Homestead Miami Speedway
Sat & Sun, March 10-11, 2012
NASA FL's Speedy Spring Showdown
Questions? please contact NASA FL director Jon Felton
at jfelton@drivenasa.com or 804-397-FAST

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This event features: HPDE Groups 1-4, Hyperdrive, Time Trial, and Double Sprint Races. 

Pre-registration page is https://nasaproracing.com/event/1398

View> "Last Minute" Event Thread on nasaforums (coming soon)
View> Participant Confirmation & Details Email (coming soon)
View> New Grid/Impound/Infield Map (coming soon)
View> Tentative 2-day Schedule (coming soon)  
View> Tentative Entry List (coming soon)
View> Track Map 1 / Track Map 2 / Track Map 3 / Track Map 4
View> Video 1 / Video 2 / Video 3 / Video 4

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*Important Event Information:

Recommended hotels for this event:
-Holiday Inn Express & Suites 35200 S. Dixie Highway, Florida City 305-247-3414
-Comfort Inn 333 S.E. 1st Ave. US Hwy. #1, Florida City 305-248-4009

Directions to the track: View Google Map to HMS. From US 1 turn East on SW 344th Street (Palm Drive) for about 3 + miles. When you see the Speedway, continue EAST on SW 344th Street along the south side of the Speedway. Turn left into the competitor's entrance and get in line by the gate guard station for the vehicular tunnel into the paddock. 

Track gates will be open 5pm-7pm Friday and 7am-7pm Sat & Sun. Admittance to the paddock starts 7am on the days of our event. Paddock access FRIDAY for the purpose of trailer drops SHOULD BE CLEARED (TBA) by track management under the following conditions:
* Paddock entry is allowed ONLY between 5:00-6:45 PM.
* Parking/unloading restricted to the west end of the paddock.
* Tech will be open on Friday only from 5:30 to 6:45 PM.
* Exit from the paddock is a strict 7 PM deadline.

RV overnight camping options:
A) Overnight RV camping is permitted outside the tunnel entry gate for no charge..electrical hookups are NOT available. 
Park in the grassy areas off the main access road (which must be kept clear for 2-way traffic at all times).
B) The option for overnight RV camping /hookup "inside the paddock" SHOULD BE CLEARED (TBA)... $25 fee/night (charge includes hookups).  This payment is collected by track respresentatives at the track. Friday paddock entry is limited to the hours between 5:00-7:00 PM, otherwise option A is your ONLY alternative. NOTE: Paddock gates are LOCKED at 7 PM each night. Those RV camping inside the paddock are "in" for the night & no exit or re-entry allowed after 7PM. NASA FL requests your cooperation with these guidelines and rules set by the track manager.

Paddock 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 only. Arrive early to obtain a garage space....first come first serve, one garage space per registered vehicle. Family and friends with vehicles must park in paddock area. Bring what you need to store & protect personal belongings. NASA FL & HMS assume no responsiblity for lost or stolen items. Be prepared in the case of rain or windy conditions. Event runs rain or shine. 

LOCATIONS - Where to go at HMS: 
NASA Classroom facility is the single story building located paddock central
NASA Driver Info/Late Registration (paddock central/buildings)
NASA HPDE, TT, Race tech inspection (paddock central/buildings)
NASA HPDE Download Meetings take place in the CLASSROOM (paddock central)
NASA Pre-Grid (to line up before going on track) is TBA

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT HMS:
HYPERDRIVE- Bring car through tech, attend drivers meeting, attend first classroom session for wristband
HPDE1- Attend drivers meeting, attend first classroom session for wristband, tech on grid before first track session
HPDE2- Bring car through tech, attend drivers meeting, attend first classroom session for wristband
HPDE3- Bring car through tech, attend drivers meeting, get wristband at drivers meeting
HPDE4- Bring car through tech, attend drivers meeting, get wristband at drivers meeting
INSTRUCTOR- Attend drivers meeting, attend instructor meeting for tech & wristband
TIME TRIALER- Bring car through tech for per-event or annual, attend drivers meeting, attend TT meeting for wristband
RACER- Bring car through tech for annual, attend drivers meeting, get wristband at drivers meeting

YOU MUST WEAR YOUR WRISTBANDS ALL WEEKEND AND YOUR CAR MUST WEAR ITS TECH STICKER AND NUMBERS ALL WEEKEND.

NEW FOR 2012 IS OUR "DRIVER INFO/LATE REGISTRATION" AREA IN THE PADDOCK. It will only be open on Saturday and Sunday mornings as detailed on the schedule. If you are pre-registered you do not need to visit trackside registration, you will get your wristband as detailed above. If you are interested in registering at the track, please email Jon before the event for clearance (walk-up registrations may not be accepted without an ok in advance from Jon.) Otherwise please see Driver Info only for issues such as car or class or transponder number change, to pick up your rental helmet or transponder, to get a printed schedule, to buy NASA stickers or shirts, to register a passenger, or to find the appropriate official for your concern.

