Greetings!

The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Midwest region would like to invite you to check out our upcoming events! We are creating more opportunities in the midwest to participate in high performance autosports for all skill levels. We've got something to interest any driver ranging from High Performance Driving Events (HPDE), to time trials (TT) to wheel to wheel Competition Race classes.

NASA HPDE is a fantastic opportunity for drivers of any skill level. Our four run group format provides a chance for drivers of varied experience levels to develop their skills in a carefully regulated environment. This program is designed to help drivers work towards wheel to wheel racing and advancement is possible through instructor sign off.

HPDE 1
This is where new drivers begin. Throughout the event you will have classroom/download sessions designed to accomplish a few different things. This includes letting you know what to expect, giving you an overview of the skills you will be developing, familiarizing you with the track and to give you feedback after track sessions. You will have an instructor with you in the car during all of your track time sessions in this group.

HPDE 2
Once your instructor has determined you are capable of applying what you have learned in HPDE 1 on your own and you feel ready for the next step you will be advanced to HPDE 2. Drivers in this group will typically run on the track the same time as HPDE 1 so instructors will still be able to observe you and provide feedback but they won't be in the car.

HPDE 3
You have progressed to the world of high performance driving. The speeds are faster in this group and passing zones are expanded. There is no longer any scheduled instructor presence however drivers are always encouraged to ask instructors to ride along. HPDE 3 is when drivers are allowed to start carrying passengers.

HPDE 4
This group involves open passing (no passing restricted zones) and is the last stop on the HPDE trek before you progress to Time Trials or wheel to wheel racing. Those drivers in this group that are interested in moving on to racing are encouraged to rent or purchase transponders so they can see how their times stack up. HPDE 4 will typically share the track with the time trials group.

NASA Time Trial is a national competition program, utilizing regional series based on a time trial style format, with rules that establish car classifications to provide a contest of driver skill. NASA TT is designed to bridge the gap between NASA HPDE, and wheel-to-wheel racing. You can learn more about NASA Time Trials here: http://nasa-tt.com/About.

Competition Race classes in the Midwest include (but not limited to!):

-American Stock Car Challenge
-American Iron Racing
-Camaro-Mustang Challenge
-Factory Five Challenge Series
-German Touring Sportscar(GTS) Challenge
-Honda Challenge
-Performance Touring
-Porsche 944 Spec
-Spec Miata
-Spec Neon
-US Touring Car Championship

Click here to read more about our competition classes:
http://www.nasamidwest.com/about.htm

If you would like to learn more about NASA Midwest or to register check us out here:
http://www.nasamidwest.com

You can find NASA's National website here:
http://www.nasaproracing.com/

NASA Forums:
http://nasaforums.com

Upcoming Events:
Our next event is going to be at the Autobahn Country Club just outside of Joliet, Illinois. This practically brand new track opened it's doors to the public May 23, 2004 and had it's first event April 1, 2005. This technical course features excellent run offs and a racing surface in fantastic condition.

Autobahn Country Club Joliet
http://www.autobahncountryclub.net/

Track Map:
http://www.autobahncountryclub.net/southmap.pdf

Directions:
http://www.autobahncountryclub.net/location.html


If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me at jeff@nasamidwest.com.

Jeff Roetzel
NASA Midwest Marketing Associate

 

i'm there with my EG doing the drivingconcepts race school

 

Fantastic! I can't wait to go through that myself.

I'm running in HPDE 4 right now. Hoping to be ready to step up to time trials next spring.

 

This will be my second NASA event, so I guess i'm stuck running HPDE 2. I'll be in the black turbo honda.

 

You are not necessarily *stuck* in a group if you don't think you belong there. If you feel that your level of development qualifies you for a more advanced group we can definetly talk to the directors of the groups involved to see if they agree you should advance.

I've seen drivers go from HPDE 1 to HPDE 3 in one day. Usually they are experienced and didn't belong in the novice groups in the first place.

 

Yea that was something i was wondering, i didnt know if i had to get the whole little book thing filled out before you advance to the next run group. I'll be there both days, so hopefully i dont do anything dumb, and get signed off..

thanks

 

Right in our own backyard. We will be there to support what HC racers decide to show up, although I understand it will be minimal.

The more the merrier though!! There's still time to become a member ($40 + free subscription to GRM last I checked), and plenty of room left in registration for Autobahn I bet.

 

So much more worthwhile just to buy an Autobahn CC membership instead.

I'll be there in one form or another.

