Event #4897: Mar 14th - 16th, 2025
Gulf South Region HPDE, Time Trial, & Race Weekend & Friday Open Track Day at NOLA Motorsports Park
Event Information
Outlook DesktopDate: Mar 14th - 16th, 2025
Track Name: NOLA Motorsports Park
Configuration: 2.75 Mile with the "Esses"
Direction: Clockwise
Registration is now open for the March 15/16/17, 2025 NASA Gulf South Event.
This is a Crossover Event with NASA Southeast Region.
The track configuration will be the 2.75 Mile with the "Esses".
GENERAL SCHEDULE
Load in will be available on Thursday from 2 pm to 9 pm and all day on Friday.
Tech will be open on Friday from 3 pm to 5 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 to 7:30 am.
Mandatory Driver's Meeting on Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 am.
Track goes hot at 8:00 am.
A detailed schedule will be published about two weeks prior to the event.
Event runs rain or shine.
Friday Open Track Day (OTD) - 3 Run Groups - Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Each group will get five 30-minute sessions.
The first two Novice Group Sessions will be lead/follow.
Click the first line item below to register for the OTD.
Note: You may register for Friday only.
Click Here for more info about the Friday format.
If you are coming in from out of town and would drop your rig early or store it after the event, please email j.crosby@nolamotor.com to make arrangements.
Register now and save. They entry fee increases two weeks prior to the event.
We will have a food truck on site to purchase lunch.
Note: Be sure to refresh your web browser when downloading the link to be sure that ou get the latest version.
Please note that NOLA Motorsports Park is requiring that all drivers in HPDE and TT wear long pants. This also includes Open Track Days.
TECH INSPECTION
Saturday and Sunday HPDE drivers are required to get a pre-tech inspection for your car performed by a qualified shop. You may also use your own shop. There will be a $50 charge to perform a tech inspection at the track if you do not bring your completed tech form. Friday only drivers may perform a self-tech inspection. Race & TT Cars with Annual Tech Stickers are not required to go through tech at each event. Links to the forms are below.
Recommended Tech Inspection Shops
LODGING & CAMPING
Comfort Inn and Suites at Copeland Tower
2601 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002
To Book online click here: NOLA MOTOR SPORTS
To book direct call 1-800-277-7575 and ask for the Nola Motor Sports Rate ($129 nightly plus tax).
(12 miles from the track)
Here is the link for Copeland’s of New Orleans Restaurant located at 1001 S Clearview Pkwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
https://copelandsofneworleans.com/store_location/jefferson-la/
(7.1 miles from the track)
The Best Western Bayou Inn is only 2 miles from the track. Click here to make a reservation.
Camping - You may reserve an RV space (30'x90') which has 50 and 20 amp power. Sites on the south side of the paddock also have water service. $40 to $55 per night. https://www.nolamotor.com/rv-camping/
SOCIALS & AWARDS
There will be a catered dinner on Saturday night which is free for all drivers and their guests. We would also like to thank our Series Sponsors for helping to make these events possible. The awards for the Saturday Race and TT winners will be presented at the dinner.
EVENT RESULTS & DATES
Click Here for 2024 Race & TT Results
Click Here for 2024 Season Points
Click Here for GSR Track Records at NOLA Motorsports Park
Click Here for the 2025 Event Calendar
Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or if you spot any discrepancies in the results.
John Crosby
NASA Gulf South Regional Director
504-909-2767
GENERAL INFORMATION - SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO REGISTER
Please read the: NASA Gulf South Supplemental Regulations.
HPDE & TT INFORMATION
HPDE1: If you've never been on track before sign up for HPDE1. If this group is full and you have not previously been signed off to run in a solo NASA group, please do not register to run in a higher HPDE group - you will not be allowed to run in a solo group.
HPDE2&3: For drivers that have been signed off to drive on their own. Normal passing rules apply.
HPDE4: Only advanced drivers with open passing skills are permitted in HPDE4.
For a more detailed explanation of what HPDE is all about visit this page on the NASA website: https://nasaproracing.com/hpde/
Time Trial: TT is open passing. You must possess a NASA TT license to be in this class.
Here is a link to the NASA TT website: https://timetrial.nasaseries.com
HPDE instructors: Sign up under Instructor. Instructors can run in TT or HPDE-4. If you are instructing but not driving, choose "Instructor" as your class.
RACING INFORMATION
Racers must wear a head and neck restraint devices bearing an SFI 38.1 certification. Racer's fire drill will be mandatory once per calendar year. Driver must be in the car, with the engine running, in full gear, and be able to exit the car within 10 seconds.
Chris Carver will be Race Director. Contact Chris with any questions. chris@chriscarvermotorsports.com
CANCELLATION/NON-ATTENDANCE POLICY
If you wish to cancel your registration, please email: j.crosby@nolamotor.com
Our standard policy is to give you a full credit for a future NASA NOLA event with 10 days notice. If you cancel within 10 days or you are a no show, no credit. At any time prior to the start of a race day, the event organizer may deem the track un-drivable due to severe inclement weather. If this happens, a credit towards a future event will be issued for each day of cancellation. Once cars are on the track for the first session, there will be no cancellation. Any updates to this policy will be given 30 days prior to events.
