SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Saturday & Sunday
 June 21-22, 2008
 Full 3.7 mile road course

This event features:
*HPDE 1 for beginners
*HPDE 2, HPDE 3 for novice to advanced solo drivers
  *HPDE 4 "Unrestricted passing" sessions for qualified drivers.
*NASA-TT (Time Trial)
* 2 Sprint Races ea day for licensed NASA Racers
*Track tour ea day for family/friends 

CHECK THIS AREA for  EVENT UPDATES:

See event schedule here! (coming soon)

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Attn: Registered drivers-
1. You will receive immediate e-mail confirmation of your entry after completing the online registration.  Please contact us if you have any questions about online registration or if you need help in determing your proper HPDE track group or race class.  E-mail nasafl@drivenasa.com
2. All Sprint racers will be sent their event info and confirmation materials by E-MAIL only. 
3. All HPDE & TT participants are sent an email to confirm their car number and run group.  Additional info will be sent by regular mail in a packet that includes a HPDE tech form, event schedule, track map and HPDE sticker for their car.  Packets are mailed starting 2 weeks prior to the event. Please contact barbara@drivenasa.com if you do not receive your packet OR if you need to make last minute changes to you car number or run group.
4. Important event info for both racers and HPDE drivers appears below.
5.  Check this page for last minute news and updates before leaving for the event.
6. See "Cancellation policies" for HPDE and racers in event info section below the event schedule.

HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING EVENT GROUPS (HPDE 1-4):

HPDE Grp 1= Beginner:  In-car instructor included with HPDE 1 entry fee.  Limited number of HPDE 1 slots available each day...currently full for this event.  
HPDE Grp 2 = Novice "solo". 
HPDE Grp 3= Intermediate-Advanced  "solo".
HPDE Grp 4 = Highly Advanced "solo". 
Click here for detailed info on HPDE group placement guidelines


Approved HPDE Instructors: First time NASA FL Instructors must go through approval process by submitting FL region Instructor Application & references.  Highly experienced track drivers with no instructing history are evaluated at periodic NASA FL "Instructor Candidate Schools" (ICS). Grads of ICS attain provisional instructor status. 

NASA-TT GROUP:  NASA Time Trial serves as the bridge between HPDE and Wheel to Wheel racing for advanced to expert level drivers in an unlimited passing environment.  Participants compete for series points and prizes for best lap time in their TT car class.   AMB timing transponder required.  TT license required. For Group 4 level drivers only.

RACE GROUP:  Current NASA racing license and fully prepared race car with rollcage and safety equipment required to participate.  AMB Transponder required. Click RACING for related info.  Compete for regional points & trophies.  

SCHEDULE NOTES: Track time runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a break for lunch.  HPDE 1 & HPDE 2 share the same track sessions.  HPDE 4 and TT competitors share the same "unrestricted" passing track sessions.  HPDE & TT participants receive 4 track sessions per day...20-25 min ea.  Racers receive 1 qualfiying session, and two sprint races per day.  

LOCATIONS:
Registration table is located on paddock side of the pit structure adjacent to start/finish line.  Classroom facility is located on the second level of the pit structure.  Use stairway or elevator by breezeway at start/finish on paddock side of the pit struture.  Sign will be posted on entrance door to Classroom.   
 
Important Info

1) Sebring Area Lodging: 

4 Points Sheraton, 1500 Midway Drive (Trackside)
Call 863-655-6252.   Ask for Performance Drivers Club rates
Reserve by 6/6 for following rates
$95 standard/$115 balcony +tax per night.
72 hr notice required for cancellation & early departure fee applies.

Residence Inn by Marriott, US 27 & 3221 Tubbs Rd (10 min to track)
Call 863-314-9100 & ask for Rate Code "NAS".
Reserve by 6/6 for the following rates:
Studio Queen (up to 4 peo allowed)  $91+tax/night
Studio King (up to 4 peo allowed) $101+tax/night
2-bedroom (up to 6 peo allowed) $149+tax/night
Price includes great breakfast buffet!

Other Lodging options- Call for current rates:
Inn on the Lakes, 3100 Golfview Rd & US 27 Call (800)531-5253  
Holiday Inn Express, 4400 US Highway 27 N.  Call 863-386-1115
Quality Inn, 6525 US 27 N  Call 1-863-385-4500
Kenilworth Lodge, historic hotel 1610 Lakeview Drive  Call 1-863-385-0111 
Ramada Inn, Lake Placid  US 27 Call 863-465-3133

2) Directions to the track: Sebring International Raceway is located in central Florida less than 2 hours from Tampa, Orlando & West Palm Beach. Track is located off Highway 98, two miles east of US 27, adjacent to the Sebring Regional Airport. 
Admittance to the paddock starts at 6:00 AM ea day of the event.   There is no provision for dropping off trailers in the paddock the day prior to the event.  Paddock gates are locked for the night at 8PM Sat night with no paddock access available until 6 AM Sun AM.  No overnight security in the paddock. No overnight RV camping in the paddock.  Inquiries for overnight RV arrangements & fees outside the infield paddock should be addressed to Sebring front office in ADVANCE of the event.  RV's must be self contained. Call 1-800-626-RACE. 

All participants, crew, family and guests are required to sign the track waiver prior to admittance to the paddock ea day.  There is no charge for admittance to the infield paddock.  Those who arrive on site after 9 AM should present a NASA membership card for admittance or inform the gate guard of the name of a person registered in the event.  Non-members should accompany a current NASA member at the time of arrival or request to be placed on the "guest list" by contacting the NASA FL registrar barbara@drivenasa.com at least 3 days in advance of the event. 

