NASA Arizona - April 11th *NIGHT EVENT*

[Tage]

This was already posted in the "Events & Meets" section but it should go here as well to get the proper attention. If you only come to watch ONE event, per year, this is THE event you will want it to be. There is not another event in Arizona of this magnitude...

http://azht.net/forum/showthread.php?t=90752

Last year the Modified article spanned some 30 pages for this event. You should come out to spectate simply for the fact that there's a good chance you'll show up in the magazine somewhere in the background if you're hanging around the Tuner cars all the time.

[ILIKETODRIVE]

lol

Hopefully my beater can get a pic in the mag and not me. I'm a sight for sore eyes.

[BlueTeg]

<--- Hoping The Beater can actually drive for 2 consecutive sessions, for the first time since September, at this event. :-/

[ILIKETODRIVE]

Hey Gaybe, skip this one so I can qualify for Super Lap Battle!

(Tage has invite, that leaves Phil/Zollo/me)

[mc_rhett_meister]

hey maybe ill actually make this one? runs Main, right?

[Agent Smith]

yes, fir main :grin:

[Kinetic]

Hey Gaybe, skip this one so I can qualify for Super Lap Battle!

(Tage has invite, that leaves Phil/Zollo/me)


Good luck !

I gave up on qualifiying anymore....I'd rather just support the UMS effort and take pictures while Im there......

[JoshDC2]

well you sold the car you would have qualified with lol

[ILIKETODRIVE]

I have my roll bar installation lined up for next week. My parents are going half-n-half with me on a HANS. Now I just need a legit seat.

When will registration open?

[JoshDC2]

simon, everytime i see that avatar i think its fucking kerry posting

[riceboy88]

im going to say it now: phill car will def. be in the mag.

idk if i will have the money for this cuz going to eibach in may

[ILIKETODRIVE]

Fuck Eibach. Support your LOCAL scene Bobby! :thumbup:

[Agent Smith]

Simon, let me know when you want to sell you current seat :grin:

[BlueTeg]

simon, everytime i see that avatar i think its fucking kerry posting

hahaha!! same here.

[topramn]

im going to say it now: phill car will def. be in the mag.

idk if i will have the money for this cuz going to eibach in may

i will definitely be pushing mr robles' car for a feature during this event. might even make some calls before then.

I have my roll bar installation lined up for next week. My parents are going half-n-half with me on a HANS. Now I just need a legit seat.

When will registration open?

what roll bar did you get? who is putting it in?

[fmx_dbc]

Phil's car is a shoe-in!

[ILIKETODRIVE]

Simon, let me know when you want to sell you current seat :grin:

I think Josh is going to buy my seat/rail/Schroth street harness when I get all my new stuff. SRY

what roll bar did you get? who is putting it in?

Tage's old Autopower. John at Future Fabrication.

[Tage]

Fuck Eibach. Support your LOCAL scene Bobby! :thumbup:

x2 dude! Next time I'm going to yell at your for taking pics at T3 and various other places without an orange safety vest. Go to Home Depot dude! They're like $3.99.

[Tage]

BTW, I've received about 4-5 emails from drivers outside our "regulars" who want to come to this event to try and qualify. I have no idea if they're any good or if they have fast cars but competition *might* be stiff. Bring your A-Game Honda peeps!

[ILIKETODRIVE]

btw, i've received about 4-5 emails from drivers outside our "regulars" who want to come to this event to try and qualify. I have no idea if they're any good or if they have fast cars but competition *might* be stiff. Bring your a-game honda peeps!

:( :( :(

[fmx_dbc]

Still working on my B game...but I'll get there!

[BlueTeg]

BTW, I've received about 4-5 emails from drivers outside our "regulars" who want to come to this event to try and qualify. I have no idea if they're any good or if they have fast cars but competition *might* be stiff. Bring your A-Game Honda peeps!

Are they HPDE3 or higher?
They would need to be at least de3 to run TA. Or get signed off for TT.

I assume that they are from out state.

[topramn]

Are they HPDE3 or higher?
They would need to be at least de3 to run TA. Or get signed off for TT.

