Track day noise limits

Sorted strictest first. Limits can differ by organizer, day and event, so we show each source separately.

TrackStateLimitDetailsPer
Lime Rock ParkCT86 dB
⏱ time-based limits
For muffled days the noise limit is 86 dB. For unmuffled days, there is no noise restrictions during hot track hours.Chin Track Days
Lime Rock ParkCT86 dB
⏱ time-based limits
86db maximum standard. On "No sound" events, track is loud as of 10am Friday. No running on Sundays (Connecticut state rule).NASA Northeast
Lime Rock ParkCT86 dB86 dB (SCDA list; track zoning requirement, strictly enforced)SCDA
Palmer Motorsports ParkMA95 dB95 dB (SCDA list; track zoning requirement, strictly enforced)SCDA
Atlanta Motorsports ParkGA98 dBStrict noise limit: 98dB. Mufflers REQUIREDChin Track Days
New Hampshire Motorsports ParkNH99 dB99 dB (SCDA list; track zoning requirement, strictly enforced)SCDA
Barber Motorsports ParkAL103 dB
⏱ time-based limits
Quiet hour on Sundays from 11 am - noon: Lunch break is scheduled during this time. 103dB max when the track is hot.Chin Track Days
NCM Motorsports ParkKY103 dB103 dBa at 50 feet, AT ALL TIMES. Straight pipes are not in compliance.Chin Track Days
Road AmericaWI103 dB103 db at 50'Chin Track Days
Summit Point Motorsports ParkWV103 dBStandard daily noise restriction at Summit Point is 103dB.Chin Track Days
Thompson Speedway Motorsports ParkCT103 dB103 dB (SCDA list; track zoning requirement, strictly enforced)SCDA
Circuit of The AmericasTX103 dBCOTA has issued a 103 dB noise restriction for track events, enforced from the approach to Turn 19 through to start/finish. Over the limit: warning, allowed to adjust and go back out; repeat offenders not allowed to continue. General track-event rule (not event-specific).Edge Addicts (organizer, relaying COTA)
Roebling Road RacewayGA104 dBSound levels must be under 104 dB; meter on driver's left just past start/finish. Two readings over the limit = flagged off.SVRA venue page
Carolina Motorsports ParkSC105 dB
⏱ time-based limits
Decibel limits are set at 105db fifty feet from the track. After 6pm decibel limits are set to 100db. Over-limit cars are black-flagged and given a chance to comply.Track (official rules)
Circuit of The AmericasTXNo dB limitNo noise restrictions at COTA (Chin page as of 2026-10-16; appears outdated vs the 103 dB zone other organizers report from COTA.)Chin Track Days
Daytona International SpeedwayFLNo dB limitNo noise restrictions.Chin Track Days
Homestead-Miami SpeedwayFLNo dB limitHMS has no noise restrictions.Chin Track Days
Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseOHNo dB limitMid-Ohio has no noise restrictions.Chin Track Days
Nelson Ledges Road CourseOHNo dB limitNo noise restrictions.Chin Track Days
Pittsburgh International Race ComplexPANo dB limitNo noise restrictions at PittRaceChin Track Days
Michelin Raceway Road AtlantaGANo dB limit
⏱ time-based limits
No Noise Restrictions, EXCEPT Sunday quiet hours: 10am-12 noon, only unmodified street cars may run during that period.Chin Track Days
Sebring International RacewayFLNo dB limitNo noise restrictions. Ever. We love Sebring!Chin Track Days
VIRginia International RacewayVANo dB limit
⏱ time-based limits
Quiet hour on Sundays from 11 am - noon: lunch is scheduled during this time. No restrictions during hot track hours. No restrictions on weekdaysChin Track Days
Watkins Glen InternationalNYNo dB limitWatkins Glen has no noise restrictions.Chin Track Days
New Jersey Motorsports ParkNJNo dB limit
⏱ time-based limits
No loud vehicles before 8:30am, but unrestricted until 8pm. Hybrid and fully electric vehicles currently NOT allowed on track.NASA Northeast
New Jersey Motorsports ParkNJNo dB limit
⏱ time-based limits
Un-muffled engines are not permitted to run before 8:30 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.Ciocca open track day (MotorsportReg listing)
Watkins Glen InternationalNYNo dB limitNo sound caps or restrictions. No on-track participants under 18.NASA Northeast
Pocono RacewayPANo dB limitSound issues: None.NASA Northeast
Watkins Glen InternationalNYNo dB limitNo Limit (SCDA list; track zoning requirement, strictly enforced)SCDA
New Jersey Motorsports ParkNJNo dB limitNo Limit (SCDA list; track zoning requirement, strictly enforced)SCDA
VIRginia International RacewayVANo dB limitNo Limit (SCDA list; track zoning requirement, strictly enforced)SCDA

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