NEWS26 Archives - #DRIVENASA - Mid South Region

Schedule link (updated for race groups): Schedule

Link to event photos: Will be posted after the event

Official Results: Will be posted after the event

This is a crossover with NASA’s Gulf South & Texas regions. TT drivers/Racers will earn points for all 3 regions

There is no Friday practice day available as the Porsche Driving Experience has the track from mid-week until late Friday afternoon. For extra track time, we do offer reasonably priced Supersize options for both racers and time trial participants who want extra track time. You can either Supersize to TT or to HPDE-4

Sound limits are 104db. This is measured 100′ from the track.

We will work to maximize track time for each group. We are working on the schedule.

An event confirmation email with all the details will be sent Tuesday evening during the week of the event.

Closest Hotel:

Hampton Inn

310 Rex Lake Rd

Leeds, AL 35094

205-702-4141

Or, join the Mid South crew and camp at the track with us for FREE while enjoying the great Barber facilities. Electricity is available via purchase from Barber at the registration building.

Annual Tech – Any Racecar or Time Trial car needing a NASA Annual Tech will be charged at the track. Choose that option below or save yourself time and money by contacting an Official NASA Tech Center before arriving at the track.

Registration options for participants include:

Racing
Time Trial
HPDE 1 (novice, with an instructor, limited passing) (HPDE-Intro will not be offered at the event)
HPDE 2 (intermediate, solo driving, limited passing)
HPDE 3 (advanced, solo driving, passing anywhere with a point by)
HPDE4 (advanced, usually for instructors or those with 20+ events, passing anywhere with a point by)
Supersize for TT (for racers who also want to participate in Time Trial)
Instructor – NEW for 2026 – In addition to either HPDE4 or Time Trial, Instructors please register for the Instructor/Instructor line item as that is how you earn your rewards
Supersize for HPDE (for Time Trial participants or racers who want additional seat time in HPDE)
Annual Tech
Transponder Rental
Helmet Rental (No Charge)

For HPDE1, an instructor will be assigned to you. If you would like to be assigned a particular instructor that you know will attend this event, please email Rob Rehkopf at [email protected]

For any questions regarding registration, please email Pam at [email protected]

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Papaya Forever Event at Nashville Superspeedway

June 16, 2026 Shawn Taylor

https://members.drivenasa.com/events/5351

Schedule link: Schedule

Link to event photos: Will be posted after the event

Official Results: Final Results

NASA returns to NASAville Superspeedway for our 2nd of 3 track day events in 2026

For many in the Nashville area, Topy Kham was a large part of the Middle Tennessee racing community. He had a huge passion for motorsports. Unfortunately, he passed aware early this year. Join his family & friends as we are renaming this event to Papaya Forever in honoring our good friend & his family. We will do tribute laps at 4:45 pm with a special presentation afterwards.

Please read before registering: Although better in 2025, our Nashville events do not have enough entrants for our liking. To promote event attendance at NSS this year, we have a few specials:

Special #1: A weekend entry is normally $479. For a limited time, purchase an entry for $833 for this event and get an entry to the November event at no charge. Math is hard so we have already figured it out: $479 x 2 events is $958. For attending 2 events, you save $125.

Special #2: Garages are normally $99 for the weekend (if you have ever had one, that is a bargain & they are planning upgrades for ’26). For a limited time, purchase a garage for $148 for this event and get a garage at the November event at no charge. Again, math is hard so let us do it for you: $99 x 2 events is $198. For purchasing a garage now for both remaining events, you save $50. Click on the ‘Parking’ option in the top right corner area of the registration page (a picture of the inside of the track should be visible). Click on the highlighted area entitled ‘Garages’. Click on ‘View Slots’. Choose any open spot. The number after GAR- corresponds to your garage number at the track. The numbers are above the garage doors once you arrive. Any remaining available garages will be purchased through Pam at Registration/Driver Info onsite at the event. The price for these will be $99.

What is the catch? There is none. But, we are gambling that you want to attend both remaining events.