I assume that they are from out state.

x2.. remind them to bring their log books!

[topramn]

registration now open https://secure.drivenasa.com/event/904

[riceboy88]

x2 dude! Next time I'm going to yell at your for taking pics at T3 and various other places without an orange safety vest. Go to Home Depot dude! They're like $3.99.



ok tage. what time is de2 first session suppose to be at on that sat???? i work until 5 :d3:

[ILIKETODRIVE]

You have Friday and Sunday off, right? Switch with someone. DO IT!

[riceboy88]

You have Friday and Sunday off, right? Switch with someone. DO IT!

we all work sat. or i would try

[Tage]

Hyperdrive registration is now open. The first 60 people to register will get to do this event. Getting on track with an instructor for only $40 does NOT come along very often. Here's your chance to get your feet wet for next to nothing!

https://secure.drivenasa.com/event/904

P.S. Some people have complained that it requires a $45/yearly membership. This is NOT true. If you create a new account it will automatically ask you to select a membership but you can cancel/skip that part or simply clear your shopping cart at the end and it will let you register w/o having to buy a 1 year membership.

[Tage]

Bobby, the 1st DE2 session will happen before you get off work. The 2nd one will be somewhere between 5-6PM. I haven't (semi) finalized the schedule yet but I plan to by the end of this week.

[fmx_dbc]

Tage I love your Avatar on the NASA forum....Casper really flies!

[Tage]

Thx! That was me at Mid-Ohio off roading at the NASA Nationals. Nice way to make an impression eh?

Hey heads up all vendors! I need some help distributing fliers for this event to help promote it. If you want to help me do this shoot me a PM. I can mail you out a stack of them (which are good for half off the gate fee $5 vs $10).

If anyone else wants a flier, shoot me your address and I will mail them out to you right away. My only request is that if you want a flier mailed to you, I will send you 5 and I ask that you keep one for yourself and then give 4 away to your friends (preferrably friends that will actually go to the event - LOL!).

FYI - you can also just print out the flier on your computer and the gate people will honor the discount but the fliers are just really cool looking.

Link to the flier that you can print --> http://www.nasaaz.com/events/tuner-shootout/

[topramn]

you can also pick up the flyer at the following locations!!

UMS Tuning
Science Of Speed
Vivid Racing
Superior Racing Development (SRD)
Intense Motorsports
Autoline Industries (KSport)
Element Motorsports
350Zmotorsports
Locash Racing
Tri Tech Motorsports
Full Race
Hasport

[topramn]

bump!!! Auto-X has lots of room left people. Sign up and get some seat time while you are out checking out the Modified Shootout stuff going on during the day. Last years event got something like 26 pages of coverage in the magazine. The more photos these guys get between the individual events throughout the day, the better chance we have at making Arizona known for its motorsports excellence!

[Tage]

Thx Ramin! Not to mention, the autox is only $20 and you'll get 5 runs and not have to WORK like a typical autox. Plus if you PREREGISTER the entire gate fee is waived.

The gate fee is $10

Get $5 off if you have a flier
Get $5 off if you bring a food donation for St. Mary's Food Bank charity.

So you could look at it like $2 per autox run if you preregister! That's dirty cheap...

[ILIKETODRIVE]

Where to sign up for Auto-X? Was it an option on the registration page? If so, I missed it...

[topramn]

yes. register on the main registration page. NASA-X

[comptonasskerry]

so i think i might be in town for this we will see but i wont be driving since 1. just found out i have no license 2. i need a different dizzy for my car and 3. im broke as a joke.

but i will see u ladies there.............i hope

[SlowCivicHmm]

excuses!!! lol

I'll be there!!

[topramn]

excuses!!! lol

I'll be there!!

Thats what I have heard all year but yet, I think I have seen you only 1 of the days that we have been at the track.

[SlowCivicHmm]

yeah yeah....

[BlueTeg]

Thats what I have heard all year but yet, I think I have seen you only 1 of the days that we have been at the track.

LOL, took the words right out of my mouth.

