Event #3259: May 30th - 31st, 2020

Start Your Engines

Event Information

Date: May 30th - 31st, 2020

Track Name: Heartland Park Topeka

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Start Your Engines- Heartland Park Topeka
May 30-31

https://drivenasacentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HMPScheduleMay30_31-HMP-2.pdf

**Due to the uncertainty of Covid-19, I have removed the $50 late registration fee for this event! 
Track Information:
  • Track Website:             http://heartlandmotorsports.us/           
  • Fuel                             
  • Gate Hours                 3 PM Friday - Arrivals


Session Information:** 


Private Event - Car and Essential crew only.

Mandatory COVID-19 requirements at this NASA Central event:

https://www.nasaproracing.com/news/2020/5/nasa_announces_new_event_protocols_to_combat_covid-19


  • Please review Supplemental Regulationsespecially if you're new to NASA or haven't driven in a while. This is where we will often refer you.
  • Please print/complete HPDE Tech Form below and bring it with you to the track. Inspect all items on sheet and have prepared for track inspector.
  • Having your car track ready is your responsibility.


  • HPDE 1 - This is where you need to be if you are new driver.  HPDE includes a minimum of (4) 20 minute sessions. All HPDE 1 students will be automatically assigned an instructor for the weekend. This event will follow a lead follow format due to covid-19.  This includes required download sessions following each event.  Please print HPDE tech form below and bring it with you to the track.
  • HPDE 2 - For drivers that have been signed off to drive on their own, but just want more time with the novice group. Groups 1 and 2 run together.  The only difference is that Group 2 has no instructor assignment.
  • HPDE 3 – Groups 3 and 4 may also run together, typically arranged by fastest vehicle.  Saturday will work up to additional passing by the end of the day. Sunday will be a continuation, starting with limited passing in the first session and then adding more passing zones and picking up the pace as the group leader feels appropriate.
  • HPDE 4 - Open passing, still monitored by group leader. May run with Time Trials.
  • Time Trials (TT) - TT license is required to register. All TT participants must have a transponder and display proper NASA decals.
  • Race Groups - Number and composition of race groups determined based on entries.  All racing rules apply.
  • Competition School – Comp School utilized based on interest.  Designed for students who are ready to enter the realm of wheel to wheel racing.
      **Be aware that groups will sell out and pricing is increased 7 days before the event and the day of the event.


Instructors:

  • NASA certified instructors, please be sure to have your instructor logbook at the track.
  • Not yet an instructor and want to be? Instructed with other groups but not NASA? Please contact rlane@drivenasa.com to discuss becoming a certified NASA instructor. 

Transponder Rental 
Please remember to return your transponder before you leave the track. A charge of $400 will be issued to your card on file if the transponder is destroyed, never returned, or lost. Weak signal is a common problem with poor placement and can result in sporadic timing results. Please ensure a clear signal to the track when choosing a mounting location. 

Annual Tech/New logbook 
Inspections can be done at the track, on a first come first serve basis. To help prevent delays and loss of track time you are encouraged to have the inspection done prior to the event by visiting one of our NASA approved tech shops. Click for a list of approved shops. 


Registration is closed for this event!

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