NASA Florida

November, 2009

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NEXT EVENT:

Homestead Miami Speedway, December 12-13, 2009

HPDE 1-4, NASA Time Trial, plus 110 minutes of scheduled track time "per day" for the race group. Track social with food and favorite beverages on Saturday. Last chance for regional racers and TT competitors to chalk up valuable points to count toward the 2009 season and determining the year end 2009 NASA FL Class Champions. Special $200 weekend entry fee offer for Spec Miata race entrants. New 2-day entry fee option for HPDE 1. View> Homestead Miami Dec 12-13 EVENT INFO:

Homestead event hotel: Ramada Inn, Florida City

Special club rate $84+tax/night for Dec 11-12. You must CALL 305-247-8833 and ask for "Performance Drivers Club" rate (limited rooms & special rate ends Nov 30).

REGISTER online NOW to drive with NASA at Homestead December 12-13:

Registration page for> HPDE 1-4, TT, Instructors and Officials

Registration page for> Competition Sprint races (All race classes except SM)

Registration page for> Competition Sprint races (for Spec Miata race class only)

Attn: NASA Instructors. We've had a tremendous early response from instructors for this event. Only limited instructor slots are open at this point. If you are not yet registered..do so quickly or risk going on the instructor "wait list". Requests for pre-arranged student/NASA FL instructor pairing by pre-registered instructors can be accommodated with one week advance notice to HPDE School Director Steve Rosenthal.

FL Region NEWS!

**View> NASA FL 2010 event Calendar. Thank you for your support this 2009 season and we look forward to a GREAT 2010 with events at Palm Beach International Raceway in addition to Sebring and Homestead-Miami venues. Reminder that the NASA FL 2009 Year-end awards will be presented to the eligible '09 FL region race series points champions and '09 FL region TT class champion Saturday January 9, 2010. The year end awards presentation will be part of the track social and podium ceremony after track sessions have concluded for the day. Enjoy ice cold beverages during the awards ceremony followed by plenty of hot pizza and '09 season celebrations with drawings for give-a-ways.

**2010 NASA FL sponsors/advertising opportunities are open to those with auto related products and services that would be of interest to NASA drivers. Sponsors are provided with advertising space with their web link on the NASA FL web site & email newsletters in addition to product display and marketing opportunities at track events. Help support NASA FL activities while showcasing your product and services to your target audience!

1) "Track Social" food/beverage sponsor for "2010 season"> $2,000.

2) "Race trophy/awards" sponsor for "2010 season"> $1,500
3) Advertising box on the NASA FL web site is available for $50 per month (6 month minimum).

For related sponsor or advertising information email Barbara@drivenasa.com

**Thunder and Lightning in NASA FL Racing! Starting at the January 9-10 event at Homestead Miami and throughout the 2010 NASA FL sprint race series, NASA race classes will be separated into TWO race groups based on the classes that share similar speed capabilities. This change will create an environment of closer wheel to wheel racing and fun for each group. For identifying the 2 race groups we'll use the same terms as NASA-SE with "Thunder" for the speed group and "Lightning" for the momentum group.

A general idea of the race series groupings (used in other NASA Regions) is as follows:

Thunder Group: AI, AIX, CMC, FFR, ST1, ST2, SU, GTS 3-4-5-U, PTA B-R-U

Lightning Group: PTC-D-E-F, SM, 944 Cup, Spec E-30, HC, SF, STR2, GTS 1-2, TR

A few classes are border-line as far as speed potential and these classes could be adjusted to the alternate group to equalize car counts based on entries.

With this 2-group race format we also introduce a lower racer weekend entry rate starting in 2010. A budget friendly price point is designed to allow more grassroots racers to get involved racing with NASA FL. The goal is create higher car counts to provide more competition and fun within each NASA race class series for the 2010 season.