[berny2435]

I'll be there helping run and participating in the AutoX stuff.

[Sr20p10]

Ok, so im a newb and want to attend this. I was thinking of doing the hyperdrive event, but what do I need to run? What time do I have to be there, and all that?

What are the advantages of HPDE instead of the others?

How many spots left in the hyperdrive event? Im trying to get some friends to sign up too.

[SlowCivicHmm]

^^ too many questions...not enough commitment...

pay and drive.....commit to being there a few hours....its a fun event....cars to loook at...titties here and there....asses hanging out on models that show up.....etc etc.....

I was there 9am to 2am last year.......you are either in the whole way or 1/2 ass it...up to you......

hyperdrive is like your 1st hit of crack....you'll want DE later.....or kick your ass for not doing DE in the 1st place....stand back and ask yourself.....do I want to track? or just have fun for a day.....


To me track life is like a full time job...grr, but fukkking awesome!

[topramn]

^^ too many questions...not enough commitment...

pay and drive.....commit to being there a few hours....its a fun event....cars to loook at...titties here and there....asses hanging out on models that show up.....etc etc.....

I was there 9am to 2am last year.......you are either in the whole way or 1/2 ass it...up to you......

hyperdrive is like your 1st hit of crack....you'll want DE later.....or kick your ass for not doing DE in the 1st place....stand back and ask yourself.....do I want to track? or just have fun for a day.....


To me track life is like a full time job...grr, but fukkking awesome!

says the guy who has shown up one of 6 days this year. you realize i will not let this go, right? :d3:

[Sr20p10]

^^ too many questions...not enough commitment...

pay and drive.....commit to being there a few hours....its a fun event....cars to loook at...titties here and there....asses hanging out on models that show up.....etc etc.....

I was there 9am to 2am last year.......you are either in the whole way or 1/2 ass it...up to you......

hyperdrive is like your 1st hit of crack....you'll want DE later.....or kick your ass for not doing DE in the 1st place....stand back and ask yourself.....do I want to track? or just have fun for a day.....


To me track life is like a full time job...grr, but fukkking awesome!

Im eventually gonna do hpde, but for this event i'll probably do hyperdrive, and maybe autocross. I was there last year hanging out with my friend J0n in the white g20 with Vtak! :grin: I think he does hpde2 so you guys might know him. So do you guys know what time were supposed to be there for tech and stuff?

[fmx_dbc]

says the guy who has shown up one of 6 days this year. you realize i will not let this go, right? :d3:

apparently this is a hot topic out at the track... lol

[topramn]

Im eventually gonna do hpde, but for this event i'll probably do hyperdrive, and maybe autocross. I was there last year hanging out with my friend J0n in the white g20 with Vtak! :grin: I think he does hpde2 so you guys might know him. So do you guys know what time were supposed to be there for tech and stuff?

schedules have not been released yet. however, my familiarity with the track says that if you are going for just hyperdrive, show up anytime. if you want to see all of the action, show up around 9am. there will be auto-x, drag racing for modified shootout participants only, and some other goodies.

[riceboy88]

hyperdrive is like your 1st hit of crack....you'll want DE later.....or kick your ass for not doing DE in the 1st place....stand back and ask yourself.....do I want to track? or just have fun for a day.....

it is like crack. i want more but work owns me

[SlowCivicHmm]

says the guy who has shown up one of 6 days this year. You realize i will not let this go, right? :d3:

you are aware i drive with other clubs right??

[SlowCivicHmm]

Im eventually gonna do hpde, but for this event i'll probably do hyperdrive, and maybe autocross. I was there last year hanging out with my friend J0n in the white g20 with Vtak! :grin: I think he does hpde2 so you guys might know him. So do you guys know what time were supposed to be there for tech and stuff?

what he said! hahahaa, tech for Hyperdrive was held last year while inline for the session to start....nothing pre-session.....


apparently this is a hot topic out at the track... lol

That is be....lol.....I work Tech w/Jon....I think I met ya last year.....c u out there...

[fmx_dbc]

I'm always wandering around...

