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The Future of Time Attack: GTA & Super Lap Battle’s 2026 Vision
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
What does the future hold for time attack racing in North America?In this Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE interview, Jason Dienhart, President & CEO of Global Time Attack (GTA) and Super Lap Battle (SLB), delivers a candid, in-depth look at where the sport stands today—and where it’s headed in 2026.From record-chasing at Buttonwillow to tough economic decisions and a renewed West Coast focus, Dienhart breaks down the realities of running niche motorsport events while protecting the culture that makes time attack special.🏁 Topics Covered in This Interview:• The state of time attack after a strong 2025 season• Why Super Lap Battle at Buttonwillow remains the sport’s benchmark• The history of SLB and its roots in Super Street Magazine• Chasing the legendary Buttonwillow CW13 lap record• How Japan and Australia shape global time attack culture• Build trends: aero, lightweighting, sequential gearboxes & platforms• The real cost of competing at a national time attack level• Why time attack is both perfect—and intimidating—for creators• GTA’s focused 2026 West Coast calendar• Why Super Lap Battle at COTA is on pause• New events at Thunderhill and continued growth at The Ridge• SCCA Time Trials integration and a renewed points championship• Sponsor support from MMR, Link ECU, RAYS Wheels & 812 Wheels• Why community matters more than recordsDienhart also explains why time attack remains one of the purest forms of motorsport—where lap time tells the truth, progress can take years, and competitors push each other forward rather than hide information.As he puts it:“You’re competing against yourself, against the course, and against each other—but there’s a real respect for how hard it is.”Whether you’re a builder, racer, engineer, or fan chasing the perfect lap, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Global Time Attack and Super Lap Battle are setting up the next era of the sport.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#GlobalTimeAttack #SuperLapBattle#TimeAttack #TimeAttackRacing#RaceIndustryWeek #EPARTRADE#Buttonwillow #TrackDayLife#Motorsports
