National Auto Sport Association

Sanctioning BodyWebsite$55/yr membership

About

The National Auto Sport Association is a membership-driven motorsport organization offering high-performance driving events (HPDE), time trials, and wheel-to-wheel club racing across the United States. Founded in 1991, NASA has grown to become the second-largest amateur racing organization in the country, known for its accessible licensing pathway that takes drivers from beginner HPDE through competitive racing. NASA emphasizes driver education and safety while providing a clear progression path from track day novice to licensed racer.

Event Types

hpdetime_trialclub_racingendurance_racing

Regions

northeastsoutheastmidwestsouthwestwest-coastpacific-northwest

Event Format

notes

Most NASA weekends are 2 days (Saturday/Sunday),HPDE and racing run concurrently — different groups rotate on track,Total seat time for HPDE drivers is typically 80-100 minutes per day

runGroups

HPDE 1: Beginners with mandatory in-car instructor,HPDE 2: Intermediate with optional instructor, point-by passing only,HPDE 3: Advanced with open passing in designated zones,HPDE 4: Expert level, open passing everywhere, competition license eligible,Time Trials: Competitive timed sessions, no door-to-door racing,Racing: Licensed competitors in classified groups

sessionLength

20-25 minutes per HPDE session; 25-40 minutes for races

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Founded

1991

Headquarters

Richmond, CA