SF Bay Area: NASA Autocross Series

[steveb@falcon.kla.com (Steven Buchholz)]

... it looks like my subscription to the ba-ax mail list is finally starting
to pay off!  There is an organization called NASA (National Auto Sport Asso-
ciation) which to date has offered events at the major tracks (Thunderhill, 
Sears Point and Laguna Seca) for a price that is comparable or worse than 
those offered by QCUSA.  In the past I haven't gotten much positive feed-
back from the q-list WRT participation in these events.  As you can read 
from the attached message below, it sounds like NASA has started a auto-
cross series ... at much more reasonable rates.  Please feel free to let 
me know if you are interested in this series ... I'm hoping that we can 
get enough interest to become a "marque club" in the series.

I'm sorry about the general post to the entire q-list.  Please make any 
responses to me via direct e-mail.  I will keep the list apprised of the 
status in short and very occasional updates.  I'm hoping that at some time 
in the future we can set up a separate e-mail list like exists in the NE 
and NW regions for local events ...

Steve Buchholz
s_buchho@kla.com
San Jose, CA (USA)

... and YES, I know that it is now "3COM Park" ...

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Subject: NASA Autocross Series

NASA Autocross Series Dates for 1997

Saturday, March 8, 1997; Candlestick; Host Club: United 510 Owners
Saturday, April 12, 1997; Candlestick; Host Club: Bay Area Miatas
Sunday, June 1, 1997; Candlestick; Host Club: Fiat America
Saturday, June 28, 1997; Candlestick; Host Club, SCCA
Dates beyond June: TBD - 2 to 4 more dates may be added

Run Schedule for March 8th:
8:30AM         Walkthrough
Grid Closes    Group           Classes
9:00AM          1A             DS, ES, GS, HS
                1B             AS, BS, CS 
10:45AM         2A             DSP, VSP, VS
                2B             CSP, "Rookies/ First Timers"
                Walkthrough
1:00PM          3A             BP, CP, DP, EP, AP
                3B             AM, BM, CM, EM
3:00PM          4A             ASP, BSP, SS
                4B             FS, ESP, OSP

Parallel women's classes run with each open class.  Grid closure times are 
tenative. SCCA classes with additional Vintage classes (VS, VSP) are available
for cars older than 20 years.  
Registration and Tech: Open 8:00AM to 3:00PM, Tech on grid for first run group.
Entry: $20.00 single, $30.00 couple.
Inverted grid for first group (A & B). All cars in each run group must be on
grid at grid closure. A and B groups grid at the same time.All drivers are 
required to work. All drivers must have valid drivers license, drivers under 
18yrs old must have signed parental waiver and license or permit. Seatbelts and 
helmets are required. All cars must pass tech with no leaks, tight wheel 
bearings, secure battery mounts, good brakes and tires and no loose objects. 
No SUV vehicles. Speed limit 5 mph in pits.
All drivers in each run group will work in that run group. B drivers will
work when A is driving then A drivers will work for B. If time is available,
school runs @$1.00 per run may be sold at the end of each group. School runs 
will not be counted towards series points / trophies, nor will runs taken after 
school runs by an individual.
Series trophies will be awarded at the NASA banquet at the end of the season.
You must attend at least 50% of the NASA autocross events to qualify for season 
trophies.  
The NASA series is stiving to bring some of the old time flavor of the marque
clubs to modern day autocrossing. The events are all about having fun at a low 
key event. 
Call Dennis Hale at (408) 336-2444 for more information.       

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... another Hale? ... ;-)