Every New Supra comes with One Year NASA Membership

I just signed up for the Nov 2nd weekend in NJ. Looking forward to learning how to drive correctly on a track -

 

Lol, sorry man. I don't post often.

I'm a NASA regular, so it was pretty much just another race weekend except Toyota flipped the bill and renewed my membership.

If you haven't ran this car on the track before make sure you either long press the TCS button and turn everything off, or dont get too close to the person in front of you. If I'm in a new car, in cold conditions, or running different tires, I typically like to have some level of stability control on for the first few laps, but on my second lap I was lining up a pass on a some slows and a Porsche that was behind me was planning to come along, but when I got close to the car in front the auto-braking came on and my car auto-brake checked the car that was going to come along with me down the front straight. The only way could figure out how to disable that was to turn everything off.

 

F1nest11 - How did the weekend go? Any pictures?

 

Hey Sorry! I was exhausted from this weekend and work has me running around.

Unfortunately I didn't take a lot of pics because I was socializing a lot. Everybody was amazed to see the Supra there so be ready to chat away.

For anybody's first time at a NASA event I will say it's pretty confusing. I got there at 6:50ish am and was driving around to find the registration for my area. Angry, the registration area in the Jersey track is in that event garage but the entrance is at the timing tower side (side with the long straight away)

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In there they will sell you the decal number to put on your car. Next, you find a spot on the grass and empty your car of EVERYTHING (floormats, expass etc), then you drive back to the Event garage for the tech to check your car and your helmet (I had to run back to grab my helmet). After that, about 30 minutes until they announce where HPDE meeting will be at on the loudspeaker or ask a tech. From there I had class which is right in that event garage as well next to the registration.

Now for the part everybody cares about, How was the event? TAKE ADVANTAGE! I HAD AN ABSOLUTE BLAST! The Supra is a BEAST. It was a menace to a lot of cars, and I felt nothing but confidence in it. Super easy to control around a track and could attack any corner. This event made me want to buy another Supra to solely track it (i'm poor, but if i had the funds i would so do it). I had 4 20 minutes track time slots where you are with an instructor who teaches the track and situations. You also have classes where they go over situations and rules. You are out there with about 15 cars, and I felt perfectly comfortable. If you don't feel comfortable I suggest you give everybody the pass signal/line up last on the grid. This allows you to go at your pace without feeling somebody breathing down your neck. I had an NSX (ended up being the teacher) who was bullying me, but it was fun. They stacked 2 HPDE1 track time slots towards the end of the day (4:30-5:20), but i didn't even go to my last "heat" because I was content and had a long drive home. They also had a "hyperdrive" event where your friend, etc. can drive your car on the track but no passing. It was $50 and let my gf whip it around. Finally, there is a gas station to fill up your car. I needed to get gas for my trip back home.

For any 1st timers:

If the track is far, def book a hotel close by
Pack lightly so you don't have a lot of stuff to take out of the car
If you are lost ask the techs (Bright neon shirts in my case) for help
Helmet rental is $25 (My helmets were expired)

The only pain was the initial "where the hell do I go, wtf do I do." After that, it was smooth sailing.

EVERYBODY DO IT! TOTALLY WORTH IT!

 

I received an email from Toyota today about this. I hope to do an event in the Spring. I'm glad to hear it was well worth it. I'm excited to get this car out on the track!

 

Welcome to the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) family! Your recent 2020 GR Supra purchase entitles you to a complimentary one-year membership with the National Auto Sport Association*. NASA is dedicated to organizing and promoting track and race events for both novice drivers and accomplished racers. As the new owner of the amazing GR Supra, we believe you’ll enjoy the many benefits a NASA membership offers.

With your membership number you can register for your complimentary High Performance Driving Event (HPDE)** day. If you’d like to register for the whole weekend, you can also take advantage of a 50% discount for the second day (on the same weekend). Visit www.supratrackdrive.com to register.

If you have any questions regarding your NASA membership please contact us at 844-GR SUPRA (844-477-8772) Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm PT.

If you have any questions that are not related to this program please call Toyota Customer Experience Center at 800-331-4331 Monday – Friday from 7 am to 7 pm CT and Saturday 7 am to 4:30 pm CT.

Hope to see you on the track soon!


*NASA Membership is non-transferable and expires 1 year after purchase of your MY20 GR Supra. The High Performance Driving Event is included as a membership benefit and must be redeemed within 1 year from the time of purchase of your MY20 GR Supra. NASA membership and complimentary HPDE are not redeemable for cash or any other offer.

** For qualified drivers over 18 years of age, with a valid driver's license. Participating in high performance driving creates a risk of personal injury or death and may cause damage to your vehicle that is not covered by your insurance or warranty. Please refer to your insurance policy and your vehicle's Warranty and Maintenance Guide that describes the terms and conditions of Toyota's New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage as well as general owner responsibilities.

 

I got that same email yesterday. Three months, almost to the day, after I picked the car up. Oh well, track season in the northeast is over anyway. I got one day in at Palmer, and will likely do a few more there next season, but I'm definitely going to take advantage of the free NASA day to drive NJMP. It's been a few years since I rode there, and I bet it's an awesome track in a car.

 

same here, just got the email.

 

I never received an e-mail, but this came in the mail not too long ago!

 

I got it yesterday as well. However, the postman really squished all mails in there, so it was curled up and damaged. Nonetheless nothing special inside to be honest. still nice to have.. sticker was a nice touch.

 

I got my folder in the mail yesterday. Promptly threw it in the trash

 

Yeah my package came recently. I didn’t sign up for it - just arrived with a membership card valid for 2020.

 

I got mine yesterday too.

 

Dear Supra Owner,

Great news! You are confirmed for the following High Performance Driving Event (HPDE)*:

Date: 2020-01-25
Event: NOLA Motorsports Park
HPDE: Level 1

Please follow the link below to complete the registration process. As your event day approaches, you will receive more information via email. Remember you will need to bring a Snell 2000 (or better) helmet and your car will receive a brief safety inspection at the track. If you have any questions, please call us at 844-GR SUPRA (844-477-8772) Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm PT
If you have any questions that are not related to this program, please call Toyota Customer Experience Center at 800-331-4331 Monday – Friday from 7 am to 7 pm CT and Saturday 7 am to 4:30 pm CT.

See you on the track!


* For qualified drivers over 18 years of age, with a valid driver's license. Participating in high performance driving creates a risk of personal injury or death and may cause damage to your vehicle that is not covered by your insurance or warranty. Please refer to your insurance policy and your vehicle's Warranty and Maintenance Guide that describes the terms and conditions of Toyota's New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage as well as general owner responsibilities.

 

That link is specific to your email & account and it contains your email... I'd remove it...