The first ever Australian Pursuit was hosted by NASA Mid Atlantic at VIR in March. It was very well received so we have chosen to keep it on the schedule for our April 26-27 Summit Point event as well as the remainder of the 2014 season except for HyperFest. The Australian Pursuit is a race that is run at the end of the day on the Saturday of each NASA Mid Atlantic weekend. Drivers registered for the Sprint Races who also register for the Australian Pursuit enjoy an extra 20-25 minute race in a unique format for only $25*. It is important to note that the Australian Pursuit race is run IN ADDITION to the normal NASA Sprint races. More racing. More Fun!!!

The Australian Pursuit is essentially a handicap race that allows each car to compete for the overall win regardless of the traditional NASA Classing system. It is possible that a Spec Miata could be the overall winner of this race even while competing against an American Iron car. Everyone starts from the pits. Grid is prepared by taking the sprint race qualifying times and inverting the field. The slowest car is released first. The fastest car is released last. When each car is released is based upon the number of laps planned for the Australian Pursuit and the difference in qualifying times of the participating cars. For example: if a Spec Miata qualifies for its regular sprint race at 1:30 seconds and a Super Unlimited Ferrari qualifies at a 1:20 there is a 10 second difference. In a 12 lap Australian Pursuit race the Ferrari would start 120 seconds after the Spec Miata. All other cars would be released in a similar fashion from the pits. Theoretically, all cars should be on the lead lap at the end of the race, each with a shot at the overall win.

* Entry fee for the Australian Pursuit race is only $25 if a driver pre-registers and $40 for at-track registration. At track registrations must be done by 2:30pm on the day of the race. Only drivers registered for the traditional sprint races may run the Australian Pursuit race. For any questions please contact Chris Cobetto at chris@nasaracing.net or call 804-883-7669

Apr 26-27, 2014 – SPRING RUMBLE
Summit Point Raceway (2.0mi main circuit)
Event info page: click here
Sat-Sun On Track registration: click here
Sat Kart Enduro registration: click here


May 2-4, 2014 – LAP DANCE
VIRginia Int’l Raceway (3.3mi full course)
Event info page: click here
Fri-Sun On Track registration: click here
Sat Kart Enduro registration: click here

Mar 21-23, 2014 – MARCH MADNESS
VIRginia Int’l Raceway (3.3mi full course)

Updated Event info page: click here

Fri-Sun On Track registration: click here

We have extended the late fee until 11PM on Friday March 14 (TODAY!)
If you have not registered yet for our season opener,
do so quickly to avoid your entry fee going up by $50!

Reasons why you can’t miss this event:

(1) New paving for VIR! North Paddock also paved!

(2) HPDE gets 4 track sessions per day!

(3) Time Trial Entrants get $100 off their registration thanks to Performance Autosport!

(4) Racers can participate in the start of the the Triple 3 Enduro series presented by OG Racing on Friday afternoon.

(5) Racers get a reduced fee by signing up for the Supersize Test and Tune and Weekend Sprint Races in one package.

(6) Racers can add an additional race called The Australian Pursuit Sprint for only $25 if they register before this coming Tuesday! The Aussie Sprint will be the last session on Saturday evening.

(7) Driver Tuning available for advanced drivers. Work with a pro coach this weekend! Methods are custom-tailored to suit your goals and may include in-car instruction, out-of-car coaching, flyer laps for data acquisition, data overlay/interpretation/discussion, and more.

(8) Instructors also get 4 track sessions per day and we are restructuring the amount of time we expect instructors to be coaching from the right seat!