Event #5310: Oct 17th - 18th, 2026

We will begin accepting new registrations at 6:30PM Friday evening but online registration is now closed. Instructors are needed - please email [email protected]. We have space in Racing, TT, HPDE 3. Email [email protected] to inquire about other groups.

FINAL EVENT EMAIL WITH LINKS TO SCHEDULE AND INSTRUCTIONS: https://mailchi.mp/e00d076c0e81/finaloktoberfast

 OKTOBERFAST

Welcome to registration for OktoberFast at VIR / Powered by HyperFest! 

If you want more track time, register for Track Advantage's VIR Full Course Track day on Friday October 16! Register here

Friday:

• Instructor Clinic (Register for the Clinic below and Friday advanced track time with Track Advantage
• Open Track/Test and Tune day with Track Advantage at Full Course VIR. For HPDE 2 Intermediate SOLO drivers, Advanced drivers (HPDE 3 and up), Racers, Time Trial drivers, and Instructors. Limited enrollment to allow maximum track time. Email [email protected] for info or see Motorsports Reg at this link

Saturday/Sunday:

• Racing
• Time Trial    
• HPDE (1-4); 4 track sessions per day 
• Instructor group
• HPDE Intro: Toyota/GR Program

OG Racing is a 2026 sponsor for NASA Mid-Atlantic! Thanks to their help, we are able to offer the below prices until two weeks prior to the event. Prices will go up on Friday Oct 2 at midnight for all Saturday/Sunday activities that are not waitlisted.

PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT NOTES BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING!

• Schedule and driver list will be posted by 7-10 days prior to the event. 
• SEE CANCELLATION POLICY HERE: http://www.nasaracing.net/contact-us/cancellation-policy/
• Event Confirmations:  Once you register, you will immediately receive a purchase confirmation receipt by e-mail. 7-10 days before the event, you will receive further instructions for the event, and these instructions will also be posted at www.nasaracing.net under the event.
• Track damage and extra track time: All drivers are responsible for any track damage that is the result of their actions on or off the track and will be financially responsible for repair/replacement of damaged track property. Additionally, if repairs to the track and/or the facility cause NASA to purchase extra track time to reasonably fulfill the schedule, the driver responsible for the incident will also be financially responsible for the augmented track time costs. Purchase of the NASA Optional Facility Damage Waiver only applies to physical track damage costs but does not apply to associated augmented track time costs incurred. 

Racers:

Your grid position for race qualifying is determined by a calculation based on how early you register, points, and how many events you attend.....register early for a better grid spot! Race licenses are valid from Jan to Dec. and check your date of medical expiration. E-mail Beth Dunnivant at [email protected] for licensing info. Please check your car info when registering to make sure the car info and transponder number are correct. **Racers can Supersize Time Trial on Sat/Sun

Time Trial:

Drivers must have a current Time Trial or current Race License to participate. Entrants must have a transponder and please rent one if necessary below. Email Time Trial Director Ben Grambau at [email protected] if you have questions about TT or being evaluated for a license. When registering, please make sure your car information is correct and includes a tx number unless you are renting

HPDE: 

4 daily sessions on Saturday and Sunday for HPDE 1, 2, 3, 4. Mandatory classroom sessions for HPDE 1, 2,and 3.

**If your group is noted as full, please sign up for the waiting list. We do tend to get several off the wait list with the normal cancellations and additions of instructors, and chances are particularly good for getting a spot if you can get last minute notification the week of the event**

Run groups and driver/car requirements explained:

HPDE1- beginner to novice drivers (est 0 to max of 6 HPDE days); instructor & classroom provided; restricted passing with a point-by

HPDE2- Intermediate drivers (est 4 to 10 HPDE days); instructor assigned if first time in HPDE 2, check ride or solo; restricted passing with a point-by

HPDE3- Advanced drivers (est 10 to 20+ HPDE days); passing anywhere with a point-by

HPDE4- Advanced/expert drivers and Instructors (est 25+ HPDE days); Must have had HPDE 4 check-ride or be an instructor/racer/TT to register for this group.

Competition Evaluation:

Students must have approval and please e-mail your experience to [email protected]. Email [email protected] any questions about the licensing process/paperwork needed.    

Instructors:

Instructors must have two line items in order to be eligible for Instructor contingencies.

Please choose Instructor - Instructor line item which makes you eligible to receive credit for instruction with NASA for contingencies.

Also choose one of these as your second item for your driving time: Instructor - HPDE 4 or Instructor - Time Trial 

Instructor benefits: https://drivenasa.com/contingency-programs/instructor-benefits/

Contacts:

Registration questions: Laura Cobetto [email protected]

Event and NASA questions: Chris Cobetto [email protected] 

Licensing questions: Beth Dunnivant [email protected]

Time Trial questions: Ben Grambau [email protected] 

Instructor questions: Jack McAfee, [email protected]

We will begin accepting new registrations at 6:30PM Friday evening but online registration is now closed. Instructors are needed - please email [email protected]. We have space in Racing, TT, HPDE 3. Email [email protected] to inquire about other groups.

FINAL EVENT EMAIL WITH LINKS TO SCHEDULE AND INSTRUCTIONS: https://mailchi.mp/e00d076c0e81/finaloktoberfast