Gurnee, IL - The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) will make the first stop in their 17-year history at Gateway International Raceway (GIR) April 26 and 27. The NASA Midwest event will feature road racing, the High Performance Driving Experience (HPDE) and Time Trials (TT) all in one weekend of fun at the Madison, IL speed plant.
"NASA's programs allow drivers of both racecars and high-performance street-driven vehicles the opportunity to enjoy the full performance capabilities of their cars in a controlled and professionally staffed environment designed for safe spirited driving far away from the risks present on the street," said NASA Midwest's Director Dave Royce. "NASA is delighted to bring our unique mix of sports car racing to a hotbed of motorsports enthusiasts and competitors with our first visit to Gateway International Raceway".
Both days will feature practice, qualifying, a sprint race, the HPDE, and TT. Following the on-track activities on Saturday will be an evening of "bench racing", dinner and awards for the participants.
Race fans and spectators who want to watch all the action will be admitted free of charge, but will be required to sign a waiver and wear an event wristband. Children must be accompanied by a parent, sign the same waiver, and wear the event wristband.
Cars participating in NASA events will need to pass a tech inspection. MidCoast Performance in St. Charles, MO is the local NASA-approved facility for a technical inspection completed prior to arriving at GIR (inspections are also available at the track). They can be reached at 636-928-7223 or www.MidCoastPerformance.com.
Online registration is available until Sunday, April 20 at 10 p.m. at www.nasamidwest.com. Entry fees for participants are available online. Also available at the NASA Midwest website are:
1) the tech inspection forms required for each car www.nasaproracing.com/forms.html
2) a frequently asked questions page www.nasamidwest.com/resources/faq.asp
3) the series schedule www.nasamidwest.com/season/
4) and a volunteer page and form for those who want to be part of the excitement, but don't have a car ready for competition at www.nasamidwest.com/pages/volunteer.asp
The NASA Midwest website features helpful articles for the first-time NASA participant. These include, among others, "My First Day at the Track", Preparing for HPDE, Learning the Line, and Approaching the Limit Safely.
NASA, with 11 Regions around the country, is customer oriented and friendly, and provides venues designed for motorsports safety maximizing everyone's fun behind the wheel.
"NASA's programs allow drivers of both racecars and high-performance street-driven vehicles the opportunity to enjoy the full performance capabilities of their cars in a controlled and professionally staffed environment designed for safe spirited driving far away from the risks present on the street," said NASA Midwest's Director Dave Royce. "NASA is delighted to bring our unique mix of sports car racing to a hotbed of motorsports enthusiasts and competitors with our first visit to Gateway International Raceway".
Both days will feature practice, qualifying, a sprint race, the HPDE, and TT. Following the on-track activities on Saturday will be an evening of "bench racing", dinner and awards for the participants.
Race fans and spectators who want to watch all the action will be admitted free of charge, but will be required to sign a waiver and wear an event wristband. Children must be accompanied by a parent, sign the same waiver, and wear the event wristband.
Cars participating in NASA events will need to pass a tech inspection. MidCoast Performance in St. Charles, MO is the local NASA-approved facility for a technical inspection completed prior to arriving at GIR (inspections are also available at the track). They can be reached at 636-928-7223 or www.MidCoastPerformance.com.
Online registration is available until Sunday, April 20 at 10 p.m. at www.nasamidwest.com. Entry fees for participants are available online. Also available at the NASA Midwest website are:
1) the tech inspection forms required for each car www.nasaproracing.com/forms.html
2) a frequently asked questions page www.nasamidwest.com/resources/faq.asp
3) the series schedule www.nasamidwest.com/season/
4) and a volunteer page and form for those who want to be part of the excitement, but don't have a car ready for competition at www.nasamidwest.com/pages/volunteer.asp
The NASA Midwest website features helpful articles for the first-time NASA participant. These include, among others, "My First Day at the Track", Preparing for HPDE, Learning the Line, and Approaching the Limit Safely.
NASA, with 11 Regions around the country, is customer oriented and friendly, and provides venues designed for motorsports safety maximizing everyone's fun behind the wheel.
