Special E90 Track Day. Sept 25-26. Infineon Raceway. Only $49 per day!!!

nannini · 07-23-2010, 02:02 PM

Hi Folks,
The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is hosting a special track day on September 25-26 at Infineon Raceway. The special event is a HyperDrive which basically allows you to drive your car on the track in a special session.

Drivers will receive a classroom session followed by an on track session. You will drive your own car with a NASA Instructor will be riding in the passenger seat. NASA instructors will guide you every step of the way. Convertible cars need to have roll bars. Hyperdrive is fully refundable if requested at least 7 days in advance.

Hyperdrive usually costs $99 per day but E90post members can get a 50% discount rate. That is a crazy deal. If that was not enough, you also get a special T shirt to always remember the special day.

If you want to sign up, visit http://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1133 and use special coupon code N0RCAL-HdriveIQ03OP84

If you have any questions, let me know nannini26@comcast.net

Rick

Purple All Sectors · 07-23-2010, 02:10 PM

Do you have to have an instructor to track at Infineon? How many track session are included?

zsapphire7 · 07-23-2010, 02:44 PM

sounds like its only one session

Purple All Sectors · 07-23-2010, 04:32 PM

That sucks! I'm out!

nannini · 07-24-2010, 03:54 PM

yes, the $49 deal is only one session. If you want multiple sessions, the price is $179 per day which gives you 4 sessions and if you have prior experience you don't need an instructor.

orionredwing · 07-26-2010, 07:05 PM

I just noticed the BMWCCA HPDE for Infineon on 9/25-9/26 has been cancelled. I guess this is the same event slot. I wonder what caused the BMWCCA HPDE cancellation?

Thanks for the heads up. I was looking forward to that weekend, but looks like I'll need to register with NASA instead

I'm looking to do the full 2 days.

uberschnell · 07-27-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by orionredwing

I just noticed the BMWCCA HPDE for Infineon on 9/25-9/26 has been cancelled. I guess this is the same event slot. I wonder what caused the BMWCCA HPDE cancellation?

Thanks for the heads up. I was looking forward to that weekend, but looks like I'll need to register with NASA instead

I'm looking to do the full 2 days.

probably because the BMWCCA events cost a ton more then most other racing clubs to run at the same track.

They've been struggling to fill their events for a while now in this "new" economy.

NASA is not half bad.

The HACK · 07-27-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by orionredwing

I just noticed the BMWCCA HPDE for Infineon on 9/25-9/26 has been cancelled. I guess this is the same event slot. I wonder what caused the BMWCCA HPDE cancellation?

Thanks for the heads up. I was looking forward to that weekend, but looks like I'll need to register with NASA instead

I'm looking to do the full 2 days.

Because Infineon wanted $20,000 a day for the use of the facilities. Since BMW CCA concentrates on giving their customers an educational driving event and are required by the CCA by-laws to operate as such, having instructors available for each and every participant means the costs adds up. At the end of the day, even if they can attract 100 drivers, it still comes to at least $400 per person just for the cost of the track, plus cost for lunch, instructor lodging, insurance for the event, corner workers, fire and safety...It all adds up.

NASA on the other hand, has multiple run-groups with multiple race groups. On any given weekend there can be as many as 200+ participants at any time and instruction is only by request. So they can keep the cost of operation down. I don't know how Northern California NASA is run, but the few So Cal NASA events I've been too, if you're part of the DE group you are definitely at the mercy of the racers. Meaning any time there's a contact or mechanical that requires a tow or stoppage of track, it comes out of the DE time.

Not saying one organization is better than the other. They serve different clientele. Unfortunately for the clientele that BMW CCA serve, tracks like Infineon are pricing themselves out of most chapter's ability to absorb the financial hit. But for tracks like Infineon, if BMW CCA doesn't fill the date, someone else will.

uberschnell · 07-28-2010, 01:39 AM

Signing up for HPDE 1 means an instructor is assigned to you always. NASA has a passport that needs to be signed off by your instructor before you can move to HPDE 2 which runs with HPDE 1 but without the instructor.

