FTD

FTD stands for "Fastest Time of the Day" and refers to the quickest single lap or run achieved by any competitor during a motorsport event, regardless of what type of car they're driving.

When drivers compete in certain types of racing events, they're not always racing wheel-to-wheel against each other. Instead, they take turns driving the course one at a time, with each driver trying to complete it in the shortest possible time. The driver who records the fastest time across the entire event earns the FTD title.

FTD is most commonly used in hill climbs, autocross, and sprint events. In hill climb racing, drivers race up a winding mountain road or hill course, competing against the clock rather than other cars. The person who makes it to the top in the least amount of time gets FTD honors.

Autocross events work similarly, with drivers navigating through a course marked by traffic cones in a parking lot or open area. Each driver gets multiple attempts, and their best single run counts toward the FTD competition.

What makes FTD special is that it doesn't matter what class or category of car you're driving. A driver in a highly modified race car competes for FTD against someone driving a nearly stock vehicle. This creates an overall winner who truly had the fastest time of the entire day.

Earning FTD is considered a prestigious achievement in motorsport because it means you outperformed every other driver at the event, regardless of their equipment. It demonstrates both exceptional driving skill and often indicates a well-prepared, high-performance vehicle.

Some events also award FTP (Fastest Time PAX), which adjusts times based on the theoretical potential of different car classes, but FTD remains the raw, unadjusted fastest time recorded during the competition.