SCDA NJMP - 6/29 Lightning & 6/30 Thunderbolt
Lightning & Thunderbolt at NJMPAbout this event
SCDA HPDE Track Day Event 🏁
June 29-30, 2026 | New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP)
Lightning & Thunderbolt 🌟
Experience both tracks in 24hrs🎟️ Discounts:
- $100 2-Day discount: Int & Adv drivers/ $150 2-Day discount: Nov drivers
- Automatically included when signing up for 2 days
- $50 off for PORSCHE drivers
- $50 Early Registration discount 2 months prior
- $25 Early Registration discount 1 month prior
Join SCDA at New Jersey Motorsports Park for our second event of the 2026 season. This event is geared towards improving driver skills while prioritizing safety, education and quality track time.
- 4-5 Sessions on track each day
- Open to Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Drivers
- In-car instruction for Novice drivers
- Professional classroom sessions for all groups
- Track Walk
- Race car rentals available
Situated in the Mid-Atlantic Region-- easy drive from NYC, Philadelphia, and DC. Both tracks are independent & provide a unique driving experience.
- Lightning: 1.9m-- high speed excitement
- Thunderbolt: 2.25m-- fast, flowing corners
Passing Zones:
- Lightning:
- Thunderbolt:
(Subject to Change)
Monday, June 29-- Lightning: 1 PM- 5 PM
Tuesday, June 30-- Thunderbolt: 9 AM - 1 PM
Novice (Green Group)
For newer track drivers (0–5 events). In-car instructor required; lead–shadow option available.
Intermediate 1 (Blue Group)
Must have prior experience and instructor sign off (minimum 5 events).
Intermediate 2 (White Group)
Experienced, solo drivers (20+ track events).
Advanced (Red Group)
Highest level; years of track experience. Passing anywhere with point-by required.
If unsure which group to sign up for, email SCDA for guidance.
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Intermediate & Advanced Drivers |
$449 (1-day) |
$799 (2-days) |
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Novice Driver* |
$549 (1-day) |
$949 (2-days) |
*Novice entry includes in-car instruction
🎟️ Discounts:
- $100 2-Day discount: Int & Adv drivers/ $150 2-Day discount: Nov drivers
- Automatically included when signing up for 2 days
- $50 off for Porsche drivers
- $50 Early Registration discount 2 months prior
- $25 Early Registration discount 1 month prior
Event requirements
- Age Requirement: 18+ or 16-17 with parental waiver ⏳
- Helmets: SNELL SA2020 or newer (no motorcycle helmets) 🥽
- Closed face helmets with visor are required for convertibles.
- Helmets are available for rent if needed
- To purchase a helmet, visit one of our preferred vendors
- Clothing: 👕👖👟
- Street Cars: Long sleeve shirts, long pants, closed-toe shoes.
- Race Cars: FIA or SFI Rated race suit, gloves, race shoes
- Vehicles Not Allowed: Fully Electric Cars, SUVS, Trucks, Motorcycles 🚗
- Sound Limit: None 📢
- Tech Inspection: Vehicles must pass a tech inspection 🔧
- Responsibility: Drivers responsible for track damage 💸
- Convertible Policy: Must have fixed roll bar and meet broomstick test.
- New Jersey Motor Vehicle Racetrack Regulations Chapter 62
- Paddock Space: For personal tents/canopies, trailers ⛺
- Garages: Available for rent through NJMP (Thunderbolt only) 🏢
- Camping: Overnight available on-site 🥳
- Food: On site 🍔🍕
- Fuel: Available onsite
