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*mehsilvia* · 03-27-2007, 02:23 PM

So, lots of posting here in the Motorsports forum (Props to you all) but dont see much activity with the NASA crews.

Anyone else out there a registered NASA member?

Would like to see if anyone is gonna be out at either Buttonwillow April 14/15 or Willow Springs Intl May 5/6?

Im at least planning on both Saturday's, and more to come of course.

Holla back!

seekanddestroy · 03-27-2007, 04:04 PM

NASA doesnt have drifing, don't expect this thread to get far. Ugh.

Not a NASA member, but I do go to the track/autox occasionally, really depends on money. I might be able to make it out to a trackday closer to the end of april, most likely at buttonwillow.

*ALEXTHESUS*PECT* · 03-27-2007, 04:08 PM

there are some nasa members on here. i'm one. but i won't make it to the april event as there is a event at irwindale speedway that day. have fun at the event though.

sideview_180sx · 03-29-2007, 10:34 PM

I'm a NASA member had fun at the annaual cali speedway event a few weeks ago. I'm planning to have my car ready for the may event.

which HPDE class are you in. or are you in the TT-class. I'm hoping by next year to be in the ST class. my friend already competes in ST with his s13, his rival is currently the johnny pag 360modena haha.

and my friend who will be doing my cage is the current honda challenge h4 class points leader. so yah big pressure to get out there.

imma miss april event LBGP is that weekend, and the two just don't compare. champ cars, atlantic, ALMS, DPs, and SWC.

*mehsilvia* · 03-29-2007, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideview_180sx

I'm a NASA member had fun at the annaual cali speedway event a few weeks ago. I'm planning to have my car ready for the may event.

which HPDE class are you in. or are you in the TT-class. I'm hoping by next year to be in the ST class. my friend already competes in ST with his s13, his rival is currently the johnny pag 360modena haha.

and my friend who will be doing my cage is the current honda challenge h4 class points leader. so yah big pressure to get out there.

imma miss april event LBGP is that weekend, and the two just don't compare. champ cars, atlantic, ALMS, DPs, and SWC.

Yeah, i forgot about LBGP, but its Buttonwillow

I love that track!

Im still in desperate need of more HPDE before i even think of Comp, but wanna get into TT for sure. New member with NASA myself, so im just going through the paces. HPDE2 just this next time. Ive been out with speedtrialusa and the TCRA guys many times, and now getting serious with NASA.
Hope to see you out there!

SNC240SX · 03-30-2007, 12:46 AM

Im in NASA and was at the last track day at California speedway. I also went to the one at willow springs a while ago.
If my car is up to it ill be at the buttonwillow. Im in HPDE class 2 right now. Gonna most likely try to move to 3 after the next event!

SNC240SX · 03-30-2007, 12:55 AM

Also sideview_180sx do you have a white 240 with z brakes i think i saw your car. Did you use to run in the SER class?

sideview_180sx · 03-30-2007, 02:53 AM

240sx can't run in SER class. last year they were in SRX (essentially class legal to run SR,RB,KA-t but like less then 10 cars competed), now the class is merged with super touring, which includes previous gen vipers, corvettes, and so forth, just another power to weight ration class. i did some driving in a blurple coupe on some kumho slicks at cali speedway. had the gmc girls at our stall all weekend.

my car is a white hatch with r32 gtr non vspec brakes, and all suspension mods. ikeya lcas. old style N1-pro coilovers.tanabe sways.spl tie rods ends. all handles and no HP. i'll be able to have fun in the corners and braking. but sit back on the straights waving people by.

SNC240SX · 03-30-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideview_180sx

i did some driving in a blurple coupe on some kumho slicks at cali speedway. had the gmc girls at our stall all weekend.

Im pretty sure i talked to the purple cars owner. He was parked a little inside the pit area right? Running in HPDE 3? Not like its to hard to pic out 240s at a NASA track day since there are usually only 3 of them.

And i understand about getting passed by. I have an Sr coilovers and other junk. I can keep up through the corner but once i got to that back straight it would feel like i was giving it my all just to keep up.

