 7/4/09 NEWS Next events: twin 120min arrive & drive twilight kart enduros and Circuitcross #2 at VIR on July 24-26, then an arrive & drive twilight kart enduro and Autocross #3 at Summit Point on August 22-23. PROGRAM SUMMARY Autocross is the most entry-level form of sports car racing and has taken place all over the world since the 1950's. Participants simply drive as fast as possible one at a time against the clock on a twisty course laid out with cones on a large paved surface. Top speeds are usually less than 65 miles per hour because the activity is intended to encourage car control and driver skill at real-world speeds. NASA Mid-Atlantic has held autocrosses since 1998. We usually host between eight and twelve championship rounds each season as well as at least one autocross school in conjunction with Evolution. Our events are open to any street licensed driver in nearly any street or race car, utilizing a classification system designed to produce close competition. Victory and defeat are often separated by mere thousandths of a second. Entry fees start at $35 for six to ten timed runs per event. Since 2006 we have also held significantly faster autocrosses ("Circuitcrosses") on the 1.1 mile infield Patriot Course at VIRginia International Raceway, for double championship points. Novice classroom sessions first ("Circuitschools") are required for beginners. Circuitcross entry fees start at $70 per driver. Also we usually host several twilight "arrive and drive" kart enduros on the wonderful 5/8 mile Plantation Valley Kart Track at VIR each season. 9-horsepower karts and helmets are provided of course. Kart entry fees are $35 per team per half hour of racing. NASA nonmembers are welcome to participate at all our events, but may need to purchase a $10 temporary membership for insurance reasons. We are an organization focused on safety, education, and fun. C'mon out and drive with NASA Mid-Atlantic Autocross in 2009!
(all dates/sites/details are tentative and subject to change without notice, especially if you see a " * ")
PICS & VIDEO Gallery 1: Misc. drivers @ VMP Evo school 9/7/08 Video 1: Joe @ VIR Kart Enduro 3/29/08 Video 2: Martin's STi @ VMP autoX 11/23/08 Video 3: Martin's STi @ VMP autoX 1/18/09 Video 4: Martin's STi @ VIR circuitX 2/22/09 Video 5: Jim's Miata @ VIR circuitX 2/22/09 Video 6: Martin's STi @ VMP autoX 5/24/09 Video 7: Chris's 350Z @ VMP autoX 6/28/09 RESOURCES Click here for the '09 NASA-X National Rules (posted 2/6/09) Click here for the '09 NASA-X National Classes (posted 2/6/09) Click here for the '09 NASA-X Car Classification Form (posted 2/6/09) Click here for the '09 NASA-X Tech Inspection Form (posted 2/6/09) Click here for the '09 NASA-X Mid-Atlantic Rules Supplement (updated 5/20/09) Click here for our regional NASA-X news email list Click here for our regional NASA-X news & discussion forum Click here for the national NASA-X news & discussion forum FOR MORE INFO please contact Jon Felton (NASA National AutoX Director, Mid-Atlantic TT & AutoX Director) nasa-x@get-fast.net - 804.545.3949 office - 804.397.FAST mobile - PO Box 17854, Richmond VA 23226 |
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