You must be a NASA member.  You can learn about this process on-line at http://www.nasaproracing.com/joinrenew.html

NASA Competition License

What type of competition license do I need to run with PRC?

You will need a NASA competition license to run PRC events sanctioned by NASA.  If/when the PRC runs under any other sanctioning body, the staff will ensure that the NASA competition license is accepted by that sanctioning body.

Can I run with a PCA Club Racing or SCCA license?

No. You must have a NASA license.  If you already have a competition license from another sanctioning body, NASA may offer reciprocity, or allow an abbreviated licensure process-- please check directly with NASA.

Can I use a NASA license to run a PCA Club Race?

No.  You must obtain a PCA Club Racing License.  This process is described on the PCA web site http://www.pca.org/pca/clubrace/docs/forms.htm If you have a competition license from another sanctioning body (e.g., NASA), the PCA may allow an abbreviated licensure process-- please check directly with PCA Club Racing.  PRC events count as experience towards your PCA Club Race license.

What is the NASA licensing procedure?

NASA licensing procedures can be found on their web site at www.nasaproracing.com.  If you already have a competition license from another sanctioning body (e.g., SCCA or PCA), NASA may offer reciprocity, or allow an abbreviated licensure process--please check directly with NASA.

For those without a competition license, you will need to go through a NASA evaluation procedure.  You may go through this process by participating in a NASA High Performance Driving Education (HPDE) program.  Make sure you indicate to the NASA office that you are seeking an evaluation for a competition license to run with PRC and you would like an evaluation in their Group 4 (open passing) run group.  Also make sure that you’ve satisfactorily provided the NASA office all of the other required form(s), including your physical exam results prior to the event.

Less experienced drivers should complete a longer NASA education program beginning in Group 2 or 3 and working up to Group 4 over time.

If you are a current PCA Time Trialer, please contact Masuo Robinson at masuo@ix.netcom.com regarding obtaining your NASA license.

For my first event, can I be evaluated on Saturday in HPDE Group 4 then run Sunday with PRC?

Yes.  You may run with NASA Group 4 on a Saturday and include your evaluation during one of the sessions.  Provided that NASA has agreed that all of your paperwork is in order and presuming your evaluation is positive you will be allowed to run the PRC event on Sunday.  On Sunday you will be evaluated by the PRC Chief Steward, and if all goes well you will be granted a NASA license as a result of your participation.  This procedure will be used for those Time Trialers and others who have track experience.

Does PRC have a separate evaluation?

Yes.  Regardless of your licensing status, the PRC Chief Steward will conduct an ongoing evaluation at all events.  There is no formal paperwork but he/she will be obtaining feedback from NASA officials, course workers and other PRC drivers.  The PRC Chief Steward and Staff members must also agree to allow you to run in future PRC events.

Can I use one set of Physical Exam Forms for all of my competition licenses?

Yes.  NASA, SCCA and PCA all have separate forms, but there is overlap.  At the time of this writing, they all accept each others forms.  If you are also seeking a PCA Club Racing License, we suggest you use the PCA Club Race form for both NASA and PCA.

How do I get my car teched?

NASA competition participants, including PRC entrants, must have a NASA logbook.  You can obtain a logbook by having your car teched at a NASA-approved shop.  See the NASA website for details.  Please note that Jerry Woods Enterprises is a NASA-approved shop.

PRC will follow all other NASA tech procedures at each event.  You can learn about these procedures, and download forms at the NASA web site.

NASA Required Safety Equipment

This NASA document describes the rules for the Porsche Racing Challenge Series. These rules are actual listing of driver and vehicle requirements and allowed modifications.  Any vehicle modifications not expressly allowed shall be prohibited.
Where conflicts between the rules found in the National Auto Sport Association, Incorporated's Club Codes and Regulations and these rules, these rules shall supercede the conflicting rules found in the National Auto Sport Association, Incorporated's Club Codes and Regulations.  However, in the interest of safety and competitive fairness, any participant that determines a conflict exists shall immediately report it to NASA's Porsche Racing Challenge Series administration, for clarification.  This document is only posted here for convienence - see the NASA website for the full NASA CCRs.

Click here to access the NASA Porsche Racing Challenge Rules document