About this event
Attention NASA Drivers - Registration is now open for the March 8-10 NASA Gulf South Event. This is a Crossover Event with Florida and Southeast Regions.
The track configuration will be the 2.75 Mile with the "Esses".
Click here for an Aerial View of the Paddock Area.
GENERAL SCHEDULE
Load in will be available on Thursday from 2 pm to 9 pm and all day on Friday.
Tech will be open on Friday from 3 pm to 5 pm and on Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 am.
Mandatory Driver's Meeting on Saturday at 7:30 am.
Track goes hot at 8:00 am.
Tentative Weekend Schedule - UPDATED 3/6/24
Event runs rain or shine.
Tentative Run Groups:
Lightening: ST3-5, Spec Miata, E30, E46, Honda Challenge, 944Spec
Thunder: SU, ST1-2, Thunder Roadsters
Friday Open Track Day (OTD) - 3 Run Groups
Advanced - Race & TT Cars only,
Novice - Drivers with less than 10 track days,
Intermediate - Everyone else.
Each group will get five 30-minute sessions.
The first two Novice Group Sessions will be lead/follow.
Click the first line item below to register for the OTD.
Note: You may register for Friday only.
If you are coming in from out of town and would drop your rig early or store it after the event, please email j.crosby@nolamotor.com to make arrangements.
Copeland's Kitchen will be operating out the Event Center each day to purchase lunch. If you would like to arrange private catering for your race team, contact John Soliman, Catering & Events Manager, Copeland’s of New Orleans, Nola Motor Sports, C: 504-638-0403, j.soliman@nolamotor.com
Please note that NOLA Motorsports Park is requiring that all drivers in HPDE and TT wear long pants. This also includes Open Track Days.
Recommended Tech Inspection Shops
LODGING & CAMPING
Comfort Inn and Suites at Copeland Tower
2601 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002
To Book online click here: NOLA MOTOR SPORTS
To book direct call 1-800-277-7575 and ask for the Nola Motor Sports Rate ($129 nightly plus tax).
(12 miles from the track)
Here is the link for Copeland’s of New Orleans Restaurant located at 1001 S Clearview Pkwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
https://copelandsofneworleans.com/store_location/jefferson-la/
(7.1 miles from the track)
The Best Western Bayou Inn (2 miles from the track.)
Click here to make a reservation.
Camping - You may reserve an RV space (30'x90') which has 50 and 20 amp power. Sites on the south side of the paddock also have water service. $40 to $55 per night. https://www.nolamotor.com/rv-camping/
SOCIALS & AWARDS
There will be a catered dinner on Saturday night which is free for all drivers and their guests. We would also like to thank our Series Sponsors for helping to make these events possible. The awards for the Saturday Race and TT winners will be presented at the dinner.
EVENT RESULTS & DATES
NASA GSR 2023 Race & TT Event Results
NASA GSR 2023 Points Standings on Speed Hive
Click Here for GSR Track Records at NOLA Motorsports Park
Click here for the 2024 Event Calendar.
Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or if you spot any discrepancies in the results.
John Crosby
NASA Gulf South Regional Director
504-909-2767
GENERAL INFORMATION - SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO REGISTER
Please read the: NASA Gulf South Supplemental Regulations.
HPDE & TT INFORMATION
HPDE drivers are required to get a pre-tech inspection for your car performed by a qualified shop. Click here for a list of shops. You may also use your own shop. There will be a $50 charge to perform a tech inspection at the track if you do not bring your completed tech form. Click here for NASA HPDE Pre-Tech Form.
HPDE1: If you've never been on track before sign up for HPDE1. If this group is full and you have not previously been signed off to run in a solo NASA group, please do not register to run in a higher HPDE group - you will not be allowed to run in a solo group.
HPDE2&3: For drivers that have been signed off to drive on their own. Normal passing rules apply.
HPDE4: Only advanced drivers with open passing skills are permitted in HPDE4.
For a more detailed explanation of what HPDE is all about visit this page on the NASA website: https://nasaproracing.com/hpde/
Time Trial: TT is open passing. You must possess a NASA TT license to be in this class.
Here is a link to the NASA TT website: https://timetrial.nasaseries.com
HPDE instructors: Sign up under Instructor. Instructors can run in TT or HPDE-4. If you are instructing but not driving, choose "Instructor" as your class.
Race & TT Cars with Annual Tech Stickers are not required to go through tech at each event. Race & TT Annual Tech Form
RACING INFORMATION
Racers must wear a head and neck restraint devices bearing an SFI 38.1 certification. Racer's fire drill will be mandatory once per calendar year. Driver must be in the car, with the engine running, in full gear, and be able to exit the car within 10 seconds.
Chris Carver will be Race Director. Contact Chris with any questions. chris@chriscarvermotorsports.com
CANCELLATION/NON-ATTENDANCE POLICY
If you wish to cancel your registration, please email: j.crosby@nolamotor.com
Our standard policy is to give you a full credit for a future NASA NOLA event with 10 days notice. If you cancel within 10 days or you are a no show, no credit. At any time prior to the start of a race day, the event organizer may deem the track un-drivable due to severe inclement weather. If this happens, a credit towards a future event will be issued for each day of cancellation. Once cars are on the track for the first session, there will be no cancellation. Any updates to this policy will be given 30 days prior to events.
For more details, visit https://members.drivenasa.com/events/4392