Now, back to our regular stuff:

If you have ever wanted to drive your car in a safe environment on the same track as the NASCAR drivers, here is your chance

On site Camping is FREE in the paddock
50 amp electrical hook-up & water available for $99 for the weekend in the RV area- NSS prohibits working on cars in the RV area

An event confirmation email with all the details will be sent on Tuesday evening the week of the event

Registration options for participants include:

· Competition School – you must be approved by Shawn before registering·

· Instructor Clinic

· Wheel to Wheel Racing

· Time Trial

· HPDE Intro (Sunday only) – An introduction to track driving

· HPDE 1 (novice, with an instructor, passing on the straights w/a point by)

· HPDE 2 (intermediate, solo driving, passing on the straights w/a point by)

· HPDE 3 (advanced, solo driving, passing anywhere with a point by)

· HPDE 4 (advanced, usually for instructors or those w/ 20+ events, passing anywhere with a point by)

· Supersize for TT (for racers who also want to participate in Time Trial

· Supersize for HPDE (for Time Trial participants or racers who want additional seat time in HPDE)

· Garage Rental – Big changes from 2025…let us know if you experience issues with the new parking option

· Instructor – NEW for 2026. In addition to either HPDE4 or Time Trial, Instructors please register for the Instructor/Instructor line item as that is how you earn your rewards

· Transponder Rental (HPDE3/4, Time Trial, & W2W Racing)

HPDE Intro – For those wondering whether this is for you, try HPDE Intro. Let our qualified instructors take the worries off of your shoulders. We hold these sessions on Sunday and this option eases you into the exciting world of driving on track. Usually consisting of 3 on track sessions & classroom time, your 1st time on track will be a slower speed lead-follow track familiarization session that gradually builds your comfort level. By the end of the day, you should feel comfortable to move to HPDE 1 at your next event.

For HPDE1, an instructor will be assigned to you. If you would like to be assigned a particular instructor that you know will attend this event, please email Rob Rehkopf at [email protected]

For any questions regarding registration, please email Pam at [email protected] or Shawn at [email protected].

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NASAville Summer in February Event at Nashville Superspeedway

January 1, 2026 Shawn Taylor

https://members.drivenasa.com/events/5350

Schedule link: Schedule

Link to event photos: Will be posted after the event

Official Results: Final Results

NASA returns to NASAville Superspeedway for our 1st of 3 track day events in 2026

Please read before registering: Although better in 2025, our Nashville events do not have enough entrants for our liking. To promote event attendance at NSS this year, we have a few specials:

Special #1: A weekend entry is normally $479. For a limited time, purchase an entry for $1,188 for this event and get entries for both the June & November events at no charge. Math is hard so we have already figured it out: $479 x 3 events is $1,437. For attending all 3 events, you save $249.

Special #2: Garages are normally $99 for the weekend (if you have ever had one, that is a bargain & they are planning upgrades for ’26). For a limited time, purchase a garage for $195 for this event and get a garage at the June and November events at no charge. Again, math is hard so let us do it for you: $99 x 3 events is $297. For purchasing a garage now for all 3 events, you save $102. Click on the ‘Parking’ option in the top right corner area of the registration page (a picture of the inside of the track should be visible). Click on the highlighted area entitled ‘Garages’. Click on ‘View Slots’. Choose any open spot. The number after GAR- corresponds to your garage number at the track. The numbers are above the garage doors once you arrive. Any remaining available garages will be purchased through Pam at Registration/Driver Info onsite at the event. The price for these will be $99 per event.

What is the catch? There is none. But, we are gambling that you want to attend all three events. We have committed to doing 3 regular track events at NSS this year and we are hopeful you will be at all of them too.

Now, back to our regular stuff:

If you have ever wanted to drive your car in a safe environment on the same track as the NASCAR drivers, here is your chance

On site Camping is FREE in the paddock
50 amp electrical hook-up & water available for $99 for the weekend in the RV area- NSS prohibits working on cars in the RV area

Pricing is as follows:

· $479 for HPDE, TT, or W2W racing until 11:59pm, January 31st

· $499 for HPDE, TT, or W2W racing until 11:59pm, February 27th

· On-site registration, $519