NASA FL e-mail notice #27

NASA Florida
May 3, 2008

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Hot News!  NASA FL has booked a new event date…the weekend of November 15 & 16, 2008 at the BRAND NEW 2 mile paved road course at the European Rally School & Motorsport Park (ERS Motorsports) located NE of Gainesville just 8 miles south of Starke, FL.  Info regarding the track layout and driver amenities will be on our web site soon!  Circle Nov 15-16 on your calendar and be one of the FIRST to try out the some “NEW” pavement with NASA FL.  We’ll offer all activities that weekend...HPDE, TT and sprint races. 

Our NEXT track event is coming up quickly:  

May 31 & June 1 at Homestead Miami Speedway. 
This event features:
HPDE 1, HPDE 2, HPDE 3, HPDE 4, NASA Time Trial (TT) and TWO Regional sprint races each day.  All activities are offered both days.  NASA membership required.
HPDE & TT groups get FOUR track sessions per day (20-25 min ea)!  
Register for Sat or Sun or for both days and get a special 2-day entry fee.  
YES! We currently have openings for HPDE 1 beginner slots both days, but hurry… Sat HPDE 1 slots are limited.

Get Homestead May 31-June 1 event info:  Click here

1) HPDE 1, 2, 3, 4, TT, Officials and Instructors:
Click here to REGISTER for May 31-June 1 Homestead

2) Licensed NASA Competition Racers: 
Click here to REGISTER for May 31- June 1 Homestead

Approved NASA FL HPDE Instructors: 
Our staffing and instructor slots are filling quickly for this event.  If you’ve not yet registered please respond by registering online to confirm your participation ASAP.
Click here for the Registration page for Instructors May 31- June 1
Choose “Official” and select “Instructor” in the drop down box of options. Instructors also running in Time Trial competition are reminded to notify the registrar, Barbara@drivenasa.com  in a separate email after registering to confirm TT car class.  

HPDE NEWS:
Recent updates in the NASA FL HPDE program structure allows HPDE Group 3 drivers to be evaluated for advancement to HPDE Grp 4 (unrestricted passing) by way of a “check ride”.  HPDE 3 level drivers seeking to upgrade to HPDE Grp 4 must have a very high level of driving skill, 100% situation awareness PLUS knowledge of the HPDE rules as per the NASA CCR.  And YES, expect a written test in addition to the check ride.  Interested HPDE 3 drivers are encouraged to talk with their Group Leader at the track.

RACER Reminder:
Effective JUNE 2, 2008 all NASA racers must use a head/ neck restraint device that carries a SFI certification of 38.1.  To be clear the device must be certified (not just “meet” the specificiations).    This is REQUIRED as of the June 21-22 NASA FL Sebring event coming up soon!

Contact NASA FL Race Director, Larry Mahanor with Race Division related questions. 
Race car tech questions: NASA FL Chief of Race Tech, Chris Burson

NASA FL TT (Time Trial):
*TT participants will get a special 25 min shootout session on May 31 & June 1 at HMS.   The final timed TT track session of the day on Sat and Sun will be exclusively for TT participants.  The start of the session will be staged by fastest times from timed sessions earlier that day.  HPDE 4 level drivers are invited to check out the NASA TT rules and get started in TT soon!   NASA FL TT Director, Billy Stacey

AMB Timing Transponders:
NASA FL no longer stock AMB timing transponders for purchase. Here is the link to purchase AMB timing Transponders direct from AMB.  We normally suggest the TranX260 Direct Powered Transponder, but the TranX260 Rechargeable Transponder will work fine also. http://www.amb-it.com/sports-transponders-c-22_24.html

Thank you for supporting NASA FL track events!
Hope to see you May 31 & June 1 at Homestead Miami Speedway.
Registration for NASA FL Sebring June 21-22 opens May 6!

Questions?  Contact us at nasafl@drivenasa.com

Advertising:
Our thanks to NASA FL sponsors below:

NGT Motorsports of Miami for the BEST race car preparation, service, track side support and amenities for clients. 

ICT Motorsports for race car rentals starting as low as $500/day.  

International Motorsports Academy of SW Florida has moved their headquarters to Sebring International Raceway.  IMA offers kart racing schools for children ages 5 and older and adults.  IMA schools will be coordinated to work with NASA events held at SIR giving youth an opportunity to drive with IMA while their parent is driving on the main Sebring track with NASA FL June 21-22.  Rental karts will be available for individual or group racing.  Contact  www.imaracing.com

N-Tech Engineering- Authorized HANS dealer and factory trained expertise to assist you in the selection, fitting and purchase of your new HANS.  See Nick Reifner at the next NASA FL event or contact him NOW for product info, pricing and be sure to mention you are a NASA member!