Event #4520: Jun 29th - 30th, 2024

The River Run at Gateway

Event Information

Date: Jun 29th - 30th, 2024

Track Name: World Wide Technology Raceway

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The River Run at Gateway

NASA MidAmerica at World Wide Technology Raceway



DOUBLE POINTS EVENT


Massive Fireworks show at WWTR Saturday Night!!


NASA MidAmerica takes you back to the banks at Gateway! Back by Popular Demand!! A motorsports weekend like no other. Drags Friday and Saturday night! Car show Sat night and the Kartplex. Come enjoy this weekend of racing, tracking and getting your car fix all on site WWTR! The only privately owned track that hosts all the big pro events. Indy, NASCAR and NHRA. We'll run the 1.6 mile Roval at this extensively updated track where we will test your skills on the banks of this exciting track. If you've been wanting to drive or race this track after attending their sold out races this is how to do it. Your race and time trial points are double at this event! Set yourself up for a regional championship!!


High Performance Driver Education (in your car)

Time Trial

W2W Racing


The roval now available on Sim R Factor 2: https://www.studio-397.com/2022/08/announcing-world-wide-technology-raceway-2/


Track Information:



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 your instructor or tech.
  • Having your car track ready is your responsibility.


  • 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 - Beginner. 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. We rent them on the reg page.
  • 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. Not available at every event.
  • 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. Contact, Donna at: dlane@drivenasa.com for info on upcoming competition schools. Next comp school is July 19-21 at Ozarks International Raceway.


  • Instructors:
  • Not yet an instructor and want to be? Instructed with other groups but not NASA? Please contact our Chief Instructor, Terry Bouge at: ci.tbouge@gmail.com, to discuss becoming a certified NASA instructor.
  • Transponder/Helmet Rentals available in registration. 
  • 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.



Registration is closed for this event!

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