Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Not to put a damper on this thread, but there is something that anyone running a NASA event should know about. This is in no way a slam on NASA, just information that you may want to know.

People complain about how expensive it is to race in SCCA and how cheap it is in NASA. Well, you do get what you pay for. As far as insurance for events go, NASA carries a 10 million dollar policy. The only problem with it is it has a 10 million dollar a year cap. If there is any big claim against it at the beginning of the season, they could potentially be running uninsured for the latter part of the season.

SCCA on the otherhand has a 5 million dollar per event policy with no yearly cap. So no matter what, an SCCA event will be insured regardless of what has happened in the season for claims.

Just something to mull over a little. I know most people don't think alot about evnet insurance, but it is a very big deal if something goes wrong. And like stated before, I am not bashing on NASA, just stating facts.

BTW Allen, there is a rallycross meeting this sunday at Denny's house in Afton if you want to attend.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

What does insurance for these events generally covers. As for drivers, isn't it standard that we sign a waiver to fuck ourselves in case we wreck and lose and arm or some shit.

As for the rally x meeting, I'll be in IA most of the weekend dealing with the wedding shit.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

I think basically it covers expenses incurred in the case of an incident. Medical and such. The waiver is actually a useless piece of formality. It basically says you know that there are dangers associated with what you are doing. It really doesn't serve much other purpose legally.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Registration is now up for those of you intrastead. links again:

Membership here: https://www.nasaproracing.com/joinrenew.html

Event registration, under the Midwest section: http://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_event/list_events

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Nice, I'll be registering very shortly.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

It still says registration is not available.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Looks like I got a little ahead of myself there. The info is up but registration isn't open yet. But the event we are planning on is still 5 months away.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

I have a room booked at the Super 8 in Fond Du Lac, WI.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

What's the number to that hotel? Any poolside action? And I assume we'd leave MN Firday after work, and stay 2 nights?

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

I'm considering this still but I'm just not willing to put a roll bar on the red Miata. Hughes, do you know if your car requires one? I know that for a while they accepted the small hoops behind the headrest but were planning on requiring a full roll bar.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

According to the NASA website the factory roll bars on the S2000 were acceptable.

I'll get the info for the hotel in a bit and post it up. I don't think they have a pool, and I'm sure with a weekend of racing most people won't want to do much partying.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Super 8 Motel - Fond Du Lac
391 N Pioneer Road
US Hwy 41 ex Rte 23 E
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935-2006 US
Phone: 920-922-1088
Fax: 920-922-8897

http://www.super8.com/Super8/control...e_nostay=false

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Roll bars on the S2k dont do too much when your head sticks past them. :D haha

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

I just have to duck a bit!

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

I'm also booked now for that same weekend. Fri & Sat night. 2 bed non smoking room. I don't think jana is coming with me this weekend.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

First post was also just edited to reflect the RA event in WI some of us are attending.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Should we start a new thread in the Events section?

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

I don't think so, this is the section where all racing events would be since it's not a general event.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Was the Super 8 room $83? There is a newer Microtel that is only $64, any thoughts on that?

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

I didn't look at that one at all. Same basic area with decent amenities?

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Yeah, the Super 8 was $83. I actually like Super 8s, and have stayed in lots over the past few years. Don't know much about Microtels.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Super 8's are nothing fancy, but they are always clean and nice.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

Actually yeah, lets get a new thread going for the weekend event. lol

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

The Super 8 is a more convenient location for our travel route, and if you look at room pricing with 2 beds the Microtel is only $8 cheaper. Both places offer free breakfast, and a microwave and fridge in the room.

Re: 2007 NASA Schedule and Info (Road Course Racing)
 

I worked this event and I can tell you for a fact that this is not an accurate representation of how things played out. It wasn't exactly without a hitch but the event went off really well overall. At the end of the day the Snow States organizers and the NASA organizers were all hangin' out in a hot tub at the hotel.

Event insurance purchased by the organizer is NOT there to cover expenses that may be incurred by drivers getting into an incident. It is there ONLY to cover the organizers obligation if something happens and they are found to be liable in some way.

IE, If you lose control of your car and have intimate relations with a wall as a result the event organizer is not going to cover any of the costs you incur recoving from it. Drive at your own risk.

That being said, NASA goes to great effort and cost to make sure that we've got the ability to respond to any on track emergency. Dave Royce, the regional director, is a professional race driver himself and is well aware of the risks associated with motorsports.