Can I start in hpde4 and get passport for racing in one day?

[altitude7200]

Hi all,

My goal is to get my pass (license?) to do time trials and wheel to wheel and get as many events as I can in the future.

I see the standard progression is hose 1,2,3,4. However it seems as though I'm well past those experience levels. Is there a check off drive or day I can do to skip the lower levels? 

I have over 20 (lost count) 24 hours of lemons races under my belt (4-6 hours drive time each) at 5 tracks including road America a few times, and zero wrecks. 5 years autocross before that. Driven easily 20 different cars on track including spec racer Ford, Caymans, m3s, etc. 

I'm a humble guy, and I'm not saying I'm the fastest driver out there, but I'm sure there is a different path I can take to get involved in NASA with a little fast track and finally escape the strangle hold of the lemons world. 

Thanks all, I look forward to meeting you! 

I'm in Colorado if that matters.

 

[Brett B.]

Thanks for considering NASA. You should be able to get a fast track. No. 2 below seems to apply to you. 

Do this: 

First things first: Before you can apply for a competition license, you should be a NASA member. You’ll also need to undergo a physical examination required for racing as part of your application process as well as pass the open-book written test on NASA’s Club Codes and Regulations. We give you five easy ways to get your NASA competition license.

If you are under age 45, you can self-certify for your medical information. 

Here is the contact information for the region in which you would be racing: 

Rocky Mountain Region

Dan Williams

240388 Eagle Road
Scottsbluff, NE 69361

[email protected]

Office: 308-631-3258

https://www.nasarockymountain.com/

 

 

Five Easy Ways to Get Your NASA Competition License

One of the most common questions we are asked is, “How do I get my racing license?” The good news is we want you to DriveNASA. With this in mind, we make it easier than you think. NASA has been training racers for more than 30 years and we’ve developed the best programs in the country to do just that!

First things first: Before you can apply for a competition license, you should be a NASA member. You’ll also need to undergo a physical examination required for racing as part of your application process as well as pass the open-book written test on NASA’s Club Codes and Regulations. We give you five easy ways to get your NASA competition license.

1. Complete NASA’s HPDE system, from HPDE1 through HPDE4 then apply for your competition license. It’s easy and fun, and you can learn at the pace you set for yourself. Some people ask how long this takes and the answer is always the same, “it depends on you”. How often you participate with NASA and how quickly you progress learning new driving skills determines how long this will take. Regardless, you are continually having fun throughout your journey.
2. If you have previous experience with other racing organizations, in many cases we can issue you a NASA competition license based on that experience. You are encouraged to apply for a competition license if you believe you have enough experience to go racing with NASA.
3. If you have attended a competition school outside NASA (Skip Barber, BMW Performance School, Bondurant, Bertil Roos, etc.) or one of NASA’s competition schools, you can apply for a NASA competition license. NASA will not typically grant you a NASA competition license if the only experience you have is the competition school. However, most applicants have experience beyond their school of choice and can be granted a competition license.
4. If you have lots and lots of experience, but no racing history, you can show up to a NASA event in your region and get a “checkout ride” in one of NASA’s HPDE sessions. NASA officials will observe your driving and on-track behavior, and if you demonstrate the necessary skills including control and situational awareness, you can apply for a competition license.
5. NASA’s Team Racing Endurance Challenge lets you race in TREC enduros while earning a competition license in the process. Complete six TREC enduros and then apply for your NASA competition license.