Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19, 2024

NASA at NOLA Motorsports Park

NOLA Motorsports Park

About this event


Attention NASA Drivers - Registration is now open for the May 17/18/19 NASA Gulf South Event. This is a Crossover Event with Mid South Region.

There will also be a NASA Competition School on Friday, May 17th for anyone interested in obtaining a race license.


In order to participate in the race sessions your car must comply with NASA race preparation rules, the driver must apply on line for a competition license, and have an approved medical on file with the NASA National Office. There is a line item below to register for the school. Click here for more details about the school.


The track configuration will be the 2.75 Mile with the "Esses".

Click here for a track map.


Click here for the Instructor/Student Assignments


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.


There will be 2 Points Races on Saturday and 2 Points Races on Sunday.

Click Here for the Weekend Schedule

Event runs rain or shine.


Friday Open Track Day (OTD) - 3 Run Groups - Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.

Each group will get five 25 to 30-minute sessions.

The first two Novice Group Sessions will be lead/follow.

Please read this if you are registered for Friday.


Click Here for the Friday OTD/Comp School Schedule (Revised 5/11/24)


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 of New Orleans will be available on site in the Event Center to purchase lunch.


Please note that NOLA Motorsports Park is requiring that all drivers in HPDE and TT wear long pants. This also includes Open Track Days. 


HPDE Tech Sheet

Race & TT Annual Tech Sheet

Recommended Tech Inspection Shops

TT and ST Classification Form


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 is only 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. Please help us plan by making a reservation.


EVENT RESULTS & DATES


Click Here for 2024 Race & TT Results


Click Here for 2024 Season Points


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

j.crosby@nolamotor.com

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.



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/4415

Venue

NOLA Motorsports Park

Organizer

Combined organized by

NASA - Gulf South Region

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