During Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE, Marie Adams, Director of Operations for the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), shares how the organization continues to expand grassroots motorsports across the United States—while creating a clear, welcoming path from first-time track days to national-level racing.Founded in 1991, NASA now hosts 250+ events per year at more than 40 tracks, spanning 16 regions nationwide, including Hawaii. What makes NASA unique is its ability to combine HPDE, Time Trial, and wheel-to-wheel racing into the same weekend—allowing drivers to grow at their own pace inside one ecosystem.🚗 In this episode, you’ll learn about:• NASA’s structured HPDE 1–4 ladder and how drivers progress safely• How HPDE, Time Trial, and Racing coexist at the same events• Why many drivers remain lifelong HPDE enthusiasts—and why that’s OK• NASA’s coast-to-coast expansion, including the new Northwest Region• The Toyota GR partnership introducing new drivers to track days• How NASA’s National Championships rotate venues like Sebring• Growth and innovation in Time Trial competition• New and evolving spec classes, including Spec MX-5 and Corvette Cup• NASA’s strong community focus, from charity toy runs to instructor rewards• Why collaboration with other sanctioning bodies matters for the sportNASA’s mission is simple: make motorsports accessible, safe, and sustainable—whether you’re attending your first HPDE, chasing lap times in Time Trial, or racing for a national championship.This conversation is essential viewing for anyone interested in track days, HPDE, amateur racing, time attack, grassroots motorsports, or car culture in the U.S.👉 Learn more about NASA events, regions, and programs at drivenasa.comRACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#NASAMotorsports#HPDE#TrackDays#GrassrootsMotorsports#TimeTrial#AmateurRacing#RaceIndustryWeek#EPARTRADE#MotorsportsCommunity
