Time is moving quick and we're already over half-way through the season. Up next is at Gingerman on Sept 8-9.

What makes this event a little different from a tyipcal NASA event is that it is HPDE ONLY, no race or time trial groups.
It allows more track time (less groups) and a more relaxing environment. It would have classroom/download sessions that put more emphasis on HPDE Driver Training, on track etiquette, heal/toe, feeling of the car, and chassis dynamics, etc. Many of us consider Gingerman as our "home track" and know the track and area pretty well. NASA has not held an event there since 2004. It's good to have them back at this track again.

For the more "advanced" drivers, this event also offers:
- Competition School for those who wants to get a race license.
- Instructor Clinic for those who wants to be certifiied to instruct for future NASA events (and drive for free).
- TT Licensing for those who wants to start competing in Time Trials.

Links to event details and track website for directions:
http://www.nasamidwest.com
http://www.gingermanraceway.com/

For those who has taken the special offer when signing up for Road America, you do NOT need to sign up online. Simply send an email to dave@nasamidwest.com telling him that you are cashing in the offer. He would sync up your CC info for the special rate (50% off!) and you are in.

And once again, here are more info on their volunteer program to earn free track time. If you have the free time, do it! They always need volunteers and the compensation is well worth it:
Click - Volunteer Program

Besides driving, South Haven is a very nice vacation town with a beautiful beach and great restaurants. There are several hotels right off the highway and only 5 miles from the track.

Track map:

 

lets also not forget the mid ohio event on the 18th and 19th. ill be there, whos coming with me.....

 

I'll be at Mid Ohio too, from 17-19.

 

I just saw that there's an option of signing up for either 1 day or 2 days ($189, $289). It used to be 2-day only when I started this post.

 

thats odd i thought they switched it over to two day only this year for some reason... unfortunately my car wont be near as fast as it usually is but i'm feening for track time again. but ill be the loud ***, gold first gen you cant miss me.

 

Actually I think they changed it back and forth couple times and now there're more and more events with 1-day option.

It's actually a good option to cater those who are on budget. 2-day event doesn't only cost more on registration fee, it also costs more on hotel and food, which can easily add another $200 or so total to the weekend.

Personally, it depends on the track, I would always try to do 2 days. Since I've already made the tow out there, might as well get the most out of it.

 

my feelings exactly. once ive taken off work and spent all the money to tow out there, i'm gonna get two days of fun out of it

 

This past weekend at Mid Ohio was AWESOME! Love how they put the events together.

 

excellent event, up until the tragic event that happened saturday afternoon. but otherwise an excellent time

 

I forgot you said that you were gonna be there too. Glad you had a great time, I did too.

Ditto on the accident on Sunday......

 

which 7 were you in. chances are i saw them all considering i was working tech all weekend as well.

 

Actually I was in the blue and yellow RHD Integra in race Group B.

But since I'm good friends with Merciless, and I saw quite a few FC/FD at the events, I figured I would stop by here and post some event info here.

 

Less than 2 weeks away....!

 

Coming up this weekend!!

 

ah i remember that car. i do believe i have pushed it on the scaled a few times this year.....

 

Thanks a lot for helping out!
I know you guys have a tough job there, pushing cars up and down, and under the pressure because of the long line.

 

Event schedule is posted:
http://www.nasamidwest.com/docs/2007/sep_gingerman.pdf

Looks to be lots of track time.
(4) 20 mins sessions + a 35 mins mini enduro each day.

 

Online registration is now CLOSED! Group 1 is sold out.

You can still sign up for Group 2, 3 or 4 at the track but there would be a $50 additional charge.