NASA Texas Summer Shootout at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit
June 7, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Hallett Motor Racing Circuit
All prices will remain at the “early bird” rate until 2 weeks prior to each event. At that time the price will increase by $50 and then will remain at that price through the event date.
**Single day entries, supersize and new racer orientation are not included in the early bird pricing**
For a full season pricing breakdown click HERE
PRICES FOR THIS EVENT WILL INCREASE BY $50 on May 23rd at 11:59PM
This event will feature our GR Toyota Track Experience, High Performance Driving Event (HPDE) program, Time Trial (TT), and wheel to wheel competition racing.
All registered drivers must have a current NASA membership. (available for purchase through your NASA profile – $79 for the year).
This is a crossover event with the NASA MidAmerica Region. This means that drivers from the MidAmerica Region will be traveling to attend our event. Please show them a warm Texas welcome!
Schedule, welcome letters, paddock maps, etc. will be posted here 2 weeks prior to the event
Golf Cart Rentals: limited number available, contact Hallett Motor Racing Circuit to reserve.
HPDE
If you are interested in learning the basics of High Performance Driving, or simply want to drive your car on a racetrack in a controlled and professionally staffed environment, then NASA’s High Performance Driving Event is for you. NASA HPDE gives you a chance to test your skills and learn from NASA’s pool of experienced instructors at a venue designed for safe, spirited driving far away from the risks present on the street. Our HPDE program has become the standard for the ‘open track’ industry and features multiple skill levels to ensure that you are able to enjoy a safe and fun day at the track.
HPDE 1: If you’ve never been on track before or would like to be guaranteed an instructor, sign up for HPDE 1. We do not rent transponders for HPDE 1. Selecting the HPDE 1 option automatically assigns you an instructor. Please do not select the Instructor option. No passengers will be permitted in this group other than your instructor
HPDE 2: Drivers that have been signed off to drive on their own, but want more time at HPDE 1 speeds and skill level. So Group 2 is Group 1, but with no instructor assignment. We do not rent transponders for HPDE 2. No passengers will be permitted in this group.
HPDE 3: Saturday will work up to additional passing by the end of the day. Sunday will be a continuation, starting with limited passing and then picking up pace and passing areas in subsequent sessions. This should better prepare drivers for Group 4. Sunday only entrants should be aware of this. Passengers may be permitted in this group if you have been approved by the HPDE leader. All passengers must be 18 years of age or older.
HPDE 4: Advanced drivers with open passing skills. All HPDE 4 drivers who are new to NASA must be pre-approved by the Chief Instructor before being allowed to drive in HPDE 4. Passengers may be permitted in this group if you have been approved by the HPDE leader. All passengers must be 18 years of age or older.
Click here to learn more about NASA’s HPDE program.
Time Trial (TT)
In NASA Time Trial competition, anything goes, from prototype racecars and converted production cars to the current crop of electric cars. Weight-to-horsepower ratios make for fair classes and lots of creative freedom to build the car you want. NASA Time Trial provides a venue for spirited on-track competition with a high degree of safety and convenience.
Click here if you’d like to learn more about the Time Trial program.
If you have TT questions specific to Texas or to registering for a Texas TT event for the first time please reach out to our TT director, Turner Dobbins. dobbins4444@gmail.com
You must posses a current NASA TT license to participate in TT. Click here to apply for your license now!
Racing
The Regional sprint race series is offered as a fun, friendly environment with emphasis on good sportsmanship and clean competitive racing.
You must have a current medical on file with NASA as well as a 2025 Competition License to participate in any racing event. If you don’t have a valid license or approved medical, you will not be able to participate in any wheel to wheel racing. You can drive in any TT or HPDE session.
NASA Texas race weekends will include 3-4 races with one “Trophy” race on Sunday. This is to encourage a championship style weekend where the “big show” is the last race of the weekend. Trophy presentation follows the race – which also counts for double points.
You can find the NASA Club Codes and Regulations (CCR) as well as individual class rulesets HERE.
Supplemental Regional Rules are published HERE.
If you have a question about whether you car meets our safety requirements please email our Chief Scrutineer, Hank Padilla – hank@drivenasa.com
If you have never participated with NASA but are interested in getting a NASA race license please read the “New Racer Orientation” description below.
New Racer Orientation
‘New Racer Orientation’ is for advanced HPDE drivers or drivers who have previous racing experience but have never participated with NASA to get their NASA Provisional Racing License. If you are interested in getting your NASA race license please follow the steps below:
- Create a NASA profile HERE
- Fill out a NASA Provisional License Application (include driving history and which vehicle you plan to participate with at NASA events).
- Wait to hear back from Marie Adams or Scott Adams before registering for your first event.
New Racer Orientation begins with an online zoom meeting 1 week prior to the event.
All participants registered for New Racer Orientation are required to be at the track for the Friday test and tune prior to the weekend event. Friday will include on-track drills, practice starts and vehicle ejection tests. Upon “passing” all of these items on Friday you will receive your Provisional License and begin racing THAT WEEKEND.
You must register for the Hallett Test Day on Friday. Registration link HERE.
Once approved – drivers will register for their Racing Class (Sat/Sun) AND New Racer Orientation.
This price includes the pre event zoom meeting and your weekend of racing.
Drivers MUST have the following prior to registering:
- Current NASA Medical – You can submit your medical paperwork by clicking here.
- Current NASA Membership
- 2025 Competition License
Super Size
If you want even more track time, you can choose to “super size” into another group. Super Size entries must be in addition to a normal entry. This is simply additional track time at a discounted rate in HPDE or TT.
Tech
If you have a question about whether you car meets our safety requirements please review the CCR HERE. If you are still unsure and have follow up questions please email our Chief Scrutineer, Hank Padilla – hank@drivenasa.com
Transponder
Transponders are required in all Time Trial and race groups. We also provide timing information for anyone participating in the HPDE3 and HPDE 4 groups.
Transponders can be rented for $100/day on a first come first serve basis.
Friday Test and Tune
Friday T&T is operated by Hallett. Registration link here –
Tentative Friday Test and Tune Schedule – HERE
***Cancellation and Refund Policy***
- All refund or future event credit requests must be submitted via email to marie@drivenasa.com.
- Entry fees cannot be transferred between NASA Regions.
- Entry fees cannot be transferred to another driver.
- Once the car hits the track all fees are non refundable.
HPDE/Time Trial/Racing:
Registration Fees are fully refundable, less a $50 processing fee, with at least 5 days notice prior to the start of the event. (Monday prior to the event at 11:59 PM). If within 5 days of the event, no refunds or credits will be available. If you choose to select an event credit vs. a refund you will not endure the $50 processing fee but you are still required to give 5 days notice.
The Toyota HPDE cancellation policy requires a minimum of 14-days notice before your scheduled event. If for any reason you are unable to attend, please send an email to info@GRtrackdrive.com or call 844-477-8772. You will forfeit your complimentary track day if we do not hear from you 14-days prior to your event. Regretfully, we cannot make any exceptions to this policy. Please know that NASA events do not cancel due to rain.
Questions about this event?
Contact Regional Director, Marie Adams
Call (510) 680-2854 or email marie@drivenasa.com
Registration options below are for a two day, Sat/Sun entry. If you are a solo approved driver and you are interested in a one day only option please email marie@drivenasa.com
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