3) Parking: Tow-rigs and trailers are to be unloaded in the paddock area behind the pit structure. Pit garages are for the use of cars registered in the event. Arrive early to obtain a garage space....first come first serve.  Participants parked in remote areas of the paddock might not hear PA announcments...park close to the pit structure to avoid this problem.  Bring what you need to store & protect personal belongings. PDC, Inc, NASA & SIR assume no responsiblity for lost or stolen items. Be prepared in the case of rain or windy conditions. Event runs rain or shine. 

4) Paddock Rules: Maximum car speed in paddock is 10 mph. Please follow one-way direction markings as shown on the paved areas. ENTER the "hot pits" from the track opening on the west side of the pit structure. EXIT the "hot pits" from the exit marked by cones on the east end of the pit structure. Use caution when re-entering the paddock after track sessions. (Parents NOTE!) No one without a valid state driver license may operate any mode of transportation in the paddock/pits/garage area. Skate boards, scooters without seats and in-line skates are not permitted in these areas. No alcoholic beverages allowed to be consumed by anyone on the track premises. NO PETS are allowed. Dispose of litter in trash cans.  Do not leave old tires at the track or YOU will be billed for removal.  At the conclusion of the event each day all participants must exit the infield paddock by 7:45 PM.  Gates are secured for the night at 8 PM SAT and will re-open 6 AM Sun  morning.  OK to leave track vehicle and tow rigs in the paddock overnight Sat (at own's risk), but secure equipment, tools or any items of value overnight.

5) Proper Clothing: Crew members going beyond pit wall are required to wear long pants and enclosed shoes. HPDE drivers or anyone riding as a passenger must wear a Snell 1995 (SA 95; M95) or newer helmet, a sleeved (non-synthetic, preferably cotton) shirt, long pants in a natural fiber, and enclosed leather or natural fiber shoes. RACERS are required to upgrade clothing standards to those required as per current NASA CCR including Snell SA 2000 (or newer) helmet, flame resistant driver suit, driver shoes & gloves. 

6) Fuel: On site service will supply racing fuel. Hours will be announced at the Drivers Meeting. We recommend that you do NOT rely solely on this source for your fueling needs. Arrive with a full tank.  If you run out of gas while on track, your day is over! 

7) Food: Food concession will be on site for limited hours. Please support the food concession.  It is also recommended that you bring your own cooler with extra drinks and snacks since the concession will close early each day. 

8) Crew, guests & family members: Check-in and sign track waiver at guard station near the entrance. No charge for admittance. Family and friends of an enrolled driver simply need to inform the gate guard of the name of the driver registered in the event.  An adult must supervise minors. No one under age 18 (other than a registered driver)is allowed on the hot pit side of the pit structure including the garage stall areas. Driver entered in the event will be held responsible for the actions and conduct of their crew members and guests, and will be held liable for any damages caused by their crew members or guests.    

9) Track Damages/REPAIR /REPLACEMENT  &  CLEANUP: Damages that occur within SIR premises, whether on the road course or on SIR property, which require clean up, repair or replacement become the financial liability of the driver found at fault for causing the damage.  Damages can include replacement or repair of items such as tire packs, armco, railings, fencing, soft walls, concrete barrier blocks etc. and cleanups that require bags of oil dry.  Payment to PDC, Inc. is due immediately upon receipt of billing statement.  (Note: Track damages that require schedule delays and long track cleanups occur rarely, but incidents of this type CAN happen.  Know your limits and drive appropriately for current track conditions to help us avoid this situation.)

10) Parade laps: (held for the benefit of kids, family & friends). No charge. Low speed track tour (2-3 laps) behind a pace car. No passing. Seatbelts for all passengers. No helmets. Family car, SUV etc ok. No motorcycles. Drivers in the tour MUST be registered in the event with Driver Wrist Band. Proper conduct is expected and speeds are not to exceed 55 MPH on straights. Stage on pit lane approx 5 min in advance of start time on schedule.  Late arrivals will be turned away after tour has started.   

11) Passenger registration: (HPDE 2 & HPDE 3 solo drivers) will occur on the day of the event starting 7:30 AM. PLEASE register all passengers by 11 AM. Age 18 & older. Snell 95 or newer helmet & proper clothing for the course required. Sorry..loaner helmets are not available. Passenger will obtain Wrist Band for admittance to the course after signing release and paying a $30 registration fee. NASA holds the driver solely responsible for the safety of their passenger.  Improper conduct while driving with a passenger will result in the loss of passenger priviledges.

12) Your participation in this event constitutes your understanding and acceptance of the rules, requirements and policies set by P.D.C., Inc. and of National Auto Sport Association (NASA) in accordance with the current NASA Club Codes and Regulation rule book (CCR).  The CCR can be downloaded at www.nasaproracing.com for no charge.

13) NASA Cancellation Policies:
HPDE: Refund less $30 processing fee, with at least 1 week notice in advance of the event, otherwise no refund or credit.  NO exceptions. (No partial credit due to mechanical failure on site..please prepare your car carefully.)
RACE GROUPS: Refund less $30 procesing fee provided that you notify NASA FL within 5 days following the missed event.  No partial refund/credit allowed for mechanical failure or other any other reason once the race car touches the track surface. 

Please contact us if you have any questions.
Contact Barbara Nix at 239-549-3876 (9AM-5PM) or email barbara@drivenasa.com

Thank you for supporting NASA FL track events!