**NASA FL gets the ball rolling to build the Spec Miata race series with the help of new Spec Miata Race Series Director, John Adamczyk of 5XRacing. John brings great ideas from his own SM race experience and is asking others in the Spec Miata race community to share their thoughts and suggestions in shaping the 2010 Spec Miata race program in NASA FL. Spec Miata racers are offered a "sweet deal" with a reduced SM race entry fee of $200 for the weekend of Dec 12-13 at Homestead via online registration now through Dec 1. Follow this link for SM racer registration details.

**"13 month" NASA Competition License fee offered! NASA competition licenses are valid only for the calendar year/race season in which the license is purchased. NASA competition licenses that are now current will expire on Dec 31, 2009 and a license renewal fee will due for the start of the 2010 calendar year and race season. With only one race weekend left in the 2009 NASA FL race season, we have been given special permission from NASA headquarters to offer racers from other organizations who are currently unlicensed with NASA to purchase a "13 month NASA competition license" valid from Dec 1, 2009 through Dec 2010 for $90 in order to take part in the December 12-13 race weekend and the entire 2010 NASA race season for one special fee. To get this option….WRITE "13 month license" on the top of the NASA competition license application to be charged and processed accordingly. Please allow 10 days license processing time in advance of the December event.

**NASA HPDE to Racing Transition Program: Contact NASA FL race director Larry "Stickshift" Mahanor if you are interested in getting started in racing via your NASA FL driving history and skills learned in our HPDE program. Larry offers one on one attention and training for qualified HPDE drivers with the advanced driving skills and & knowledge that will facilitate a safe transition from HPDE 4 or TT into the NASA FL racing program.

**Track PHOTOS from the October 3 NASA event at Sebring International Raceway are provided by professional photographer John Hendrick of Hendrick Sports Photography. Visit this link to view & purchase photos from your custom gallery of Sebring Oct 3 photos. Contact John at hendrickphotography@comcast.net  or 941-914-8005 for ordering assistance.

**"HELP WANTED for 2010"

Get involved as an official or leader for NASA FL!

1) HPDE 1 Classroom Instructors: Teach beginners & novices the track driving fundamentals and NASA rules with the power point classroom presentation created by NASA FL HPDE School Director, Steve Rosenthal. Power point and group presentation experience is helpful. Multiple candidates sought to share this important role. Steve Rosenthal to provide training & support, so speak up NOW!

2) HPDE 1-4 Group Leaders: Leaders to assist HPDE School Director Steve Rosenthal at the track with leadership and driver information sharing in all HPDE levels. Group Leaders are the "contact person" for their assigned HPDE group to offer guidance and lead group briefings for safer driving conditions. NASA FL Instructors who currently do in-car instruction will find this role a satisfying alternative to help others. Try it..you'll like it!

3) Pace Car Drivers: Trainee or experienced to share and rotate this duty with others at several track venues. Requires advanced track driving skills, knowledge of race format rules and track radio communications protocol. Pace car driver candidate must provide their own vehicle for this duty, but we will provide training and that "totally awesome" blue Pace Car light!

Please email barbara@drivenasa.com for more information on these positions. Those with interest in volunteering to help with morning event set-up and driver check in or to train for help on pit lane or race grid let us know and we'll get you started next event.

**NASA Time Trial (TT) serves as a bridge between advanced HPDE and full blown wheel to wheel racing. TT can provide that new challenge and motivation to help you improve your personal track times and see how your lap times stack up against others in your TT class. NASA FL currently has a GREAT group of TT drivers enjoying this program. Advanced solo drivers currently in HPDE 3-4 are welcome to visit the TT web site for participation details. Contact NASA FL TT Director, Mark McKay with questions. We are pleased to announce that Sean Yearwood of Power Rev Racing will sponsor 2009 TT year-end Class Championship awards to be presented to TT winners on January 9^th at Homestead. Thanks Sean!

**NASA has GREAT national contingency programs you might be eligible for. Check it out and stay tuned for details regarding the 2010 season.

Thanks for your support!

Tell your friends about NASA and we'll see you at the track soon!

Questions? Email nasafl@drivenasa.com

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