*ALEXTHESUS*PECT* · 03-30-2007, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNC240SX

Im in NASA and was at the last track day at California speedway. I also went to the one at willow springs a while ago.
If my car is up to it ill be at the buttonwillow. Im in HPDE class 2 right now. Gonna most likely try to move to 3 after the next event!

it took you a couple day to post here but i knew eventually you would pop on this htread!

SNC240SX · 03-30-2007, 02:04 PM

^haha how could i not. NASA people have to represent!!

*mehsilvia* · 03-30-2007, 05:43 PM

^^ exactly my thinking. Like seekanddestroy said, we be the minority!

Baron Fel · 03-30-2007, 06:17 PM

how far is buttonwillow from phoenix? a couple of guys from AZ have been kicking around the idea of heading out there and trying our hand at a couple of CA tracks...

*mehsilvia* · 03-30-2007, 06:25 PM

Its about 500miles from you.
Website for them www.buttonwillowraceway.com Its in the middle of bum-fuck nowhere
This track is teh shit! 3mi long, and got everything you could want in a track.
Its up there with Willowsprings International, and you see it often in commercials and road-tests.

SNC240SX · 03-31-2007, 12:51 AM

We really are. Are you gonna be at the buttonwillow track day?^

*mehsilvia* · 03-31-2007, 01:16 AM

Yeah, im gonna be there for sure.
Damn excited, just ordered my new tires 30min ago (RT615;s), and gonna finally get to test my new seats and harnesses.
The only thing that will keep me from going is if i dont get my tranny done in time. Its at my nephew's shop getting some new syncrodes.
Which makes me even more excited cause ill have all new redline fluids in the tranny and diff to test out

SNC240SX · 03-31-2007, 07:32 AM

Cool stuff. Im still debating whether i should go or not.

WhiteGLX · 04-02-2007, 05:45 AM

great to see more 240's going to the track.

if you are thinking about w2w racing it is possible to stay in PTA and not move all the way up to ST1 or ST2, either way the 240 can be very competative. I have done 12 events here on the east coast and have found my lap times even now with such little experience to the racers not being too far behind.

as a clarification, 240sx's were llowed in SER last year as long as they were built to ITA specs, and for the old SRX classing, only SR engines were used. If you run in ST ever it doesnt matter what engine you have, just what your weight

ower ratio is, where as in PT classing works on a point system and with mild power work a 240 can stay in PT classing and be more competative in PTA than anywhere else. Before going for w2w so soon think about seat time, moer seat time wil get you more prepared and faster then aything else will.

Uisce · 04-02-2007, 11:20 AM

I'm a proud NASA member, but I'm so busy running our own track events that I rarely find time to go to the NASA ones anymore.

I'm actually looking at an AI car this weekend though, so I might be around a lot more often!

sideview_180sx · 04-03-2007, 01:59 AM

finally the AI dream is coming true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SNC yah you did speak to james (short filipino guy) I was there on ssaturday only for a brief bit.(mainly to watch the 2 other guys in our group compete in ST(2nd) and H4 honda challenge(win). Sunday I was at the drift buffet comp.

ZodiacSR · 04-16-2007, 02:59 PM

I'm thinking of registering with NASA for the May 5th event at Willow Springs. It'll be my first time with NASA, obviously they'll put me into HPDE1.

My question is how long does it take to get bumped up? Is it one HPDE1 event, prove yourself, get signed off, go to HPDE2 at the next event, and so forth until you reach HPDE4 where you can apply for a competition license? I've been running open track events with SpeedVentures, Redline, and SpeedtrialUSA for about 4 years now with my S13, just stock KA with brakes and suspension work. My S14 is nearly completed, so I'm aiming for a NASA competition/TT license to compete in SoCal Region TT.

Anyways of obtaining this license quicker? Any info would be great!

Thanks guys

*mehsilvia* · 04-16-2007, 03:07 PM

I have run the same as you, and when I first registered with NASA I started off at HPDE1. What a mistake that was. HPDE1 & 2 are both basicaly beginner (HPDE1 you get a ride-along instructor).
With what you have listed, id go straight for HPDE3. They will probably want you to list out your previous experience when you fill out the registration.
HPDE3 is considered Intermediate and is basicaly just relaxed passing restrictions. And i believe its only the HPDE3 sign-off thats needed to get into HPDE4. Since 4 runs with the TT guys at the same time, and they want make sure you not some fucking noob.