 

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I'll be there in one form or another. </TD></TR></TABLE>


I dont need a membership, i know the Autobahn GOD, he drives a really flamboient blue M3. I'm sure you heard of him, he once raced chuck norris in a F1 car with his M3 and lapped him 5 times... His laptimes are in the negatives, he's so fast his transponder caught on fire.





Thats him, GOD himself, he's not only my lover, he's my hero.


Modified by triple_s1x at 7:15 PM 7/12/2006

 

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Thats him, GOD himself, he's not only my lover, he's my hero.

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LOL

I'm working that weekend but unless I land a new job before that I will be there spectating for sure. And if I pull cash out of a hat, participate if it isn't too late to register.

 

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Impossible. Chuck Norris lapped God so hard, God's head was soaked in spit. or something..

Wai's in... Mark Stewart might be too.. I should be there. Maybe I'll run H2 and see if anyone notices the BOV?

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If you haven't found any advice on this, SEEK ADVICE NOW. I PM'ed you a link to some good advice.

p.s. the driving concepts school was SIMPLY AWESOME at BHF earlier this year. You're going to have a total blast.

 

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Impossible. Chuck Norris lapped God so hard, God's head was soaked in spit. or something..

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Oh no that M3 owner would beg to differ, and even bet his left ******** that he pwned chuck norris so bad, chuck quit racing cars to pursue a career of knitting sweaters or something....


Anyways i'm actually looking forward to meeting ya, i talked to Wai at BFR. You were doing the driving concept thing, and i didnt get a chance to talk to ya before the down pour.

 

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yeah, the driving concept school kept me beyond busy. Forget checking the oil or tire pressure.. who needs gas... just go go go!

 

When God saw Chuck Norris in his rear-view, God let out a little pee that became Hurricane Katrina.

Chuck Norris didn't bother passing God on the back straight. He just stood still and pulled the next corner to him.

 

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Chuck Norris didn't bother passing God on the back straight. He just stood still and pulled the next corner to him.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think the Stig vs Chuck Norris would be a much better matchup

He might be terrified of ducks but the man has named every single blade of grass surrounding the Top Gear test track AND urinates 98 RON petrol for gods sake

 

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LOL

I'm working that weekend but unless I land a new job before that I will be there spectating for sure. And if I pull cash out of a hat, participate if it isn't too late to register. </TD></TR></TABLE>

If you would like to participate but are finding yourself a little short on scratch discounts can be had in exchange for volunteering to work!

 

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I think the Stig vs Chuck Norris would be a much better matchup

He might be terrified of ducks but the man has named every single blade of grass surrounding the Top Gear test track AND urinates 98 RON petrol for gods sake </TD></TR></TABLE>

DUDE you keep forgetting were talking about a certain M3 driver, his $800 dinan intake gives him the ability to change shapes... What does that mean, he is the stig, chuck norries, and GOD....


Yea tom be a corner worker, so somebody can actually black flag me whenI dont notice the smoke billowing out the back of my car... Turbo honda FTW

 

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hmm that is a very great and generous offer, almost too hard to pass up

I will let you know in the next day or two if my schedule permits me to make this event

 

PhilsTireService.com will be there supporting all the racers and HPDE/trialers.........come by and say hello...

 

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The more the merrier though!! There's still time to become a member ($40 + free subscription to GRM last I checked), and plenty of room left in registration for Autobahn I bet. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'll be there. Thanks PIC for supporting the MWHC.
Oh yeah, don't forget to bring me the trophy from Putnam.

 

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Yea tom be a corner worker, so somebody can actually black flag me whenI dont notice the smoke billowing out the back of my car... Turbo honda FTW</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha not like anyone else but me noticed billowing smoke during the last half of your last session on Monday, I guess if I had a flag inhand you would have been aware a lot sooner

 

What is this trophy you speak of? *checks coffee table* Oh you mean this nice coaster I have?

J/k I will have it with me. Although now we have changed to offering contingencies instead - somewhat more useful but the certificate doesn't look nearly as nice hanging on a wall.

 

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glad I got a couple!

see you guys there!

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indeed.. can you make the turbo not build boost or something? if so, switch to H2 and maybe Wai and I won't protest all that turbo parts ballast.. would be fun to have 3 of us duking it out!

 

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I can probably get my power/weight ratio down towards what you guys are running. We can dice it up a bit anyway as long as you and Wai don't mind someone out of class in your race.

 

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I can probably get my power/weight ratio down towards what you guys are running. We can dice it up a bit anyway as long as you and Wai don't mind someone out of class in your race.</TD></TR></TABLE>

just don't hit me..

yeah man.. let's have some fun.. I think it's going to be a pretty low HC turnout anyhow..