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Drive your car on track with NASA FL!
NASA FL track activities are held on Florida road course circuits including Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sebring International Raceway & Palm Beach International Raceway. NASA FL track progams include High Performance Driving Events, timed competition in the NASA Time Trial Series and full blown wheel to wheel Competition Racing in the NASA FL Regional race series. Drivers of all abilities are welcome to join NASA and get started at the NEXT NASA FL EVENT. View 2010 NASA FL Event Schedule and make your plans to drive with NASA!
Learn more about NASA FL track programs:
High Performance Driving Events. Have you always wanted to experience the thrill of speed and learn the limit of your vehicle? Our High Performance Driving Event program, commonly referred to as HPDE, is a tiered level learning program designed to give street car drivers the opportunity to get on a race track under controlled conditions. Set your own goals for advancement in the HPDE skill levels, HPDE Groups 1 through 4. All you need is a reliable car, a helmet and a good attitude! As a general rule, most late model closed top vehicles in good condition will pass technical inspection. Some convertibles with factory installed roll bars or aftermarket roll bars are also allowed in HPDE. View more info on HPDE.
NASA Time Trial (TT) program offers advanced HPDE 4 level drivers a chance to compete against the clock to knock down their quickest lap times. Format allows enthusiasts to enjoy a wide range of aftermarket upgrades while still being able to compete in a fair environment. See TT web site for full info!
Competition RACING - Licensed NASA racers compete for season points and trophies. NASA FL race program is open to ALL closed wheel NASA Race Series. American Iron, Honda Challenge, Spec Miata, Factory Five Challenge, German Touring Series, Performance Touring, Super Touring/Super Unlimited, Spec E-30 are just some of the NASA race series groups currently represented in NASA FL. Get race class & NASA licensing info Here! View NASA racer "Contingency Programs" you might be eligible for!
July 21, 2010. Power Rev Racing has signed on to be the race award sponsor for the 2nd half of the NASA FL 2010 sprint race series. Our thanks to Sean Yearwood and P2R.
July 2, 2010. Registration for the September 4-5 (Labor Day weekend) event at PBIR is open now. Early registration fees are posted. Competition race group>>>Special $199 2-day race entry offer open to ALL NASA race classes (not just SM) now through July 31.
July 2, 2010. Here is a GREAT weekend recap of the Sebring June 19-20 Spec Miata Challenge presented by 5XRacing courtesy of NASA FL SMC series Director John Adamcyzk. Enjoy!
http://5xracing.com/n-1850-nasafloridaspecmiatachallengerounds7-8.html
July 1, 2010. We are pleased to announce that Santiago Pericas has been appointed assistant to HPDE Chief Instructor Luis Jimenez and backup classroom presentation instructor to Joshua Feingold. Santiago brings years of experience as a NASA FL in-car instructor, excellent communication and teaching skills and the commitment to help others get started on track safely.
June 23, 2010. NASA drivers and friends showed up in force to enjoy Father's Day Weekend on track at historic Sebring International Raceway June 19-20. FL temps were unseasonably high for June, but the expected afternoon showers held off all weekend until late day on Sunday allowing plenty of dry track time. A cooler breeze arrived in time for the 5PM social hour on Saturday with beer and pizza courtesy of sponsor Jim Ferrare. Lots of good stuff this weekend including the Spec Miata Challenge racers running in their own feature sprint race each day. SMC racer counts continue to climb and we welcome Chris Burson, Denise Stubbs, Bruce Byerly, Al Thomas, Gary Frierson, Charlie Lowrance and Lucas Bize to the SMC racers currently enjoying the comeraderie and clean, competitive racing environment with NASA FL under the direction of SM Series Leader John Adamczyk of 5X Racing. Shawn Meze, National Super Touring Director and assistant national TT Director, from NASA SoCal Region took part in the Sebring TT driving competition as part of his official visit to observe and offer NASA FL help and suggestions from a national level. Congratulations to Joseph Anderson who successfully completed his individual evaluation and testing requirements to be granted is NASA rookie racer permit by NASA FL Race Director Larry Mahanor. Over in HPDE division Chief Instructor Luis Jimenez and staff assisted the following drivers with check ride evaluations and approval to proceed into the next tier in the HPDE driver advancement program: From HPDE 1 to HPDE 2 (solo)...Manuel Montes de Oca and Jim Patanio..From HPDE 2 to HPDE 3 (advanced solo)....Bill Hriskonich, Ratanachai Sommee, Amar Patel, Randall Zomermaand & Matthew Westbrook. Nice going guys! NASA FL is pleased to welcome Amy and Mark Rutenburg to the NASA family. The Rutenburgs bring years of event management and officiating skills and enjoy helping others in a fun and friendly manner that is a perfect fit for NASA. Our thanks to the entire staff of NASA FL officials and volunteers who do a GREAT job at each event. Sebring photos from official photographer John Hendrick... www.hendricksportsphoto.com are available for view and purchase..check them out! We wish everyone a good summer and we'll see you September 4-5 at PBIR when the fall series of NASA FL events get underway. Tell your track friends about NASA driving events..all newcomers are welcome.