I just registered for HDPE3 on May5th. Maybe see ya out there.

Last event only had 3 240's on Sat (mine of one them) and the one TT guy blew his turbo on the first session of the day

ZodiacSR · 04-16-2007, 03:27 PM

Thanks for replying "mehsilvia"! Just what I wanted to hear! I was dreading registering for HPDE1.

My next question is, since its been 4 years of open tracking with my S13, my seat and harness have expired. Most likely I'll have to buy a new dated seat and harness to pass NASA tech inspection huh? Thats the good thing about the other organizers, they don't care if those safety items are expired as long as they're in good working condition.

Yea, I've been to a NASA event to watch at CA speedway and notice only 2 or 3 240's. If I make it to the May 5th event, for sure I'll stop by and say hi. Big Track at Willow with my stock KA, I can't help but laugh a little...

*mehsilvia* · 04-16-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZodiacSR

Thanks for replying "mehsilvia"! Just what I wanted to hear! I was dreading registering for HPDE1.

My next question is, since its been 4 years of open tracking with my S13, my seat and harness have expired. Most likely I'll have to buy a new dated seat and harness to pass NASA tech inspection huh? Thats the good thing about the other organizers, they don't care if those safety items are expired as long as they're in good working condition.

Yea, I've been to a NASA event to watch at CA speedway and notice only 2 or 3 240's. If I make it to the May 5th event, for sure I'll stop by and say hi. Big Track at Willow with my stock KA, I can't help but laugh a little...

Yeah, run in Group 3 with me and ill be sure to wave back at ya . . .

LOLZ!

And about your safety equip, they are more interested in its function/condition for HPDE. Ive yet to see them check or be concerned about the dates. As a matter of fact, the speedtrialusa and TCRA guys seem more picky about it.

SNC240SX · 04-17-2007, 12:19 AM

Ill be at the willow springs event on the 5th also. Finally we can have some 240s there!!

ZodiacSR · 04-17-2007, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNC240SX

Ill be at the willow springs event on the 5th also. Finally we can have some 240s there!!

Are you going to be running HPDE3 also?? I'm going to register for 3 hopefully with no probs.

I'll be in a white S13 coupe, see you guys there!

Also, to the guys that drove at the last Buttonwillow event, what configuration did they run?

*mehsilvia* · 04-17-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZodiacSR

Are you going to be running HPDE3 also?? I'm going to register for 3 hopefully with no probs.

I'll be in a white S13 coupe, see you guys there!

Also, to the guys that drove at the last Buttonwillow event, what configuration did they run?

I think im the only one who attended the Buttonwillow event, and it was Clockwise full track and Fucking awesome. My favorite configuration there.'
You guys missed a good one.

ZodiacSR · 04-17-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mehsilvia

I think im the only one who attended the Buttonwillow event, and it was Clockwise full track and Fucking awesome. My favorite configuration there.'
You guys missed a good one.

Was it configuration #13 like in the photo? I ran this layout clockwise 2 weekends ago with Speedventures, config#13 is my favorite!

*mehsilvia* · 04-17-2007, 01:50 PM

Exactly - #13 FTW!

SNC240SX · 04-17-2007, 06:42 PM

^That looks real cool. I went to a drift event that day so i didnt make it out. Im gonna run HPDE 2 just cause im doing the passport thing and want to move up with that. Ill do my best to move up to HPDE 3 after the first run. We should try and park together or something.

03-27-2007, 04:08 PM	#3
ALEXTHESUSPECT* Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 32 Posts: 4,037 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUS*PECT	there are some nasa members on here. i'm one. but i won't make it to the april event as there is a event at irwindale speedway that day. have fun at the event though. __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT** 19x9 19x11 VIP Y33 http://jordaninnovations.com/

03-29-2007, 10:34 PM	#4
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,470 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm a NASA member had fun at the annaual cali speedway event a few weeks ago. I'm planning to have my car ready for the may event. which HPDE class are you in. or are you in the TT-class. I'm hoping by next year to be in the ST class. my friend already competes in ST with his s13, his rival is currently the johnny pag 360modena haha. and my friend who will be doing my cage is the current honda challenge h4 class points leader. so yah big pressure to get out there. imma miss april event LBGP is that weekend, and the two just don't compare. champ cars, atlantic, ALMS, DPs, and SWC. __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! http://www.geocities.com/acid_fusion42/R34_Cop.gif formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014 http://www.aspecproducts.com/forums/...ogan/snoop.jpg

