Speed News Vol. 1 Issue 6 July : Page 2

GREEN FL AG “Racing Makes Heroin Addiction Look Like a Vague Wish for Something Salty.” — Peter Egan For most of us who are dedicated gearheads and track junkies, the above quote rings very true. Even if you’re not racing, the pursuit of automotive perfection can often seem like a pretty serious jones. I number myself among those who have high-grade SAE30 running through their veins and I caught the bug at a very early age. My folks used to tell me the only way they could stop me from crying when I was little was to take me for a ride in our ’68 Beetle. As soon as the motor would crank and settle to idle, the sobs would subside and within a block I was sound asleep. Even now, I ﬁ nd that I spend way too much of my free time thinking about neat new parts to throw at my old cars and dreaming of what the next project car should be. I am also working on the next generation of the family by taking my two little ones to every car show or automotive happening we can ﬁ nd to make sure the family legacy of tinkering with cars continues on well into the future. As NASA has grown, we have constantly focused on bringing new folks into our sport with a smile, a welcoming hand, and an attitude that never makes a new driver, crew member, fan, or volunteer feel bad about being the new kid on the block. We have also striven to create a family environment where our members look forward to each weekend just as they would a trip to the lake, the mountains or the beach with lifelong pals. I have made some of my best and closest friends through NASA events, and I know that many folks also consider their friends from the motorsport world to be part of their family. With those thoughts in mind, this issue will bring you some articles that highlight the “went to a BBQ and a race broke out” spirit that we try to practice. The June Hallett event is always a major social function where it’s never clear whether the racing or the evening festivities are the prime motivation to attend. You also will ﬁ nd a feature ﬁ lled with tips on how to make your weekends at the track that much better with suggestions on gear to take with you, choices for the roof over your head when you’re camping out and some great recipes to try out when you’re cooking in the paddock. To close, I hope that all of you out there really try your best to bring new folks into the sport whenever you can and that you do always feel part of the NASA family. If you have a friend or even meet people who seem like they might have an interest in our “movement,” invite them to come along and enjoy either hanging out at the track or even taking a turn behind the wheel with a Hyperdrive. Bring along your family to the events and share your passion and fun with them. If you’re not careful, you just might introduce yet another poor soul to this crazed obsession we all enjoy so much. Have fun out there and I’ll see you at the track soon! John Lindsey Chief Divisional Director NASA 2

“Racing Makes Heroin Addiction Look Like a Vague Wish for Something Salty.” — Peter Egan

John Lindsey

For most of us who are dedicated gearheads and track junkies, the above quote rings very true. Even if you’re not racing, the pursuit of automotive perfection can often seem like a pretty serious jones. I number myself among those who have high-grade SAE30 running through their veins and I caught the bug at a very early age. My folks used to tell me the only way they could stop me from crying when I was little was to take me for a ride in our ’68 Beetle. As soon as the motor would crank and settle to idle, the sobs would subside and within a block I was sound asleep. Even now, I find that I spend way too much of my free time thinking about neat new parts to throw at my old cars and dreaming of what the next project car should be. I am also working on the next generation of the family by taking my two little ones to every car show or automotive happening we can find to make sure the family legacy of tinkering with cars continues on well into the future. As NASA has grown, we have constantly focused on bringing new folks into our sport with a smile, a welcoming hand, and an attitude that never makes a new driver, crew member, fan, or volunteer feel bad about being the new kid on the block. We have also striven to create a family environment where our members look forward to each weekend just as they would a trip to the lake, the mountains or the beach with lifelong pals. I have made some of my best and closest friends through NASA events, and I know that many folks also consider their friends from the motorsport world to be part of their family. With those thoughts in mind, this issue will bring you some articles that highlight the “went to a BBQ and a race broke out” spirit that we try to practice. The June Hallett event is always a major social function where it’s never clear whether the racing or the evening festivities are the prime motivation to attend. You also will find a feature filled with tips on how to make your weekends at the track that much better with suggestions on gear to take with you, choices for the roof over your head when you’re camping out and some great recipes to try out when you’re cooking in the paddock. To close, I hope that all of you out there really try your best to bring new folks into the sport whenever you can and that you do always feel part of the NASA family. If you have a friend or even meet people who seem like they might have an interest in our “movement,” invite them to come along and enjoy either hanging out at the track or even taking a turn behind the wheel with a Hyperdrive. Bring along your family to the events and share your passion and fun with them. If you’re not careful, you just might introduce yet another poor soul to this crazed obsession we all enjoy so much. Have fun out there and I’ll see you at the track soon! John Lindsey Chief Divisional Director NASA

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