selected events or the full season.
This removes the previous distinction between full-season points-scoring competitors and non-points-scoring Single Round Entries.
Registration cut-off dates and the previous hard and soft entry payment deadlines will also be removed, providing greater flexibility for competitors planning their participation throughout the season.
Further details of the 2027 registration and entry fee structure will be announced separately.
CLEARER INFORMATION. EASIER DECISIONS.
To support the revised Championship structure, the Time Attack website features a dedicated Compete With Us area, bringing together the 2027 class information in one place.
A comprehensive comparison table outlines the eligibility requirements and technical allowances for all seven classes, including safety equipment, aerodynamics, gearboxes, tyres and other key provisions.
Each class also has its own dedicated page, explaining its purpose, eligibility requirements and technical allowances.
This provides existing and prospective competitors with the information they need to explore their options and understand what is required to take part.
2027 CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION PACK
To complement the new Championship structure and dedicated class information, we’ve also created a comprehensive 2027 Championship Information Pack.
The pack brings together the 2027 race calendar, revised seven-class structure, technical comparison matrix and individual class allowances in one document.
Designed for both existing and prospective competitors, the Information Pack provides a detailed overview of the Championship and the opportunities available for 2027.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027
The changes for 2027 represent an important step in the continued development of the Time Attack Championship.
With a clearer class structure, greater technical flexibility and simpler participation arrangements, the Championship is building on its established foundations while opening the door to new competitors and machinery.
Existing and prospective competitors are encouraged to explore the revised structure and discover where they can compete in 2027.
EXPLORE THE 2027 CLASSES
Visit the Compete With Us section of the Time Attack website to view the complete class comparison table, explore individual class allowances and find out how to get involved.
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