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 NASA Great Lakes at Mid-Ohio, July 23-25 2010
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
7721 Steam Corners Road
Lexington, OH 44904-0108
(419) 884-4000


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Last Updated 7/27/2010 11:22:34 AM

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Hotels:
Quality Inn & Suites
1000 Comfort Plaza
Bellville, OH 44813
419-886-7000
INCLUDES: Continental Breakfast 6:00am-10AM, Free wireless, Business Center
COST: $79 PER night plus tax for 2 people
INFO: Call by July 1st, 2010 and ask for “NASA DRIVERS”


The Paddock Inn Bed & Breakfast
7231 County Road 47
Lexington, Ohio 44904
419-884-7180
(2 miles from Mid-Ohio)
NASA Members receive 10% off room rates.

Event Access:
Gate opens 6PM on Thursday and remains open until Sunday night at 7PM. You may drop off cars and trailers anytime during these hours. Everyone entering the track will be signing a waiver and getting an event wristband, including stowaways in motor-homes, toter-homes, trailers, trucks and racecars. You will only need to sign once, during your initial entry. (HPDE drivers will get a second wristband at their drivers meeting) (Racers will only need one wristband)

Paddock/Pit/Parking:
No Bottles at the track.
RV’s will be charged a $25 use fee by Mid-Ohio upon entering the facility. (Anything that looks like a camper or RV will be charged)
Electrical hook-ups are NOT available at Mid-Ohio.
Paddock Maps and Traffic Flow - All drivers will be required to follow the one way directions to enter and exit the track. DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH CONES OR BARRICADES.
Speed limit is 5MPH in the paddock. Anyone caught speeding will be penalized
Do not litter. Leave your pit space clean or be charged $100.00
All Golf Carts will be required to pay a use fee to Mid-Ohio and display a pass. Declare the Golf Cart at the gate and pay then.
No spectator bicycles permitted anywhere on Mid-Ohio property.
No spectator personal "off road" vehicles, dirt bikes, ATVs, mopeds, minibikes, scooters, etc., are permitted on Mid-Ohio property. (All NASA competitors are considered "spectators" by Mid-Ohio.)

Registration:
SAVE $50 and Register before the Deadline!
On-line - Officially closes on the last Sunday night prior to the event at 10PM.
At Track - NASA Central. NASA Hours can be found on the event schedule.
Entry fee will increase by $50 after Sunday deadline. Questions - e-mail Registration.

Car Numbers at the Track:
Throw away the old shoe polish and blue tape, NASA will have vinyl numbers for sale at the track. Go to Drive Info to get your numbers. We will have basic 10" vinyl numbers in black and white only. Numbers are $3 each, 4 digits for $10, or 6 digits for $15. Registration will also have race course outlines of the track, provided by Rat Racing.

Tech Shops:
You are encouraged to get your pre-teched at an approved Tech Shop before the event. Follow this link for a list of Approved Tech Shops.
We will perform your tech at the track, but please plan to arrive early. All cars MUST be teched before going on track.

HPDE/TT Drivers:
TT will be timed. HPDE groups 1, 2, 3 & 4 will not be timed so please do not rent a Transponder.
If you registered On-Line, you DO NOT need to go to Driver Info at the track.
Mandatory Driver's Meeting, see the Event Schedule for the time.
You will be given Group Specific wristbands by your group leader at this time.

What to do when you get to the track:

1-Arrive as early as possible.
2-Find a paddock spot (See Paddock Map)
3-Clean out all loose items from your car
4-Go to Tech with Helmet, Tech Form and Car.
5-Driver Meeting (Check Schedule)

Race Drivers:
Register on-line with ALL your information, especially your transponder number. If you registered and still need to send info, sent it to: Registrar and we will update you in the computer. Take care of any transponder issues now! A $25 fee will be assessed at the track for changes. If you are unsure of your registration, please see the reg-list posted above.

Mandatory Race Driver's Meeting - see event schedule. (Normally held during lunch)

All Race cars must have a current log book and Annual Tech Sticker to get on track.

