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Featured Entry: 2010 NASA Championships Broadcast Live On SpeedcastTV.com

2010-08-30T15:44:01Z

The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) announced today that fans will be able to watch the exciting action live from select races at the 2010 NASA Championships which will be held at Miller Motorsports Park on September 16, 2010 through September 19, 2010.

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"We've been producing on-demand coverage of the NASA championships since 2007," said Speedcast president, Clark Cambern. "Last year, we stepped up the coverage to offer a live multi-camera webcast. Based on the feedback from that event, we've made some big improvements for 2010, including Flash steaming, additional cameras, and enhanced graphics. I think fans of the NASA Championships are going to be very happy with the results."

Cambern added that "the 2010 webcast will be fully produced, with cameras around the track covering every race group included in the production. The video will also include a scrolling running order graphic and expert commentary."

The 2009 NASA Championships are currently featured on SpeedcastTV. NASA has its own page on the site, which includes breaking news and profiles of NASA drivers.

Special Promotion for NASA members!

Lower-quality on-demand, post event video of each race will be available for free to non-members. However, to support the infrastructure associated with live production, a Silver membership on SpeedcastTV.com will be required to access the live webcast. Silver members will also have access to high-quality on-demand versions of the NASA Championship races after the conclusion of the event.

From now until September 1, NASA members can purchase or renew their Silver membership for just $13.97 using the discount code provided below which represents a 30% savings. Friends and family will also be able to access the webcasts using the same username and password. "We want to make sure that every competitor at the Championships can be seen by their family and friends," said Cambern. "By purchasing a year-long membership now, every NASA driver can make sure his or her fans will see the action live in September" Every SpeedcastTV membership comes with a money-back guarantee.

To purchase your Silver membership on SpeedcastTV, go to http://www.speedcasttv.com/subscribe and enter the following number in the Promotional Code field:
NASAChamps2010

The offer expires September 1, 2010, so don't miss out on this one time discount.

Additional information on SpeedcastTV can be obtained on the web at www.SpeedcastTV.com.

Hawk Contingency Program

2010-07-17T03:59:09Z

July 9th, 2010 - Richmond, CA - Hawk Performance, the official brake product of NASA, will offer more than $47,000 in gift certificate contingency rewards to the top finishers at the NASA National Championship event at Miller Motorsports Park on September 16-19th, 2010.

Hawk Performance offers over $47,000 in contingency at NASA Championships

2010-07-09T17:30:31Z

RICHMOND, CA- The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that Hawk Performance, the official brake product of NASA, will offer more than $47,000 in gift certificate contingency rewards to the top finishers at the NASA National Championship event at Miller Motorsports Park on September 16-19th, 2010.

The contingency award program will apply to ALL CLASSES and will award the top five finishers with certificates good toward the purchase of Hawk Performance Brake pads.

26 or more starters	15-25 starters	10-14 starters	5-10 starters
1st-$500	1st-$400	1st-$200	1st-$150
2nd-$300	2nd-$200	2nd-$150	2nd-$100
3rd-$200	3rd-$100	3rd-$75	3rd-$50
4th-$100	4th-$75	4th-$50
5th-$75	5th-$50	5th-$25

Competitors must meet the following requirements to be eligible for this contingency.

- Display 4 Hawk decals - front, back and each side of the vehicle during the week’s event. (Decals available during event from driver’s information).

- No other brake pad company's decals may be displayed on the vehicle.

- Eligible drivers must complete the contingency claim form found HERE and submit it by fax to the number specified at the top of the form. Eligible drivers must submit this form by no later than October 16th, 2010 to receive their award.

For complete details on this contingency program, please visit Hawk Contingency for NASA Championships

For more information on Hawk Performance Brake pads, please visit www.hawkperformance.com.

Toyo Tires, Presenting Sponsor for NASA Championships, Continues Generous Contingency Program at Event

2010-06-25T11:29:42Z

The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that Toyo Tires, presenting sponsor for the 2010 NASA Championships at Miller Motorsports Park has continued their generous contingency program that allows top-finishing racers at the Championship event to walk away with up to $4,000 for a class win and up to $10,750 available to each spec tire class. In addition to these great awards, there are always contingency awards available to open tire class and Time Trial competitors. The contingency program is valued at more than $200,000 in cash and “Toyo Dollars”. The Toyo contingency program makes contingency awards available to every class at the 2010 NASA Championship event. Complete details on the 2010 Toyo Tires contingency program for the NASA Championships including payout structure and requirements are contained in the links provided below.
Quick Form Links:

2010 Toyo Tires NASA Championships Contingency - Spec Tire Classes
2010 Toyo Tires NASA Championships Contingency - Non-Spec Tire Classes
2010 Toyo Tires NASA Championships Contingency - Time Trial Classes

Spec Miata National Championship Race to Air on Television

2010-06-23T22:50:12Z

Richmond, CA - The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that the 2010 Spec Miata National Championship race from Miller Motorsports Park set to take place this September will be broadcast on a national cable television network.