[SlowCivicHmm]

CRAIG!! I know YOU!....I meant to tell that to "Sr20p10" lol....hows the EG race caaaah?

[fmx_dbc]

LOL I found out I can't 4wd it in the gravel pit on FIR EAST!
I'm stoked with it though

Edited - corrected to East track

[SlowCivicHmm]

gravel?? on west?? where??? lol

what turn foo? I know that track!

[riceboy88]

going to do hyperdrive haha

[SlowCivicHmm]

^^^ you pussssy!!

If you DE'd before...hyperdrive is like follow the leader....haha

[riceboy88]

^^^ you pussssy!!

If you DE'd before...hyperdrive is like follow the leader....haha

i have but by the time i get there already miss like 2 sessions of de2. i just look at it as track time just not going that fast plus never been on any of the Firebird tracks. 15min of track time is better then none at all

[SlowCivicHmm]

true...


Dude talk to Tage about only running/paying for 2 DE2 sessions....thats 40 mins of track time I believe..

[BlueTeg]

LOL I found out I can't 4wd it in the gravel pit on FIR west!

gravel?? on west?? where??? lol
what turn foo? I know that track!

I think he means East. Since I saw him riding dirty in the gravel trap at East on Saturday. :-o

[BlueTeg]

i have but by the time i get there already miss like 2 sessions of de2. i just look at it as track time just not going that fast plus never been on any of the Firebird tracks. 15min of track time is better then none at all


what time is de2 first session suppose to be at on that sat???? i work until 5

The tentative schedule is up on the NASA forum.

The bad news: you will miss your first session which is planned for 4ish

The good news: if you work until 5:00 you should plenty of time grab some dinner, get to the track, go through reg, have your car tech'd and prepare for your 2nd session which is scheduled for 7:10. HPDE2 has four (4) sessions for this event.
:bananaman:

[fmx_dbc]

Oh yeah that was east...only 2nd time out there.
I think I got brain freeze and just stomped on the brakes straight into the pit

[riceboy88]

The tentative schedule is up on the NASA forum.

The bad news: you will miss your first session which is planned for 4ish

The good news: if you work until 5:00 you should plenty of time grab some dinner, get to the track, go through reg, have your car tech'd and prepare for your 2nd session which is scheduled for 7:10. HPDE2 has four (4) sessions for this event.
:bananaman:

wuuuuut perfect!!!!!

[Kinetic]

Just a hint guys...but the UMS tuning Dyno will be there.....

$60 for baseline runs on 2wd with AFRs starting @ 3pm

no this does not apply to TA entrants.... still $85, but your entry is paid!

[riceboy88]

Just a hint guys...but the UMS tuning Dyno will be there.....

$60 for baseline runs on 2wd with AFRs starting @ 3pm

no this does not apply to TA entrants.... still $85, but your entry is paid!

what time is whole dyno thing happening on the 10th???


o and gabe anyway you can do a ride along during a de2 session??? dont know how your schedule is that day but im guessing you will be busy

[Kinetic]

what time is whole dyno thing happening on the 10th???


o and gabe anyway you can do a ride along during a de2 session??? dont know how your schedule is that day but im guessing you will be busy



Bobby-

All freaking day sir..........

[BlueTeg]

Bobby: PM sent.

[topramn]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f85/ramen3pm/2009%20modified%20shootout/FirMain-Paddock.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f85/ramen3pm/2009%20modified%20shootout/WestLot-Track-Park.jpg

[Kinetic]

Time attack registration is up on NASAAZ.com


DO IT !

[fmx_dbc]

What's the status on the weather and how it pertains to the event?

[SlowCivicHmm]

NASA = RAIN OR SHINE KID!!! C'mon don't sound like a rookie!! haha

[fmx_dbc]

I know that...if it rains all day long though? I've had a few friends that were going to come express some concern about the rain.
I never did it in the rain before...LOL

[berny2435]

Worse part about rain is windows fogging up if you don't have a car that can defog them and if it only sprinkles, the track gets very slippery untill enough cars have established a rain line. I'd rather have it poor and then sprinkle. That's my two cents stemming from doing 3 HPDE days in the rain. 2 on street tires, 1 on near full tread RA1s.