HPDE or TT pre-tech form (print, inspect as per form or have it done by someone qualified, correct and note issues, sign, bring): www.nasaproracing.com/forms/form_hpde_tech.pdf 
Race or TT annual tech, form 1 (print, inspect as per form or have it done by someone qualified, correct and note issues, sign, bring): http://www.nasaproracing.com/forms/annual_race_tech.pdf
Race or TT annual tech, form 2 (print & bring, for a NASA inspector to fill out): http://www.nasaproracing.com/forms/annual_race_inspector.pdf
 

Paddock Rules: Maximum car speed in paddock is 10 mph. 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 by ANYONE. No alcoholic beverages allowed until track activities conclude each day. NO PETS!. Dispose of litter in trash cans and dispose of waste fluids in Garages 15 & 22.  Report any spills in garage area. Do not leave old tires at the track or YOU will be billed for removal.  Trailers/tow rigs/cars can be left overnight in paddock (at owner's risk) on Friday & Saturday night. Secure tools/items of value. All participants (except those who arranged RV camping payment for overnight) must exit paddock by 7:00 PM. Paddock gates are locked at 7 PM and there is no re-admittance to paddock overnight.

Proper Clothing: HPDE drivers or anyone riding as a passenger must wear a Snell 1995 (SA 95; M95) or newer helmet, a sleeved (short sleeves ok) non-synthetic (preferably 100% cotton) shirt, pants in a natural fiber, and enclosed shoes. Competition RACERS are required to upgrade helmet and clothing standards to those required as per current NASA CCR including flame resistant driver suit, driver shoes, socks & gloves. RACERS & TT'ers please don't forget, you will need your 2012 license for this event! Also, RACERS: your helmets must be SA2005 or SA2010 as of 2012 (no more SA2000)!

Trackside Support:
*  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 fuel while on track, your day is over!

*  Food: On site food concession will be open for lunch and food purchases for "limited hours".  Please support the food concession for your lunch purchases. BRING A COOLER with WATER and other provisions for the rest of the day.

*  Tire Service:

*  Car Numbers and Graphics: Kd Vinyl Graphics will be onsite to provide graphics* for your racecar, track toy or hauler. Services include protectant films for (lights/paint/rollbar), number sets (permanent & removable), graphics, lettering and banners. Whether you just want something a little cooler than blue painters tape numbers on your street car or full race graphics, Kd Vinyl Graphics has you covered. Contact us early to be ready for the event and make your presence known at the track. (*NOTE: Only standard materials and colors will be on hand at the track.) Jason Knoph jwknoph@hotmail.com 561-503-0312

*  Photographer: Juha Lievonen http://photosbyjuha.com/

Crew, guests, family members & spectators: Check-in and sign track waiver at guard station for entry to the paddock. No charge for admittance.  Name on a guest list is not needed.  An adult must supervise minors. No one under age 18 (other than registered driver) is allowed in the hot pits or pit wall.  Minors cannot go beyond pit garages. 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. 

Track Damages/REPAIR /REPLACEMENT & CLEANUP: Damages that occur within HMS premises, whether on the road course or on HMS property, which require clean up, repair or replacement become the financial liability of the driver 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.  (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.)

HPDE Passengers: Passenger registration is offered as a way for registered HPDE drivers to introduce a family member or friend to the HPDE driving experience.  Registered passengers are permitted in HPDE 3 & 4. Passengers are not allowed in HPDE1 or HPDE2 unless they are NASA instructors. Passengers are also not allowed in TT or racing. Passenger MUST be age 18 or older. Loaner helmets/rentals may not be available. NOTE: Improper conduct while driving with a passenger will result in the loss of passenger privileges.

Rental Transponders and Rental Helmets: A limited number of rental transponders and rental helmets may be available, but only if reserved in advance. Cost for a rental transponder is $100 per event plus a $450 deposit, cost for a rental helmet is $20 per event plus a $200 deposit. Please contact Jon ASAP to arrange a rental.

NASA Cancellation Policies:
HPDE: Refund less $30 processing fee, with at least 7 days written notice in advance of the event, otherwise no refund or credit.  NO exceptions.  (No partial refunds for 2 day entries due to mechanical failure or any other reason...please prepare your car carefully.)   
RACE GROUPS: Full refund less $30 processing fee provided that you registered at least 12 days in advance of the event and you notify your NASA region within 5 days following the missed event.  Once the race car goes on track, all fees are non-refundable.