I just wanted to give you a little feedback about the weekend at MO. Overall, I think NASA, you and everyone
involved did an outstanding job. The weather obsolutely sucked, yet the NASA folks handled it without any
problems. At least none that were noticed by my HPDE fellow students. I really liked the HPDE format of requiring
students to be at the debriefing in order to get a ticket for the next session. I think this helps keep the HPDE
group aware of changing rules/environment. Jim was an outstanding classroom instructor. Easy to listen to without
being boring. I'm looking forward to more of his instruction. As for my instructor, Cliff "The Stig" Ching, he
was superb! Easy to chit-chat with but not a chatterbox, calm on the track but providing great feedback. Plus his
wealth of racing experience made it a pleasure to hear how he has handled certain driving situations. He has great,
"no pressure" attitude that makes it very relaxing on the track. I've had other instructors who get frustrated over
small things and make you feel inferior. Cliff was just the opposite. He made things very comfortable for me, which
in turn, allowed me to concentrate on getting smoother on the track, which I did. Please let your staff know that
they made my first NASA experience a fantastic one and I look forward to seeing everyone at my next NASA event. Todd J
"Three of us made the trip down to Ohio from upper Michigan for the two day HPDE event and had a blast. On top
of all the driving activity I won the free track weekend at the Saturday night raffle, it was a great weekend."
Steve L, MI
"Great event, I actually enjoyed having more cars on the track. Excellent weekend, excellent leadership." Paul M
"Just wanted to let you know what a great weekend I had at Autobahn! This was the first time on the track for
both the car and me. The event was way over my expectations. Dan Fargo was my instructor who also drives a SM.
It was a perfect fit for my needs. Dan is incredible instructor. He got me to levels I never expected in one
weekend." Scott D
"My Brother Brian and I just completed the three day weekend at Mid-Ohio in HDPE 3, and I wanted to let you
know we had an absolute blast. My Brother's comment to my parents that also came to see us was that this was
his best weekend of racing with NASA ever, and I have to agree." Eric K
"The Rat Racing Graphics numbers were awesome. They looked great, stayed on the car for the whole weekend,
came off with ease leaving no residue, and were very reasonably priced." Eric K
"It (Comp School) was definitely not a walk in the park but it also wasn't so daunting as to make it
unenjoyable. Bottom line is I learned a lot from Chuck, Dave and yourself and I am already
applying it..." Dave F
"...first time I had tried road racing. I was in HPDE1.
I was there and stayed all 3 days. What a great experience!!"
"...my instructor, he did an absolutely GREAT job, super helpful, very polite, a
pleasure to work with."
"The infrastructure was impressive and the sessions were well organized and, for
the most part, on-time. Better than some Pro Rally weekends which are much more
dependent on time!"
"Delivery on what is promised. I had certain expectations for the weekend based
on conversations beforehand. Even though nothing was guaranteed, all my expectations
were fulfilled.(and beyond)"
"Many organizations are willing to 'look the other way' so as to not anger members.
I don't see that with NASA...If I break the rule, I (can) expect the punishment as
stated in the CCR.
"...your 'ladder' system is fair and allows all types of drivers and all types of
cars to 'compete' at the level the driver feels comfortable."
"Haven't raced for almost 30 years but although not exactly like riding a bike, this
HPDE deal is GREAT!"