The television coverage of the Spec Miata National Championship race is being presented by Mothers Polishes*Waxes*Cleaners. Specific information regarding broadcast dates and channels will be announced at a later time.

HPD Honda Challenge National Championship Race to Air on Television

2010-06-07T16:00:52Z

Richmond, CA - The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that the 2010 HPD Honda Challenge National Championship race from Miller Motorsports Park that will take place this September will be broadcast on a national cable television network.

The television coverage of the HPD Honda Challenge Series National Championship race is sponsored by Honda Performance Development’s (HPD), the new title sponsor of NASA’s Honda Challenge Series. The television package is yet another benefit of HPD's sponsorship of the series and will add further excitement and exposure to the country's premier Honda/Acura-only road racing series. Specific information regarding broadcast dates and channels will be announced at a later time.

About Honda Performance Development (HPD)

Honda Performance Development (HPD) became the title sponsor of NASA’s Honda Challenge series beginning in 2010. HPD is Honda’s racing company within North America. Founded in 1993, and located in Santa Clarita, Calif., HPD is the technical operations center for American Honda’s high-performance racing cars and engines. In addition to its grassroots motorsports business, HPD is the single engine supplier to the IZOD IndyCar Series and participates in both the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and the European-based LeMans Series (LMS) with their engine and chassis lease program.

Honda Performance Development offers over $50,000 at NASA Championships

2010-06-03T23:11:04Z

Richmond, CA - The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD) will offer over $50,000 in cash awards to HPD Honda Challenge competitors at the 5th annual NASA Championship event at Miller Motorsports Park on September 16th-19th, 2010.

The award program will apply to all Honda Challenge classes (H1, H2, H3, H4, H5) at the NASA National Championship event. The program will award 1st place with $2000, 2nd place with $1500 and 3rd place with $1000 cash, if there are 10 or more cars in a class. In addition to these cash awards, the 4th through last place finisher in each HPD Honda Challenge class will be eligible for a $500 cash award from the HPD contingency program regardless of class count. That means, any Honda Challenge competitor that simply starts the Championship race is eligible for $500 regardless of finishing position! There are specific requirements for the program which must be followed to collect any contingency awards. Complete details on the HPD NASA Championship contingency program can be found here. (http://www.nasaproracing.com/contingency/2010_HPD_Champs_Contingency_Info.pdf).

Honda Performance Development (HPD) became the title sponsor of NASA's Honda Challenge series beginning in 2010. HPD is Honda's racing company within North America. Founded in 1993, and located in Santa Clarita, Calif., HPD is the technical operations center for American Honda's high-performance racing cars and engines. In addition to its grassroots motorsports business, HPD is the single engine supplier to the IZOD IndyCar Series and participates in both the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and the European-based LeMans Series (LMS) with their engine and chassis lease program.

Honda Performance Development becomes Title Sponsor of Honda Challenge Series

2010-05-25T15:59:15Z

Richmond, CA - The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that Honda Performance Development (HPD) has been named Title Sponsor of NASA's Honda Challenge series. The partnership will introduce NASA members to the HPD brand and the many incentives that come along with being a member of the Honda Racing Line, HPD’s racer-support program. The title sponsorship program is a multi-year deal that includes a number of other fantastic additions to the Honda Challenge series, including lucrative contingency programs and a television presence at the NASA National Championships.

“We are thrilled that HPD has come on board as the title sponsor of the Honda Challenge series,” said Jeremy Croiset, NASA Sponsorship Manager. “The Honda Racing Line program has been a valued asset for any Honda Challenge competitor. The easy and super-quick shipping of any Honda part ordered, and the recently added ServiceExpress function, which is an internet-based library where HPD Honda Racing Line members can see exploded-view diagrams, are both exceptionally helpful to any Honda or Acura racer. We are looking forward to the exciting additions this new sponsorship program will bring to the Honda Challenge series in NASA.

