NASA AZ June 9th WHP East

Come on out for the last event before summer. Code INSTAGRAM for $50 off.
https://www.nasaproracing.com/events/2796

Ugh, this is tempting with that $50 off coupon. A few questions...

Is there a schedule print out somewhere? and if not... How long in between sessions?

How are run groups managed?

What about participants from other clubs with experience? Does that transfer over or are they considered 1st timers with NASA?

I run in Green group with ProAuto.

AlbertD said:

Ugh, this is tempting with that $50 off coupon. A few questions...

Is there a schedule print out somewhere? and if not... How long in between sessions?

How are run groups managed?

What about participants from other clubs with experience? Does that transfer over or are they considered 1st timers with NASA?

I run in Green group with ProAuto.

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Here is a link with the schedule.
http://forums.nasaaz.com/showthread.php?t=7718

We only do three sessions in this format since we are off track before the heat really hits. I am checking on the DE1 thing now to see if you can bypass since you have experience. I know there was a thing about insurance purposes having to start in DE1, but I am not sure if that is still a thing. We have HPDE 1-4. HPDE 1 being instructor led, HPDE 2 being point by only on straights, HPDE 3 being point by almost anywhere passing and HPDE 4 being open passing with courtesy. The downloads after the sessions are pretty good in my opinion to go over lines, bad drivers and ask questions. An early morning session would be best to get the DE1 over with if need be since it is such a short day.

AlbertD said:

Ugh, this is tempting with that $50 off coupon. A few questions...
Is there a schedule print out somewhere? and if not... How long in between sessions?
How are run groups managed?
What about participants from other clubs with experience? Does that transfer over or are they considered 1st timers with NASA?
I run in Green group with ProAuto.

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Okay it looks like you can start in DE2 and move up from there. They will watch you and just make sure you know what you are doing and what all the flags mean. Apparently we had a Pro Auto guy do a U-turn on track this last weekend and almost caused a serious accident so they no longer allow straight to HPDE 3 or HPDE 4 without at least one session in HPDE 2.

A U-turn on track? Wow... I have never seen anything like that...

Thank you for all the info. I may pass being how early it is. I drive up from Tucson and I like to get a good nights rest before so it won't be feasible for me. Thanks though!

Yeah I was so busy with students that I did not get a chance to see the shit storm. He was also skipping downloads and did not bother to go thru tech.

Yeah, I hate waking up and driving there. And I am also only 20 minutes away!

Lol before summer hits, hahaha it's here. Especially by June 9th

I am curious, never done an hpde before, how hard is this on a car? what should I have done before and after attending. Not going this time cause this motor doesn't like heat but I might come Oct/Nov. Just want an idea on what I need to consider before I decide to do it. Also is insurance a good idea? Any info/advice you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Cardude99 said:

Lol before summer hits, hahaha it's here. Especially by June 9th

I am curious, never done an hpde before, how hard is this on a car? what should I have done before and after attending. Not going this time cause this motor doesn't like heat but I might come Oct/Nov. Just want an idea on what I need to consider before I decide to do it. Also is insurance a good idea? Any info/advice you can provide is greatly appreciated.

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Once it is 100° before 11am, then it is summer time. We are usually out of there before it hits 100°.

It really depends on how hard you drive. Usually you are no where near any kind of limits. HPDE1 starts you out in the classroom and then on track with instructor. That goes back and forth for the day. Passing is limited so you don't really have to worry about too much. There is a thread in the Track section that talks about insurance and a couple companies that provide it. I personaly do not use it.

AlbertD said:

A U-turn on track? Wow... I have never seen anything like that...

Thank you for all the info. I may pass being how early it is. I drive up from Tucson and I like to get a good nights rest before so it won't be feasible for me. Thanks though!

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Just spend the night before at a near by hotel. That's what I did the last track day at Wild Horse I went to. I live in Tucson as well. But I'll admit 530am is way early.

I say the same thing every time. But when you are home enjoying a beer after a track day and it is only noon, feels pretty good. Can still get things done around the house.

Good stuff. Hopefully I'll be out with NASA later in the year for Bondo

TheDeadCow said:

Good stuff. Hopefully I'll be out with NASA later in the year for Bondo

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It is gonna be fun. I have not had my current car on that track. Hoping to be sub 1:05.

wmfateam said:

It is gonna be fun. I have not had my current car on that track. Hoping to be sub 1:05.

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It looked like a lot of fun when they ran there a couple of months ago w/looper. Looks FAST

TheDeadCow said:

It looked like a lot of fun when they ran there a couple of months ago w/looper. Looks FAST

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Ahh you are talking about the school track. It was a freaking blast with the looper. I am hoping it does not loose too much of the pucker factor going thru turns 1-3.