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Casey_SS View Member Profile	Sep 7 2011, 10:28 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 275 Joined: 2-April 07 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 1,746	QUOTE (Greg84 @ Sep 7 2011, 03:54 PM) Since I don't want to join another forum to ask one question and I figure there are a couple guys here that know the answer.. Are spectators allowed at NASA regional events? I guess I assumed they were, looking around the website I don't see any info on it though like if they are, cost per day, etc. Planning on going to the Road America event in October, I'd like to see an HPDE/Race day at least once before I take my car and try it! Absolutely. As far as NASA is concerned, I believe spectators are free but most tracks charge something at the gate so you sometimes end up paying the track $10 or $15 to get in. Depends on the track though...many will let you in for free once you sign the standard waiver. Most everyone in NASA loves it when spectators come out, especially those interested in maybe hitting the track themselves one day. My advice is to not only go and check it out but seek out people with cars like yours, hang out with them for a while, get a feel for the scene and if you feel comfortable, talk to a NASA official (they're usually all over the place and not hard to find) about getting a ride around the track with an instructor. Generally they're happy to let you go out as a passenger with one of the more experienced and trustworthy instructors for a few laps in a non-race session. Sometimes you can borrow one but it's best to bring your own helmet if you think you might want to go out as a passenger... Regardless, definitely go and check it out. You'll have a blast seeing and hearing all the cool stuff that goes on out there (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Sidney View Member Profile	Sep 8 2011, 01:35 AM Post #3
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 181 Joined: 13-January 04 From: Bloomington, IL Member No.: 122	QUOTE (Casey_SS @ Sep 7 2011, 05:28 PM) QUOTE (Greg84 @ Sep 7 2011, 03:54 PM) Since I don't want to join another forum to ask one question and I figure there are a couple guys here that know the answer.. Are spectators allowed at NASA regional events? I guess I assumed they were, looking around the website I don't see any info on it though like if they are, cost per day, etc. Planning on going to the Road America event in October, I'd like to see an HPDE/Race day at least once before I take my car and try it! Absolutely. As far as NASA is concerned, I believe spectators are free but most tracks charge something at the gate so you sometimes end up paying the track $10 or $15 to get in. Depends on the track though...many will let you in for free once you sign the standard waiver. Most everyone in NASA loves it when spectators come out, especially those interested in maybe hitting the track themselves one day. My advice is to not only go and check it out but seek out people with cars like yours, hang out with them for a while, get a feel for the scene and if you feel comfortable, talk to a NASA official (they're usually all over the place and not hard to find) about getting a ride around the track with an instructor. Generally they're happy to let you go out as a passenger with one of the more experienced and trustworthy instructors for a few laps in a non-race session. Sometimes you can borrow one but it's best to bring your own helmet if you think you might want to go out as a passenger... Regardless, definitely go and check it out. You'll have a blast seeing and hearing all the cool stuff that goes on out there (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Greg, Spectator status is kind of fuzzy. I've heard stories of guys showing up and not being allowed in cause they just said they were there to "Spectate". What you really need to do is just sign in as Crew. Go to the registration building, get in line, and sign the release. If they ask who you're crewing for say me. (I doubt they will.) At our regional events we don't have a limit on crew. You won't get in on the dinner/awards banquet that night unless you pay the ticket price. Yes this event is our last of the season and our awards banquet will be Saturday evening after the races. Sunday is a fun day but you'll see lots of racing Saturday as we have 2 races for the day. Feel free to PM me or go to nasamidwest.com. Sidney Franklin CMC2 #64 This post has been edited by Sidney: Sep 8 2011, 01:37 AM

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Greg84 NASA racing question? Sep 7 2011, 08:54 PM

Casey_SS QUOTE (Greg84 @ Sep 7 2011, 03:54 PM) Sin... Sep 7 2011, 10:28 PM

Sidney QUOTE (Casey_SS @ Sep 7 2011, 05:28 PM) Q... Sep 8 2011, 01:35 AM

firehawkclone find another group to check out. im bias, nobody ... Sep 8 2011, 02:40 AM

Casey_SS Wow...I guess it really varies by region more than... Sep 8 2011, 02:47 AM

Chris I've paid $10 or $12 bucks on a Sat.... Sep 8 2011, 03:21 AM

mitchntx NASA Texas used to charge spectators. Not sure of ... Sep 8 2011, 11:38 AM

DAlgozine You can do exactly what Sidney said, and get in wi... Sep 8 2011, 01:53 PM

Greg84 Thanks for the info, I'm planning on coming do... Sep 8 2011, 04:18 PM

Sidney QUOTE (Greg84 @ Sep 8 2011, 11:18 AM) Tha... Sep 9 2011, 02:22 AM

NJSPEEDER Seems to me it would benefit NASA to allow and enc... Sep 9 2011, 04:15 AM

bubba353z I used to race Karts at Mid Ohio, and we were not ... Sep 9 2011, 04:16 PM

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Greg84 View Member Profile	Sep 7 2011, 08:54 PM Post #1
newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 16-February 10 From: Manitowoc, WI Member No.: 8,588	Since I don't want to join another forum to ask one question and I figure there are a couple guys here that know the answer.. Are spectators allowed at NASA regional events? I guess I assumed they were, looking around the website I don't see any info on it though like if they are, cost per day, etc. Planning on going to the Road America event in October, I'd like to see an HPDE/Race day at least once before I take my car and try it!