Event #4560: Jun 1st, 2024

NOTE: This event will start earlier than normal (i.e. 4AM gates open / 6AM track hot and done ~11AM). All groups will also get 3 sessions, instead of the usual 4).

Registration Options:

• HPDE1 (Beginner) - Classroom + In-Car Instruction and/or Lead-Follow Instruction
• HPDE2 (Novice) - Similar/same to HPDE1 but no instructor required 
• HPDE3 (Intermediate) - Passing limited 
• HPDE4 (Advanced) - Open passing with courtesy 
• Time Attack (Saturday only) @ $30 - This will provide competitors (in HPDE3 or above) with a transponder rental and a near open track for 2 hot laps. Only the fastest lap counts. NOTE: Must be combined with HPDE3, HPDE4, TT or Race Group.
• Time Attack (Saturday only) @ $20 - Same as above but this is for entrants who do not need a transponder to run in the TA. (For HPDE3 drivers and above)
• Time Trial - Drivers compete for fastest lap time. Split "Big Bore" and "Small Bore" groups with at least 30 pre-registrations (4 days prior to event) . NOTE: This group requires a NASA Time Trial or Competition license to compete in. 
• Transponder Rental - Only available for Time Trial and HPDE4. 
• VENDOR - No cost to register, we simply have this option so we can preplan out the paddock and take care of any needed logistics ahead of time. We can also help communicate your services at the event in our email blasts to our members if you take the time to pre-register. Thx!

REGISTRATION CLOSES: Thursday 5/30/24 @ 8PM

Any registrations after 8pm on 5/1/24 on Thur or Fri will be charged a $25 late fee if we can still get you registered over the phone. Any registration at the track will carry a $50 late fee.

Track

Firebird - East Track (Clockwise Direction)

20,000 S. Maricopa Road

Chandler, AZ 85226

Enter at "Gate 1" (this gate is easy to miss! It is immediately next to the Chevron gas station)

Run Groups

• HPDE1-4

• NASA Time Trial (regular points event)

• UMS Tuning Time Attack Series (regular points event)

Paddock / Gate Times

• Friday: TBD - Pro Tip: In the event we do not offer overnight camping in the paddock, RV dry camping options are available across the street at the Wild Horse Pass Casino parking lot.

• Saturday: Gates will open at 4AM and we need to lock the paddock gate by no later than noon.

PRE-Event and Paddock Setup

NASA does NOT paddock on the infield of the track. We park outside of the track to maximize everyone's track time by not having to spend 2-3 extra mins for each session to allow cars back and forth across the track. It is also safer as it is impossible to contain all cars and participants from getting too close to the on-track cars.

Waiver

Anyone entering the facility will need to sign the NASA Waiver. If you are not stopped at the gate to sign this, please stop Driver Info prior to the Sat morning Drivers Meeting.

Driver Info / Registration

• Will be located inside the tan RV (or just ouside of it) which will be parked near to the 48' white gooseneck trailer with the "NASA AZ" feather flag on top
• Forgot to print a tech form or track map or something else similar? Look in the small black plastic file cabinet sitting on the Driver Info table labeled "Self Serve Forms", it probably has what you need
• Looking for a printed schedule? There is a small white plastic cabinet sitting on the Driver Info table labeled "Schedules"
• HPDE1 should “check in” with registration. All other groups will receive their "Driver" wristband from their respective Group Leader directly after the Drivers Meetin

Rules

All participants should be aware of the NASA Club Codes & Regulations found here (http://nasaproracing.com/rules/ccr.pdf)

All participants should also be aware of the NASA Arizona region specific Supplemental Rules found here (https://nasaaz.com/nasa-arizona-supplemental-rules/)

Tow Hooks

AZ Local Supplemental Rule: HPDE cars are not absolutely required to have tow hooks, BUT in the event your car needs to be towed and lack of a tow hook makes the tow more difficult, that will be the last time your car is allowed to be on track until you are able to add one. Time Trial cars are required to have front and rear tow hooks to get an Annual Tech.

“What time do I need to show up?”

This is the #1 question we are asked, especially by the folks new to NASA. See the event schedule (below or attached) for exact times but we recommend ~1 hour prior to the drivers meeting (@ 7:30AM) to allow enough time to find a spot, check in with Driver Info (if you’re HPDE1) and get your car through tech and any other last min items before the drivers meeting.

Tech Inspection

All HPDE cars require an onsite tech inspection prior to being allowed on track (1 tech inspection is good for both days). HPDE participants should print and fill out the "HPDE Tech" Form prior to arriving to tech. Race group & Time Trial competitors will use the “Annual Race Car” Tech forms if they haven’t already done their annual inspection. Forms can be found @ Forms - NASA (drivenasa.com)

Race car annual "renewals" can be done onsite for a fee of $20 (via pre-reg or cash onsite). Race cars without a logbook are highly encouraged to get their first tech inspection done offsite at a shop so that there is an opportunity to fix any found not in compliance. If a safety item is identified onsite, you may not be able to drive.