[topramn]

There is no concerns to be expressed. There will be certain actions put into play if it rains but we do not stop the event. Rain tires, slower speeds, caution flags. We are ready. If your are worried about foggy windows in the rain, use RAIN-X fog something stuff. I use it and it works great.


Event Schedule info updates!!!




*DRAFT* West Lot Auto-X Schedule (Subject to Change - Do Not Print)
1 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 1:00 Modified Shootout Auto-X
2 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 Reset NASA-X Course for Open Runs
3 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 5:00 NASA-X (Auto-X)


*DRAFT* West Lot Drift Schedule (Subject to Change - Do Not Print)
1 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 2:00 Tech Open @ Drift Paddock
2 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 0:15 Drivers Meeting @ Drift Grid
3 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 2:30 Drift Groups on Skid Pad
4 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 1:00 Break for Hyperdrive & Parade Laps on Main Track
5 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 0:15 Drift On West Track
6 7:45 PM 12:00 PM 4:15 Drift Groups on Skid Pad


*DRAFT* Main Track Schedule (Subject to Change - DO NOT PRINT!!!)
0 6:00 AM 7:00 AM 1:00 Officials & Modified Competitors
0 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 2:00 Big rig and trailer Setup
0 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 0:00 Gates Open for all
0 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 0:00 Registration & Tech Open
0 2:00 PM 2:15 AM 0:15 Mandatory Drivers Meeting at the NASA Trailer
1 2:30 PM 2:50 PM 0:20 NASA Race Group Open Practice
2 2:50 PM 3:05 PM 0:15 NASA TT Group 1 (SLB Qualifier - NASA AZ Points Event #6)
3 3:05 PM 3:20 PM 0:15 NASA TT Group 2 (SLB Qualifier - NASA AZ Points Event #6)
4 3:20 PM 3:40 PM 0:20 HPDE3
5 3:40 PM 4:00 PM 0:20 NASA Race Group Quailify
6 4:00 PM 4:20 PM 0:20 HPDE2
7 4:20 PM 4:45 PM 0:25 HPDE1
8 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 0:15 NASA TT Group 1 (SLB Qualifier - NASA AZ Points Event #6)
9 4:55 PM 4:55 PM 0:00 Race Group Meeting (Location TBD)
10 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 0:15 NASA TT Group 2 (SLB Qualifier - NASA AZ Points Event #6)
11 5:15 PM 5:35 PM 0:20 HPDE3
12 5:45 PM 5:45 PM 0:00 Modified Magazine Time Attack Meeting (Location TBD)
13 5:35 PM 6:05 PM 0:30 NASA Race (NASA AZ Points Event #6 & Quailifier for night race)
14 6:05 PM 6:25 PM 0:20 Modified Magazine Practice Session
15 6:20 PM 6:20 PM 0:00 ALL INSTRUCTORS TO THE WEST LOT FOR HYPERDRIVE
16 6:25 PM 7:10 PM 0:45 Parade Laps (Time Permitting - for registered entrants only)
17 7:10 PM 7:30 PM 0:20 HPDE2
18 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 0:15 NASA TT Group 1 (SLB Qualifier - NASA AZ Points Event #7)
19 7:45 PM 8:00 PM 0:15 NASA TT Group 2 (SLB Qualifier - NASA AZ Points Event #7)
20 8:00 PM 8:25 PM 0:25 HPDE1 - UMS Tuning Time Attack Meeting (Location TBD)
21 8:25 PM 8:45 PM 0:20 HPDE3
22 8:25 PM 8:55 PM 0:30 Modified Magazine Time Attack (Race Group Meeting)
23 8:55 PM 9:15 PM 0:20 HPDE2
24 9:15 PM 9:45 PM 0:30 HPDE1
25 9:45 PM 10:20 PM 0:35 UMS Tuning Time Attack
26 10:20 PM 10:50 PM 0:30 NASA Race (NASA AZ Points Event #7)
27 10:50 PM 11:05 PM 0:15 NASA TT Group 1 (SLB Qualifier - NASA AZ Points Event #7)
28 11:05 PM 11:20 PM 0:15 NASA TT Group 2 (SLB Qualifier - NASA AZ Points Event #7)
29 11:20 PM 11:40 PM 0:20 HPDE3
30 11:40 PM 12:00 AM 0:20 HPDE2


