First HPDE with NASA
03-13-2006, 12:53 AM
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First HPDE with NASA
I just got home from my first event with NASA. IT WAS GREAT!!!!!
I have not had that much fun since I left south Texas (CBR PCA).
It was a safe event.
It was well run.
Passengers allowed.
It did not matter what you were driving.
The different kinds of cars were great to see. ... SC Mini vs Mystic Cobra vs EVO vs 944, 993, 912E ...
Lots of track time .
It was great!
chuck
I have not had that much fun since I left south Texas (CBR PCA).
It was a safe event.
It was well run.
Passengers allowed.
It did not matter what you were driving.
The different kinds of cars were great to see. ... SC Mini vs Mystic Cobra vs EVO vs 944, 993, 912E ...
Lots of track time .
It was great!
chuck
03-13-2006, 09:41 AM
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I am running NASA TimeTrials and HPDE this coming weekend at RoadAtlanta. If you check archives, you will find a very good thread on NASA/PCA events. All your points are well taken. Some not-so-good points on NASA: ANYONE can run in the SOLO groups! Passing anywhere on the track, makes for some exciting moments. A very relaxed group of people, maybe too relaxed.
03-13-2006, 10:55 AM
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have been racing and instructing with NASA Ohio/Indiana for 2 years now...they are a terrific group of car people...kinda net to see and drive with other makes and models...
03-13-2006, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RXDOC
Passing anywhere on the track, makes for some exciting moments. A very relaxed group of people, maybe too relaxed.
03-13-2006, 12:19 PM
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I have been running with NASA for a few years and don't like the new direction they are heading. In the highest run group, it is basically racing which will void my DE insurance. Even if I don't run in the HDPE 4 my insurance company will make me prove it since I am an instructor and am expected to run in that group.
I think passing anywhere is fine WITH a point by. Officially timing a DE run is a bad idea.
If you want to pass anywhere without a point by and want to be timed while on track, you should be racing.
I think passing anywhere is fine WITH a point by. Officially timing a DE run is a bad idea.
If you want to pass anywhere without a point by and want to be timed while on track, you should be racing.
03-13-2006, 12:28 PM
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When you say "Passing anywhere on the track" does that mean passing without a point by the car being passed? I have no problem with passing anywhere as long as the car being passed gives a point, but if it is allowed without a point by, no thanks.
Been there done that on the reckless track days and it sounds like you have too. I said "no thanks" to one after 2 laps because it was so out of control. The physics on 3000lbs @ 100MPH gets ugly in a hurry.
It was a fun time. We just need more tracks in Colorado.
03-13-2006, 12:57 PM
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in HPDE 4 in our region it is basically a race practice and Time Trials...passing is open. HPDE 3 would be closer to the highest run group at a PCA DE...i have seen more incidents at PCA DE's than i have at NASA events for what it's worth. Both NASA and the PCA regions i have attended have run excellent events. it's just that they are different in their focus.
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03-13-2006, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jsabatini
When you say "Passing anywhere on the track" does that mean passing without a point by the car being passed? I have no problem with passing anywhere as long as the car being passed gives a point, but if it is allowed without a point by, no thanks.
In the Southeast Region:
HPDE3 is pass anywhere WITH point-by.
HPDE4 is pass anywhere WITHOUT point-by.
And yes, running in group 4 does void any DE or regular insurance because of Timing devices. HPDE4 has TT's, instructors, and "race practice" drivers all in one session.
Come to think of it HPDE3 can rent lap timers too.
03-13-2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RXDOC
I am running NASA TimeTrials and HPDE this coming weekend at RoadAtlanta.
03-13-2006, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigpinekey
RXDOC, what TT group are you running in? I'm the guy in the red Z06 that was at Road Atlanta. I ran in the same group (3? or 4?) with you and the other black P-car last year, I don't remember if it was March or August. I'm running the TT, also.
03-13-2006, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigpinekey
Yea, I run 710's.
I didn't blast past you, I had to work my azz off to get around you.
BTW, super car you got there, very nice.
I'll see you there. Be safe.
I didn't blast past you, I had to work my azz off to get around you.
BTW, super car you got there, very nice.
I'll see you there. Be safe.
See you this weekend, it should be nice (weather).
03-13-2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianKeithSmith
I'll look for you RXDoc. I'll be there in my 930 running the Sprint races.
I'll keep an eye out for you.
Brian
I'll keep an eye out for you.
Brian
Brian:
I have seen you race, watched your race videos. I am a big fan of the 930's. I will stop by and say hi.
Be safe!
03-14-2006, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by jsabatini
When you say "Passing anywhere on the track" does that mean passing without a point by the car being passed? I have no problem with passing anywhere as long as the car being passed gives a point, but if it is allowed without a point by, no thanks.