Greetings! The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Midwest region would like to invite you to check out our upcoming events! We are creating more opportunities in the midwest to participate in high performance autosports for all skill levels. We've got something to interest any driver ranging from High Performance Driving Events (HPDE), to time trials (TT) to wheel to wheel Competition Race classes. NASA HPDE is a fantastic opportunity for drivers of any skill level. Our four run group format provides a chance for drivers of varied experience levels to develop their skills in a carefully regulated environment. This program is designed to help drivers work towards wheel to wheel racing and advancement is possible through instructor sign off. HPDE 1 This is where new drivers begin. Throughout the event you will have classroom/download sessions designed to accomplish a few different things. This includes letting you know what to expect, giving you an overview of the skills you will be developing, familiarizing you with the track and to give you feedback after track sessions. You will have an instructor with you in the car during all of your track time sessions in this group. HPDE 2 Once your instructor has determined you are capable of applying what you have learned in HPDE 1 on your own and you feel ready for the next step you will be advanced to HPDE 2. Drivers in this group will typically run on the track the same time as HPDE 1 so instructors will still be able to observe you and provide feedback but they won't be in the car. HPDE 3 You have progressed to the world of high performance driving. The speeds are faster in this group and passing zones are expanded. There is no longer any scheduled instructor presence however drivers are always encouraged to ask instructors to ride along. HPDE 3 is when drivers are allowed to start carrying passengers. HPDE 4 This group involves open passing (no passing restricted zones) and is the last stop on the HPDE trek before you progress to Time Trials or wheel to wheel racing. Those drivers in this group that are interested in moving on to racing are encouraged to rent or purchase transponders so they can see how their times stack up. HPDE 4 will typically share the track with the time trials group. NASA Time Trial is a national competition program, utilizing regional series based on a time trial style format, with rules that establish car classifications to provide a contest of driver skill. NASA TT is designed to bridge the gap between NASA HPDE, and wheel-to-wheel racing. You can learn more about NASA Time Trials here: http://nasa-tt.com/About. Competition Race classes include (but not limited to!): -American Stock Car Challenge -American Iron Racing -Camaro-Mustang Challenge -Factory Five Challenge Series -German Touring Sportscar(GTS) Challenge -Honda Challenge -Performance Touring -Porsche 944 Spec -Spec Miata -Spec Neon -US Touring Car Championship Click here to read more about our competition classes: http://www.nasaproracing.com/proracing/index.html If you would like to learn more about NASA Midwest check us out here: http://www.nasamidwest.com You can find NASA's National website here: http://www.nasaproracing.com/ NASA Forums: http://nasaforums.com Upcoming Events: April 28-29 NASA Midwest's first event of the season will be at the Iowa Speedway near Newton, Iowa just east of Des Moines on I-80. We will be running on the road course on the infield of the 7/8 mile long tri-oval Iowa Speedway http://www.iowaspeedway.com/default.asp Track Map: http://www.iowaspeedway.com/pdfs/LocatorMap.pdf FREE TRACK TIME!! If you're interested in earning points that can be used to get track time for yourself or for the NASA driver of your choice you can volunteer to help officiate at a NASA event. No experience required. http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=13083 For more information please contact me at [email protected]. See you on the track! Jeff Roetzel NASA Forum Driver
well either u didnt mean MAM or your link is wrong haha. id love to go, not sure i will be able to tho.
I really like the volunteer points idea, I remember another club that had the same idea. This will definately help those of us weekend racers deal with the high gas prices and expense's of a weekend event. I will seriously consider it. Thanks for involving the forums with your club.
My pleasure. I'm always looking for ways to share the speed addiction The reason for the points is actually a tax thing. Somehow If the regional director just gives track time directly for volunteering it becomes pay and then income tax and all that other tiresome stuff comes into play. If anyone has any questions about volunteering please let me know. The earlier you volunteer for an event the more likely you'll get into a spot that you prefer. [email protected]
Fuji, you up for kicking some more ass at pro-kart next week? I just found out that we've started putting out an e-newsletter for people that would like to be kept informed about what is happening in the NASA Midwest region. If you're interested in subscribing you can find it here: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101463617118
Registration is now open for this event. 2 days for 289.00 I think 1 day is 189. You need to be a NASA member to run, membership is 40 dollars!! Go to www.nasamidwest.com to sign up!!!
Was at MAM this weekend (had a blast by the way)...will check to see if the 28th works. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Always happy to try and share the addiction Oh, something Strider didn't mention. A NASA membership comes with a year subscription to Grassroots Motorsports magazine. Great stuff in there for racers and tuners alike.