NOTE: Annual Tech may will be available on Fri afternoon (hours TBD) and all day Sat & Sun.

Drivers Meetings / Downloads

The Sat AM drivers meeting is mandatory for ALL drivers, instructors, officials/admin. All other meeting times and locations will be announced by your respective Group Leader directly after the drivers meeting.

Flag Knowledge

It is all drivers responsibility to have all flags memorized as this is how our safety flagging officials primarily communicate with you as a driver. If you need a refresher, grab a Flag FAQ sheet from the "Self Serve Forms" file cabinet located at Driver Info. Please note a few details about flags which are specific to NASA Arizona:

• White Flag (waving) - @ S/F for HPDE4 indicating the session will end soon (i.e. last lap or close to it). This is done so that participants who signed up also for Time Trial are not late to Grid for sessions which could be back to back
• Black flag w/ white X - this will be displayed for competition sessions indicating your transponder is no working
• Red flag - follow standard definition to stop but in addition to that we ask that when you stop, you do so on the right side of the track

Rental Helmets

Rental helmets are available @ $20/day which will be available for registered drivers first. Helmet rentals for passengers will be on a 1st come 1st served basis after the Drivers Meeting.

Passengers

Looking to take a passenger along for a ride on track? No problem but there's a few more steps required:

1. Passengers need to be 18 (with photo ID proof of age)

2. Passengers are only allowed in HPDE3, HPDE4 or Time Trial

3. Passengers are required to sign the "Passenger Waiver" (in addition to the general "Gate Waiver")

4. Pay the $20 fee

Transponder Rentals

• Need to be checked out at Driver Info

• Need to be returned to registration within 30 mins of your final session to avoid a late fee

Timing and Scoring

Hardcopy results will be posted on the sign easels at Driver Info. They can also be found online:

• Live (real time & archived) T&S @ https://racehero.io/events

• Provisional & Official Results @ Results - National Auto Sport Association (drivenasa.com)

Race & TT Classing

All ST & TT competitors are expected to publicly post/declare their classing on the NASA Super Touring website --> Super Touring - National Auto Sport Association (drivenasa.com)

(Scroll down to the "Resources" section and click "Compliance Database")

Handwashing Station

We will have a small table setup with Fast Orange and water next to the 48' NASA gooseneck trailer.

Drinks

The club provides drinks for staff & volunteers. These same drinks (water & soda) is also available to participants and guests using the small Black self serve cash box directly in front of the cooler(s).

Food Service

TBD

Safety Equipment: We Don't Lift (WDL)

Safety Solutions will be onsite to provide our registrants with access to high quality driver safety products as well as accessories for your racecar! Helmets, gloves and shoes are available for fitting. HANS devices available for HPDE Rental (with CC on file). Please email any specific requests ahead of time via sales@wedontlift.com and follow us on Instragram (https://www.instagram.com/wedontlift/) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/weddontlift)! Please stop by and say hi to them at their trailer next to registration!

NOTE: WDL will have minimal products available onsite unless you contact them in advance for something specific that you need.

Photography - Elevated Trackside

Will be providing trackside photography for the event. Visit elevatedtrackside.com/nasaaz for full details including pre-ordering your digital pictures. After the event all photos will be available to view and purchase as digital downloads, or prints on events.elevatedtrackside.com Stop by their tent by registration to say hi, hang out in the shade, check out sample prints, and ask any questions. Need something before the event? Email them at info@elevatedtrackside.com or message @elevatedtrackside on Facebook and Instagram.

Graphics

Tom from Twisted Priorities will be onsite who can create custom graphics and magnetic decals and car numbers for your ride! You can contact him in advance for pre-orders:

Tom Barnes <photography@twistedpriorities.com> or 602.908.4006

Fuel

There is a Chevron station which is less than 1/4 mile from the paddock and sells 87/89/91 octane & diesel. Love's which is less than 1 mile away on the other side of the freeway, sells 100/110 octane fuel at the pump. Alternatively, we would encourage participants to check out https://dillpetroleum.com/racing/ for a list of distributors for your fuel needs.

Tire Service

NASA Arizona will have tire service available.

• $10 – dismount
• $10 – mount
• $10 – balance
• $5 – tire disposal

  NOTE: Air is free and is self-serve via the air-chuck located near the front of the NASA AZ gooseneck trailer.

*DRAFT* Weekend Schedule

Will be posted no later than 1 week prior to the event. NOTE: We need enough registrations to determine trends and group sizes to finalize the schedule.