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NASA Time Trials – NASA TT
What are time trials? Time trials are sort of like the “Time Attack” events held in Japan. Time trialing is a race against the clock, versus the door to door action of competition racing. In time trialing, the objective is to run the best lap time for your class. Classes are determined by a tally sheet as shown here.
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| The NASA TT Classification Sheet makes figuring out what class you can can run in a lot easier. |
Time Trialing is a great way to be competitive, without the commitment required to racing in classes such as NASA’s Performance Touring. It’s the bridge between HPDE and competitive racing. Unlike the actual competition racing though, NASA TT requires only that you have a helmet and a safe car to drive! This means that ANY car can compete! NASA TT has a wide range of vehicles from Hyundais to Ferraris. Don’t be mistaken by the car, because when it comes to drivers’ skill, some of the little beaters out there can give those exotic cars a run for their money! To become a NASA TT participant, a driver must complete all the stages of HPDE, since NASA TT share the run group with HPDE 4 drivers.
Requirements to Compete in NASA TT
• Be at least 18 years old (16 or over with parental consent)
• Hold a current valid state driver’s license
• Have use of an automobile that meets NASA’s technical requirements.
• Hold a current NASA membership.
• Have proper safety equipment (helmet, long pants, etc).
• Submit a signed waiver to registration at each event.
• Must be qualified to drive in HPDE-4 Group. Entrants will be screened by the TT Director to ensure compliance.
• Entrant must fill out the NASA TT Classification Form.
This would be a great place to continue on, but our goal as Project Racer is to race in NASA Performance Touring! So we will carry on with our little adventure, with more tips and and tricks on your path to becoming a PTdriver. Now that you have an idea of what should be the focus through each HPDE level, we’ll go through the learning phases of each step in detail, starting with the art of the line, cornering, and braking points. But that’s not until next time. So until then, see you at the track!
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| Your Provisional competition license! A big step in your driving carrier. |
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