08-07-2019, 01:59 PM | #1 |
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HPDE sessions worth it or not?
I was given some great direction by members of NASA and the director of the Great Lakes Region himself but it leaves me wondering if it worth it. Looking at the schedule the only track nearest me is Mid-Ohio. The driver HPDE class I would be, levels 1-2, are not offered at Mid-Ohio the rest of the year but at Gingerman or Pitt International.
Is the 6 hour drive worth the day? It looks like it will cost 450 which I'm ok with but does anyone know how much seat time you really get with these events? It's proving so much more difficult to get on a road course then a drag strip. I understand why it's harder, namely all the staff needed, but still there's maybe one event a month I can actually attend. |
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08-07-2019, 04:09 PM | #3 |
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I know the feeling - I drive 6 hours (round trip) just to get a few laps in...not everyone is surrounded by road courses.
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As Provoste suggested, check into PCA events. Open to all makes, well run and structured for all levels of students/learning. Also, often the best deal and almost always 2 day events which makes a long drive conpletely worth it. BMW clubs ditto btw.
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08-07-2019, 04:59 PM | #5 |
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For your seat time question, in Texas HPDE events are usually 3-5 20-30 minute sessions per day depending on the organization. Definitely start with a group that offers in car instructors. Some have classroom instruction sessions too between your time on track. Also definitely ride along with one of the instructors or advanced students if that is offered. It will really open your eyes to the true limits of a car when driven by a skilled driver!
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08-07-2019, 05:20 PM | #6 |
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Not with NASA, no.
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08-07-2019, 05:43 PM | #7 |
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ive always wanted to sign up for nasa but i dont race enough so guess its not worth it but i just do speedventures or similiar track organazation and we normally get 4-5 sessions of 20 minutes or so and its way more than enough for me some guys even do both days which is a ton of track time for one weekend !
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go here and search for events in your area. Best ones have instructors and class room time. www.motorsportreg.com
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