My experience in Norcal, NASA instructors about on par with BMWCCA.

aus · 07-30-2010, 06:43 PM

I was looking forward to the CCA event. I'll have to think about the NASA, especially since it'll be the first time at that track.
Do they have cones and classroom time too?

nannini · 08-04-2010, 11:03 PM

In HPDE Group 1 you get personal classroom time with instructor. After graduating from Group 1 you get group instruction.

dbjb · 08-19-2010, 02:45 AM

So, anyone going from e90post?

I'm probably going out Sept 25. Talking a friend into going his first time in a STI.
I normally run Group 3 but will do Group 2 so I can (hopefully) go out the same time he does during Hyperdrive.

S4to335 · 08-20-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by orionredwing

I just noticed the BMWCCA HPDE for Infineon on 9/25-9/26 has been cancelled. I guess this is the same event slot. I wonder what caused the BMWCCA HPDE cancellation?

Thanks for the heads up. I was looking forward to that weekend, but looks like I'll need to register with NASA instead

I'm looking to do the full 2 days.

The BMW one was cancelled for two reasons that I am aware of...low enrollment..and Infineon raised their rates AGAIN. I saw an email from Mark Dadgar about this.

S4to335 · 08-20-2010, 09:03 AM

Officially..no comment from me.

S4to335 · 08-20-2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nannini

Hi Folks,
The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is hosting a special track day on September 25-26 at Infineon Raceway. The special event is a HyperDrive which basically allows you to drive your car on the track in a special session.

Drivers will receive a classroom session followed by an on track session. You will drive your own car with a NASA Instructor will be riding in the passenger seat. NASA instructors will guide you every step of the way. Convertible cars need to have roll bars. Hyperdrive is fully refundable if requested at least 7 days in advance.

Hyperdrive usually costs $99 per day but E90post members can get a 50% discount rate. That is a crazy deal. If that was not enough, you also get a special T shirt to always remember the special day.

If you want to sign up, visit http://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1133 and use special coupon code N0RCAL-HdriveIQ03OP84

If you have any questions, let me know nannini26@comcast.net

Rick

Why are you saying PER DAY...when it is just ONE SESSION? That is very misleading. Wait...is this Ali?

dbjb · 08-31-2010, 12:48 AM

Who's going? I'm going Saturday September 25th.

dbjb · 09-05-2010, 12:58 AM

Time is running short. Spots are getting full. Sign up while you still have a chance.

dbjb · 09-07-2010, 03:14 PM

Orionredring, Are you in?

Who else? Time is running out.

Syndicategt · 09-15-2010, 12:52 AM

I'm signed up! Just doing one Hyperdrive on Saturday, very excited and hope my new suspension is on by then.

Dan you need to get the Meth on so you are running cooler!

Syndicategt · 09-26-2010, 11:49 PM

Fun weekend guys! Can't wait to see DSBJ's videos with his front mounted camera. See you all at Thunder Hill!

twinturbopg · 09-27-2010, 03:03 PM

this event was an absolute treat...it was a great intro and amazing learning experience. I definitely learned a lot and they hooked it up for a steal of a deal for their next event...I sign up woohoo!!!! anybody going in Nov? cuz I am