“We are excited about the title sponsorship of NASA’s Honda Challenge series” said Marc Sours, HPD Production Division Manager. “NASA has proven to have a successful and growing program and this entitlement should provide us a wonderful opportunity to reach out to those racers with an affinity for the Honda brand and help them in their racing endeavors. The Honda Racing Line program offers a number of benefits which any Honda/Acura racer can take free advantage of, and we look forward to working with NASA to further develop the program.”

About Honda Performance Development (HPD)

Honda Performance Development (HPD) is Honda’s racing company within North America. Founded in 1993, and located in Santa Clarita, Calif., HPD is the technical operations center for American Honda’s high-performance racing cars and engines. In addition to its grassroots motorsports business, HPD is the single engine supplier to the IZOD IndyCar Series and participates in both the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and the European-based LeMans Series (LMS) with their engine and chassis lease program.

About NASA

The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) was formed in 1991 to deliver high-quality motorsports events to enthusiasts at major racing venues throughout the nation. NASA is a 12,000-member motorsports organization dedicated to organizing and promoting racing activities for both the aspiring and accomplished racer. NASA programs allow owners of both high-performance street-driven vehicles and racecars to enjoy the full performance capabilities of their cars in a controlled environment. NASA presents many different programs that allow drivers to enjoy motorsports on a number of different levels, including High Performance Driving Events (HPDE), Time Trial, NASA-X, Rally Sport and Competition Racing programs.

Notice for NASA Racers with Impact Racing Products

2010-05-06T20:44:43Z

The national office received the following from Impact Racing Products:

PASS TECH INSPECTION!! GET YOUR DATE OF MANUFACTURE FORMS - CALL IMPACT TODAY.
Attention Racers:

In regards to our current situation with SFI, we understand that some racers may have trouble passing tech inspections with Impact Racing safety equipment. To remedy this inconvenience, Impact Racing can provide you with a Date of Manufacture Verification form for products purchased in 2009 and 2010 only. If you call the Impact Racing office at 317-852-3067 you can obtain this form from any one of our sales associates. You will have to provide a proof of purchase. Please check with your sanctioning body to see if this form will allow you to pass tech and race at your event. Any racers with products purchased prior to 2009 can call Impact to order new product at a discounted rate.

Effective immediately, NASA is requiring those drivers that own Impact Racing suits to bring their purchase receipt as well as the letter from Impact Racing to the track events and present them to the local inspector. “We hate to see any additional hassle for our drivers, but we realized that in order to get a letter from Impact, you will need to have a receipt anyway. Therefore, we feel that asking them to bring the receipt and the letter is not too much to ask,” commented Executive Director, Jerry Kunzman.

More information regarding the SFI decertification of Impact products can be found elsewhere on this page.

SFI Certification Requirements

2010-04-24T20:07:30Z

There has been a recent SFI decertification of some of Impact Racing’s safety gear. While the NASA management sympathizes with any driver that is affected, we need to remind those drivers that we cannot allow the use of safety equipment not meeting our current listed rules found in the Club Codes and Regulations. Those drivers owning Impact Safety equipment should read the other press releases pertaining to this subject, found on this web page. Those concerned about the possibility of owning decertified equipment should contact Impact Racing immediately.

2010 NASA Championships Registration To Open on May 3rd

2010-04-22T16:45:25Z

NASA is pleased to announce that registration for the 2010 NASA National Championships will open on Monday May 3rd. The fifth running of this premiere event will once again be presented by Toyo Tires and will include road racing and time trial competition in over 30 different classes. Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah will be the location for the 2010 championship event before returning to Mid Ohio in 2011.

Competitors registering early in the season will benefit from first choice of car numbers, best availability on garages and RV electrical hookups and discounted “early registration” entry fees. Competitors may register online via the http://www.NasaChampionships.com website.

Impact Racing release regarding SFI decertification

2010-04-20T20:26:04Z

Impact Racing has released the following statement on April 20th:

Be advised that SFI has made the decision that as of April 27th, 2010 our products manufactured in 2008 and previous years are decertified. Impact strongly disagrees with this decision. SFI's decision does not apply to products purchased in 2009, 2010 and forward.

In light of the decertification, if any of our customers have to replace their products we can offer firesuits at a discounted price based on date of purchase, restraint systems at the trade-in price and free shipping.

