NASA FL e-mail Newsletter                                 Issue #1.  July 21, 2005

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NEXT EVENT! Summer is flying by and Labor Day weekend will be here before you know it!  Make your plans to run with NASA FL at Moroso Motorsports Park on Sept 3 & 4.  Register before Aug 1 for lowest entry fees.

MOROSO Motorsports Park,

September 3 & 4, 2005 (Sat & Sun of Labor Day Weekend).

10 turn, 2.25 mile road course. 

HPDE 1-4 lapping plus 30 min sprint race ea day

Registration is open NOW!  www.drivenasafl.com

*****Early registration DISCOUNT prices offered until Aug 1, 2005. 

Sign up for single day or weekend packages.

HPDE 2-4 (solo drivers) register before 8/1 for $195 single day or $295 for 2-days.

HPDE 1 novice drivers ($275 per day) slots are limited and they are filling quickly.

Licensed NASA racers register before 8/1 for $175 single day or $275 for 2-days.

ATTN: Approved HPDE Instructors- Please register for Moroso ASAP to help us determine our student enrollment quotas for Sept 3 & 4.  Register online as "official".  If you can instruct one or both days please register ASAP.  We'd appreciate your response by Aug 10.

GET INVOLVED!

Do you or an adult family member have an interest in getting involved behind the scenes or being part of the action during NASA FL event weekends? Check out the many opportunities that are available for volunteers under the GET INVOLVED heading on the NASA FL web site.  There are positions available that can add excitement and responsibility to those who want to help out.  Some positions take minimal time and others can lead to "official" status with photo ID's and NASA uniform.  No experience is necessary....only a willingness to help and learn NASA procedures. Contact us at least 7 days prior to an event and we'll arrange for you to assist an experienced person or official in the area of you interest. If you enjoy the experience you will be welcomed back for additional training.   Get involved and have some fun as part of the growing NASA FL team!   E-mail Barbara Nix for questions & sign up details... Barbara@drivenasa.com

NASA Uniform

NASA FL officials will be looking "sharp" this fall.  The new short sleeve khaki colored shirt is the "approved uniform" recognized by NASA Regions nationwide.  This easy care uniform is stain resistant and is an ideal weight for the warm FL climate.  The embroidered NASA Logo will make it easy to identify our key personnel on event weekends. NASA FL officials from Tech, Registration, Pit and Grid, Department Heads and Stewards will receive their uniform shirt at no charge.  Others, like HPDE INSTRUCTORS and Race TEAM LEADERS for NASA FL are invited to purchase this uniform for a low $18, which covers our cost.  Uniforms will be distributed starting in Sept at Moroso.

RACERS!  Plan ahead for 2006 racing events with NASA FL.

NASA FL will break away from our 2005 "Enduro Classing" format starting in Jan 2006.  All NASA approved race classes will be accepted for participation in FL region in 2006 EXCEPT "open wheel" classes.  Five of the most popular NASA race series will be the focus of NASA FL in 2006.... Honda Challenge (HC), American Iron (AI, AIX, AIV), Spec Miata (SM), Viper-Vette Challenge (VVC) and German Touring Series Challenge (GTS).  These are the series that have created the most "buzz" here in FL Region so far.  Research these exciting series and make your plans to run the full 2006 race season with NASA FL.  For a brief summary of the many race series and race class options that are offered thru NASA see the following link titled.  "Which class should I choose?"     

Questions in regard to NASA FL's 2006 racing season can be directed to Race Director, Larry Mahanor  lmahanor@drivenasa.com

FL Region  WEB SITE  www.drivenasafl.com

Please visit our web site for more details regarding NASA FL HPDE and racing activities.  Contact key NASA FL personnel thru our new CONTACT US section.

NEWS FLASH!  2006 track dates are being booked NOW and we look forward to another exciting year with fellow NASA members.  Enduro's and sprint races for racers and continuing driver ed format with HPDE. Get ready for 2006 and bring it on!

Registration for Sebring on Oct 1 & 2 will open in a few weeks.  Reminder notice will be e-mailed at that time.

Have a great summer and hope to see you at the Moroso track on Labor Day weekend!