Stupid SCCA/Nasa rules question

STUPID SCCA/NASA rules question-

With the SCCA, IIRC it takes two schools and two races to get a regional license, right?

What does it take with NASA?

Also, will the SCCA take one NASA race as one of the two...betting the answer is not just no but hell no...

Lastly, will most vintage organazations let you run with a regional SCCA license? Will NASA let you run with that, or do you need a national license?

Chris

I can't answer a lot of that, only what NASA requires. Once you have a license with one, the other will accept it.

With NASA, you need to complete the comp school (prior to which, you have to have around a dozen HPDE type events under your belt and be Gr 3 eligible. You can get a ride-along assessment if needed). If you pass the school, you get a provisional license. Do 4 races without killing anyone, and I believe you get a full-fledged comp license. If you do a 'school weekend' over 3 days you can take the school and compete in 2 races. Such a weekend at VIR would run you around $700.

The most common path in NASA is to spend a few weekends in their HPDE program. This will put you on the track in non-racing enviroment so that they are sure you have the basics of on track driving down. Once you have demonstrated those skills you will be allowed in a comp school and then if you pass that you can get a rookie license.

If you already have a license from another org then getting a NASA liceses is pretty much just a paper work exercise. If you have zero on track driving then the HPDE program will be great stepping stone. It takes most guys 7-8 events at two days each to graduate to the comp school level. Sounds like a long time, but it makes you a safer racer since once you start to race you don't want to worry about line and basic car control. That needs to be second nature so you can focus on the traffic around you.

Of course if you have good cars control skills you can move up quite fast and no need those 7-8 events. You will probalby need to have at least some check rides so that the local region can validate those basic skills.

Oh, NASA only has national licenses. They do not have any regional/national distinction. One license for all (except rookies and provisionals).

THANKS!