03-30-2007, 12:46 AM	#6
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0)	Im in NASA and was at the last track day at California speedway. I also went to the one at willow springs a while ago. If my car is up to it ill be at the buttonwillow. Im in HPDE class 2 right now. Gonna most likely try to move to 3 after the next event! __________________

03-30-2007, 12:55 AM	#7
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0)	Also sideview_180sx do you have a white 240 with z brakes i think i saw your car. Did you use to run in the SER class? __________________

03-30-2007, 02:53 AM	#8
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,470 Trader Rating: (0)	240sx can't run in SER class. last year they were in SRX (essentially class legal to run SR,RB,KA-t but like less then 10 cars competed), now the class is merged with super touring, which includes previous gen vipers, corvettes, and so forth, just another power to weight ration class. i did some driving in a blurple coupe on some kumho slicks at cali speedway. had the gmc girls at our stall all weekend. my car is a white hatch with r32 gtr non vspec brakes, and all suspension mods. ikeya lcas. old style N1-pro coilovers.tanabe sways.spl tie rods ends. all handles and no HP. i'll be able to have fun in the corners and braking. but sit back on the straights waving people by. __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! http://www.geocities.com/acid_fusion42/R34_Cop.gif formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014 http://www.aspecproducts.com/forums/...ogan/snoop.jpg

03-27-2007, 02:23 PM	#1
mehsilvia Premium Flocker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 2,359 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia	NASA Members? SoCal Region? Anyone? So, lots of posting here in the Motorsports forum (Props to you all) but dont see much activity with the NASA crews. Anyone else out there a registered NASA member? Would like to see if anyone is gonna be out at either Buttonwillow April 14/15 or Willow Springs Intl May 5/6? Im at least planning on both Saturday's, and more to come of course. Holla back! __________________

03-27-2007, 04:04 PM	#2
seekanddestroy Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: califorrrnia Posts: 188 Trader Rating: (0)	NASA doesnt have drifing, don't expect this thread to get far. Ugh. Not a NASA member, but I do go to the track/autox occasionally, really depends on money. I might be able to make it out to a trackday closer to the end of april, most likely at buttonwillow.

03-30-2007, 02:04 PM	#11
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0)	^haha how could i not. NASA people have to represent!! __________________

03-30-2007, 05:43 PM	#12
mehsilvia Premium Flocker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 2,359 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia	^^ exactly my thinking. Like seekanddestroy said, we be the minority! __________________

03-30-2007, 06:17 PM	#13
Baron Fel Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (0)	how far is buttonwillow from phoenix? a couple of guys from AZ have been kicking around the idea of heading out there and trying our hand at a couple of CA tracks... __________________ -Chris now accepting funds for the LS1 swap!

03-30-2007, 06:25 PM	#14
mehsilvia Premium Flocker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 2,359 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia	Its about 500miles from you. Website for them www.buttonwillowraceway.com Its in the middle of bum-fuck nowhere This track is teh shit! 3mi long, and got everything you could want in a track. Its up there with Willowsprings International, and you see it often in commercials and road-tests. __________________

03-31-2007, 12:51 AM	#15
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0)	We really are. Are you gonna be at the buttonwillow track day?^ __________________

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03-31-2007, 01:16 AM	#16
mehsilvia Premium Flocker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 2,359 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia	Yeah, im gonna be there for sure. Damn excited, just ordered my new tires 30min ago (RT615;s), and gonna finally get to test my new seats and harnesses. The only thing that will keep me from going is if i dont get my tranny done in time. Its at my nephew's shop getting some new syncrodes. Which makes me even more excited cause ill have all new redline fluids in the tranny and diff to test out __________________

03-31-2007, 07:32 AM	#17
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0)	Cool stuff. Im still debating whether i should go or not. __________________

