New Invention called a “Wheel”…
Hundreds of others and all of us here have already done what you’re likely doing. Don’t suffer in silence or try and re-invent the wheel. Give us a call, log onto the internet forum or check out this section for some common questions and established answers.
Who is the Sanctioning body of the Challenge Series?
National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is the sanctioning body for all Challenge series races. Their website is www.nasaproracing.com
What regions and tracks to the cars run?
NASA has regions all over the country from New England to Southern California. They run on most of the premier circuits in the United States.
Can I go to the track and watch a race before I have a car?
Most races allow spectators, often for a ten or fifteen dollar gate fee. It is best to check with the track ahead of time to ensure that the event is open to the public. Helping out as a crew member to a current racer will also allow you in the gate at an event that is limited to participants.
What if my region is new or there are not many cars in it?
NASA has classified the Challenge legal cars in one of it’s Performance Touring classes so you have the choice to race against other cars if there are not enough cars in your region yet. Running in any NASA class qualifies you for the Challenge Series class at the National Championships.
Where can I find the official rules and regulations?
The official rules can be found at: http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/Factory-Five-Challenge.pdf
How do I get a racing license to compete in the series?
NASA has a fantastic ladder system that allows everyone from first timers to experienced racers to participate at the same even. High Performance Driving Events are part of almost every NASA weekend and included groups from novice up through experienced and time trialing. You can run in these groups with either a finished challenge car or a street car to get started.
How fast are the cars compared to other series and on the tracks that are local to me?
Challenge series car are usually near the front of the pack at any given NASA race. For a list of lap times see the track records page at: http://ffrchallenge.com/records.html
Where can I find build and set up tips to make sure my car is competitive?
The Factory Five engineers have put together a tip sheet to give some general guidelines to building a competitive car, it can be found here: http://ffrchallenge.com/getting_started/race_hints.html
Where do I find schedules, race results and more information?
The Challenge series has a dedicated website that tracks race results, keeps up on seasonal points chases, along with news and happenings at the track: http://ffrchallenge.com/