There is a bug with the board system that doesn't want to be fixed - that's the reason why you're being locked out of the lap times section. Not just you, it affects me and other members as well.
Next time, a simple search would bring the topic up.
Yes... by becoming a Premium Member (see the link(s) in my signature below)... alternatively, you can always PM (private message) any available moderator and ask them to lock the thread...