NASA HPDE Question?
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better drivers ;-) j/k
my experience with NASA was they put way too many cars on the track. I was in the novice group, and they had so many cars on track that it got to a point where it was dangerous. maybe it was because they didn't stagger the start. granted, i've only been with them once, so maybe i just went on a bad day. fwiw, i have no affiliation with any group so i have no vested interest.
my experience with NASA was they put way too many cars on the track. I was in the novice group, and they had so many cars on track that it got to a point where it was dangerous. maybe it was because they didn't stagger the start. granted, i've only been with them once, so maybe i just went on a bad day. fwiw, i have no affiliation with any group so i have no vested interest.
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Originally Posted by S2Thizzle,Aug 31 2004, 02:12 PM
Name the track and date.
I'd much rather run with SpeedVentures or TrackMasters than NASA though.
I'd much rather run with SpeedVentures or TrackMasters than NASA though.
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Originally Posted by RACER,Aug 31 2004, 03:56 PM
NASA charges $149.00 for four 20-25 minute sessions. Speedventures charges $290.00 for four or five 20 minute sessions.
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Originally Posted by ttb,Aug 31 2004, 08:23 PM
that might explain it then.
Four 25 minute sessions =1 hour 40 minutes.
Five twenty minute sessions =1 hour 40 minutes.
I have run with NASA about 5-6 times. Everytime was a good experience. NASA is a much better deal.
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Originally Posted by RACER,Aug 31 2004, 04:56 PM
NASA charges $149.00 for four 20-25 minute sessions. Speedventures charges $290.00 for four or five 20 minute sessions.
I find that NASA's HPDE Group 4 has too many divebombing race car drivers whom I don't trust, where I do trust Speedventures's and Unlimited Laps's advanced group drivers, as most are driving their expensive street car, not their $12 race junker. The lower groups might be different.
Unlimited laps is the club I instruct with the most, http://www.unlimitedlaps.com
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Originally Posted by RACER,Aug 31 2004, 03:56 PM
NASA charges $149.00 for four 20-25 minute sessions. Speedventures charges $290.00 for four or five 20 minute sessions.
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I ran at Sears in April with Speedventures for $290.00. I got to run seven 20 minute sessions. It was a blast
With NASA, I get four 20 minute sessions for $149.00
Speedventures: seven 20 minute sessions = 140 minutes at $290.00 equals $124.00 per hour.
NASA: four 20 minute sessions = 80 minutes at $149.00 equals $112.00 per hour.
My whole point is that NASA is a better deal financially. If you only wanted to run 4 sessions, NASA would be considerably less expensive than Speedventures.
I am not debating the quality of speedventures over NASA, or NASA over Speedventures, I am simply stating that it is less expensive to run with NASA.
On a side note, The 5 times I have run with NASA, I have never had a bad experience. They are very strict about passing rules and will enforce the rules if necessary. NASA always has a debriefing after every session. Speedventures does not. Not to take anything away from Speedventures, I feel that NASA is very organized compared to Speedventures.
All in all, I had a great time with both Speedventures and NASA. They are both good clubs
With NASA, I get four 20 minute sessions for $149.00
Speedventures: seven 20 minute sessions = 140 minutes at $290.00 equals $124.00 per hour.
NASA: four 20 minute sessions = 80 minutes at $149.00 equals $112.00 per hour.
My whole point is that NASA is a better deal financially. If you only wanted to run 4 sessions, NASA would be considerably less expensive than Speedventures.
I am not debating the quality of speedventures over NASA, or NASA over Speedventures, I am simply stating that it is less expensive to run with NASA.
On a side note, The 5 times I have run with NASA, I have never had a bad experience. They are very strict about passing rules and will enforce the rules if necessary. NASA always has a debriefing after every session. Speedventures does not. Not to take anything away from Speedventures, I feel that NASA is very organized compared to Speedventures.
All in all, I had a great time with both Speedventures and NASA. They are both good clubs
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/\ Does this mean you dun't wanna run with NASA in October at Sears???
I may have paid $250.00, I dun't remember. There were four run groups that ran 20 minute sessions. Either way, It is the same cost wise.
There is an event at Sears on September 11th-12th and another on October 23rd-24th. They will be hosted by NASA ( ) The only other club that will be at Sears is Tracquest in December.
If interested, let me know
PS Speedventures SUCKS!!!
j/k
I may have paid $250.00, I dun't remember. There were four run groups that ran 20 minute sessions. Either way, It is the same cost wise.
There is an event at Sears on September 11th-12th and another on October 23rd-24th. They will be hosted by NASA ( ) The only other club that will be at Sears is Tracquest in December.
If interested, let me know
PS Speedventures SUCKS!!!
j/k