*DRAFT* Modified Magazine Tuner Shootout Schedule (Subject to Change - Do Not Print)
1 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 1:00 Auto-X Competition
2 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 Drag Race Competition
3 5:45 PM 5:45 PM 0:00 Modified Shootout Time Attack Meeting
4 6:05 PM 6:25 PM 0:20 Modified Shootout Time Attack Practice
5 8:25 PM 8:55 PM 0:30 Modified Shootout Time Attack Competition


Other Event Details
- All preregistered entrants name will be on a list and provided to the FIR staff (tell them your name and there is no cover charge)

- ANYONE not preregistered (including preregistered entrant's guests & crew members) will need to pay the gate fee

- Gate fee will be $10 ($5 off if you donate canned food to St. Mary's Food Bank or have a flier)

- ALL *night* groups require at least 1 working (red) brake light and one "light" (<--doesn't necessarily need to be a headlight) on the front of the car

- There will be parade laps for REGISTERED (hyperdrive, drift, hpde, race, auto-x) participants - Speeds enforced by radar - 65 MPH on the main straightaway - 25 MPH in the back section :: Anyone found breaking these speeds will be removed from the remainder of the event

[fmx_dbc]

1 more question that I'm sure people that have rain experience can answer...windows up or down in the rain? And will my RA1's be ok in the wet?

[topramn]

1 more question that I'm sure people that have rain experience can answer...windows up or down in the rain? And will my RA1's be ok in the wet?

down, probably not.

[fmx_dbc]

hmmm...I don't have many options there...I'm assuming street tires would be better?

[ILIKETODRIVE]

How worn are your RA-1's? Mine are worn enough that I'm pretty much SOL if it rains.

[fmx_dbc]

gettin pretty worn...there is very little tread depth left

[topramn]

street tires is the way in the rain. tage has his ready.

[ILIKETODRIVE]

I got some 175/65-14's on steelies I could throw on!

:ballin:

[fmx_dbc]

Thank goodness the CRX is coming with the 205-50-15 Potenzas!

[iApex]

How worn are your RA-1's? Mine are worn enough that I'm pretty much SOL if it rains.


This is what happened when I drove on bald toyo RA-1's in the rain...It's safe to say I will NEVER do that again.

Wish I had the funds to FINALLY get out there, but I don't. I really would have liked to run this event too.

I'll be out to spectate at least, and give support any way I can. If anyone needs ANY help around the paddock I will be more than happy to lend a hand.

[fmx_dbc]

damn dude! thats a good reason for me not to run the RA-1s if its wet...sorry you had to pay the price though

[iApex]

damn dude! thats a good reason for me not to run the RA-1s if its wet...sorry you had to pay the price though

It's all good you live, learn, and move the fuck on... The thing that sucks is it has delayed me from getting on track which is starting to get irritating.

Anyways, back to topic. I have a friend who was considering running the drift event, but it is sold out. he's going to come out anyway though.

Anyone know where to get any fliers? It's not a big deal if not.

[BlueTeg]

In the east valley:
UMS Tuning (east of Dobson and Broadway)
SRD (just south of Tempe Marketplace on Smith Rd)

Or if you have a printer you can print the flyer out from www.nasaaz.com
Or bring a can of food to get the $5 discount

[iApex]

In the east valley:
UMS Tuning (east of Dobson and Broadway)
SRD (just south of Tempe Marketplace on Smith Rd)

Or if you have a printer you can print the flyer out from www.nasaaz.com
Or bring a can of food to get the $5 discount

Cool, I didn't know a printed version would work. Thanks Gabe.