04-02-2007, 05:45 AM	#18
WhiteGLX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 26 Posts: 711 Trader Rating: (6)	great to see more 240's going to the track. if you are thinking about w2w racing it is possible to stay in PTA and not move all the way up to ST1 or ST2, either way the 240 can be very competative. I have done 12 events here on the east coast and have found my lap times even now with such little experience to the racers not being too far behind. as a clarification, 240sx's were llowed in SER last year as long as they were built to ITA specs, and for the old SRX classing, only SR engines were used. If you run in ST ever it doesnt matter what engine you have, just what your weightower ratio is, where as in PT classing works on a point system and with mild power work a 240 can stay in PT classing and be more competative in PTA than anywhere else. Before going for w2w so soon think about seat time, moer seat time wil get you more prepared and faster then aything else will. __________________ *NASA HPDE Instructor*

04-02-2007, 11:20 AM	#19
Uisce Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm a proud NASA member, but I'm so busy running our own track events that I rarely find time to go to the NASA ones anymore. I'm actually looking at an AI car this weekend though, so I might be around a lot more often! __________________ Brian Reilly Land Ho!! - Original Pirate Drift

04-03-2007, 01:59 AM	#20
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,470 Trader Rating: (0)	finally the AI dream is coming true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SNC yah you did speak to james (short filipino guy) I was there on ssaturday only for a brief bit.(mainly to watch the 2 other guys in our group compete in ST(2nd) and H4 honda challenge(win). Sunday I was at the drift buffet comp. __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! http://www.geocities.com/acid_fusion42/R34_Cop.gif formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014 http://www.aspecproducts.com/forums/...ogan/snoop.jpg

04-16-2007, 02:59 PM	#21
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm thinking of registering with NASA for the May 5th event at Willow Springs. It'll be my first time with NASA, obviously they'll put me into HPDE1. My question is how long does it take to get bumped up? Is it one HPDE1 event, prove yourself, get signed off, go to HPDE2 at the next event, and so forth until you reach HPDE4 where you can apply for a competition license? I've been running open track events with SpeedVentures, Redline, and SpeedtrialUSA for about 4 years now with my S13, just stock KA with brakes and suspension work. My S14 is nearly completed, so I'm aiming for a NASA competition/TT license to compete in SoCal Region TT. Anyways of obtaining this license quicker? Any info would be great! Thanks guys

04-16-2007, 03:07 PM	#22
mehsilvia Premium Flocker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 2,359 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia	I have run the same as you, and when I first registered with NASA I started off at HPDE1. What a mistake that was. HPDE1 & 2 are both basicaly beginner (HPDE1 you get a ride-along instructor). With what you have listed, id go straight for HPDE3. They will probably want you to list out your previous experience when you fill out the registration. HPDE3 is considered Intermediate and is basicaly just relaxed passing restrictions. And i believe its only the HPDE3 sign-off thats needed to get into HPDE4. Since 4 runs with the TT guys at the same time, and they want make sure you not some fucking noob. I just registered for HDPE3 on May5th. Maybe see ya out there. Last event only had 3 240's on Sat (mine of one them) and the one TT guy blew his turbo on the first session of the day __________________

04-16-2007, 03:27 PM	#23
ZodiacSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for replying "mehsilvia"! Just what I wanted to hear! I was dreading registering for HPDE1. My next question is, since its been 4 years of open tracking with my S13, my seat and harness have expired. Most likely I'll have to buy a new dated seat and harness to pass NASA tech inspection huh? Thats the good thing about the other organizers, they don't care if those safety items are expired as long as they're in good working condition. Yea, I've been to a NASA event to watch at CA speedway and notice only 2 or 3 240's. If I make it to the May 5th event, for sure I'll stop by and say hi. Big Track at Willow with my stock KA, I can't help but laugh a little...

04-17-2007, 12:19 AM	#25
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0)	Ill be at the willow springs event on the 5th also. Finally we can have some 240s there!! __________________

04-17-2007, 01:50 PM	#29
mehsilvia Premium Flocker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 34 Posts: 2,359 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: mehsilvia	Exactly - #13 FTW! __________________

04-17-2007, 06:42 PM	#30
SNC240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 京都 Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0)	^That looks real cool. I went to a drift event that day so i didnt make it out. Im gonna run HPDE 2 just cause im doing the passport thing and want to move up with that. Ill do my best to move up to HPDE 3 after the first run. We should try and park together or something. __________________

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