I HAVE AN ANNUAL: Take the car's completed Annual Self-Tech form (Completed by driver/owner), Signed Log Book and Annual Tech Inspector's Tech Form to the Chief of Tech at your first event of the year. He will issue your Annual Tech Sticker. This Sticker is to be affixed to the Lowest part of the Driver's Side Windshield or on top of the main hoop for open wheel cars. (No other location is permitted)

I DO NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL: NASA is happy to perform the annual at the track, but due to the limited time in the morning, it is likely that some track time will be missed. An Annual inspection can take up to one hour for a new car. We highly recommend that you use one of the Tech Shops to get your annual completed prior to coming to the track.

At track Annual Tech process:

1-Bring a completed Annual Race Car tech form, Race car, Rae Car logbook (If you have one) to NASA Tech.
2-An NASA tech will perform the Annual and Complete an Annual Inspectors Tech Form.
3-NASA will affix the Annual Tech Sticker to the Lower Left area on your Windshield or on top of the main roll bar hoop for open top cars without a windshield.
4-The Annual inspection and sticker is valid for the entire season.

Annual Tech - Available at track, or an Approved Tech Shop.

Transponders:
Owned:
Be sure your transponder number is correct in your user profile on NASAProRacing.com. By doing this, you ensure timing and scoring have the correct number when you register. If you need to change or give your number after registering, send it to the Registrar and we will update in the computer. Take care of any transponder issues now! A $25 fee will be accessed at the track for changes. Check the results after your first timed session to be sure you are being scored.

Rented: - Time Trials - Racers ONLY
You can rent a transponder from NASA. Please rent one On-Line before the event as we only have a few. If you have rented one on-line, you can pick it up at Driver info.
2-day rental is $50 and 3-day rental is $75.

Volunteering:
Sign Up Online under "Official"
If you would like to volunteer for an event, we can find a fun exciting area for you, Race Tech, HPDE Tech, Timing and Scoring, Flagger support, Grid and Pit, Registration, Customer support, etc. Volunteers get closer to the action!
Sign up On-line and contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
Please don't be shy, everyone is welcome! See registration at the track if you are interested in volunteering.

Tires:
Havoc Motorsport will be providing trackside support.
Mounting and balancing services available at the track. Pre-order your tires and have them delivered to the track. Orders must be made 2 weeks in advance of the event to ensure delivery.

Engine Hours
7:00am-9:00pm

Camping
Campground is closed for NASA events. RV’s will be charged a $20 use fee by Mid-Ohio upon entering the facility. (Anything that looks like a camper or RV will be charged)

Fuel
There is a preset spending limit of $150 per transaction (at the pump) set by Sunoco.
There is a limit of 3 transactions per day (at the pump) set by Sunoco.
These 2 regulations are for fraud/theft protection.
The pumps are open 24-hours/day for credit card purchases.
Credit cards accepted
Visa --- Mastercard --- MC Fleet --- American Express
Discover --- Dinners Club --- Wex --- Voyager --- Sunoco
Sunoco c --- Stored V --- Concord
All fuel sales are final, no returns or exchanges. Make sure you know what type you need before dispensing product. If you need assistance, please contact guest services or any Mid-Ohio official.

Water
Water is available on the trackside of the middle garages.
It is also available in the rear of the Mid-Ohio Tech building.

Air
Air is available in the garages. Be courteous and ask first, these spaces are rented.
Air is also available in the Mid-Ohio Tech building.

Other Helpful Track Info
CONSESSIONS
Operated by the track
Open from 8AM-2PM.

Mid-Ohio does not allow pets on the property. If needed, there are 2 kennels near the track. See the Mid-Ohio web site for details.

Please dispose of all fluids appropriately. There are "used oil" drums located in the lower paddock near turn 1 and in the grass paddock.

Nearby
Directions at the NASA Trailer
Auto Zone 419-525-7050
Wal-Mart Super Center 419-756-2850
Save-A-Lot Groceries 419-747-6735
CITGO Gas Station

Map to parts stores

Announcements – Paddock speakers and FM (NASA Central will have the FM frequency)

Facility Damage Fees
(These Mid-Ohio fees will be passed on to the drivers)

Oil-Dry - $10 / Bag
Damaged Guard Rail Replacement - $700 / Section
Damage Concrete Barrier Replacement - $1000 / Section
Damage Tire Wall Bundle Replacement - $200 / bundle
Fire - $200 (Cost to refill extinguishers)

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