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 in the Midwest 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.nasamidwest.com/about.htm If you would like to learn more about NASA Midwest or to register 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: Our next event is going to be at the Autobahn Country Club just outside of Joliet, Illinois. This practically brand new track opened it's doors to the public May 23, 2004 and had it's first event April 1, 2005. This technical course features excellent run offs and a racing surface in fantastic condition. Autobahn Country Club Joliet http://www.autobahncountryclub.net/ Track Map: http://www.autobahncountryclub.net/southmap.pdf Directions: http://www.autobahncountryclub.net/location.html If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Jeff Roetzel NASA Midwest Marketing Associate
Hi Jeff, how much is it to participate in this event? I personally think the South track looks more challenging, but having both North and South would most definately make a Super weekend. My two favorite new tracks has got to be Autobahn Country Club Joliet and Miller Motorsports Part. Would you mind sharing some backgroup experiences of the Instructor staff you have on board for the event? I am always encouraged to go to an event knowing there are some highly experienced people who are willing to share their R&R knowledge with me. Thanks for the invite.
Heya, Mushashi We are running the south track for this event. If you register online the fee for one day is $189 and if you want to go for the entire weekend it's $289. If you're actually willing to volunteer your time and work while you're not on the track there are discounts available. The instructor background is an excellent question! I don't have much for detailed information on me at the moment but I can give you the generalization that the majority of the instructors are wheel to wheel racers and they all have many years of experience. I will contact some of the ones that I know personally and ask for more detailed information.
The HPDE 1/2 director drives an STI. If you're planning on coming I'd be happy to hook you up with him.
Here is a little background on the HPDE 1/2 director, Jeff Jorgensen Jeff Jorgensen NASA Midwest HPDE Director Number of Years in the Road Racing/DE/Open Track: 10+ Racing/Driving/Staffing Accomplishments/Experience =================================== Bob Bondurant – High Performance Driving, 3 days in 1995 Richard Petty Driving Experience – 2 days in 2001 Skip Barber – High Performance Driving – 1 day in 2001 Justin Bell – GT Driving School – 3 days in 2002, qualified for Comp License SCCA – 2001, Solo2 driver North Suburban Sports Car Club – since 2002, Solo1 driver and instructor, class champion for 3 years Speedseekers - since 2002, Road America driver and instructor NASA Midwest – since 2005, HPDE driver and instructor
