MidAmerica Grand Prix + Championship Banquet

October 16-18

Join us as we wrap up our amazing 2026 NASA MidAmerica Season.

The event includes our banquet Saturday Night where we crown our 2026 season winners for RACE AND TIME TRIAL.

Everyone is invited.

NASA MidAmerica full event

Track Day

HPDE

Time Trial

Race

Regional Banquet

Session Information:

• Please print/complete HPDE Tech Form and bring it with you to the track. Inspect all items on sheet and have prepared for track inspector.
• Having your car track ready is your responsibility.

• More information and all rules are available online at: DriveNASA.com 

• HPDE 1 - NOVICE. NASA's HPDE program includes a minimum of (4) 20 minute sessions, or (3) 30 min sessions per day on the track. All HPDE 1 students will be assigned an instructor for the weekend. This is a sanctioned, comprehensive National Auto Sport Association driving program. Designed to make you a better driver on the track and in your daily car. You will go from classroom to on track learning throughout weekend.
• HPDE 2 - Beginner. For drivers that have been signed off to drive on their own. Groups 1 and 2 run together. The only difference is that Group 2 has no instructor assignment. Instructors are available to answer questions and you will attend the classroom sessions. On track behaviors are reviewed and knowledge of all safety rules and flags must be learned prior to advancement to HPDE 3.
• HPDE 3 – INTERMEDIATE. Groups 3 and 4 may also run together, typically arranged by fastest group. Saturday will work up to additional passing by the end of the day. Sunday will be a continuation, starting with limited passing in the first session and then adding more passing zones and picking up the pace as the group leader feels appropriate. Advanced on track driving techniques will be introduced in DE 3.
• HPDE 4 - ADVANCED. Open passing, download sessions as scheduled by group leader. May run with Time Trials. The DE 4 group is welcomed to participate in the Time Trial warm up session on Saturday morning. When ready, you will be able to advance from this group to Time Trials or Competition Racing. You may also stay within the DE 4 program to hone and master your driving skills.
• Time Trial (TT) - TT license is required to register. Time Trial licenses from other clubs are generally transferrable to NASA. Let us check yours. All TT participants must have a transponder and display proper NASA decals. Running for a regional championships in Time Trial requires competing in a minimum of 3 NASA MidAmerica event weekends.
• Race Groups - NASA National licensed competition drivers and drivers who hold competition licenses with other clubs are welcome. Most Comp licenses transfer to NASA. Number and composition of race groups determined based on entries. All racing rules apply. Running for a regional championships requires racing in a minimum of 3 NASA MidAmerica event weekends.
• TREC Endurance - Fun and easy way to enter the world of Endurance racing. Open to DE 3 and higher drivers. Caged race car required.
• Competition School – Comp School utilized based on interest. Comprehensive Race school designed for drivers who are ready to enter the world of wheel to wheel racing. Contact Donna at: dlane@drivenasa.com for info on upcoming competition schools.

    **Be aware that groups will sell out. Please register early for our HPDE events as they are extremely popular.

2025 and 2026

For more details, visit https://members.drivenasa.com/events/5345