NASA "Summer Showdown" Sebring June 25-26
NASA's "Summer Showdown" at the historic 3.7 mile Sebring International Raceway is coming up quickly. This June 25-26 weekend includes HPDE for all driver levels, NASA Time Trial and plenty of action packed wheel to wheel racing for licensed NASA racers.....featuring the 5Xracing NASA Spec Miata "smackdown" Challenge! NASA guest race group 944 Cup and 944 Super Cup Series racers join the NASA FL Thunder Group for a split start and their own points series.
NASA guest series Intercontinental Trophy Cup Racing (ITC)
returns for the next round in their 2011 Porsche Cayman series. Everyone is invited to take part in the ITC car cruise to Chicanes for dinner and socializing departing from the paddock Friday at 6PM under police escort. Reminder paddock access starts 3PM on Friday June 24 and will be open continuously up through Sunday 7 PM. Overnight RV camping in the paddock is available or click the link to the info page for number and NASA rates to reserve your room at Chateau Elan & Spa located trackside. Register NOW for best entry fees and make your plans to have fun on track with NASA June 25-26 at Sebring!
View more Sebring June 25-26 event information here
Register online NOW!
Mark Rutenberg is new NASA FL race director
NASA FL welcomes Mark Rutenberg
to the helm of the RACE division program. Fun, friendly and "he knows his stuff" about good sportsmanship, clean competitive driving and what it takes to keep racers happy! Mark Rutenberg is well known in the FL motorsports community and NASA FL is pleased that Mark has accepted the commitment to share his track knowledge and leadership skills to help NASA racers and aspiring racers as our new Race Director. As an extra bonus Mark's better half, Amy Rutenberg brings enthusiam and a cheery "how can I help" spirit along with her leadership role as NASA FL Chief of Race Grid and covering many admin and track day duties for NASA FL racers. Mark's contact info is
mrutenberg@cfl.rr.com
Please welcome Mark aboard!
Our sincere thanks to former NASA FL race director John Adamczyk who decided to resign the position to focus attention to his thriving 5XRacing online SM parts business and track side service for his clients at NASA FL events. Look for John in his #25 Spec Miata on the race grid and be sure to say thanks for a job well done!
HPDE Upgrades at HMS May 21-22 event
NASA FL Chief Instructor Luis Jimenez and his check ride instructor staff got a workout at the May 21-22 event with those requesting upgrade evaluations in the HPDE ladder program.
We are pleased to announce the following drivers sucessfully completed the screening rules and flags quiz and check ride to be graduated:
From HPDE 1 to HPDE 2: Greg Hamers, Carlos Mendez, Paul Orofino
From HPDE 1 to HPDE 3: Ernie Francis, Jr. (pictured)
From HPDE 2 to HPDE 3: Joe Davenport, Jim Jemail, Phil Williamson, John Watson, Ernie Jabour, Luis Pastrana, Maggie Davis, Juan Lopez & Ramin Abdolvahabi.
From HPDE 3 to HPDE 4: Jeff Wasserman, Joshua Smith. Nice driving everyone!
View/purchase your track Photos by Juha from Sunday, May 22 HMS NASA event!
NASA FL Fall Series of Events:
Sept 3-4 (Labor Day Weekend) Palm Beach IR
October 1-2: Sebring International Raceway
November 5-6: Homestead Miami Speedway
December 3-4: Palm Beach International Raceway
Advertising: Please support NASA FL sponsors & advertisers:
Flat 6 Motor Works 2011 TT awards sponsor
Power Rev Racing co-2011 Race Awards Sponsor
J & A Motorsports co-2011 Race Awards Sponsor
Japtrix Racing/PROS- 2011 NASA FL hospitality track social sponsor
Performance Tread: track side tire support-place orders NOW
5X Racing online Spec Miata parts specialists & trackside support
Andrew Racing Brake pad supply specialists
Big Wrench Racing quality car care products-online & trackside sales
Breathless Performance Products -track side support and pre-event car prep
Contact nasafl@drivenasa.com for regional advertising and sponsor opportunities.
NASA national sponsors: Toyo Tires Hawk Performance OGracing
Celebrating the 20th year anniversary of NASA...1991- 2011!
NASA FL Web site: www.drivenasafl.com
Email: nasafl@drivenasa.com
Phone: 239-549-3876 office (9AM to 4PM)
See you at the track and refer your friends to NASA events!
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