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National Auto Sport Association Instructor Program The purpose of this section is to outline the most important responsibilities of a NASA Instructor. The HPDE (school) program is very important, and the NASA Directors strive to keep it one of the most well run programs in the United States. NASA does not allow teaching of advance curriculum in the regular HPDE program. NASA recommends a professional racing school for that purpose. Teaching the basics to a beginner is the most important job in NASA. The instructor is the first one to make an impression on the beginner. They have the power to make the beginner's first experience safe and enjoyable. But if handled improperly, the beginner may not find the safety and enjoyment that will bring him/her back another time. The NASA Instructor has a purpose- to ensure that the beginners enjoy their day and do it safely. No one can be forced to learn. The NASA Instructor's duty is to allow the beginner to have fun, and it's their obligation to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of their student. The following describes what is expected of a NASA Instructor:
1. Supervision of students
All Instructors are responsible for proper supervision of their students. They are required to know the whereabouts of their students at all times. Instructors are responsible for the actions of their students.
2. Schedule
The Instructor must be on time. The Instructor must report to the Chief Instructor or any event official when required to, whether scheduled or not.
3. Student Curriculum
The Instructor must fill out and sign their student's HPDE Passport Logbook at the end of each day. Instructor must attend all Download Meetings/de-brief meeting with their student immediately following each student track session.
4. Clipboard session
There must be a clipboard/ debrief session between the Instructor and their student immediately following each track session. The Instructor must quiz each student on knowledge of the CCR at least once during each session. Regulations for NASA Instructors:
1. Rules Knowledge
Instructors are required to know the CCR. The Chief Instructor will test each Instructor's knowledge of the rules from time to time.
2. Instructor ID's
Instructor must wear and display his/her NASA Instructor license at all times while at the track.
3. Instructor's Vehicles
The NASA Instructor is not required to bring a vehicle to the track. However, if the Instructor does bring a vehicle, it must be track worthy and the vehicle must have a large X on each side and one (1) on the rear of the vehicle. All NASA Instructors are expected to drive their car in a safe and controlled manner.
4. Rules Violation- Probation
Because an Instructor is the best example for student to follow, NASA expects to see exemplary behavior from its Instructors. The Chief Instructor may place an Instructor on probation for violating any rules. Once on probation, the Instructor must complete the present event and the next event satisfactorily, to be removed from probationary status. Any Instructor on probation is subject to license suspension or revocation at any time, even for the smallest infraction. NASA Instructor License
A NASA Provisional Instructor License may be issued to anyone meeting with the approval of the School Director, Chief Instructor, and Event Chairman. Any one or more of the following guidelines will be considered:
1. A current (or recently expired) NASA, SCCA, Grand AM, IMSA competition license.
2. Qualifications to instruct for other schools such as Skip Barber, Jim Russell, Bob Bondurant, Panoz etc.
3. Three years or more of racing experience, with an acceptable record of conduct.
4. One year (1) or more of teaching experience with the BMW Car Club of America; Porsche Club of America, Viper Days, Porsche Owners Club; etc. All Provisional NASA Instructor License holders are subject to dismissal at any time for any reason by the School Director or Event Chairman. A NASA Instructor License may be issued, with the approval of the School Director, and the Chief Instructor, and Event Chairman to anyone meeting the following conditions:
1. Completed the Instructor Provisional License probationary period.
2. Instructor's License Application completed and submitted to Registrar along with 2 passport style photos (1" x 1").
3. Current NASA membership, in good standing.
NOTE: All Instructors must submit a completed Instructor Entry Form for each event at least 14 days prior to the day of the event. NASA Instructor License Renewal:
A NASA Instructor License will not expire as long as the holder instructs at a minimum of 4 events per year. Once an Instructor License has expired, a new license must be approved. Competition Licensing Instructors
Certain top quality Instructors may be hand selected by the School Director, the Chief Instructor, or the Event Chairman to function as Competition Licensing Instructors. These Instructors shall evaluate their students for a NASA Competition License. The Instructor should take extreme care when recommending a student for a license. If the Instructor feels that the student is qualified for a license, he/she shall administer the proper written, oral, and technical tests as mandated by the Chief Instructor. Instructors failing to properly evaluate a student and file the proper paperwork may lose their Competition Licensing Instructor status./td> Instructor Benefits: In exchange for their participation in the HPDE instructor program, approved NASA instructors for Florida Region who are paired with a student are provided with track time in HPDE for no charge. Other benefits include special privileges regarding tech and driver check in on the day of the event, a free NASA Instructor ID badge and NASA FL Instructor T-shirt.
Questions?
Contact NASA FL HPDE Chief Instructor, John Poor by email: jp914F16@hotmail.com or call 305-801-1855 (cell).
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