May 18, 2010 Invitation from David Tuaty and our friends from Trackweekend.com:
"We are putting together an Autocross school to help all new drivers get a feel for their car and to give experienced drivers lots of track time in the autocross. this school is being taught by 8 time national Autocross Champion jean Kinser. I would love to extend an invitation to all your members." David Tuaty 305-216-5390.
April 2, 2010: NASA FL seeks race awards/ trophy sponsor for 2010 season. Advertising package included. Single events or 1/2 season options currently available...Email Barbara@drivenasa.com for more info.
February 4, 2010- NASA FL launches updated web site designed by Rafael Santoni. Long time member and friend of NASA FL web master Rafael Santoni has updated and refreshed the NASA FL web site with a new modern look and user friendly navigation options. Take a few minutes to explore the new NASA FL web site features and enjoy the "album" of photos from recent events. For web site technology services we highly recommend you contact rafael@rafaelsantoni.com
February 1, 2010- Follow NASA FL on FACEBOOK.
Jan 28, 2010- NASA FL Spec Miata Challenge Presented by 5Xracing!
John Adamczyk, Owner and President of 5X Racing, is pleased to announce his, and his companies’ involvement and commitment to the Spec Miata community by means of sponsoring the NASA Florida Spec Miata Challenge for the 2010 racing season. The NASA FL Spec Miata Challenge presented by 5X Racing is a points-based championship open to all competition licensed drivers of Spec Miata racecars that are members of the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and belong to the Florida Region of the National Auto Sport Association. Read More
Jan 15, 2010- Luis Jimenez appointed Chief Instructor for NASA FL.
It's with great pleasure we announce that Luis Jimenez has accepted this appointment with enthusiasm and the same dedication to excellence of duty that he has shown in all areas of responsibility for NASA FL over many years. Luis started as a track newcomer in 2003 and advanced upward through HPDE 1-4, earned his NASA instructor license, served on the HPDE tech team, graduated the NASA FL competition school, held the position of HPDE 4 Group Leader and is the NASA FL 2009 TTC class champ!. On behalf of the many NASA friends, past students, instructors, tech staff and TT drivers who know Luis..we all send our congratulations and thanks to Luis for stepping up yet again to serve and help NASA FL participants as Chief Instructor.
Jan 10, 2010-Thanks to the Trackweekend.com members for taking part with NASA FL at the Jan 9-10 Homestead Miami event! Trackweekend (TW) is about bringing the car/track enthusiasts together and helping the sport grow. Members meet trackside to socialize and offer track support to fellow members. Marco Erro is the latest winner of the Trackweek.com raffle for a FREE 2-day NASA FL HPDE entry for April 24-25 event at PBIR! A recent poll held by TrackWeekend asked members to vote on their favorite motorsports clubs on several criteria. NASA FL won TWO awards for 2009 on TrackWeekend:
BEST DE SCHOOL FOR HPDE and BEST CLUB FOR RACING.
The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is an auto racing sanctioning body formed in 1991 to deliver high quality performance driving and racing events throughout the nation. NASA is dedicated to organizing and promoting motorsports activities that allow owners of both race cars and street-driven vehicles to experience the excitment of putting their cars on the racetrack in a controlled environment.
Membership in the National Auto Sport Association will make you part of a large family of motorsports enthusiasts and will provide you many benfits such as being able to participate in NASA events across the country, free admission to most NASA events and participation in other programs available to members. Becoming a member is affordable and easy. Just go to www.drivenasa.com and click on JOIN.
NASA Florida Region under the direction of Steve and Barbara Nix, is proud to be part of the NASA organization and to host events for NASA members in the state of Florida. Please contact us at nasafl@drivenasa.com or call 239-549-3876 from 9AM to 4PM.
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