07-23-2010, 02:02 PM	#1
nannini New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	Special E90 Track Day. Sept 25-26. Infineon Raceway. Only $49 per day!!! Hi Folks, The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is hosting a special track day on September 25-26 at Infineon Raceway. The special event is a HyperDrive which basically allows you to drive your car on the track in a special session. Drivers will receive a classroom session followed by an on track session. You will drive your own car with a NASA Instructor will be riding in the passenger seat. NASA instructors will guide you every step of the way. Convertible cars need to have roll bars. Hyperdrive is fully refundable if requested at least 7 days in advance. Hyperdrive usually costs $99 per day but E90post members can get a 50% discount rate. That is a crazy deal. If that was not enough, you also get a special T shirt to always remember the special day. If you want to sign up, visit http://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1133 and use special coupon code N0RCAL-HdriveIQ03OP84 If you have any questions, let me know nannini26@comcast.net Rick
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07-23-2010, 02:10 PM	#2
Purple All Sectors Major 32 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	Do you have to have an instructor to track at Infineon? How many track session are included? __________________ LTBMW, BBS LM, (SSR Comp Type C track), HKS Exhaust, KW V2, BMW Perf Bumper, BMW Perf Steering Wheel, BMW Perf CF Trunk Spoiler 2, M-tech Side Skirt, M-tech Rear Bumper, AFE Drop-in Filter, ETS FMIC, Lux H8, Euro Lens, ER Comp Oil Cooler
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07-23-2010, 02:44 PM	#3
zsapphire7 Colonel 113 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (21)	sounds like its only one session
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07-23-2010, 04:32 PM	#4
Purple All Sectors Major 32 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	That sucks! I'm out! __________________ LTBMW, BBS LM, (SSR Comp Type C track), HKS Exhaust, KW V2, BMW Perf Bumper, BMW Perf Steering Wheel, BMW Perf CF Trunk Spoiler 2, M-tech Side Skirt, M-tech Rear Bumper, AFE Drop-in Filter, ETS FMIC, Lux H8, Euro Lens, ER Comp Oil Cooler
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07-24-2010, 03:54 PM	#5
nannini New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	yes, the $49 deal is only one session. If you want multiple sessions, the price is $179 per day which gives you 4 sessions and if you have prior experience you don't need an instructor.
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07-26-2010, 07:05 PM	#6
orionredwing Captain 111 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan, 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	I just noticed the BMWCCA HPDE for Infineon on 9/25-9/26 has been cancelled. I guess this is the same event slot. I wonder what caused the BMWCCA HPDE cancellation? Thanks for the heads up. I was looking forward to that weekend, but looks like I'll need to register with NASA instead I'm looking to do the full 2 days. __________________ PROcede \| AMS FMIC \| AR Catless DPs \| AR Oil Cooler \| BMS DCI Wavetrac LSD \| KW V3 w/ Swift Springs \| M3 Front Suspension
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07-28-2010, 01:39 AM	#9
uberschnell Brigadier General 685 Rep 4,080 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	Signing up for HPDE 1 means an instructor is assigned to you always. NASA has a passport that needs to be signed off by your instructor before you can move to HPDE 2 which runs with HPDE 1 but without the instructor. My experience in Norcal, NASA instructors about on par with BMWCCA.
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07-30-2010, 06:43 PM	#10
aus Major General 922 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I was looking forward to the CCA event. I'll have to think about the NASA, especially since it'll be the first time at that track. Do they have cones and classroom time too? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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08-04-2010, 11:03 PM	#11
nannini New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	In HPDE Group 1 you get personal classroom time with instructor. After graduating from Group 1 you get group instruction.
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08-19-2010, 02:45 AM	#12
dbjb I sweat pheromones 210 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	So, anyone going from e90post? I'm probably going out Sept 25. Talking a friend into going his first time in a STI. I normally run Group 3 but will do Group 2 so I can (hopefully) go out the same time he does during Hyperdrive.
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S4to335 Brigadier General 475 Rep 4,380 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi A4 / 91 Track Miata Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [8.00]	Officially..no comment from me. __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 210 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Who's going? I'm going Saturday September 25th.
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 210 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Time is running short. Spots are getting full. Sign up while you still have a chance.
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 210 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Orionredring, Are you in? Who else? Time is running out.
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09-15-2010, 12:52 AM	#19
Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	I'm signed up! Just doing one Hyperdrive on Saturday, very excited and hope my new suspension is on by then. Dan you need to get the Meth on so you are running cooler! __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Fun weekend guys! Can't wait to see DSBJ's videos with his front mounted camera. See you all at Thunder Hill! __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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twinturbopg How you like them apples? 42 Rep 1,492 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SD & OC its where I belong iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	this event was an absolute treat...it was a great intro and amazing learning experience. I definitely learned a lot and they hooked it up for a steal of a deal for their next event...I sign up woohoo!!!! anybody going in Nov? cuz I am __________________ V5 rev2.5 \| VExhaust \| V1 KW \| V701 \| H&R Sway Bars \| Ram Air Scoops \| DCI WTB: stock mirror cover for pre-lci e90
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