3 Balls Racing uses four run groups at our events unless specifically noted in the event description. Below is a summary of the groups. When you register for an event, you must select the group which best matches your experience and vehicle preparation.
Group 4 – Group 4 is for our beginners. If you are doing this for the first time, this is where you start. Typical cars in this group are street cars running on street tires. Passing is by point only and in designated areas.
Group 3 – Group 3 is for our intermediate level drivers. You must be capable of giving and taking point byes, and you must be able to acknowledge flags with the appropriate response. Passing is in designated straights by point. At this level, car modifications are typically limited to safety items, upgraded brake pads, and performance tires.
Group 2 – Group 2 is for advanced drivers. Passing is anywhere on track (yes, that means in the corners) with a point by. If you are not willing and able to give and take passes in the corners, this group is not for you. You are also expected to know all the flags; if you don’t this run group is not for you. Car prep typically includes safety items, race-type brake pads, R-compound tires, and possibly track-only race cars.
Group 1 – Group 1 is for our most experienced drivers. This group is full open passing without a point by required. An approved head and neck restraint is required for the driver and passenger in this group. Foam neck collars are not acceptable. Group 1 drivers must have experience with wheel-to-wheel driving or open passing. If you aren’t sure, ask before joining this group. Most of the vehicles in this group have full safety systems as do the drivers. In the instances where we have open-wheel vehicles, this is where they go.