SCCA recognizes NASA competition licenses

Dave532 · 05-28-2008, 10:06 AM

FYI for any NASA racers...

TOPEKA, Kan. (May 9, 2008) – Sports Car Club of America’s Board of Directors approved today at its face-to-face meeting in Topeka the approval of National Auto Sport Association licenses for Regional Club Racing competition, effective immediately.

The NASA Competition License joins those of 13 other organizations approved for Regional competition. Any of these license holders may participate in a Regional event, providing they are a full, First Gear, family or weekend member.

The full list of organizations with licenses approved for competition are:
BMW CCA
CACC
FIA
HSR
ICSCC
IMSA
MCSCC
NASA
PCA
Ontario Region CASC
SCCA Pro Racing
SVRA
VMC
Waterford Hills
West Canada Motorsports Association

Detailed information on the licenses approved for each organization is available in the SCCA General Competition Rules, section 3.1.5.

Ludachris · 05-28-2008, 10:09 AM

Very cool, it's about time.

schemauer · 05-28-2008, 12:19 PM

So the next question - which organization would be the easiest (and/or least expensive) to obtain a license through that would still transfer to SCCA.

talonTSIDriver · 05-28-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by schemauer

So the next question - which organization would be the easiest (and/or least expensive) to obtain a license through that would still transfer to SCCA.

NASA does not seem to hard:

How To Get Your NASA License

tsiboosted · 05-28-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ludachris

Very cool, it's about time.

It is about time they did something like this. To me, NASA is more into road racing programs than the SCCA is.

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Originally Posted by talonTSIDriver

NASA does not seem to hard:

How To Get Your NASA License

Thats how I got mine. NASA really works with you on anything you need from them to get your license. Track time is a BIG key to them. As well as competing in NASA regional and national events. They harp on the regional events if you are "newer" to door to door racing.

Defiant · 05-29-2008, 01:54 AM

Holy crap, SCCA pulls its head out? The end must be near.

tsiboosted · 05-29-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Defiant

Holy crap, SCCA pulls its head out? The end must be near.

HaHaHaHa....Thats funny....But true

Dave532 · 05-29-2008, 08:10 AM

IMO, NASA by far, has the cheapest and easiest process to get your comp license.
The actual cost for Comp School is around $300.00. This doesn't include how many HPDE events they would like you to run in...this will vary depending on NASA region and your experience level.

Before this latest rule change, SCCA was charging upwards of $2000 for racing schools before you could run in wheel-to-wheel competition.

tsiboosted · 05-29-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave532

IMO, NASA by far, has the cheapest and easiest process to get your comp license.
The actual cost for Comp School is around $300.00. This doesn't include how many HPDE events they would like you to run in...this will vary depending on NASA region and your experience level.

Before this latest rule change, SCCA was charging upwards of $2000 for racing schools before you could run in wheel-to-wheel competition.

Yeah, I agree with you 100% Dave about NASA being "easier" to obtain a comp license. Like you stated, its tough to fork out $2,000 to go to a racing school for the SCCA (usually they require 2 of them as well) and then pay more money for the license itself. In NASA, your provisional license is only $110, with requirements met of course. Then you go to a few regional/national events, get your log book signed off and pay I believe another $110 and you can get your comp license. NASA is by far the way to go if this is the direction you want to go in.

p.s. - Dont quote me on these prices either

But I believe thats how much I paid for mine.

Dave532 · 05-29-2008, 11:30 AM

Ooops...you're right. Sorry I forgot the cost of license itself. Membership is also like $40 or so...and you get a free copy of Grassroots Motorsports.
Thanks for keeping me honest...don't want to sticker shock anyone on the forums

tsiboosted · 05-29-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave532

Ooops...you're right. Sorry I forgot the cost of license itself. Membership is also like $40 or so...and you get a free copy of Grassroots Motorsports.
Thanks for keeping me honest...don't want to sticker shock anyone on the forums

LoL...No big deal Dave. You are honest enough I'm sure man.

And another thing about NASA, its membership is cheaper plus you get that free magazine 8 times a year like you said. IMHO, they (NASA) are just a better organization.

Ludachris · 05-29-2008, 02:08 PM

Depending on the region, NASA could technically be close to the SCCA pricing for a comp license if you factor in the HPDE events you'd have to go through to get your license. Figure most events across the country cost $125-150 per day for NASA. And if you have to attend more than 10 events plus the cost of the comp school, that's $1800. But that would only be the case if the person needed more track time to pick it up.

But if you can pick it up fast and you start out knowing you want to get your license, and/or you live in a smaller region, you could do it for much less than that. Not to mention NASA is always looking for workers for their events and gladly offers track time in return for days worked. So if you're really on a budget and have the time you could theoretically trade working days for track days and get a comp license for the cost of the comp school.

NASA is by far the easiest and potentially cheapest way to get a comp license.

tsiboosted · 05-29-2008, 03:25 PM

^^^^^^^ Good post and points Chris. I think Dave and myself got tied up talking about almost how we got our licenses instead....Sorry. But to go on with these points, if you are serious about obtaining a competetive license to race pro series, NASA is for sure (IMO) the way to go.

There is no "easy" way to get a full national competetive license, they take them very seriously. You have to be willing to put in the work and dedication to get one.

Now I am not saying they are not obtainable, obviously to some they are. But you have to be ready and willing to do it. The first step for almost everyone is to get a Proviosnal License from NASA. There you get your logbook and provisional "rookie" license to race in regional events to gain experience and to get signed off in your book to work towards your full race license.

schemauer · 05-29-2008, 09:09 PM

I was thinking NASA as well. I already do a number of track events each summer, so I wouldn't have any additional cost for track time. Just the cost of the comp license. Plus the fact that I don't think the SCCA has a class for my track car.

SCCA requires attendance at their three day Skip Barber school in order to be able to get a Regional license. This three day school is almost $3,000. I just did their one-day school and would be hard pressed to see the value of the 3-day.

I think the SCCA will be headed for extinction without some changes to these programs.