All the info can be found here:
http://www.performance-drivers-club.com/


Registration is now open for this event. It is not as cheap as an Auto X, but bang for the buck... it can't be beat.


There are some issues I should address..
1.) You must have a NASA Pro Racing Membership
This Membership is only $35 per year and gives you a subscription to
Grassroots Racing Magazine (it's worth it just for the subscription)

2.) Anyone not having an SCCA/NASA/Other Race/Solo license is required to take the class/instructor

3.) There are few Instructors and only one student per instructor. Therefore the time is of the essence in order to save a position for yourselves.

 

Are open face snell m2000 rated helmets permited? and if so, do you need to wear goggles w/ them?

ie: http://www.racerwholesale.com/Mercha...Racing+Helmets

 

Yes they are allowed, you only need goggles if you drive an open cockpit car such as a D or C Sport Racer, S2000 or SRF.

 

Signed up under group 2

 

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Hi PDC, NASA Florida Region members and friends!

This is your Registrar reminding you that registration fees for the HPDE school and lapping event on May 22 event at Sebring (full course) will go up $25 starting May 4. We still have openings in HPDE groups 2, 3 & 4 for qualified solo drivers.
Please register online with payment by way of Pay Pal or send your entry with your check by mail with postmark no later than May 3.to avoid higher fee.

All student slots for May 22 are full. If you want info on the Wait List for a student slot please call me at (239)549-3876 for requirements.

This event is filling in quickly. Don't be disappointed! Your completed entry and proper payment is required before we can reserve your slot. You MUST be a current member of NASA to participate as a driver or instructor. Be sure to list your membership number on your registration form.

If you are an approved NASA instructor for Florida Region we can use your help at the May 22 event. Please submit online registration ASAP to guarantee a student pairing.

Ask for the "Performance Drivers Club rate" to get lodging discounts for night of Friday May 21 at:

1) Chateau Elan (located at the track) Rates start at $79+tax for single. Additional fees for extra persons and for trackside rooms. These rates are offered until May 15. Call to reserve at (863)655-6252.

2) Inn on the Lakes: (located on US 27 about 10 min to track).
Rate of $62 +tax for single or double. Call (800)531-5253

If you have already registered for the May 22 event, thank you. Your event information packets will be mailed about 2 weeks prior to the event.
Please contact me if you have any questions in the meantime.

Barbara Nix, Registrar
HPDE event coordinator email: Barbara@DriveNASA.com

Non-members: Join NASA at http://www.nasaproracing.com

Register for the May 22 event at http://www.driveNASAfl.com

 

All "student slots" for HPDE 1 & 2 are full for May 22. Contact Registrar for "Wait List" details.
HPDE 2, 3 & 4 solo driver slots still available for 5/22!

 

Crap, looks like i will be heading to homstead. :-\

 

you WILL see Yuri and me there... :D

 

Alex:

We haven't met yet, but I have a 2004 Silver 8. Barbara Nix just begged me to instruct at Sebring so look me up. What run group are you in?

Do we have any other 8's coming to that event. You can email me privately if you like at: jayg@printwithbudget.com.

All I can tell you is that it's tough running in the top group with NASA with the 8. It just lacks power. I have a stage 2 CZ on order and god only knows when I will get it. It seems that everything I order is back ordered. What are you using for brake pads. Porterfield in CA has the proper backing plates, but there is a problem with the rear pad thickness. I hope to have that fixed by end of today. I used at Moroso their R4 compound.

Look forward to hearing from you and anyone else going to Sebring.

 

Alex wont be at Sebring (neither will I). We are going to the Homestead event on June 12.

We are both Newbies :D

 

Jay, you can instruct me no prob!

but at homestead :D

I am using the stock pads as I am waiting for Hawk to finally release the new ones. As far as brakes go, I have changed the fluid to Motul and that's about it. Also I have changed the alignment, front and rear Tanabe Sway bars and my new tires and wheels are arriving Friday. I will be running 245/45/17 up front and 275/40/17 rear Kumho MX tires. (I was running B-stock but refuse to buy hoosiers to compete so it's STU for me ) As far as engine, HKS exhaust, Green Filter, RP Racing 21 oil, Red line watter wetter and that's all folks.

Since I'll be running in Group one (technically I havn't been solo'd for NASA), I hope I can manage without the extra power, but with extra grip. :D

 

BTW: guys, the group 4 guys are running GT2 Porsches, 360 challenge cars, 3/4 midgets, Panoz Racers, Viper GTRs, etc...

THAT'S why he is underpowered

 

Sorry Alex, I can't go to Homestead. If you call Porterfield in Calif. he will make you pads with Hawk compounds. I hopefully can get the rear pad thickness settled by the end of today. Torque is what is killing us all. I used to run a 97 M3 in BMWCCA club racing and POC racing. At Moroso at the end of the main straight I was 10+ MPH faster than with the RX8. We need torque and hopefully the stage 2 will help. Running Eibach pro springs and racing beat sway bars. Borla exhaust and K & N intack. Not real happy with the K & N. Next week stainless brake lines go on and the Mazda Speed rear spoiler is already on order.

Sorry I can't help you guys in June, but will be at Moroso in September.

 

you'll love the MS spoiler.

Hopefully we'll meet at another event. You can always see Yuri, Lou and I at the ER Auto X's


I'll check out Porterfield, but doubtfully before June 12th (but then again :D )

I agree with you on the torque issue, it's one of the reasons I am switching to 17" rims. This change will remove 30lbs+ of unsprung weight. I effectively tossed out two and a half of me

 

IMHO Homestead should be good for the RX8 so long as the revs are kept high. It's not as fast as Moroso or Sebring. I have driven Moroso and Homestead with my old S4 and it was great at Moroso, but I kept wishing it wasn't such a cow in the turns at Homestead. I think Homestead will let the car go a little deeper in the turns (especially since Moroso's turn 2 scenario doesn't exist) even with the stock compounds.

 

Hey Jay. I will be there in group 2 with a stock blue 8. Looking fowards to seing another 8 there.

John

 

from PDC:
We have a limited number of slots remaining for HPDE 2,3 & 4 for May 22.
HPDE 4 "open passing sessions" are ideal for licensed racers for test and tune with 5 scheduled track sessions and plenty of free-flowing track time. NASA membership is required. Pre-registration thru May 17 only! On-site registration not available. Register today online at http://www.drivenasafl.com or "overnight" your entry and check so that it is received by May 17. Extra $25 "Late fee" goes into effect for any entry (including 2nd driver fee) received after this Saturday!

If you have already registered for May 22 you should have received your event info packet by mail. If you did not receive this important packet, please contact me
at barbara@drivenasa.com

Professional photographer, Michel Fortier of Velocity Images, will be on site to take photos of your car on the famous Sebring track. Meet with Michel after the Drivers Meeting for special requests and details on how to see and purchase the photos he takes of your car.

Food and drink service will be available on site at Sebring for breakfast and lunch purchases starting at 7:30 AM.

 

I just purchased the kumho mx tires, 245/40/18. How are they working for you Alex?

 

Notice I said "will be using"
I'll let you know once the rears come in :D

...that's IF I can install them Friday before I leave on vacation.

I've owned MX's before and love them, you should enjoy using them. Have you done any alignments to the car?

 

Sebring HPDE 5/22 has reached max number of cars. Thanks NASA members for your support!