With the future of Auto Club Speedway in question, NASA SoCal Spec Miata racers converged in Fontana, Calif., for what should be the first of their last two events at this track. As reported on Racer.com in September, 2020, the NASCAR-owned track is slated to be converted from a 2-mile oval with a road course in its infield to a half-mile short track starting in 2021. When the NASA SoCal 2021 season was initially unveiled, there were no dates at Auto Club Speedway on its schedule. That changed in February when NASA SoCal announced two 2021 dates at the venue. [...]

One of the most popular brands in NASA racing and HPDE is BMW, and now NASA is proud to announce a discount program lots of people can use. NASA members now receive $10 off any order of $100 or more and free shipping on orders of more than $49 at ecstuning.com. All you have to do is log in to your NASA Account for more information. ECS Tuning is an enthusiast-built source for all things European automotive. Founded in 1963 as a small Volkswagen repair shop, ECS Tuning has grown into the world’s leading supplier of European OEM and aftermarket [...]

NASA members looking for fuel systems components now can enjoy 15 percent discounts on all products from DeatschWerks. Founded in 2004, DeatschWerks, is dedicated to providing high-performance EFI fuel system solutions such as fuel injectors, rails, pumps, regulators filters, lines and fittings and even surge tanks. Today, the DeatschWerks lineup of fuel system components includes over 1000 SKUs covering sport compact, modern muscle, and European applications. DeatschWerks has partnered with NASA to offer all NASA members a one-time 15 percent discount on their entire order at deatschwerks.com. NASA members will need to log in to their NASA Account to receive [...]

NASA’s Race for the Pi kicked off Saturday with Danny Steyn running a 1:43.582 to win pole position, followed by Teen Mazda Challenge driver Connor Zilisch, John Allen, Camden Gruber, Keith Williamson and Travis Wiley. On the start, the inside lane got a clear run through Turn 1 as Zilisch bobbled a shift, with the order shaking out as Steyn, Allen, Williamson, Zilisch, Gruber and Wiley. Zilisch quickly recovered and bump-drafted Williamson coming out of Turn 7 to close the gap to Allen. Zilisch then passed Williamson approaching the brake zone of Turn 10a and dropped in behind Allen. On [...]

NASA drivers who race with “the blue oval” now can benefit from a new contingency program from Ford Performance. Spec Iron podium finishers in regional competition can net up to $250 in cash when there are three or more starters, with prizes for all podium finishers. In regional championships with five or more competitors, the winner can grab $700 in cash, with $500 and $250 for second and third respectively. This program applies to American Iron, American Iron Extreme, Spec Iron and Super Touring classes. At the NASA Championships Presented by Toyo Tires this September, first second and third places [...]

After spending the last six years in endurance racing, Pete McIntosh rejoined NASA’s Northeast Region in 2020 with the ambitious goal of winning every race. It was ambitious for McIntosh, especially because he was joining the Spec Miata class, which has a deep field of cars and talented drivers. McIntosh was able to manifest his destiny in 2020, winning 10 consecutive Spec Miata races and earning his 50th victory with NASA after racing with the organization on and off since 2010. McIntosh didn’t broadcast his goal to run the table and would play coy when asked. His competitors were keenly [...]

If you didn’t already know from the direct emails sent to NASA members last Thursday and again on Monday, registration for the 15th annual NASA Championships Presented by Toyo Tires is now open. Early entrants can take advantage of discounted entry fees, and increase your competitive advantage on track. Here’s how. Grids for Friday morning warmup will be based on the order of registration. The earlier you sign up, the farther forward you will be on grid for the first warmup. The fastest lap times from Friday’s warmup will determine the grid for Friday qualifying. Signing up early could pay [...]

Cold and rainy made for a tough weekend of racing at Carolina Motorsports Park. On Saturday Teen Mazda Challenge racer Camden Gruber claimed pole position in the rain with a 2:12.042 followed by Tyler Harrell, Broderick Bauguess, Yan Dia, Don Elvington and James Harrell. With a steady rain at the start, the field got through Turn 1 clean with the order shaking out to be Gruber P1 followed by T. Harrell, Bauguess, Dia, Elvington and J. Harrell. The action on lap one continued as J. Harrell picked off Elvington in the brake zone of Turn 8 to move up to [...]

NASA drivers looking for the reliability and toughness of forged wheels now can take advantage of a new contingency program from Titan 7 wheels. Details of the program can be found at prizes.drivenasa.com, but the abbreviated version is that the program requires one decal on each side of your car and that you attend at least five events in a season. Drivers who do will receive a 15 percent rebate at the end of 2021 season toward their previous purchase of a set of Titan 7 wheels. The program is open to NASA competitors in American Iron, American Iron Extreme, [...]

For 2021, all NASA members can get a 10 percent discount on VR1 and RC1 tires. TREC competitors enjoy 20 percent discounts on VR1 tires only. To get started, NASA members will need to fill out the registration form to get your discount codes. Maxxis will tie the discount code to the registration to limit misuse. In addition to the discounts, Maxxis also will award up to four free tires to winners at the NASA Championships and to endurance class winners where there are five or more starters. For regional sprint racing competition, the Maxxis program will award winners two free [...]