OG Racing Offering NASA Members Prizes for Video Contest

2010-04-07T21:33:39Z

Richmond, CA - The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that OG Racing, NASA’s Official Motorsports Safety Equipment Supplier, will offer a new contest on the NASA forums which all NASA members are eligible for. A new section on the NASA forums called the “OG Racing Video Section” was created for people to post their video submission for entry into the contest. Each month, OG Racing will pick 5 finalist videos from all the videos submitted in the first 3 weeks of each calendar month. Those 5 finalists will have their videos posted in a single topic where any registered user of the NASA forums will have an opportunity to vote for the video they believe should be the winner that month. At the end of the calendar month, voting will close and the winner will be decided and awarded the prize for that specific month. Contest guidelines and rules are posted in the new section of the forums for the OG Racing contest. They can be found here.

If you’d like to participate in the new OG Racing Video Contest, head on over to the new section on the forums here and post up a video you might have from your recent NASA event.

OG Racing, NASA’s Official Motorsports Safety Equipment Supplier was founded in 1990 with the intent of “Making Racers Safer”. OG Racing specializes in automotive racing safety equipment and is a distributor for most of the major companies in the safety equipment world like Sparco, Simpson, Bell, Hans, G_Force, Alpinestars, Racetech, ATL, and many others. They offer an extensive inventory that allows them to ship 98% of their orders the same day they are placed.

Status update on SFI decertification of Impact Racing products

2010-04-02T00:11:05Z

Update April 2, 2010 from SFI: “As things stand right now, and with full agreement from Impact Racing, all driver restraint systems with an Impact date of manufacture prior to 1/1/09 will be decertified on April 27th. If any of your participants has difficulty determining the date of manufacture due to improper labeling (no date of manufacture punched out on the SFI tags, etc.), they should contact Impact Racing immediately.”

Impact Racing, LLC and SFI Foundation, Inc., in the litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, have agreed that:

Impact Racing, LLC has provided sworn testimony that, upon review and investigation, no counterfeit SFI Conformance Labels have been used on Impact Racing products during the production years of 2009 and 2010.
Impact Racing, LLC has provided sworn testimony that, upon review and investigation, all Impact Racing products manufactured and sold during the production years 2009 and 2010 meet SFI specifications.
Based upon this sworn testimony, the decertification against Impact Racing products for the production years 2009 and 2010 is lifted. The decertification of the production years prior to 2009 and 2010 remains in effect. The parties will continue to work cooperatively in an effort to resolve the issues relating to decertification in these years.
Impact Racing stands behind the safety of all products it has manufactured and to which SFI Conformance Labels have been affixed. SFI will continue to monitor compliance with product specifications.
Impact Racing, LLC and SFI Foundation, Inc., will cooperate in determining whether any Impact Racing product bears a counterfeit SFI Conformance Label and if any safety issue exists in regard to products manufactured in years prior to 2009 and 2010.
If any Impact Racing product does not bear the date of manufacture the purchaser or user is instructed to immediately contact Impact Racing who will provide verification of the date of manufacture. Impact Racing, LLC will immediately notify SFI Foundation, Inc. of this occurrence. Impact Racing, LLC and SFI Foundation, Inc. will work with the sanctioning bodies to determine the best method for product users to present verification of the date of manufacture.

OG Racing to Offer NASA Instructors Discount on Purchases

2010-04-01T20:00:49Z

Richmond, CA - The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce that OG Racing, NASA’s Official Motorsports Safety Equipment Supplier, will offer all NASA instructors a special discount on any purchase made during 2010. NASA instructors will receive 10% off any purchase from OG Racing if they have instructed at 1 event in the last 12 months. As an added bonus, any instructor who instructed at 4 or more events in the past 12 months will be eligible for a 20% discount on any purchase they make from OG Racing.

To receive the discount on purchases from OG Racing, NASA instructors must call OG Racing at 800-934-9112 and provide their membership number. OG Racing will then verify instructor status and process orders with the newly applied discount. Instructors who are not pre-approved must contact their local regional director or instructor leader to get added to the approved instructor list.

OG Racing, NASA’s Official Motorsports Safety Equipment Supplier was founded in 1990 with the intent of “Making Racers Safer”. OG Racing specializes in automotive racing safety equipment and is a distributor for most of the major companies in the safety equipment world like Sparco, Simpson, Bell, Hans, G_Force, Alpinestars, Racetech, ATL, and many others. They offer an extensive inventory that allows them to ship 98% of their orders the same day they are placed. To see what OG Racing has for yourself, go to www.ogracing.com

Make sure to watch the NASA site in the coming weeks for further exciting programs in 2010 from NASA’s Official Motorsports Safety Equipment Supplier, OG Racing.