Race The Roller Coaster!

Join NASA MidAmerica at the amazing Ozarks International Raceway! This 3 day event has track time for everyone!

High Performance Driver Education

Time Trial

W2W Racing

TREC Endurance Racing

Track Day and Test on Friday, 3+ hours track time

Crossover event with NASA Great Lakes! Thank you for joining us at OIR!

If you have been wanting to get on Ozarks International Raceway this is the way to do it. We offer the best prices and the most comprehensive HPDE program in the business.

NASA MidAmerica held the 1st AND largest 2 events at this track. We know this track. We teach this track. We RACE this track! 3 Events in 2023, with 11 races.

Garage Assignments

TREC Endurance Event: T+4+3. April 14, 3 to 7 pm. April 15, 4 to 7 pm.

You can register as a TEAM or as a SOLO driver. We also offer TASTE OF TREC.

TREC team- up to 4 drivers.

TREC SOLO- 1 driver following the mandatory rest period.

TASTE of TREC- 2 test sessions and runs 1st 45 minutes of TREC race. $399. Includes both days. Contact Donna at: dlane@drivenasa.com for this registration. Extemely popular, limited spots.

- https://drivenasa.com/road-racing/trec/

• 2023 Rule set. **Supplemental NASA Central rules. TREC Endurance: Intermediate Driver Experience is required-HPDE 3 or equivalent to be eligible to participate in this TREC event. All crew members, refueler and fire extinguisher handler over the wall during fueling are required to be in full safety gear to include full face helmet with visor. The refueler and fire bottle man must be in a 3.2/A-5, SFI 3.3 or better rated shoes/gloves/balaclava/socks. The fuel port shall not be opened until the engine is off. Work on the car and driver changes completed while engine is off. Region may have fire suits available to rent for crew members.

Start your path to student instruction at this event!

Session Information:

• Please print/complete HPDE Tech Form and bring it with you to the track. Inspect all items on sheet and have prepared for track inspector.
• Having your car track ready is your responsibility.

• More information and all rules are available online at: drivenasa.com

• HPDE 1 - NOVICE. NASA's HPDE program includes a minimum of (4) 20 minute sessions, or (3) 30 min sessions per day on the track. All HPDE 1 students will be assigned an instructor for the weekend. This is a sanctioned, comprehensive National Auto Sport Association driving program. Designed to make you a better driver on the track and in your daily car. You will go from classroom to on track learning throughout weekend.
• HPDE 2 - NOVICE. For drivers that have been signed off to drive on their own. Groups 1 and 2 run together. The only difference is that Group 2 has no instructor assignment. Instructors are available to answer questions and you will attend the classroom sessions. On track behaviors are reviewed and knowledge of all safety rules and flags must be learned prior to advancement to HPDE 3.
• HPDE 3 – INTERMEDIATE. Groups 3 and 4 may also run together, typically arranged by fastest group. Saturday will work up to additional passing by the end of the day. Sunday will be a continuation, starting with limited passing in the first session and then adding more passing zones and picking up the pace as the group leader feels appropriate. Advanced on track driving techniques will be introduced in DE 3.
• HPDE 4 - ADVANCED. Open passing, download sessions as scheduled by group leader. May run with Time Trials. The DE 4 group is welcomed to participate in the Time Trial warm up session on Saturday morning. When ready, you will be able to advance from this group to Time Trials or Competition Racing. You may also stay within the DE 4 program to hone and master your driving skills.
• Time Trial (TT) - TT license is required to register. Time Trial licenses from other clubs are generally transferrable to NASA. Let us check yours. All TT participants must have a transponder and display proper NASA decals.
• Race Groups - NASA National licensed competition drivers and drivers who hold competition licenses with other clubs are welcome. Most Comp licenses transfer to NASA. Welcome and Congratulations on becoming a nationally recognized competition driver. Number and composition of race groups determined based on entries. All racing rules apply.
• TREC Endurance - Fun and easy way to enter the world of Endurance racing. Open to DE 3 and higher drivers. Caged race car required.
• Competition School – Comp School utilized based on interest. Comprehensive school designed for drivers who are ready to enter the world of wheel to wheel racing. Comp School available May 6 at HMP. Contact, Donna at: dlane@drivenasa.com for info on upcoming competition schools.

    **Be aware that groups will sell out. Please register early for our HPDE events as they are extremely popular.

• Instructors:
• Not yet an instructor and want to be? Instructed with other groups but not NASA? Please contact our Chief Instructor, Terry Bouge at, t.bouge@cox.net, to discuss becoming a certified NASA instructor. 

• Transponder/Helmet Rentals available in registration. 
• Please remember to return your transponder before you leave the track. A charge of $400 will be issued to your card on file if the transponder is never returned.
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• Annual Tech/New logbook 
• Inspections can be done at the track. We provide tech hours to accommodate this required inspection. Here is a list of approved tech shops if you'd like to have your inspection done prior to event.  Click for a list of approved shops.

Formerly, NASA Central Region